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The Fink family gathered near the ice block nativity scene located at the home of Peter and Deb Fink, rural Staples on Dec. 15. Pictured above are three generations. Front row, from left: Riley Gustafson, Fairmont; Andrew Fink, Motley; Julia Fink, Mankato; Abram, Jacob and Isaac Fink, Sartell;...
The Staples-Motley High School Hall of Fame has been announced and a committee is in place. “We feel it is time and perhaps overdue to honor some of our schools coaches and athletes,” said a press release from the school.
All nominations wil come from the public. “Staples-Motley has a long and rich...
Jayme Carlson of Staples has been named one of JCI Minnesota’s 2018 Ten Outstanding Young Minnesotans...a select group of young leaders from across the state.
These honorees were recognized at a special awards celebration Dec. 8, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Bloomington.
Jayme is the owner of...
Alumni and others in the community joined the Staples-Motley High School Music Department in singing Handel’s “Hallelujah!” at the close of their Cardinal Christmas concert Dec. 17, at Centennial Auditorium in Staples. This is a long-standing tradition in the music department. Pictured above,...
Allison Uselman and Kallie Van De Venter were the two elves running around Staples on Dec. 6, driving the Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative vehicle, and stopping in businesses who are customers to promote their Co-op Connected Card. (Staples World photo by Mark Anderson)
First grade students help snowflakes fall from the sky while singing “Little Snowflake” during the Staples-Motley Elementary School Christmas Concert on Dec. 5 at the high school gymnasium. (Staples World photos by Mark Anderson)
Valeria Lozano makes a point to her table during the school input session for students on Dec. 6. Clockwise from front left, Izaiah Demars, Ben Olander, Lozano, Ava Schneider and Scout Strickland. When asked about current issues in the school, the students immediately pointed out temperature...
ighbors Wayne Vaverek, 68, and Leonard Sanoski, 71, both of Cushing, died as the result of their vehicle going through the ice while ice fishing on Fish Trap Lake Dec. 9.
According to Morrison County Sheriff Shawn Larsen, family members notified the sheriff’s office that the fishermen were late...
The Wadena County Sheriff’s Dept. received a 911 call Dec. 6 of a motor vehicle crash near the intersection of Cty. Road 26 and 182nd St. in Bullard Township.
Upon the arrival of emergency personnel, a single vehicle and lone occupant were found on scene. The adult male driver, identified as...
The walkway to the Staples Veterans Park and the new granite wall were lit by approximately 500 luminaries on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, honoring the veterans who are listed on pavers surrounding the 80 foot flag poles and the branch of service flags. (Photo by Ken Klose)
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