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The final butterfly to be released clung to the orange slice that was used to sustain the butterflies while they were growing. Cathy Perish gives the butterfly a chance to climb onto the fingers of the children. Thirty-three butterflies were released.
One of the painted lady butterflies released by the Staples Library rests on some leaves before flying off to start its new life.
Reporter’s note: “What ever happened to...?” is a periodic column which highlights stories of alumni from schools in Motley and Staples.
Charles (Charlie) Funk never imagined he would finish high school, let alone go on to become the Minnesota Teacher of the Year in 1979.
Now retired, the beloved...
The following is a list of select new laws passed during the 2018 legislative session that take effect July 1, 2018. Summaries of all laws passed by the 2018 Legislature are available online from nonpartisan House Public Information Services at http://www.house.mn/newlaws/#/search/2018.
Economic...
Approximately 350 children are participatating in swimming lessons during June held at the Staples Community Center. Another large group is expected for lessons in July. Included in these numbers are youth who are bused from nearby towns. (Staples World photos by Mark Anderson)
Navigating Minnesota’s woods and waters with a mobile device is now easier than ever with new digital maps available from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Cartographers in the Parks and Trails Division have recently upgraded nearly all of the maps for Minnesota state parks, state...
Over 55 million people receive Medicare benefits, including about 950,000 Minnesotans. In the past, Medicare cards have included beneficiaries’ Social Security Numbers (“SSN”) to help identify them and process their claims. To help protect against identity theft, Medicare is issuing new cards...
For the third-consecutive year, Sourcewell (formerly National Joint Powers Alliance) has been recognized as one of the Top Workplaces in Minnesota by the Star Tribune.
The award recognizes the most progressive Minnesota companies or organizations with a staff of 50 or more people and is based on...
Five Wings Arts Council is currently seeking representatives from Cass, Crow Wing and Morrison counties to serve a three-year term on its board of directors.
Council members are charged with setting policy, as well as approving funding programs and services designed to improve the lives of the...
Staples-Motley High School was the site of an active shooter training program June 11-12. About 80 participants from area schools and law enforcement agencies took part in the training. There were 15 participants from Staples-Motley schools and some from the Staples Police Department as well.
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