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A new apartment project has been proposed for Staples, with income guidelines to target working class families. Central Minnesota Housing Partnership (CMHP) Executive Director Deanna Hemmesch presented the plan to the Staples Economic Development Authority (SEDA) at their March 27 meeting. The...
Bob Jensen, Staples, carried a cross from St. Michael’s Church in Motley to Sacred Heart Church in Staples on Friday, March 30, in commemoration of Jesus carrying the cross before the crucifixion.  
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is working with community partners in five regions of the state to reduce youth suicides, the second leading cause of death for young people ages 10 to 24. In 2016, 111 Minnesotans between ages 10 and 24 died of suicide. Minnesota has a higher rate than the...
Bob McDonald, who served as Veterans Affairs secretary from 2014 through January 2017, said connecting with others and not limiting yourself will help service members transition from the military to civilian life. McDonald, an army veteran, was recently named chairman of the board of directors for...
Recent reports taken by the Staples Police Department include; March 19: Staples Police received a call from Unity Bank that they found a counterfeit $20 bill.  March 21: Staples Police assisted the MN State Patrol with a dog running on Hwy 10 west of Trapper Dr. Police arrived on location, made...
In southern Minnesota, a home care company billed for services that were not provided, and provided services without a nurse on staff to supervise patients’ care. The owner was convicted of six felonies and ordered to pay back the money. While her ex-husband was overseas, a woman forged his...
Parents can now pay their  child support with cash using a vendor; PayNearMe. The following retailers: CVS, 7-Eleven, Family Dollar, and Casey’s General Stores offer this service. For a location near youstore, go to PayNearMe.com/locations.   To make a cash payment at a retail location, parent must...
Nearly 1,200 students across Todd County recently participated in a survey showing the strengths and supports they possess: developmental assets which help young people make positive choices in their lives.  Todd County CAD administered the survey in mid-February to 1,196 students in Long Prairie-...
Appraiser Mark Moran checks out a leprechaun vase at an antiques appraisal event in Wisconsin. Moran, who has appeared on the PBS “Antiques Roadshow” program, will be at the Staples Public Library on Thursday, April 19, from 5 - 8 p.m. People are invited to bring personal objects to the event for evaluation. There is a limit of 40 items, but additional guests are welcome to attend to listen and observe. (Submitted photo)
Mark Moran, author/appraiser from Iola, Wisc., will be conducting an antique appraisal event at Staples Public Library on Thursday, April 19, from 5 - 8 p.m. This is a Legacy event. Moran has written over 25 books on antiques and collectibles and has appeared on the PBS “Antiques Roadshow” program...
The Staples Food Shelf recently received monetary donations from the Staples Host Lions and the Staples ‘93 Lions. (Staples World photos by Dawn Timbs)    

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