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The Staples Fire Department and Staples Police Department responded to a report of a vehicle fire Feb. 28, at the intersection of Cardinal Dr. and 2nd Ave. NW in Staples. The incident took place at approximately 7:30 a.m. Wade Vangsness of Staples was the driver of the vehicle which was owned by...
If the 2018 session of the Minnesota Legislature is to advance policies that support rural communities, then lawmakers need to support family farmers, affordable healthcare and strong local government, according to a group of farmers and other local residents who participated in a Land Stewardship...
id he was representing residents who live on County Road 12 near Pillsbury, presented the board with a petition asking for the Minnesota Department of Transportation to re-evaluate the speed limit on a portion of CR #12 that was changed in 2015.
According to the board action, “On Nov. 19, 2013, the...
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) ended winter load increases in the central frost zone and started spring truck weight restrictions in the south frost zone March 6.
Road restriction maps showing the locations of weight-restricted routes and those state highways open to maximum 10-...
Staples Fire Chief Scott Braith gave his annual report to the Staples City Council at their Feb. 27 meeting.
He said the fire department had 73 calls in 2017, with 11 grass/brush fires, nine structure fires and five vehicle fires. Eleven calls were to vehicle accidents and seven calls were for...
More than 30 people attended the GiANT Worldwide Leadership Lunch & Lead at NJPA in Staples on Feb. 23, to learn about becoming a more effective leader and creating a healthy culture in their workplace and in their personal life. The event was sponsored by Staples Economic Development Authority...
Mike Hajek’s career at National Joint Powers Alliance® (NJPA) validates his favorite quote from legendary hockey coach Herb Brooks: “Great moments are born from great opportunities.”
A career-ending injury closed the door on a job with a municipal utility in 1997, but Hajek quickly realized a...
Circle Tuesday, March 13, on you calendars. It is the date of the Annual Town Meeting. Unlike voting, the Annual Town Meeting is a true form of direct democracy - allowing residents of the township to meet, voice their opinions and vote on their tax levy. It is also a good way to gauge the...
The City of Staples is considering creating two new tax increment financing (TIF) districts to help new construction projects in the city. One project is an apartment complex planned for Airport Road; the other is an eye care and dental office to be built by Drs. Seth Dokken and Dominic Gagnon.
At...
The Staples City Council did not appear to be convinced of changing the rules for Pine Grove Park for a baseball tournament, as they discussed a proposal at their Feb. 27 meeting.
The Staples Amateur Baseball Association, which has provided major improvements to the baseball field at the park,...
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