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Crews from Ideal Construction were at work July 12, putting new pavement down on Sixth Street NE in Staples. The formerly gravel road is now in the middle of the Pullman Townhomes. Another gravel to tar paving project recently completed was Michigan Ave. NE, from 8th Street to 12th Street NE. (...
Robert Sero, 27, of Staples, was injured in a rollover accident on July 17, around 7:40 p.m.
According to Minnesota State Patrol, Sero’s vehicle hit a sign in the center median of Highway 10, east of Staples, but continued down the road. Two miles later, near Highway 83, the vehicle went into the...
Efforts are being made by the City of Staples, as well as a few volunteers along the way, to keep the boulevard trees in town watered. Pictured above recently, Norah Anderson, summer employee at the Staples World, waters the tree out front of the business.
Just a month away, Staples Railroad Days will have many of the same events as the last few years, but there will be different locations and different times for some of them, especially the downtown events. The planning committee is still working on events with their next meeting Tuesday, July 25,...
The City of Staples is in the process of updating its comprehensive plan and is looking for input from community members. The Park, trail and open space survey deadline has been extended to July 26.
Survey participants have the opportunity to provide guidance, knowledge and expertise regarding...
At their July 11 meeting, the Staples City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance to authorize the sale of two lots along Highway 10, which is being offered to a convience store company. At their upcoming July 25 meeting, the council will consider a purchase agreement with Casey’s...
A number of people gathered at the Pillager Dam July 7 to celebrate the hydroelectric station that has been generating electricity since 1917.
The Centennial Celebration, held in conjunction with Husky Days, included a tour of the dam, refreshments and remarks by Chris Rousseau, manager of...
Central Lakes College has announced the appointment of Joy Bodin as its Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs on July 3.
“Joy brings a wealth of experience in curriculum development and enrollment management through her work at Hennepin Technical College. We are excited to welcome her to...
The Good Life Regional Branding effort announces the ten grantees whose projects were selected to showcase how “The Good Life” is being lived in Region Five. Grantees are as follows:
Todd County
Dreams United,Inc., Cinco de Mayo 2018
City of Staples, Staples- Living the Good Life!
Wadena County...
At the request of veterinarians and the public, the Minnesota Board of Animal Health placed canine influenza back on its official list of reportable diseases; it was previously removed in 2016.
Reportable diseases are those with the potential to negatively impact Minnesota’s domestic species. These...
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