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Staples-Motley students enjoyed racing pedal powered cars in the gym during Snow Daze Feb. 15. (Staples World photos by Mark Anderson)  
Jordon Carlson and Chase Davis show their form in the “powder-buff volleyball” game during Snow Daze at Staples-Motley High School.  
Mary Klamm
In a little over four years, Kassidy Rice has seen her department more than triple in size. When Rice joined the Education Solutions team at National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) just four-and-a-half years ago, the department consisted of five staff. Today, Rice is the Education Solutions Leader...
Members of the Piecemakers Quilt Club show just a few of the 500 baby burp pads they make each year. The material for these were donated from Charlie and Kathy Crews from the collection of Teresa Crews, Charles late daughter. Seated, from left, Judy Droubie, Megan Lindgren, Colleen Dunker, Becky Lindgren and Judy Halverson. Standing, from left, Mary Theurer, Jackie Holper, Charlie Crews, Kathy Crews, Beth Fabian, Roxanne Lundeen, Delores Stapel and Annette Good. (Staples World photo by Brenda Halvorson)
“T-Bears Baby Burps” is now the name of the baby burp pads made by the Piecemakers Quilt Club in Staples.  Teresa Crews, daughter of Charlie Crews of Staples, passed away very suddenly on Nov. 22, 2017. She was an avid quilter and had a stash of fabric when she died. The family donated large...
Kathy and Charlie Crews worked with Jody Bebault, top right, in Long Prairie on the plan to distribute Teresa Crews stash of fabric and related supplies.
Her name was Teresa Crews ... Most of us in these parts didn’t know her.  But many of us will know her legacy thanks to the gift she left behind when she passed away Nov. 22, 2017, at the age of 53. Teresa was the daughter of Charlie Crews from Staples. Many senior citizens are familiar with...
In darkness and daylight, on dirt roads and multi-lane highways, from warm spring days to frigid winters, Minnesota school bus drivers safely transport more than 760,000 students to and from school each day. To recognize this important profession, Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed Feb. 28 as...
On Feb. 2, Staples Police received a report of two counterfeit $20 bills passed at the Dollar General.  On Feb. 4, at 2:22 a.m., Staples Police observed a vehicle parked against the Ernies Food Market building and running. After  investigation, police arrested a juvenile female for DWI. The...
A concern was brought to the newspaper’s attention about a help wanted ad published on the classified  advertising pages of the Staples World and Square Shooter. Upon internal investigation and with the help of the Staples Police Investigator Jamie Pearson, the ad was confirmed to be a scam.  Here’...
The Whitesidewalls will perform at Timbers Event Center in Staples Saturday, March 3, at 7 p.m. Pictured from left, back row: David ‘Swanee’ Swanson, Erik ‘Rocky Beaumont’ Swenson, Pat ‘Hound Dog’ Brown, Bill ‘Bobby Maestro’ Spalding; and in front, Brad ‘Gino Gambucci’ Nelson. The concert is sponsored by the Staples Motley Area Arts Council. (Submitted photo)
The legendary Whitesidewalls, hailed as the Upper Midwest’s premier doo-wop, rockabilly and rock and roll band, will perform at Timbers Event Center in Staples on Saturday, March 3, at 7 p.m.  Sponsored by the Staples Motley Area Arts Council, the show is underwritten by Mid-Central Federal Savings...
Chad Coauette
Community members are invited to join in the celebration of shared regional accomplishments at National Joint Powers Alliance’s 40th Anniversary Open House Tuesday, March 20 at NJPA’s office in Staples. The event will highlight the teamwork and relationships with local schools and communities. “We...

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