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Staples-Motley students are shown with the projects they ceated at Central Lakes College graphic design department in Brainerd, front, from left, Liz Stimac,Kiara Storry, Emma Gerard; middle, Mason Nyhus, Amber Robben, Chelsea Nanik, Claire Wolhowe, Page Kittelson and Alyssa Bartkowicz; back, teacher Jill Schneider, Jack Benson, Liz Flansburg, Chelsea Hofmann,Trey Skeesick, Brittney Lisson, Larken Hirschey and Caitlin Becker. (Submitted photo)
Students from Staples-Motley High School had a hands-on lesson using Adobe software and a UV printer during a recent visit to Central Lakes College in Brainerd. The students, along with their graphic design teacher Jill Schneider, explored various printers that the industry uses. Each student...
The Staples Economic Development Authority (SEDA) looked at local employment trends and compared it to the city’s housing situation at its meeting held April 25. As part of the annual SEDA report, Economic Development Director Melissa Radermacher showed the latest statistics from the Minnesota...
The future of the Staples-Motley football program depends on applicants for the head coaching position. After the school board didn’t renew the contract of head coach Travis VanOverbeke because of a tied vote, the assistant coaches resigned over the board’s decision.  Superintendent Mary Klamm said...
At their April 25 meeting the Staples City Council approved moving forward with a bid to purchase two properties on the blocks adjoining Hwy 10; at 108 8th St. NE and at 808 2nd Ave. NE. Since the lots are near Hwy 10, City Administrator Jerel Nelsen said they have the potential for redevelopment...
On May 4, 1970, in Kent, Ohio, 28 National Guardsmen fired their weapons at a group of antiwar demonstrators on the Kent State University campus, killing four students, wounding eight, and permanently paralyzing another. Troops had ordered the crowd to disperse, fired tear gas, and advanced against...
While it is still apparent that some of the adjoining school districts don’t want to have any part of the Eagle Valley School District as it goes through involuntary dissolution, a bit more discussion on the topic did take place at a work session held by the Todd County Board of Commissioners on...
Jaida (left) and Aleea Holst of Staples presented their great-grandma Juanita Miller with door ornament gifts they made during the recent ‘Luv Bugs on a Bus’ activity sponsored by Staples-Motley Early Childhood Family Education. The Holst girls were two of several children who participated in the...
Katie Benson, left, of the Staples Motley FFA, was elected president of the Minnesota FFA at the conclusion of their state convention April 24. The newly elected team will serve more than 11,000 members in Minnesota for one year. They will also spend the next year representing Minnesota,...
Kermit Klefsaas, standing far right, was one of the football coaches who addressed the Staples-Motley School Board at their meeting April 25. The coaches read their letters to explain why they were resigning. Approximately 80 people attended the meeting. (Staples World photo by Brenda Halvorson)
The resignation of Superintendent Mary Klamm was accepted. The resignations of five assistant football coaches were accepted. The hiring of Nathan Thelen as the vocal music teacher for the middle school and high school was approved. These are the results of a special meeting of the Staples-Motley...
Second grade students come to art class for a closer view of the 3D printer. From left, Ty Mumm, Bella Hines, Lillian Czechowicz and Tristyn Janssen. The spool of plastic filament at the top feeds the printer.  

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