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Multiple injuries resulted in a car accident in Aldrich on the morning of April 25. A vehicle driven by Gilbert Boyer, 85, of rural Wadena, failed to yield at the intersection of Central Ave. S. and Hwy 10. An eastbound vehicle, driven by Nicole Wendroth, 23, of Staples, struck Boyer’s vehicle on...
On April 29, 2004, the National World War II Memorial opens in Washington, D.C., to thousands of visitors, providing overdue recognition for the 16 million U.S. men and women who served in the war. The memorial is located on 7.4 acres on the former site of the Rainbow Pool at the National Mall...
Central Lakes College nursing students Anessa Morales and Alexandra Meisinger explain to visitors their project on heart attacks at the CLC Health Fair held March 31. The event, with the help of Tri County Community Action, which provides health care assistance, Head Start and other services to the...
A New York Mills Police car chases a suspect vehicle (not pictured) through the streets of Staples on April 18 at the corner of 4th Street and Park Ave. NE. Multiple law enforcement vehicles from other jurisdictions also joined the chase, including Otter Tail County, Wadena County and Todd County...
Two recommendations by Superintendent Mary Klamm failed on split votes at the Staples-Motley School Board meeting Monday, April 17. Twenty minutes after the meeting adjourned, Klamm emailed the board a one-sentence letter of resignation.
In an interview Tuesday morning Klamm said it was “...
The Minnesota Department of Transportation reminds farmers that planting crops within rights of way is illegal. Plantings pose a safety concern as crops can block motorists’ vision and create other safety problems.
State law also prohibits plowing and tilling in rights of way - including driving...
Investigators from the Morrison County Sheriff’s Office and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension have located items of interest regarding the homicide of Terrance “Terry” Brisk, reports Sheriff Shawn Larsen.
These items were located April 17, during a search of the Brisk property located...
The Staples City Council approved a number of financial adjustments at their April 11 meeting.
The council approved a resolution to add administrative penalties for ordinance violations. The penalty will be $100 be for each ordinance violation. The resolution also states that the penalty will be...
The Lakewood Health System Foundation held its 24th Annual Foundation Dinner Auction April 7, raising a total of $41,730 for the renovation of the Suite Time Away hospice and respite suites at Lakewood Pines in Staples.
Approximately 180 people attended the fiesta-themed event, which included a...
Investigators from the Morrison County Sheriff’s Office and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension have located items of interest regarding the homicide of Terrance “Terry” Brisk, reports Sheriff Shawn Larsen.
These items were located April 17, during a search of the Brisk property located...
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