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Democrats and Republicans will gather at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Mar. 1 for their parties’ biennial caucuses. Registration opens at 6:30 p.m.
Those attending will vote in a presidential preference poll, debate resolutions that any caucus attendees may introduce for possible inclusion into their state...
Dr. Jonathan (Jon) and Amy Claussen of rural Browerville are passionate about family, its role in the world and about helping others discover the joy and power of family in their own lives.
With eight children ranging in age from three - 19 years, family is definitely a priority for Jon and Amy. “...
“Rewriting the Rural Narrative” is the speaker’s topic at the Staples Motley Area Chamber of Commerce annual meeting Thursday, Feb. 4, at Ted and Gen’s, Aldrich.
The speaker, Merritt Bussiere, is a community economic educator with University of Minnesota Extension’s Center for Community Vitality....
Not only is Lakewood Health System (LHS) planning to expand their clinic building, they are also attempting to expand their reach into the health of the surrounding community.
At a community update event held Jan. 19, Lakewood officials tied the past and present with the future of healthcare. One...
It takes several years to prepare to sell a business, said Peter Nelson and Dick Jordan at a Lunch & Learn symposium held Jan. 14, at NJPA, Staples, sponsored by the Todd County Development Corporation, Staples Economic Development Administration and Staples Motley Chamber of Commerce.
Nelson...
The Staples Police Department responded to cold weather concerns during the recent cold snap. The following are from the police report:
Jan. 14, at 2 a.m., Staples Police assisted the Wadena County Sheriff’s Dept. with transporting a subject who had been walking on Hwy 210 to their residence in...
Wadena County Attorney Kyra Ladd asked the Staples City Council for support in changing sentencing guidelines for drug offenders so that they reflect the difference between drug sellers and drug users.
Ladd is the city’s attorney for cases in the Wadena County portion of Staples. At the Jan. 12...
On Jan. 5, Staples Police recieved a report of snowmobilers crossing the yards of private residences on the 1500 block of 3rd St NE. Police will do additional patrols in the area.
Jan. 6; Staples Police were dispatched to the Staples Express for a report of a female with an active warrant. Police...
The Staples Police Department has recently received an increased number of reports of scam phone calls made to local phone numbers.
In the reports received the caller is claiming to be from the IRS and demanding banking information. The caller can be threatening and makes threats about criminal...
Fourth graders from Northhome School stopped by Central Lakes College in Staples for a tour of the robotics department Jan. 8. The students, part of the Lego Robotics Team sponsored by their school and Koochiching Cty. 4-H, were on their way to a sectional robotics competition in Elk River. “They...
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