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Construction continued at the new TimberLake Hotel in Staples Jan. 16, including setting trusses and roof sheeting. Pictured above, Job Supervisor Steve Dettbarn (second from left), with Hytec Construction of Brainerd, checks in with other crew members. In lower photo, one of the 58-ft., 2,800...
The Staples City Council discussed shoveling sidewalks and ice skating at their Jan. 10 meeting.
Council member Doug Case said residents had asked him if the city was going to have a skating rink this year. City Administrator Jerel Nelsen said there were no plans to start one. He said in past years...
e is going to die soon is one of the most avoided conversations in the medical world. Part of it can be that the patient or their family isn’t ready to hear that prognosis. There is also hesitation from medical professionals who likewise want to keep hope alive even if they see no other outlet.
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The oath of office was given by Judge Sally Robertson, center, to these individuals on Jan. 3 prior to beginning their business for the new year. Each will serve a four year term. From left are Chuck Horsager, District 4 commissioner; Curtis Bryniarski, recently appointed Wadena County Deputy...
With temperatures nearing 20 degrees below zero Jan. 5, it was a rough day for anyone working outside. Pictured above and at left, Brian Bates, Staples postal worker, delivers mail near Pleasant Ave. and 3rd St. NE in Staples. Wearing layers is key, Bates said of being outside for hours in sub-zero...
The Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) has surpassed 300 certified farms, marking a year of strong growth with a milestone. This voluntary program works with farmers and landowners to identify and mitigate risks to water quality on a field by field basis. The...
The home of Leona Blonigan was severly damaged by a fire on Jan. 9. The home is on Portage Loop, 10 miles south of Staples near Sylvan Shores. Staples and Motley fire departments responded and battled the fire for three hours, through snow and cold and wind. Staples Fire Chief Scott Braith said the...
Question: What items should I have in my vehicle during this extreme cold weather? What is the proper procedure if I become stranded and/or go off the road?
Answer: With the recent below zero temperatures, being prepared with an emergency kit and plan can save your life.
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Duke Pieper was on top of his hockey world late in 2008, and headed even higher. As a 15-year-old freshman, he made the varsity starting lineup for the Minnesota high school powerhouse Hill-Murray.
He seemed destined for four years of prep glory and a certain scholarship to one of the premier...
The public is invited to join Todd County Citizens Against Drugs coalition members for an engaging presentation on Rewriting the Rural Narrative by Extension Senior Research Fellow Ben Winchester.
It seems the rural story has already been told. Small towns keep getting smaller. Churches, schools...
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