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Whether you know very little about agriculture and want some fun ways to learn about it or you are in the business and want to expand your knowledge, the Central Lakes College Ag and Energy Center has an activity for you at their Field Day Friday, Aug. 24.
They’ll even give you lunch with the best...
The Paint the Town committee has six houses to paint this year and they’re seeking volunteers to help.
Three paint teams have been organized so far and at least three more are needed.
“We are looking for general volunteers, groups and anyone who can participate this year,” said Melissa Radermacher...
At the July 24 Staples Economic Development Authority meeting, much of the discussion was about how the city could support the school’s upcoming building project, how it relates to the Staples Community Center’s future, and the economic impact of the school to the community.
“The school is the...
A new $8.46 million wastewater treatment plant will be the most economical option for the City of Staples in the long term, according to a presentation at the July 24 Staples City Council meeting. The city is hoping to get at least $6 million in grants to help pay for the project.
Paul Saffert,...
The filing period for local elections is July 31 through Aug. 14. City, school, township and hospital district seats will be up for election locally. Elections will be part of the general election Nov. 6.
Prospective candidates for mayor and council member in the City of Staples or the City of...
Not a day goes by that Delaine Achermann of Leader doesn’t think about her husband, Peter, who disappeared July 24, 2009. Nine agonizing years of wondering what happened to the man who stole her heart when she was just 16.
Reminders of him are everywhere at Hungry Meadows Farm, where the Achermanns...
“What can we say about Frannie?” was the theme of an appreciation dinner to honor Fran Mertens stepping down as Staples Area Food Shelf Director, and Father Joe Korf for his retirement from the food shelf board.
Mertens not only volunteered 31 years, she was in charge of the operation. “She’s been...
The Staples-Motley School Board approved a purchase agreement for the Twin City Optical building for $139,000. The building and lot, located adjacent to the Staples-Motley Elementary School building, has been discussed as being used for parking, storage or administrative offices.
“I have a lot of...
The Staples-Motley Education Association and the Staples-Motley School District reached a contract settlement for 2017-19 after a full day mediation session June 10.
“Everyone worked hard to settle and to find a compromise,” said SMEA president Jill Schneider. “We are happy with the settled...
The Staples-Motley School Board approved measures to help out the school business office following the resignation of the business manager. At the July 23 meeting, the board approved a contract with Bergan KDV to act as an outsourced business manager.
Superintendent Ron Bratlie said the company...
