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The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect(s) responsible for a boat motor theft that occurred at Staples Sports, located off 320th St. in Scandia Valley Township.
Sheriff Shawn Larsen states the suspect(s) cut through a chain-linked fence...
When Katie Benson and Noah Han lead the Staples-Motley Class of 2017 into the graduation ceremony on May 26, they will appreciate the graduates behind them and the many people who contributed to the success of the class.
“We have a talented class, we have state champions, we are smart and athletic...
The search for an interim superintendent for Staples-Motley School District is progressing, but not without a few road blocks.
Jim Muckenhirn, currently superintendent at South Koochiching Rainy River School District at Northome, was interviewed Tuesday night, May 23. However, of those invited to...
The City of Staples held its first visioning session for their Comprehansive Plan on May 4 at the Staples Community Center. The purpose of this event was to gain valuable insight of city residents. Participants worked with steering committee members to identify their needs, ideas, strengths,...
In a major civil rights victory, the U.S. Supreme Court hands down an unanimous decision in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, ruling that racial segregation in public educational facilities is unconstitutional. The historic decision, which brought an end to federal tolerance of racial...
Eleven applications were received for the job of interim superintendent of Staples-Motley Schools by the May 15 deadline.
The applications will be discussed at a special board meeting Thursday, May 18, at 7 p.m. in the high school media center.
Board members were to visit the district office...
Seth and Brooke Dokken are purchasing the Midwest Family Eye Center practice in Staples and merging it with their business, Staples Eye Clinic.
“We will be a full-time, fully equipped optimetric practice,” said Seth Dokken.
Dr. Jackie McCall is leaving the Staples office of Midwest Family Eye...
At their regular meeting on May 2, Todd County Commissioners completed a sale of two parcels to the City of Staples.
The parcels, which were tax-forfeited, both were condemned by an inspector.
Staples City Administrator Jerel Nelsen met with the commissioners during a work session on April 25 to...
Joe Hegarty of Brainerd enjoyed fishing the Crow Wing River near Wahoo Valley in Bullard Township May 14, the second day of fishing opener. A Wadena native, Hegarty said he’s been fishing the Crow Wing for years and has found it to be a great place for Walleye and Northern Pike. He often fishes by...
This is the second in a series of articles about gardening, as the Staples World follows the work of Russell Kleinschmidt, from planting to harvest.
Kleinschmidt Farms CSA members (Community Supported Agriculture) have received their first delivery of the early season, which included spring...
