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Staples Economic Development Director Melissa Wyman and other city leaders will be interviewed by Business View Magazine for a feature story on Staples. Wyman told the Staples Economic Development Authority that they were contacted by the magazine, who heard about the city’s progress on housing and...
Staples-Motley competitors in the first Knowledge Bowl competition on Jan. 11, front row from left, Alexander Tkalcich, Eli Bounds, Carter Odden, Olivia Lynch, Aleea Holst, Kaylee Perius, Millinda DeWald, Hudsyn Nanik, Ally Pesola; back row, Caleb Kopp, Gunnar Kleinschmidt, Owen Roline, Jackson Alexander, Tristan Moore, John Schotzko, Lydia Roelofs, Kennedy Judd, Karsyn Wingert, Lauren Dolezal, Brooke Reisenauer, Jackson Odden; not pictured, Jackson Bitzer. (Staples World photo by Mark Anderson)
Below are some sample questions from the Junior High Knowledge Bowl competition at CLC on Jan. 11. Both the written test and oral rounds had questions about science, history, literature, math, English, geography, culture  and other intellectual pursuits. Sample questions: 1. Which of the following...
Knowledge Bowl teams from multiple area schools get their first look at the written test, which is worked on by teams. Sourcewell is holding many Knowledge Bowl competitions, both junior high and senior high, at Central Lakes College in Staples. (Staples World photos by Mark Anderson)  
Penny Statema celebrated with her family and instructors following her recommended black belt test Jan. 13, at United Tae Kwon Do Systems in Staples. Pictured above, from left: Instructor Francisco Jimenez, Assistant Instructor Randy Suess, Enoch Statema, Elizabeth Statema, Eliya Statema, Ariella Statema, Elijah Statema, Eleanor Statema, Penny Statema, Steve Statema (Penny’s husband), Master Torabpour, Larry Knosalla.
Penny Statema of Staples recently received her black belt recommendation, upon successfully completing the test at United Tae Kwon Do Systems in Staples. After learning about her accomplishment from Instructor Francisco Jimenez, the Staples World reached out to Statema, inviting her to share about...
People attending the CARE Community Meal at Church of Christ in Staples Jan. 23, were treated to meatballs, mashed potatoes and gravy, veggies, bread, desserts, and beverages, all prepared and served by members of the congregation. In addition, the event provided a wonderful time of fellowship. The...
Staples-Motley cheerleaders put on a dance performance at halftime of the Jan. 16 basketball game. (Photo by Mark Anderson)  
Siblings Lani Longbella Roberts and Chad Longbella, longtime owners of Longbella Drug Store in downtown Staples, worked together for the last time prior to the store’s official closing Dec. 29, 2023. Lani, a licensed pharmacist, will continue working for Longbella Drug by Lakewood, and Chad has retired at this time. (Staples World photo by Dawn Timbs)
By Dawn Timbs Staples World reporter   It was a sad moment when he shut off the lights for good, Chad Longbella said in reference to the neon sign for ‘Longbella Drugs’ that had shone brightly in downtown Staples for decades. Yep, Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, marked the last day of business for the...
75 Years Ago - 1949  o Jan. 27, 1949 - In observance of the 10th year of the presentation of its charter the Staples Lions club held a gala event at the banquet room of the St. Charles hotel Jan. 24, when nearly 50 Lions and their lady guests were present for the festivities. Fourteen charter...
Submitted by Todd County Health and Human Services   Todd County residents, we need your help. Todd County is rated among the lowest of counties with access to broadband or adequate internet services. This has created many challenges for our residents, specifically in recent years due to the...
Recent reports taken by the Staples Police Dept. included: Jan. 8, Staples Police received a report of missing prescription medication from the Lakewood Health System Care Center.  Jan. 8, Staples Police served and explained harassment restraining order paperwork to an individual at the Mill...

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