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The Ziegler annual 5K Walk/Run was held Aug. 4 at Old Wadena Park near Staples. The event is held in memory of Jeff Ziegler and Richard Ziegler. Above: Tweny-five participants took part in the event, along with over a dozen volunteers who were on hand for set-up and take-down. (Submitted photos...
When people ask him how he’s doing, Ty Peterson’s response is usually, “An airplane didn’t hit the building today, so it’s a good day.”
He speaks from experience.
Now retired from the United States Air Force and living in rural Motley, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Peterson was working at the Pentagon on Sept....
Staff at the Staples-Motley School District attended a welcome session and workshops Aug. 28 as they get ready for school to open Sept. 4. The new staff are, in the front row, from left: Lyn Vavreck, high school special ed; Kaylie Johnson, middle school special ed; Jennifre Sapp, first grade...
As part of the Central Lakes College Ag and Energy Center 50th anniversary celebration, Del Lecy came up with a list of 25 “firsts” that occurred at the Ag Center. Some of the items on the list were whimsical, some were huge successes and others were failed experiments, but all showed how the Ag...
Being named ‘Princess Kay of the Milky Way’ is something Rebekka (Bekka) Paskewitz of Browerville has dreamed about ever since she was a young girl.
She watched her cousin Emily Paskewitz vie for the coveted title in 2006; and then in 2013, her cousin Sarah Paskewitz was one of the dairy princesses...
Bobbe Anderson, Licensed Social Worker, was named Lakewood Health System’s 2018 Team Member of the Year. The Team Member of the Year is chosen based on votes from Lakewood’s administrative team and the Lakewood Board. All nominees have received a STAR award during the voting year.
Anderson was...
Although the school district cannot pursue a professional architect at this time, the board identified other tasks that can move the school building project forward at their Aug. 20 meeting.
Buildings and Grounds Director LeRoy Peterson reported that soil borings at the elementary school site were...
Not just for fright fans anymore, the Haunted Hollow Halloween location is now a family friendly entertainment center with laser tag, corn maze with games and a “not so scary” Halloween trail. It also has a new name, Holst Acres.
Derek Holst said he has been thinking about the idea for a few years...
The Staples City Council approved their Capital Improvement Plan for 2019-2023, showing planned investments in infrastructure and equipment.
The budget calls for Dower Lake improvements including a storm shelter, dependent on the city qualifying for grant funding. City Administrator Jerel Nelsen...
What is the answer to the problem that Lake Shamineau is having with their high water levels?
Representatives from the Lake Shamineau Lake Improvement District (LSLID) met with the Todd County Board of Commissioners during their regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 7, to request a resolution of support...
