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Recent reports from the Motley Police Department (MPD) and Morrison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) included: May 9 - Motley police issued a citation to Paul Blomquist, 36, for driving after revocation and uninsured vehicle.  May 8 - Motley police issued a citation to Elizabeth Cory, 53, for hands...
The Grunewald siblings posed with their mom, Claire, at their family home in Staples. The children, from left, are Harrison, 10; Maggie, 11; Thomas, one month; Hannah, one year; and Charlotte, seven. The Grunewalds moved to Staples about four years ago from Fargo, N.D., after Claire was hired at Lakewood Health System as a physical therapist. “We wanted to raise our kids in a smaller community,” Claire said of she and her husband, Tyler, who works at Central Lakes College in Staples.
By Dawn Timbs Staples World reporter   Being a mother is one of the most challenging and rewarding jobs she’s ever had, Claire Grunewald of Staples shared recently. “There are little blessings every day,” she said, adding that sometimes it’s a one-on-one conversation, and other times it’s something...
Motley police Recent reports from the Motley Police Department (MPD) and Morrison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) included: May 1 - Motley police received a call from Holiday Station in Motley, reporting a theft of cigarettes. May 1 - Motley police received reports of gas drive-offs at Holiday...
75 Years Ago - 1948  o May 6, 1948 - “The Hidden Enemy” a mystery play in three acts is the play which is being presented by the 1948 senior class of Staple high school at the Staples auditorium May 12, with the first curtain at eight o’clock sharp. The play is under the direction of Miss Mary...
By Mark Anderson Managing Editor   The Staples-Motley School Board ranked the performance of the school system from the board perspective and talked about asking voters to renew the school’s operating levy that allows the school’s career and technical education (CTE) classes to operate at a higher...
Members of the Staples-Motley Speech Team were recognized at Centennial Auditorium May 3, following their success at the Minnesota State Speech Competition April 28-29, in Apple Valley. The team captured fourth place at state, with seven members receiving individual medals.  Pictured, from left, are Micah Larson, senior, state champion in Creative Expression; Laken Hines, sophomore, sixth in Humorous Interpretation; Caden Mrazek and Luke Bates, seniors, state champions in Duo; Olivia Opheim, sophomore,  sev
By Dawn Timbs Staples World reporter   They are one of the premiere speech teams in the State of Minnesota, Josh Lee, Activities Director at Staples-Motley High School, said of the Cardinals during a special program held at Centennial Auditorium May 3. It was a time to celebrate the seven team...
 Staples and Motley firefighters worked on a grass fire south of Staples on May 1. Grass fires tend to pop up between the time of the snow melt and when grass fields turn green. (Photo by Mark Anderson)  
Recent reports taken by the Staples Police Dept. include; April 24, Staples Police responded to the 1400 block of 8th St. NE on report of neighbors arguing outside. Officers arrived on scene, spoke with the parties involved and advised them to stay on their own properties. April 25, Staples Police...
A total of 204 scholarships were given out to 47 Staples-Motley seniors (and one non-traditional student) at the 2023 Dollars for Scholars (DFS) Awards Night May 3, at Centennial Auditorium in Staples. The scholarships totaled $115,524. (Staples World photo by Dawn Timbs)  
A fox was seen going about it’s business in a field last week. Note the Canadian geese behind it on the left and the sandhill cranes upper right.   

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