Opinion
Farmer’s per pound share of Thanksgiving turkey: 6¢
Submitted by Minnesota Farmers Union
The farmer’s share of the cost of the turkey that is the centerpiece of many Thanksgiving feasts is six cents per pound, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. This is the same as last...
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Staples-Motley Community
We chose to teach, coach and raise our family in rural communities where they can be safe and participate in school activities. We found one that had wonderful students who enjoyed sports, music and drama.
Our son and daughter-in-law have chosen to follow...
By Mark Anderson
Managing Editor
All of the Staples-Motley fall sports have had winning seasons, creating a buzz around town as they head into the postseason. No matter what happens in the playoffs, this has been an amazingly successful year to watch Cardinal sports.
Every team has senior leaders...
Railroad Days energy is back
I have been attending Railroad Days since 2006, and over that span of time, I have seen the event have many different looks and levels of success. Maybe I had one too many root beer floats at the SPARKS stand, but Railroad Days seemed different this year. There was a...
SWCD can help manage invasive species
Submitted by Todd County SWCD
Whether you are riding out on a boat on Lake Osakis or driving out in the country you may have unfortunately come across invasive species such as zebra mussels or buckthorn. What are invasive species you may ask? Invasive...
SWCD can help manage invasive species
Submitted by Todd County SWCD
Whether you are riding out on a boat on Lake Osakis or driving out in the country you may have unfortunately come across invasive species such as zebra mussels or buckthorn. What are invasive species you may ask? Invasive...
The Staples-Motley tennis team had a positive outcome against one of their section rivals, winning 5-2 against Roseau on Sept. 8.
The Cardinals had three wins in singles and two in doubles. The doubles team of Kenzie Erickson and Heidi Zimmerman won handily, 6-1, 6-3, at number two doubles, while...
By Andrew Moss
The state of labor this year is so fraught, so weighted with issues and problems, that a single day of homage and reflection doesn’t seem enough. It’s as if a year or more is needed to engage the issues, challenges, and possibilities facing American workers today. Consider the...
First, I want to start out by saying that over the last several months, how touching and humbling it has been hearing from local community members and the support they have expressed for not only myself, but for our past officers and the department. I can’t find the words to express how grateful I...
Appreciation for teachers
As the teachers and administration begin to start a new school year, we hope the community will rally behind them. Many schools across the nation are looking for teachers because so many have left the profession, as they felt overwhelmed and undervalued.
Having been...
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