Opinion
Penny Auction
The Staples Congregational UCC Church would like to thank all the individuals and businesses who donated and participated in our annual Penny Auction held during Railroad Days.
We had a tremendous turnout, the best year yet. Due to everyone’s generosity, we were able to donate $2,060...
The Penny Auction at the Congregational Church in Staples was a popular spot Aug. 26. People carefully chose which buckets would get their tickets. The good crowd brought in $2,060 which was donated by the church to the Staples and Motley food shelves. (Staples World photo by Brenda Halvorson)
Let them march in Charlottesville. Let them speak.
Hate-propagating neo-Nazis and bottom-dwelling white supremacists - the dregs of our open society - have and should have First Amendment rights to speak and march in public.
We need to see them for what they are: a disappointing collection of the...
In last weeks Staples World, in an article on a recent school board work session, there was a quote attributed to me that I would like to clarify.
The board had listened to a presentation by the firm that is aiding us in a facilities study. As a part of that study, we had seen many graphs and...
I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to the community in which I live. With that, I am going to share an experience I had professionally that has made me aware of the many blessings we have right here in our small community.
About two weeks ago (it was the weekend, and I...
It’s August, and it’s time to check your trees - maple, ash, birch, poplar, willow - to make sure they are healthy, strong and pest-free. We know the damaging effects emerald ash borer and gypsy moth can have on our tress. During National Tree Check Month, another big threat in Minnesota is the...
Unlock the doors, Staples-Motley Elementary is ready for a great new year!
We hope to see all of our families and students joining us at our Open House on Thursday, Aug. 31 from 5-7 p.m.
There are a few changes in our staff; people in some new places, as well as a few new faces. Joining our...
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is requesting input from the farming community on a rule that limits fertilizer application in some areas of the state in an effort to minimize nitrate pollution in the state’s groundwater. To effectively achieve this goal, farmers need to voice their...
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