Sports
By Ray Gildow
After enduring a long, cold spring, Mother Nature has finally turned up the temperature warming our rivers and lakes. Rising water temperatures also means increased growth in aquatic vegetation and the beginning of a pan fish feeding binge. For anglers looking to catch panfish,...
The Staples-Motley 13-U Babe Ruth baseball team is headed for the state tournament.
“It was unexpected,” said coach Brian Smith. “We had been playing okay all year but we didn’t make the right play at the right time. Last week we turned the corner.”
The Cardinals beat the top seed, Perham and also...
Early in the race, Emmet Anderson (5) gets into a good position to run with the lead pack.
Sam Jennissen propels himeslf over the bar in the pole vault on his way to qualifying for the section meet. (Staples World photos by Mark Anderson)
A simple act of kindness can change the life of a child. For teenagers Blair Erickson and Walter Lusti, that act of kindness came as the gift of a portable fish house from their friend Jon Chapman.
Jon had been a CLAM Outdoors pro-staffer for several years. As part of that role, he acquired nice...
The Staples-Motley tennis team held their first practice on Aug. 12, starting right away with competitive matches. The tennis team also starts their season right away, with tournaments at Long Prairie on Thursday, Aug. 15, at Pierz on Friday, Aug. 16, and the Highway 10 Tennis Tournament on...
The Staples-Motley swimming team jumped into the pool for their first practice on Aug. 12, swimming laps and working on technique. The Cardinals have their first competition on Monday, Aug. 26, at 6 p.m. at Sauk Centre. Their first home meet is Thursday, Aug. 29, at home against Little Falls.
The Staples-Motley cross country team started running early at Pine Grove Park for their first practice on Aug. 12, running miles as a team. The only home CC meet of the season is right away, Monday, Aug. 26, at the Vintage Golf Course, with races starting at 10 a.m.
