Sports
The Staples-Motley wrestling team beat Barnesville 51-24 and lost to a ranked team, Minnewaska, 64-6 on Dec. 17.
The Cardinals had three wins on the mat against Barnesville. Six wrestlers received forfeits, but Logen Weite won 8-2 at 152 pounds, Emmitt Winkels earned a pin at 182 and Cole Winkels...
The Staples-Motley boys basketball team had their first conference loss, 66-47 against Detroit Lakes, then lost two games at the Little Falls Tournament, 61-31 against Little Falls and 68-32 against Upsala.
The Cardinals fell behind early against Detroit Lakes, but made a run to get back into the...
At the risk of seeming greedy or ungrateful, or of having lost the true spirit of Christmas, I’ve already been thinking about some gifts I’d be pleased to receive in 2020. These gifts are not materialistic, not in the sense of things you could obtain at a brick-and-mortar store, or have delivered...
By Steve Carney
So far the ice season of 2019-2020 is starting out with some very serious slush problems statewide. We got the combination of heavy snow on top of very little ice and this combination produces lots of slush and very inferior ice.
Even our cold snap from a few weeks ago didn’t...
Bob and Jeremy Reeck of Central Building Supply were honored by the Staples Sportsmans Club for their contributions to the group and to the Staples shooting range. Jess Thew of the Sportsmans Club said the support has been significant and long term, including donations to the annual banquet and...
By: Ray Gildow
Minnesota is home to many true fishing legends, men and women who have influenced and changed the sport of fishing in this great state. Two individuals who have been in the forefront of the fishing industry for decades and are still active innovators are brothers Ron and Al Lindner...
Many hunters, myself included, have a bit of a defensive streak. For some of us it dates back decades to a particularly public assault on hunting, which was led by the Fund for Animals, and the author and animal rights activist Cleveland Amory. There were lawsuits intended to thwart hunting seasons...
Minnesotans can take an active role in helping shape deer population goals across the state by attending local workshops designed to increase inclusiveness and transparency in the Department of Natural Resources’ decision-making process.
Based on feedback from hunters and others, the DNR is using a...
By Mark Anderson
Managing Editor
The Staples-Motley boys basketball team won their first conference game of the year, 52-47 against Park Rapids on Dec. 13.
The Cardinals opened the game with a 10-2 lead by pressing and forcing turnovers. Once the game settled down, a zone defense by Park Rapids...
The Staples-Motley girls basketball team suffered two close losses, 71-70 in overtime game against Detroit Lakes on Dec. 9 and 71-63 at Verndale on Dec. 20.
Team results
Staples-Motley 70, Detroit Lakes 71 (OT)
Scoring: Haley Cichos 22, Tabetha Allen 19, Alix Peterson 10, Kaitlyn Smith 8, Addison...
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