Sports
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...
The Staples-Motley wrestling team hosted a home triangular meet where they faced a strong West Central Area team and lost 63-17, then nearly overcame Osakis, but ended up with a 41-36 loss.
Against both teams, the Cardinals had several opportunities to win matches but ended up getting caught and...
Cade Schmidt was one of 86 Minnesota High School football players to be chosen for the All-State Football Showcase at US Bank Field, the Minnesota Vikings Stadium, on Dec. 7. The “North and South” teams participated in various opportunities including trips to Children’s Hospital and The U of M...
By Mark Anderson
Managing Editor
The Staples-Motley boys basketball team opened the season with a 80-66 loss at Wadena-Deer Creek, then followed up with a 66-52 win at home against Verndale.
The Cardinals started the season short a couple of players due to injury, including two of their top...
The Staples-Motley girls basketball team looked good despite a 59-48 loss to Breckenridge on Dec. 3, then suffered cold shooting and turnovers in a 56-49 loss to Park Rapids on Dec. 6.
“Against Breckenridge we played really well,” said Coach Brian Smith. “I was pleased with our effort. They are a...
By Mark Anderson
Managing Editor
The Staples-Motley wrestling team started the season with positive attitudes and an upward trend in the number of wrestlers competing. But the team also has a heavy heart as they start the season.
“We are saddened by the recent loss of legendary Staples-Motley...
My wife and I are regular listeners to public radio. Not just for the classical music that soothes frayed nerves on my lengthy drive home from work, but also for some of the features that you don’t get on commercial radio.
We don’t consider ourselves gourmet cooks, but one show we regularly listen...
Pictured, Haley Cichos controls the ball in Staples-Motley girls basketball season opener. The Cardinals also won their second game of the year, 58-51, at Long Prairie-Grey Eagle. (Staples World photo by Mark Anderson)
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