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Apartment Fire Under Investigation

On Saturday, February 28, at 7:47 a.m., the Staples Fire Department was dispatched to an apartment complex on the 400 block of 2nd Avenue NE in the city of Staples for a report of smoke in the building. Upon the arrival of the Staples Fire and Police Department, it was confirmed that there was an active fire in an apartment on the third floor of the 14-unit apartment complex, triggering an evacuation of the building. Firefighters utilized ladder trucks to aid in the firefi

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Driver Crashes through Emergency Entrance at Hospital

On February 26, at around 8:25 p.m., officers from the Staples Police Department were dispatched to Lakewood Health System, County Road 83, in the city of Staples, for a report of a vehicle that had driven through the emergency room entry doors. It was also reported that the driver had sustained injuries as a result of the accident. Upon arrival, officers found that the driver was already receiving medical treatment from hospital staff. No additional injuries were reported.

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Commissioners Sponsoring Agency for Staples Historical Society's Phase II Train Depot Renovation

by Debra Meyer-Myrum news@inhnews.com At the regular Todd County Commissioners meeting held on January 20, the commissioners approved serving as the sponsoring agency for the Transportation Alternatives Grant application submitted by the Staples Historical Society for the Staples Northern Pacific Railway Depot Second-Floor Access Improvements project. The county would enter into the necessary agreements with MnDOT and the Staples Historical Society will administer Federal

Jan 271 min read

Diving into the Future Exploring Robotics and Machine Trades

by Matt Jones Verndale Computer Science students recently visited Central Lakes College in Staples to explore the fast-growing fields of robotics and machine trades. The trip gave students a firsthand look at the advanced technology and hands-on training that prepare today’s workforce for high-demand technical careers. In the Robotics Lab, Instructors Nate Peterson and Robert Lange introduced students to the world of automation and intelligent systems. Their expertise and e

Jan 61 min read

Jenkins Earns Baseball Hall of Fame Honor

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com Baseball has been a constant in the life of Paul Jenkins of Brainerd, and on Saturday, January 17, that lifelong dedication will be formally recognized when he is inducted into the Minnesota State High School Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame at a banquet in Minneapolis. Jenkins started playing baseball at just three years old and never really stepped away. At Staples High School, he was the leading hitter on the 1977 state

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