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Two Injured in Collision with Bear

A collision involving a bear and a 2006 Toyota Corolla occurred on April 17, at approximately 9:50 p.m., on westbound Highway 10, near milepost 106. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the vehicle, driven by Mary Jo Roggenkamp, 36, of Deer Creek, was traveling along the highway when it struck a bear in the roadway... Subscribe to get the rest of the story...

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Noah Coughlan Surpasses 3,000 Miles in his Run Across America

Noah Coughlan, 41, is an ultra runner, marathoner, and filmmaker from Vacaville, California. In October 2025, he began his fifth and final Run across America, which will total 5,500 miles across 20 states. This journey serves as a tribute to highlight the American spirit and the stories of the 350 million American people, meet families affected by rare diseases, and interview some of the 70,000 remaining World War II veterans. When Noah completes his final run on America’s

Mar 241 min read

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

Mar 31 min read

High Speed Pursuit Ends in Crash

The Wadena County Sheriff reports that one of his deputies was involved in a vehicle pursuit during the evening hours of February 25. A deputy attempted to stop a motor vehicle for numerous traffic violations. The driver refused to stop, and the deputy initiated a pursuit. The pursuit exited Wadena County and entered Cass County, reaching speeds of over 100 mph. The fleeing vehicle and the sheriff’s office squad car entered onto an ice-covered road. Both vehicles lost cont

Mar 31 min read

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.

Mar 31 min read

Victim Airlifted; Several Displaced after Apartment Fire

On Wednesday, November 19, at 9:27 p.m., the Staples Fire Department was dispatched to the Staples Hi Rise Apartments for an activated smoke detector and general fire alarm. While Staples Fire units were responding, they were advised that there was smoke showing on the second floor of the 60-unit apartment complex. Upon the arrival of firefighters, a primary search of the second floor was initiated, and a victim was located in the apartment of the fire origin. The victim wa

Nov 25, 20251 min read