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• Lamplight Camp: Rock and Trolls

  • Start
    2 Jun 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    6 Jun 2025
  •  
    4:30 PM
  • Location
    Centennial Auditorium Staples MN

  
  

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• Hemker Zoo Visit

  • When
    5 Jun 2025
  •  
    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    The Staples Public Library

  Park & Zoo's; educational Zoo to You program includes a diverse range of creatures, such as two tortoise species, antlers, an armadillo, kangaroo, a red-tailed boa constrictor, smaller snakes, a talking cockatoo, American alligator, lizards, and other animals. Our experienced team of zookeepers will provide a fun learning experience, educating on animals' origins, how we care for them, and their unique adaptations that allow them to thrive in various environments.
  

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• Walk with Doc

  • When
    5 Jun 2025
  •  
    4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    Lakewood Health System Senior Campus 401 Prairie Ave. NE - Staples

  Community members and patients are welcome to join Dr. Adrianne Moen, Lakewood family medicine physician, for a weekly Walk with a Doc. The first few minutes are spent learning about a current health topic, and the rest of the hour is spent enjoying a healthy walk at your own pace and distance. It’s a great way to get some exercise, learn more about health, and meet new people. The group is free and open to everyone.

  
  

  The group meets every Thursday, with the first meeting of the month held at the Lakewood Care Center (401 Prairie Ave. NE – Staples) at 4:30 p.m. The remaining Thursdays of each month are held at Lakewood’s Main Campus (49725 Cty. 83 – Staples) at 5:15 p.m. Meet at the Main Entrance.

  
  

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• Lamplight Camp: Rock and Trolls

  • Start
    9 Jun 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    12 Jun 2025
  •  
    4:30 PM
  • Location
    Centennial Auditorium Staples MN

  
  

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• Walk with Doc

  • When
    12 Jun 2025
  •  
    5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
  • Location
    Lakewood Health System Main Campus 49725 Cty. 83 - Staples

  Community members and patients are welcome to join Dr. Adrianne Moen, Lakewood family medicine physician, for a weekly Walk With a Doc. The first few minutes are spent learning about a current health topic, and the rest of the hour is spent enjoying a healthy walk at your own pace and distance. It’s a great way to get some exercise, learn more about health, and meet new people. The group is free and open to everyone.

  The group meets every Thursday, with the first meeting of the month held at the Lakewood Care Center (401 Prairie Ave. NE – Staples) at 4:30 p.m. The remaining Thursdays of each month are held at Lakewood’s Main Campus (49725 Cty. 83 – Staples) at 5:15 p.m. Meet at the Main Entrance.

  
  

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• Staples Community Shred Day

  • When
    13 Jun 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union, 1220 North 4th Street, Staples, MN

  • Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union is keeping you safe from identity theft with a Community Shred Day.
  • Have your personal documents shredded in a Paper Storm mobile document shredding truck for free.
  • Shred Day will take place rain or shine. There's no charge for this service, however, please limit yourself to three boxes of documents per person.
  • Please remain in your vehicle. Staff will instruct you on what to do when it is your turn.

  
  

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• MotleyFest

  • When
    14 Jun 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • Location
    Converse Park/Fair grounds

  Join Motley for a day full of fun activities for all ages.  Start the day with a 1 mile or 4 mile run/walk.  Hang at the park and enjoy free activities including bounce houses and face painting.  Parade at 11 followed by the car show.  Head over to the fairgrounds for mud volleyball, bean bags, carnival rides, Lumberjack show, free live music and much more.
  

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• June Jubilee Wadena

  • Start
    14 Jun 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    15 Jun 2025
  •  
    11:30 PM
  • Location
    Burlington Northern Park Wadena

  Join Wadena's June Jubilee this year for a full line up from various vendors, food trucks, activities for both children and adults, bands and a street dance!

  Visit Wadena's Facebook page for a full list of activities.

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• Curious Minds Explorers

  • When
    16 Jun 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • Location
    The Staples Public Library

  Join this monthly co-op initiative as a place where curious and creative school aged minds can come together to learn, explore and so much more. We will have fun, educational activities lined up. For ages 4 and up. No registration is needed.
  

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• Staples Area Chamber of Commerce Meeting

  • When
    18 Jun 2025
  •  
    8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    The Witches Brew 1220 2nd Ave NE, Staples, MN, United States, Minnesota

  We welcome members to join our monthly Board of Directors meeting.

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• Walk with Doc

  • When
    19 Jun 2025
  •  
    5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
  • Location
    Lakewood Health System Main Campus 49725 Cty. 83 - Staples

  Community members and patients are welcome to join Dr. Adrianne Moen, Lakewood family medicine physician, for a weekly Walk With a Doc. The first few minutes are spent learning about a current health topic, and the rest of the hour is spent enjoying a healthy walk at your own pace and distance. It’s a great way to get some exercise, learn more about health, and meet new people. The group is free and open to everyone.

  The group meets every Thursday, with the first meeting of the month held at the Lakewood Care Center (401 Prairie Ave. NE – Staples) at 4:30 p.m. The remaining Thursdays of each month are held at Lakewood’s Main Campus (49725 Cty. 83 – Staples) at 5:15 p.m. Meet at the Main Entrance.

  
  

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• The Jolly Pops Concert

  • When
    26 Jun 2025
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • Location
    The staples Public Library

  Come sing along with The Jolly Pops! Their concert combines music, movement, and fun learning. We will join the Happy Dads and their puppet friends as they sing about alligator dancing, popsicles, trains, pet dinosaurs... and everything in between! For preschool and school-age kids with their families. 

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• The Jolly Pops

  • When
    26 Jun 2025
  •  
    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Staples Great River Regional Library, 122 6th St NE, Staples, MN 56479, USA

  Family music concert. Free and open to the public.  http://www.thejollypops.com Fathers and musicians who have banded together.

  
  

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• Walk with Doc

  • When
    26 Jun 2025
  •  
    5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
  • Location
    Lakewood Health System Main Campus 49725 Cty. 83 - Staples

  Community members and patients are welcome to join Dr. Adrianne Moen, Lakewood family medicine physician, for a weekly Walk With a Doc. The first few minutes are spent learning about a current health topic, and the rest of the hour is spent enjoying a healthy walk at your own pace and distance. It’s a great way to get some exercise, learn more about health, and meet new people. The group is free and open to everyone.

  The group meets every Thursday, with the first meeting of the month held at the Lakewood Care Center (401 Prairie Ave. NE – Staples) at 4:30 p.m. The remaining Thursdays of each month are held at Lakewood’s Main Campus (49725 Cty. 83 – Staples) at 5:15 p.m. Meet at the Main Entrance.

  
  

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• Music in the Park-Toni Cuchetti

  • When
    6 Jul 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    Northern Pacific Park 600 6th St NE, Staples, MN 56479

  From the Jazz, Motown, and Opera he inherited from his parents to the Rock, Blues, and Funk his siblings passed down, the only things really missing from Cuchetti’s palette were Country and Folk but discovering them became the basis for his later development in the current wave of Americana music. Discover more about him at www.tonicuchetti.com
  

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• Music in the Park-River Rats

  • When
    13 Jul 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    Northern Pacific Park 600 6th St NE, Staples, MN 56479

  The River Rats Rock Band is made up of a group of local central Minnesota musicians including many current and former music teachers. We play a mix of tunes ranging anywhere from the 50's to the 80's and beyond.
  

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• Staples Area Chamber of Commerce Meeting

  • When
    16 Jul 2025
  •  
    8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    The Witches Brew 1220 2nd Ave NE, Staples, MN, United States, Minnesota

  We welcome members to join our monthly Board of Directors meeting.

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• The 4 Person 9 Hole Golf Tournament

  • When
    17 Jul 2025
  •  
    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    The Vintage Golf Club

  ️‍♂️ ️‍♀️ Join us for a day of fun, networking, and friendly competition! ️‍♂️ ️‍♀️

  Gather your team of four and hit the greens for an afternoon filled with snacks, refreshments, and great company. Top prize awarded to winners!

  
  

  Date: July 17th, 2025

  Location: The Vintage Golf Club, 27923 Mc Givern Drive in Staples

  ⏰ Time: 2-5pm

  
  

  Entry Fee: $125 per 4 team (non-Chamber members)

  $100 per 4 team (Chamber members)

  
  

  ***Register Today at the Vintage Golf Club 218-895-7300

  Don’t miss out on this fantastic community event — spots fill up fast

  
  

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• The Ham & Wham Social

  • When
    17 Jul 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    The Vintage Golf Club, 27923 Mc Givern Drive, Staples, MN 56479
  • Spaces left
    90

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  The Staples Area Chamber of Commerce Presents: Ham & Wham: Swing Big. Feast Bigger.

  Our Annual Chamber Social — Where Business Meets Fun!

  Date: July 17th,2025

  Location: The Vintage Golf Club, 27923 Mc Givern Drive in Staples

  
  

  ⏰ Time: Social Hour starts at 5:00PM | Program begins at 6:45PM

  Get ready to ham it up and wham it out at our most anticipated event of the year!

  Join us for an evening packed with great food, lively fun, and well-deserved recognition of our community leaders.

  Here’s what’s in store:

  Social Hour — Mingle with fellow members while enjoying complimentary drinks and appetizers.

  $5 Flying Piggy Golf Shot Challenge — Take your shot at glory (and prizes!) with our whimsical golf contest — who can launch the "flying pig" closest to the mark?

  ️ Delicious Array of Food — A hearty meal featuring ham and other tasty fixings.

  ️ Entertainment/or Speaker— Entertainment or engagement.

  Award Recognition — Honoring outstanding businesses this year.

  ️ Tickets: $25

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• The Sound of Music

  • When
    17 Jul 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    CTC Center in Pillager

  Madhatter's Community Theater and the Pillsbury Players Present the Sound of Music.

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• Music in the Park-Red Letter Band

  • When
    20 Jul 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    Northern Pacific Park 600 6th St NE, Staples, MN 56479

  The Red Letter Band is a chart-topping group of artists that enjoy entertaining audiences in an up-close, personal way. They cover a variety of classic country hits
  

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• Music in the Park-Acoustofiddle

  • When
    27 Jul 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    Northern Pacific Park 600 6th St NE, Staples, MN 56479

  Paul Nye & Jeff Menten Provide a twist on acoustic music. To find out more about them visit www.paulnye.com/acoustofiddle
  

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• Walk with Doc

  • When
    31 Jul 2025
  •  
    5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
  • Location
    Lakewood Health System Main Campus 49725 Cty. 83 - Staples

  Community members and patients are welcome to join Dr. Adrianne Moen, Lakewood family medicine physician, for a weekly Walk With a Doc. The first few minutes are spent learning about a current health topic, and the rest of the hour is spent enjoying a healthy walk at your own pace and distance. It’s a great way to get some exercise, learn more about health, and meet new people. The group is free and open to everyone.

  The group meets every Thursday, with the first meeting of the month held at the Lakewood Care Center (401 Prairie Ave. NE – Staples) at 4:30 p.m. The remaining Thursdays of each month are held at Lakewood’s Main Campus (49725 Cty. 83 – Staples) at 5:15 p.m. Meet at the Main Entrance.

  
  

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• Music in the Park-Eric Neznik and Jason Franzen

  • When
    3 Aug 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    Northern Pacific Park 600 6th St NE, Staples, MN 56479

  A country singer-songwriter for 20 years, Eric Neznik plied the boards from Nashville to Austin. JoinA country singer-songwriter for 20 years, Eric Neznik plied the boards from Nashville to Austin. Join him as he shares the stage with guitar extraordinaire Jason for a night of country music! him as he shares the stage with guitar extraordinaire Jason for a night of country music!
  

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• Music in the Park-Kings Ransom

  • When
    10 Aug 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    Northern Pacific Park 600 6th St NE, Staples, MN 56479

  The Brainerd lakes area's hardest working 3 piece band, playing J. Cash to Stevie Ray and just about anything in between you can imagine...
  

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• Ziegler 5K

  • When
    16 Aug 2025
  •  
    7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
  • Location
    5th Street NE Staples MN 54679 , Staples , Minnesota 56479

  Parking Instruction
  Please park anywhere on 6th street and walk over to the race starting point on 5th street. The race will be starting on the south end of 5th street, 1 block north of Leftys Bar at the intersection of 5th street and 3rd Ave.

  Kids Fun Run
  Kids Fun Run will start at 7:00am with the 5k starting immediately after at 7:30am

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• Railroad Days

  • When
    16 Aug 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    Downtown Staples

  Join us Downtown Staples for fun activities! Please look to Discover Staples for a full list of the events.

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• Music in the Park-Havana String Quartet

  • When
    17 Aug 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    Northern Pacific Park 600 6th St NE, Staples, MN 56479

  The Havana String Quartet´s wide repertoire includes Haydn, Mozart, Dvorak or Ravel, Toon de Leeuw, I. Lang , Webern, Barce or Villa-Rojo. Nevertheless, the group’s natural preferences are dedicated to Latin American composers such as Revueltas, Ginastera, Villa-Lobos, Manuel Enríquez, Garrido-Leca and Brouwer.
  

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• Staples Area Chamber of Commerce Meeting

  • When
    20 Aug 2025
  •  
    8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    The Witches Brew 1220 2nd Ave NE, Staples, MN, United States, Minnesota

  We welcome members to join our monthly Board of Directors meeting.

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• Staples Area Chamber of Commerce Meeting

  • When
    17 Sep 2025
  •  
    8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    The Witches Brew 1220 2nd Ave NE, Staples, MN, United States, Minnesota

  We welcome members to join our monthly Board of Directors meeting.

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• Grief Support Group

  • When
    23 Sep 2025
  •  
    3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Sourcewell 202 12th St NE - Staples

  Lakewood Health System will offer weekly grief support group meetings to be held every Tuesday from September 23 through October 28, 2025, from 3-4:30 p.m. at Sourcewell. Anyone grieving the loss of a loved one, child or any other loss is welcome to attend one or all meetings.

  As a participant in the grief support group, you will have the opportunity to share with others who have also experienced recent grief and loss. Sharing is encouraged at your own comfort level. Everyone experiences the grief journey as an individual; the journey – when shared – can be a source of inspiration and comfort to you, as well as others.

  In healing, there is hope for the future. The grief support group can help you move forward towards healing. Please join us as we encourage one another through mutual support. The group is facilitated by chaplain, Paul Johnson and social worker, Lindsay Kirk.

  Session dates:
  September 23
  September 30
  October 7
  October 14
  October 21
  October 28

  For additional information on the grief support program and to register for the group, please contact Paul Johnson at 218-894-8093.

  
  

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• Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony

  • When
    27 Sep 2025
  •  
    4:30 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Location
    staplesmotleyathletichof.touchpros.com

  2025 Inductee Celebration Ceremony

  Staples Centennial Auditorium 5:30 - 7:30, Social Time: 4:30-5:15

  Reception: The Witches Brew Bistro and Event Center

  8:00pm-11:00pm Friends, Family and General Public all cordially invited to attend. No tickets required, free will offering accepted at the door.

  
  

  2024 Inductees

  • Coach: Glen Hasselberg
  • Teams: 1978 & 1979 Staples Cardinal Wrestling
  • 1998 & 1999 Staples-Motley Cross-Country Athletes: Jessica (Beachy) Rahman, John Riewer, Gordy Thompson Sr, Curt Johnson, Lyle Stevens Community Contributor: Huck & Marilyn Holst

  
  

  
  

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• Grief Support Group

  • When
    30 Sep 2025
  •  
    3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Sourcewell 202 12th St NE - Staples

  Lakewood Health System will offer weekly grief support group meetings to be held every Tuesday from September 23 through October 28, 2025, from 3-4:30 p.m. at Sourcewell. Anyone grieving the loss of a loved one, child or any other loss is welcome to attend one or all meetings.

  As a participant in the grief support group, you will have the opportunity to share with others who have also experienced recent grief and loss. Sharing is encouraged at your own comfort level. Everyone experiences the grief journey as an individual; the journey – when shared – can be a source of inspiration and comfort to you, as well as others.

  In healing, there is hope for the future. The grief support group can help you move forward towards healing. Please join us as we encourage one another through mutual support. The group is facilitated by chaplain, Paul Johnson and social worker, Lindsay Kirk.

  Session dates:
  September 23
  September 30
  October 7
  October 14
  October 21
  October 28

  For additional information on the grief support program and to register for the group, please contact Paul Johnson at 218-894-8093.

  
  

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• Staples Oct-Beer-fest

  • When
    4 Oct 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    1012 Pine Grove Rd. Staples, MN 56479

  Welcome to Fall Fest! This year we will kick off the Chili cookoff starting at noon, followed by a filled line up of activities. Hayrides, pumpkin patch, games, and more!

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• Chili Cook-Off

  • When
    4 Oct 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Pine Grove Park

  
  

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• Grief Support Group

  • When
    7 Oct 2025
  •  
    3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Sourcewell 202 12th St NE - Staples

  Lakewood Health System will offer weekly grief support group meetings to be held every Tuesday from September 23 through October 28, 2025, from 3-4:30 p.m. at Sourcewell. Anyone grieving the loss of a loved one, child or any other loss is welcome to attend one or all meetings.

  As a participant in the grief support group, you will have the opportunity to share with others who have also experienced recent grief and loss. Sharing is encouraged at your own comfort level. Everyone experiences the grief journey as an individual; the journey – when shared – can be a source of inspiration and comfort to you, as well as others.

  In healing, there is hope for the future. The grief support group can help you move forward towards healing. Please join us as we encourage one another through mutual support. The group is facilitated by chaplain, Paul Johnson and social worker, Lindsay Kirk.

  Session dates:
  September 23
  September 30
  October 7
  October 14
  October 21
  October 28

  For additional information on the grief support program and to register for the group, please contact Paul Johnson at 218-894-8093.

  
  

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• Grief Support Group

  • When
    14 Oct 2025
  •  
    3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Sourcewell 202 12th St NE - Staples

  Lakewood Health System will offer weekly grief support group meetings to be held every Tuesday from September 23 through October 28, 2025, from 3-4:30 p.m. at Sourcewell. Anyone grieving the loss of a loved one, child or any other loss is welcome to attend one or all meetings.

  As a participant in the grief support group, you will have the opportunity to share with others who have also experienced recent grief and loss. Sharing is encouraged at your own comfort level. Everyone experiences the grief journey as an individual; the journey – when shared – can be a source of inspiration and comfort to you, as well as others.

  In healing, there is hope for the future. The grief support group can help you move forward towards healing. Please join us as we encourage one another through mutual support. The group is facilitated by chaplain, Paul Johnson and social worker, Lindsay Kirk.

  Session dates:
  September 23
  September 30
  October 7
  October 14
  October 21
  October 28

  For additional information on the grief support program and to register for the group, please contact Paul Johnson at 218-894-8093.

  
  

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• Staples Area Chamber of Commerce Meeting

  • When
    15 Oct 2025
  •  
    8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    The Witches Brew 1220 2nd Ave NE, Staples, MN, United States, Minnesota

  We welcome members to join our monthly Board of Directors meeting.

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• Grief Support Group

  • When
    21 Oct 2025
  •  
    3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Sourcewell 202 12th St NE - Staples

  Lakewood Health System will offer weekly grief support group meetings to be held every Tuesday from September 23 through October 28, 2025, from 3-4:30 p.m. at Sourcewell. Anyone grieving the loss of a loved one, child or any other loss is welcome to attend one or all meetings.

  As a participant in the grief support group, you will have the opportunity to share with others who have also experienced recent grief and loss. Sharing is encouraged at your own comfort level. Everyone experiences the grief journey as an individual; the journey – when shared – can be a source of inspiration and comfort to you, as well as others.

  In healing, there is hope for the future. The grief support group can help you move forward towards healing. Please join us as we encourage one another through mutual support. The group is facilitated by chaplain, Paul Johnson and social worker, Lindsay Kirk.

  Session dates:
  September 23
  September 30
  October 7
  October 14
  October 21
  October 28

  For additional information on the grief support program and to register for the group, please contact Paul Johnson at 218-894-8093.

  
  

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• Grief Support Group

  • When
    28 Oct 2025
  •  
    3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Sourcewell 202 12th St NE - Staples

  Lakewood Health System will offer weekly grief support group meetings to be held every Tuesday from September 23 through October 28, 2025, from 3-4:30 p.m. at Sourcewell. Anyone grieving the loss of a loved one, child or any other loss is welcome to attend one or all meetings.

  As a participant in the grief support group, you will have the opportunity to share with others who have also experienced recent grief and loss. Sharing is encouraged at your own comfort level. Everyone experiences the grief journey as an individual; the journey – when shared – can be a source of inspiration and comfort to you, as well as others.

  In healing, there is hope for the future. The grief support group can help you move forward towards healing. Please join us as we encourage one another through mutual support. The group is facilitated by chaplain, Paul Johnson and social worker, Lindsay Kirk.

  Session dates:
  September 23
  September 30
  October 7
  October 14
  October 21
  October 28

  For additional information on the grief support program and to register for the group, please contact Paul Johnson at 218-894-8093.

  
  

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• Staples Area Chamber of Commerce Meeting

  • When
    19 Nov 2025
  •  
    8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    The Witches Brew 1220 2nd Ave NE, Staples, MN, United States, Minnesota

  We welcome members to join our monthly Board of Directors meeting.

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• Staples Area Chamber of Commerce Meeting

  • When
    17 Dec 2025
  •  
    8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    The Witches Brew 1220 2nd Ave NE, Staples, MN, United States, Minnesota

  We welcome members to join our monthly Board of Directors meeting.

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