Carr’s Tree Service Announces Controlled Burn at Alexandria Shop

Alexandria, MN – Carr’s Tree Service will conduct a controlled burn at their Alexandria shop, located at 3544 Geneva Road NE, on the morning of December 24th, 2024. The burn is part of routine operations to safely dispose of organic debris. Weather forecasts indicate a south wind for three days, ensuring minimal impact on surrounding residences. Safety…

Detroit Lakes alum Kate Smith-Stroh Earns LPGA Tour Card

Mobile, Alabama (KNSP) – Kate Smith-Stroh, a standout golfer from Detroit Lakes, secured her LPGA Tour Card for the 2025 season by tying for 19th place at the LPGA Q-Series Final Qualifying Stage in Mobile, Alabama, on Tuesday, Dec. 10. The 25-year-old Smith-Stroh was a five-time Minnesota State golf champion at DLHS from 2012-2016 helping…

Staples-Motley Schools Unveils ‘The Nest’ as Part of School Expansion Project

Staples, Minn (KNSP) — The community of Staples-Motley gathered in celebration Monday morning for the grand opening of The Nest, a state-of-the-art gymnasium and community fitness facility, powered by Lakewood Health System. The event marked the culmination of more than five years of planning and collaboration, a journey that began as an idea scribbled on…

Staples-Motley Cardinals Advance to Prep Bowl with Dominant Win Over Chatfield

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn (KKWS/KNSP)— The Staples-Motley Cardinals are heading to the Prep Bowl for the first time since 1988 after defeating the Chatfield Gophers 36-24 in a thrilling Class 2A State Semifinal at U.S. Bank Stadium on Friday night. Led by an explosive offense and a dominant second-half defensive performance, the Cardinals remain undefeated this season…

State Football Semifinal Schedule Released

After an exciting three days of the 2024 Minnesota State High School Football tournament, the semi-final rounds at US Bank Stadium are set. New rules in the state tournament this year require the teams to reseed after the opening round. In the first round, the field is seeded 1-4 in a North and South bracket….

SM’s Audrey Brownell Wins State Title To Pace Class A State Cross Country Meet

FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn (KNSP) – A great afternoon of State Cross Country wrapped up at the Les Bolstad Golf Course with the Class A races. Staples-Motley is getting ready to ‘Change The Number’ on Highway 10 after junior Audrey Brownell claimed the Class A Girls Individual State Cross Country Championship on Saturday afternoon, finishing first…

Perham and Alexandria Shine at 2024 Class AA State Cross Country Meet

FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn (KKWS)  – The 2024 Minnesota State High School Cross Country Meet took center stage at the Les Bolstad Golf Course on the University of Minnesota campus, showcasing top talent from across the state. The awards ceremonies for Class AA boys and girls concluded earlier, with local teams and athletes making a strong…