You know how the saying goes, “time flies when you’re having fun.” Does that mean that we have way too much fun in the summer and no fun in the...

My husband, Rolly, has been in love with trains for as long as I’ve known him. He dreamed of being a train engineer as a young boy, but was...

 All weekend I have had phrases and songs floating around in my head, calling out to me like a siren's song."So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen,...

Minnesota voters to head to polls for primary electionResidents across Minnesota will head to the polls on Tuesday, Aug. 11, to cast ballots in the state’s primary...

The summer lilies are putting on a show! Bursting with color and reaching peak bloom, these garden beauties are soaking up the sunshine and making...

By: Samantha Alme Summer in northwest Minnesota is known for warm sunshine, long evenings, and thriving fields, but every so often Mother Nature reminds everyone who's in...

There's a certain kind of relief that comes with a recipe that doesn't ask much of you. Between work, kids' activities, and everything else on the...

It doesn’t appear to be cooling off anytime soon, so while I’m utilizing my Instant Pot, slow cooker and microwave the majority of time, I do have...

I’m still waiting for it to rain and or cool off before I tackle any serious baking projects. Thankful to have central air conditioning and a...

By The Rev. Devlyn BrooksMy heart breaks for fellow Christians who believe that God is so small that the message of infinite mercy, love and grace...

By The Rev. Devlyn BrooksYou know what I find interesting about working at an emergency shelter?The deepest desire most of our guests and community...

Karlstad is gearing up for its annual Moosefest celebration, with four days of activities planned from Thursday, Aug. 6, through Sunday, Aug. 9, drawing families, veterans,...

A Karlstad man has been charged with two felony counts of failing to register as a predatory offender, according to a criminal complaint filed July 15 in Kittson County...

A four-candidate race for an open seat on the Kittson County Board headlines the local ballot when voters go to the polls for the Minnesota State Primary on Tuesday, Aug....

100 Years Ago  August 20, 1926Benson Lockwood some time ago had his ankle sprained and had to hobble around the home with the aid of a crutch. Coming home the other day...

100 Years AgoAugust 13, 1926If the party who took a jar of Kranks Lemon Cream will bring it back, no questions will be asked. The party is known and there will be trouble...

100 Years AgoAugust 6, 1926A large crowd attended the Oslo church picnic west of Halma Sunday. TheKarlstad band was there to help out on the program. Martin Lager...

Jean Gladys Klegstad was born on December 14, 1937, to Emil and Alma Christine (Lagerquist) Klegstad on the family farm in rural Karlstad, MN. She...

Michael (Mike) Wayne Ruud, 56, of Duluth, MN, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026 after a courageous battle with Sarcoma cancer. Mike grew up...

Date: May 19, 2026Time: 9:00 AMAttendance: Commissioners: Gillie, Younggren, Johnson, Swenson and Jones.1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Chair...

Date: June 23, 2026Time: 9:00 AMAttendance: Commissioners: Gillie, Younggren, Johnson, Swenson, Jones, H2Overviewers and John Kolb.1. Call to Order The meeting was called...

Date: June 16, 2026Time: 6:00 PMAttendance: Commissioners: Gillie, Younggren, Johnson, Swenson and Jones.16. Motion to Re-ConveneMotion: To add agenda item 8b consider...