Graduation signifies a person has successfully completed a course of study or training. It represents achievement and an end to a difficult time of anxiety or uncertainty, socially and academically.

MARCIA SARVELA is a resident of Kettle River. To submit items for the column she can be reached by phone at 218-273-4045 or ...

God’s blessings go out to Raya Anderson, Shade Anderson, Keegan Hill, Del Nyberg and Avi Wise who were confirmed on May 11, 2025 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Cromwell. We thank God for these great ...

The Rebels were at the Crosby-Ironton True Team this past week. There were nine participating teams. Pierz won the boys’ and ...

Being a mother has been an incredible journey filled with joy, love, and countless cherished moments. I have enjoyed every ...

One thing I have noticed in the three years that I have been editor of the Star Gazette is how generous residents are.

Manor West apartment complex have mixed feelings about the process as they wait to find out when they can go back home.

The Latin term “Per Unitatem Vis” translates to “Through Unity, Strength.” This motto is used by the Texas A&M University ...

The MLWR baseball squad won its ninth consecutive game Friday, May 9, 2025 as it took a game from Barnum 6-2, while earlier ...

A bipartisan education bill that could have brought real relief to our schools has been put on hold, despite agreement from both Republican and Democrat committee chairs.

Why visit all 64 state parks in Minnesota? For us, it started with the pandemic. During the pandemic, my sister and I wanted ...

Mike and I have been watching a new nature program on NBC called The Americas. It is narrated by Tom Hanks and focuses on the land and animals of North, ...