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.

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 ...

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 ...

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

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

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, ...

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.

Pine County Commissioners agreed to send a letter in support to Minnesota Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) on behalf of Mediacom Broadband, which is seeking to expand broadband access ...

A Duluth man, John Patrick Erlitz, 46, has been found guilty of two felony counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct after a four day trial in Pine County for ...

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