Even while Becky Foss, director of the Pine County Health and Human Services (HHS) department, shares the office’s good news of being under budget for 2024, the future looks more ...

T he Memorial Day services will be 9 a.m., May 26 at the Kettle River Veteran’s Building on Main Street. The American Legion post 360 and post 379 will conduct the services. They will hold services at ...

I love the excitement in the air as local seniors prepare to walk across stages around the area and collect their hard earned diplomas.

Before we get into the legislative business, I want to take a moment to offer my thoughts and prayers to all those affected by the wildfires here in our Northern ...

A group of inspired Moose Lake Willow River track and field athletes left a stinging blow to the Esko boys at the Polar ...

The MLWR Rebels baseball team heads into the last week of regular season with a 12 win 5 loss record. The Rebels extended their win streak to 10 with an ...

Carlton County Master Gardener plant sale will take place from 9 a.m.- sell out on Saturday, May 31. There will be a varitety of plants available, including native ...

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 send a letter at PO Box 175, Kettle River, MN 55757.

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