Now that spring has sprung, and we are all feeling the energy from the sunny days and warmer temperatures, it’s time to get to work. The sooner the...

Now that spring has sprung, and we are all feeling the energy from the sunny days and warmer temperatures, it’s time to get to work. The sooner the...

While this early spring weather is nice, it’s also brought about some extra wildlife around the homestead this week. The varmint problems we dealt...

I was thinking about a spicy shrimp and coconut milk soup that I had made a couple of years ago when this recipe for shrimp and potato chowder...

Once again we’re doing meatless Fridays during the season of Lent at our house. I’ve got a couple of options for delicious meatless main dishes and a recipe for one of the...

Here are a few recipes that I’ve made recently. Interestingly enoughthey’re listed in order of most time consuming (2-hours to 5 minutes)to least. Some of that time is...

Becoming intimate friends with a man and his family during a short, two-hour concert seems crazy, right?The kind of friends who regularly check in,...

FLORIANAssumption Catholic ChurchFather Luis BuitronThursday, March 20: 6 p.m. MassFriday, March 21: 6 p.m. MassSaturday, March 22: 5 p.m. MassThursday, March 27: 6 p.m....

It seems that Lent couldn’t be taking place at a more appropriate time than it is now.Just as the world as we know it seems to be burning down...

The American Legion Post 445 Commander Wayne Krantz presents a check for $2,000 from the American Legion Post Gaming Fund to Bob Lindstrom Benefit...

The Karlstad American Legion Post 445 celebrated the American Legion National organization’s 106th birthday. The American Legion National...

Krista Pietruszewskinsnreporter@wiktel.comFCCLA is going to state, USDA summer food program is being applied for, and anelementary choir or art teacher is desired for...

By Lillie and Don Nelson“Our Northwest Corner-1979” (tan book)Lars “Louie” Johnson was born in the Sogn region of Norway in 1852. In 1867, he...

100 Years Ago March 20, 1925F. E. Hunt, who has sold bananas and strawberries and Prince Albert and Copenhagen and other things for the Thief River Grocery Co. up this way...

100 Years Ago March 13, 1925Here’s How It Happened, By John A. Stahlberg: I can't remember it all. I don't know anything about it except by hearsay. And, tho it is...

Monica Mari Boen (70) was born August 10,1954 to Kenneth and Arlis (Swenson) Boen.She attended Strandquist elementary for 2 years before they moved...

Carmen Holter was born on June 14, 1947 to Walter and Doris (Oberg) Holter in Hallock, MN.  He grew up in Halma, MN and attended school in Halma...

James “Jim” Harrison Musburger died March 1, 2025, in his apartment at Crystal Brook in Park Rapids, Minnesota, with Jill, Jim and Julie holding him close until the end. He...

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORSC.P. 35-25-600 AGGREGATE PRODUCTION - MINING & STOCKPILINGBids Close at 3:00 P.M. on March 28, 2025Sealed bids will be received until 3:00 P.M. on...

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORSC.P. 35-25-700 AGGREGATE PRODUCTION-MAINTENANCE SHOULDERINGBids Close at 2:30 P.M. on March 28, 2025Sealed bids will be received until 2:30 P.M. on...

Mrs. Thompson’s High School English classes held their annual AR Reading Book Club Chat this week! Students dove into their favorite books, sharing...

The Office of the Registrar recently announced students named to the Fall Semester 2024 President’s List. To qualify for a place on the President’s List, students must have...

 Seven Tri-County welding students participated in the American Welding Society, Northern Plains Division “Behind the Mask” welding competition...

Freeze played the Climax-Fisher Knights on their homecourt on Monday night during the first round of play offs, pulling off a big win 82 to 39. The...