The ranks of LEFSA’s lifetime membership increased yet again with the addition of Randy and Peggy (Wilson) Nordin.  As most people know, they are...

The Stephen Fire Department hosted its annual steak fry for local township officers on Monday, March 2, providing an opportunity for open...

The Karlstad City Council met on Monday, March 2nd for their regular meeting. After approving the minutes from January's meeting and motioning to pay the monthly claims,...

Jessica Marie Klegstad, a resident of Halma, Minnesota, has been charged with felony possession of cannabis in the first degree, according to a complaint filed by the State...

Halma, MN – On February 18, 2026, Kittson County law enforcement officers apprehended a man wanted in North Dakota on felony charges. ​ The arrest...

Public Hearing and Karlstad City Council Meeting Council members and patrons of Karlstad reviewed the report of feasibility for the 2026 street...

Saturday, February 14, is Valentine’s Day. The North Star News asked our readers to help us recognize the area’s special couples who have been...

FCCLA is a student organization that helps student members develop skills for life, including fluent communication, organizational skills,...

The Kittson County Sheriff's Office has released its annual report, offering a detailed look at the incidents handled throughout 2025. The report...

The Northern Freeze sports booster's, yet again put on a sucessful boys elementary basketball tournament at Tri-County Schools on Saturday the...

                  Governor Walz and Mayor Frey and all these democratic mayors and governors, along with the democrats in congress keep lying about ICE and keep stoking the...

Tri-County School Board Meeting January 12, 2026Stephen Murray is Chairman of the Tri-County School BoardThe Tri-County School Board held its...

Appreciation presented in Deerwood Township45 Years of Service for Doug Clark, Deerwood TownshipDeerwood Township had much to celebrate and...

Karlstad Chamber Business Spotlight: North Star News Sand Ridge Home Supply + Design, located on Main Street, Karlstad, is owned by Brett and...

Hadley Reese and Elin Reese, students at Tri-County, have undertaken a project to advocate for improvements to their school's weight room. The...