First, it’s warm, then it’s cold, then it’s warm, then it’s snowing, then it’s raining, and now it’s back to warm and sunny. Seems like Mother Nature just can’t make ...

The Star Club annual meeting is noon, Saturday, April 26. Come to the meeting and consider becoming a member.

One of my bipartisan bills is moving through the Legislature to formally establish statewide standards for green burials—a growing alternative to traditional burial that emphasizes environmental ...

I watched a wild turkey tom strut around, trying to impress hens. He thought he was all that because he had a bourbon named after him. Wild Turkey is a ...

Do you need to access the county assessors office, recording, zoning or treasurer/auditors offices? If so, you can continue to visit the familiar 100 year old Carlton County Courthouse in downtown ...

As April begins, legislative deadlines are approaching. The closer we get to those deadlines, the more we have to consider our budget priorities.

The Carlton County Restorative Justice Program is still going strong since its inception about 15 years ago. They help youth recognize what they did wrong, how it harmed someone else ...

We are excited to announce a new initiative starting next school year (2025-2026): an early release every Wednesday at 1:50 p.m. This change is designed to support the teachers and ...

It actually happened by accident. My sister and I were taking a walk after lunch near the lake in Detroit Lakes when we ...

Is local news important? Are local news outlets such as the Star Gazette still relevant in today’s digital world? We frequently hear these questions. Since you are reading this column in the Star ...