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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

Simpson Indoor Track Invitational held at University of Wisconsin-Superior, sponsored by Northwestern, was successful for the Rebels. At the end of the six hour meet, the boys ...