Karlstad (/ˈkɑːrlstæd/ KARL-stad)[3] is a city in Kittson County, Minnesota, United States.

[6] Karlstad's largest employers are Wikstrom Telephone Company (Wiktel) and Mattracks.

Wiktel provides internet and phone services for much of northwestern Minnesota, including the regional telephone directory.

Mattracks Innovation Center is housed in the location of the former Germundson's Home Furnishings.

Other businesses include stores, restaurants, bars, and insurance and accounting services.

[8] Karlstad holds an annual Kick'n Up Kountry Music Festival and Moosefest.

Tri-County combines with Marshall County Central Schools of Newfolden, Minnesota, 17 miles south, for its athletic programs.

Baseball and softball have included Stephen-Argyle School District in their sports coops.

The Northern Freeze coop has proved a success for all schools involved.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 1.53 square miles (3.96 km2), all land.