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Enjoy our Mother’s Day gift card deal going on all weekend long! This Mother’s Day we’re offering an unbeatable gift card deal at all Krist locations! For a limited time* only, buy a $50 gift card and get an extra $10 FREE! Gift cards can be used on ANY future purchases. Get $60 back for […]

Enter to win Hodag tickets and campsite passes in the Krist Rewards app now! The giveaway has officially begun with winners being announced every week. For more information on this giveaway, click here.   For more information on Hodag Country Festival, click here.   We wish you luck and hope you have a Happy Hodag!

On April 9th, Stanley Atanasoff celebrated an incredible milestone—his 95th birthday. Stan is the CEO and founder of Krist Oil Company, a business he built with vision, determination, and a deep respect for family. After purchasing the company from his family members, he renamed Stambaugh Oil Company to Krist Oil Company in honor of his […]

On Wednesday, February 25, the Iron River community will proudly welcome home hometown Olympian Nick Baumgartner following his recent competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics. A 2022 Olympic Gold Medalist, Nick once again represented Team USA on the world stage this year. While he did not medal in 2026, his determination, longevity in the sport, […]

Proof That Grit Has No Expiration Date At the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, Nick Baumgartner finally reached the top of the podium. Teaming up with Lindsey Jacobellis, he won gold in the inaugural mixed snowboard cross event — becoming the oldest Olympic snowboard medalist in history. The victory was emotional, historic, and deeply earned. […]

Olympics, Near Misses & Never Quitting Nick made his Olympic debut at the 2010 Winter Olympics, officially reaching the stage every athlete dreams of. While he didn’t walk away with a medal, the experience only strengthened his resolve. Over the next several years, Nick continued to push himself at the highest level of competition. His […]

From a Yooper Kid to Chasing Something Bigger Nick Baumgartner’s story starts in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, where hard work isn’t optional — it’s a way of life. Long before Olympic starts and podiums, Nick was a local kid learning what commitment looked like through everyday jobs, long days, and big dreams. As a teenager, Nick […]

Some journeys don’t happen overnight. They’re built through early mornings, long days, setbacks, comebacks — and the kind of grit that only grows stronger with time. Nick Baumgartner’s story is one of those journeys. From growing up in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula to standing on the Olympic podium, Nick’s career is defined by perseverance, heart, and […]

We are now carrying Hardwood Ridge Deer Blocks at Krist Oil in all locations! Read a bit more about this family owned company below. Hardwood Ridge—More than just another deer feed company. Located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan–this family business has been manufacturing deer blocks for over 6+ years, handling everything from start to […]

Twelve Days of Kristmas starts December 14 in your Krist Rewards app! 🎄 The 12 Days of Kristmas are BACK — and bigger than ever!Get ready for a brand-new deal every single day leading up to Christmas Day, exclusively in the Krist app. 🔥 Daily deals drop at 9:30 AM CST — and trust us, […]

Visit any of these Krist locations to get your snowmobile permits for the season until March 17, 2026: – Crystal Falls – Escanaba – Iron River – Ontonagon – Ironwood 1 & 2 – Bessemer – Negaunee – Menominee 1 & 2 – Wells – Houghton 1 & 2 – Munising 1 & 2 – […]

This Black Friday we’re offering an unbeatable deal at all Krist locations! For a limited time* only, buy a $50 gift card and get an extra $10 FREE! Gift cards can be used on any purchases. Plus, they’re perfect for stocking stuffers or easy to slip in a card! Or keep ’em for yourself, we […]

Take advantage of our Father’s Day gift card deal going on all weekend long! This Father’s Day we’re offering an unbeatable gift card deal at all Krist locations! For a limited time* only, buy a $50 gift card and get an extra $10 FREE! Gift cards can be used on ANY future purchases. Get $60 […]

Twelve Days of Kristmas starts December 14 in your Krist Rewards app! We’re bringing back a fan favorite, new deals everyday for 12 days leading up to Christmas day. Each daily deal will be posted in the app at 9:30 am CST. Follow our social media! Every day of Kristmas we’re posting before the deals […]

This Black Friday we’re offering an unbeatable deal at all Krist locations! For a limited time* only, buy a $50 gift card and get an extra $10 FREE! Gift cards can be used on any purchases. Plus, they’re perfect for stocking stuffers or easy to slip in a card! Or keep ’em for yourself, we […]

This Veterans Day, let us recognize the members of our company who served our great country.  To say thank you could never be enough.  Robert Njust Master Sergeant, First Sergeant (Retired) Robert served for 20 years in Europe and the United States. He retired as Squadron First Sergeant from Travis Air Force Base California in […]

Krist Oil Company was proud to sponsor the 9th Annual Harvest & Haunt Festival in Iron River, Michigan. The family-friendly community event, organized by the Iron County Chamber of Commerce, took place on September 28th, 2024 at the Klint Safford Memorial RV Park. As part of their commitment to the local community, Krist Oil donated […]

The annual Polaris Crandon World Championship, a Labor Day weekend tradition now in its 55th year, returned better than ever. This event included the exhilarating Red Bull Crandon World Cup, often dubbed the “Super Bowl of Short Course.” Every year, more than 55,000 passionate fans flock to Crandon, WI, filling Camp Crandon and the one-day […]

If you’re a pizza lover in L’Anse, Michigan, we have some exciting news for you! Krist Oil has just introduced Hunt Brothers Pizza to their 150 US-41 location. Now, you can enjoy a hot, fresh, and delicious slice of pizza right in the heart of our community.    Whether you’re in the mood for a […]

Take advantage of our Father’s Day gift card deal going on all weekend long! This Father’s Day we’re offering an unbeatable gift card deal at all Krist locations! For a limited time* only, buy a $50 gift card and get an extra $10 FREE! Gift cards can be used on ANY future purchases. Get $60 […]

Twelve Days of Kristmas starts December 14 in your Krist Rewards app! We’re bringing you new deals everyday for 12 days leading up to Christmas day. Each daily deal will be posted in the app at 11:30 am CST. Follow our social media! Every day of Kristmas we’re posting before the deals go live as […]

The Willis Family Maple Farm owns and operates their small business in the Northwoods of Iron River, Michigan in the Upper Peninsula. Aside from syrup, they offer a variety of delicious delicacies such as maple candied nuts. They locally harvest and formulate all of these products to bring you 100% natural maple products. They declared […]

Starting this week, we will be featuring a different locally-owned and -made product that we carry in our convenience stores each week. Our first highlight is Great Lakes Potato Chips. On a sunny day in 2009, Ed Girrbach and his son Chris pulled their pick-up truck in line with four 53 foot semi-tractor trailers waiting […]

The teeth-chattering seasons are upon us. Which means all things spooky, soothing, and warm come out of the storage closets and take over shelves in every store. Krist is no exception. For a limited time, stop into one of our stores and grab a bag or box of DWC’s Pumpkin Chai Coffee grounds or k-cups. […]

At Krist, we make it a priority to dedicate funding intended for sponsorships and supporting our local communities’ events, fundraisers, and operations. This summer alone, we’ve sponsored MORE THAN FIFTEEN events and/or organizations. These entities include but are not limited to the following: Wakefield, MI Gus Macker Boondock Nation Red Bull Crandon World Cup U.P. […]

After almost five months of recovering from a structure fire, the Krist location in Ironwood, Michigan has re-opened as of July 19. On February 21 at 5:55am the incident was reported by the Ironwood store manager. The Ironwood Public Safety Department was dispatched soon after. Vigilant first responders arrived on the scene and quickly controlled […]