From Karlsruhe...

Although somewhat dated, you may find this translated German article about Karlsruhe ND interesting and colorful. It was Karlsruhe ND that welcomed the Joseph John Merck family when they arrived in the USA from Argentina in 1912. This small town is now a little bit smaller than when the article was written. The school is closed, there are fewer businesses alive, the average age of the residents is a bit older. But it is still there and it's still worth a small detour off the main highway to visit Karlsruhe when you're in the area. If you do, be sure to take a look at the handmade wooden altar and backaltar in the St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church.