Wurst named as volleyball coach, Hocking takes over football team By Chad Koenen Publisher A pair of familiar faces will be stepping into some new roles at New York Mills School this fall.  Harley Wurst will be taking over as the new head volleyball coach after longtime coach Tammy Olson stepped down from the position last year,… Read More

Beaty entered his first rodeo at the age of 11 By Tucker Henderson Reporter Many people go through life working a tolerable job to get through the day. Therefore, it’s not everyday that people meet someone who can truly say they are fulfilling their dreams. Two Otter Tail County locals will tell you just that, however, as… Read More

Grants to enhance exterior of two buildings By Tucker Henderson Reporter The New York Mills Economic Development Authority (EDA) board met last Wednesday, Aug. 20 to discuss the development within the city. The EDA’s revolving loan fund balance is at $237,568 which is available to be loaned out to local businesses. Those interested are invited to contact the city… Read More

Council hopes to lower preliminary levy before it is finalized By Chad Koenen Publisher With more questions than answers and facing a looming end of September deadline, the Ottertail City Council set a rough preliminary tax levy increase for 2026.  During its regularly scheduled meeting last Thursday night, the Ottertail City Council approved a preliminary tax levy increase… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Lake property owners make efforts to preserve and protect lakes and rivers in Otter Tail County. They work closely with soil and water conservation employees in east and west Otter Tail County. Speaking to members of the county Coalition of Lake Associations (COLA) on Thursday evening, Aug. 21 at the Ottertail… Read More

Photo by Tucker Henderson County Cycle Pit Stop recently held a customer appreciation luncheon outside of its location in downtown New York Mills. 

Collared bears provide important data to inform management decisions The Minnesota bear hunting season opens Monday, Sept. 1, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is once again asking hunters to avoid shooting marked research bears. These bears have large, colorful ear tags and wear radio collars. Researchers with the Minnesota DNR are monitoring 50 radio-collared… Read More

The walleye limit on Mille Lacs Lake will increase from two to three beginning Saturday, Aug. 23, and continuing through Sunday, Nov. 30. The size limit — which allows anglers to harvest fish 17 inches or longer but only one longer than 20 inches — remains in place. “Our primary management objective is to maintain a… Read More

Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State) has been honored with the 2025 AcOpscar Innovation Award for its efforts to enhance student success through more cohesive, efficient course scheduling. The award was presented by Coursedog, a leading academic software company that supports over 300 colleges and universities nationwide. M State’s Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs… Read More

Recent search event led to new confirmations The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of the invasive algae starry stonewort in Garfield Lake near Laporte in Hubbard County; Gull Lake one mile west of Tenstrike in Beltrami County; Three Island Lake near Turtle River in Beltrami County; and Two Rivers Lake near… Read More