By Chad Koenen Publisher The New York Mills School Board is hoping to develop a vision for what could be needed within the school district and its building for the next generation of students. During its regularly scheduled meeting last week, the NY Mills School Board approved a proposal from ICS to conduct a facilities needs… Read More

New program to begin June 2 at the church By Tucker Henderson Reporter Trinity Lutheran Preschool in New York Mills has expanded exponentially over the past few years, adding staff members, student numbers, and classroom times to their regular offerings. With summer just around the corner, another program has been added for summer, childcare which will… Read More

By Tucker Henderson Reporter As anglers across Minnesota get ready for fishing opener on May 10, so does the New York Mills Fishing League. The League is spearheaded by William Grieger and Chad Keskitalo, both active fishermen, who want to share their love of the sport with local youth. With four fishing dates along with a final… Read More

By Tucker Henderson Reporter A fire broke out in the early hours of Friday, May 2 southeast of New York Mills. The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Department received a 911 call at approximately 1:28 a.m. with a report of a structure fire in Newton Township at 36435 570th Street. Otter Tail County deputies as well as members… Read More

Ottertail Family Center to break ground soon near former Smokin’ Iron track By Chad Koenen Publisher An off-the-cuff comment about starting a childcare center in Ottertail, which was initially laughed off by Tyler Rupe’s wife, will soon transform the landscape of Ottertail for generations to come. “It honestly started about 2 1/2 years ago when our day… Read More

Yvette Higgins  Report for Minnesota A $4 billion higher education budget bill passed by the Minnesota House cuts funding for a program that supports student-parents.  The Student-Parent Support Initiative (SPSI), passed in the 2023 legislative session, gives money to programs that help students with children succeed in higher education through one-on-one support, emergency grants for unexpected medical… Read More

Annual event set for June 14 in New York Mills Four thinkers have been selected to travel to the small town of New York Mills, this June to debate the 2025 question posed by the annual Great American Think-Off: “Is there only one truth, or are there many truths?” In an age shaped by misinformation, social… Read More

Samantha Siedow Report for Minnesota The Minnesota House and Senate have voted to respond to the avian influenza epidemic, but they still have to agree on the scope of the effort. The House included more than $3 million in funding for bird flu prevention in its budget bill, which passed on a bipartisan vote of 130-3 on… Read More

Surcharge to replace money EV owners would pay in gas taxes Elias Thomas Report for Minnesota The price of driving electric vehicles in Minnesota may well increase as lawmakers look to wrap up work on a transportation funding plan.  The House transportation budget bill raises a yearly surcharge paid by electric vehicle owners from $75 to $200…. Read More

A chili feed and silent auction benefit will be held for Kari Herr at the New York Mills Senior Center on Saturday, May 17 from 4-7 p.m. In June 2024, Kari’s health journey began with severe gastrointestinal issues, leading to a major surgery where pancreatic cancer was discovered. Despite bravely undergoing chemotherapy and enduring complications like… Read More