Bluffton Braves rename field after longtime coach, unveil several upgrades to local park By Tucker Henderson Reporter The Bluffton Braves baseball field has seen some major upgrades and improvements over the past several years and are looking forward to not only a nicer spot to play ball, but increased usage of the field, which is a… Read More

Montana native has been a part of Cultural Center since 2017 By Tucker Henderson Reporter With each trip to the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center, visitors are sure to see a smiling face. In fact, there are usually multiple smiling staff members ready to help, and one of those staff members can be seen at… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher All roads lead to Deer Creek this weekend for the annual Deer Trails Day celebration. The busy weekend will get underway on Friday night for the annual fireworks show after the baseball game at Elmer Becker Field.  Saturday will begin with the pancake breakfast at the fire station from 8-10 a.m., before the craft… Read More

Photos by Tucker Henderson The annual Bible Reading Marathon featured a number of guest readers throughout the week last week in New York Mills. Among the guest readers was Pastor Ryan Stout (above), Deb Malone (below right) and Ole Bath (below left).

The University of Minnesota Extension and Central Lakes College will host a field day on adding crops into a current row cropping system for farmers in Central and West Central Minnesota, showcasing winter camelina, small grains, and dry edible beans. Speakers will cover agronomic considerations for these crops, as well as machinery needs and available… Read More

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Ethel Lake, near the town of Ottertail in Otter Tail County. A DNR staff person found zebra mussels attached to native mussels while visiting Ethel Lake. Whether or not a lake has any invasive species, Minnesota law requires people to: • Clean watercraft, trailers… Read More

NYM Public Library to participate in program All 11 member public libraries and the Viking Library System (VLS) bookmobile are participating in the statewide library park pass program in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Participating VLS member libraries include: • Browns Valley Public Library • Douglas County Library in Alexandria • Thorson Memorial Public… Read More

Contributed photo The New York Mills Class of 1965 met Saturday afternoon, July 12, 2025 at Mills Lanes & Lucky Strike Grill to celebrate their 60 year reunion. Seventeen class members took part in the fun-filled event out of 43 surviving members, some coming from as far away as Oregon. Front row: Shirley (Frost) Volpe,… Read More

By Alice Martin Special to the Dispatch Ah, the lowly rock pigeon. Denizen of cities, seashores and rural America. So common that they tend to be overlooked completely.  “It’s just a pigeon.” However, a closer look a flock of pigeons reveals them to be beautiful birds, some sporting the typical blue-gray color with two dark wing bars… Read More

West Central Initiative invites the community to join a powerful conversation about the global effects of plastic pollution. These gatherings will feature a screening of Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics, followed by a thought-provoking discussion about what this means for public health, local ecosystems, and our everyday choices.  “Plastic production and pollution continue to… Read More