Three rural NYM residents spend time in Ecuador By Tucker Henderson Reporter Over three decades ago, siblings Henry, Luis, and Beatriz Vasconez, had a dream of giving back to their homeland through their own skill set. The three siblings were born in Ecuador and had all found success in their respective medical fields in the United… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher   Affordable senior housing could soon come to the South Point housing project. During its regularly scheduled meeting last week, the NY Mills City Council heard from Amy Baldwin of Otter Tail County CDA and HRA about a $600,000 appropriations funding approved by the federal government to help construct a pair of tri-plexes… Read More

By Tucker Henderson Reporter Each spring, Sourcewell recognizes both educators and school staff who have demonstrated leadership and positively impacted students and colleagues throughout the year. This year’s award goes to New York Mills High School class of 2006 alumnus Josh Hendrickx who was recently named the 2025-26 Educator of Excellence at Freshwater Education District. Hendrickx’s dream… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor A discrepancy was found in the plans for County Highway 35 was discussed by County Engineer Jodi Teich during the meeting of the Otter Tail County Commissioners on Tuesday, Feb. 10, along with a speed study petitioned for by Sybil Lake area residents.  A contract amendment with WSB Engineering Professional Services was approved… Read More

Contributed photo Evan and Wolfgang scored the highest in the eighth grade to take the title as best geographer mid-way through the year. Keep up the good work mastering your geography skills and understanding world cultures/places.

The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is presenting TACTILE: Fiber Art + Interaction, an immersive and hands-on exhibition on view February 3–21. This interactive gallery show explores fiber art as a medium for connection, storytelling, and shared experience, inviting visitors of all ages to engage with art through touch and participation. At the center of… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Many people who grew up in Otter Tail County will never forget ice skating during the winter months at various lakes and rinks throughout the county. Ice skating is among the memories brought up during high school reunions. Many baby boomers recall skating with their friends on weekday evenings, under the… Read More

The year 2025 marked the 200th anniversary of the great Norwegian emigration to North America. OTCHS is continuing the celebration with a temporary exhibit, The Great Emigration. Between 1825 and 1915, approximately 800,000 Norwegian men and women immigrated to North America. The peak years for Norwegian immigration to America were 1882 (29,000) and 1903 (27,000). In… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The state of Minnesota, in coordination with Otter Tail County and the other 86 counties in the state, recognizes that the uncontrolled use of land could adversely affect the health, safety and general well-being of the public. Therefore, state legislators and county commissioners have imposed laws and ordinances such as shoreland… Read More

The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center (NYMRCC) is continuing its commitment to accessible, community-centered wellness with the return of yoga programming for the Winter–Spring 2026 season. Classes with instructor Bobbi Jo Hamilton began earlier this month and run February through May, offering multiple gentle, adaptable options for participants of all experience levels. Yoga at NYMRCC… Read More