By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Parkers Prairie Lions Club members know the routine with smelt fries, with more than 60 years of experience. People came from near and far to attend this annual event at the community event center on Saturday, April 12. The club added Alaska pollock to the menu in 2016 knowing that… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen New York Mills, Bluffton and Ottertail held their annual Easter Egg Hunts on Saturday. The egg hunt in NY Mills was held at Smith Park and featured 170 kids searching for 4,500 candy-filled eggs throughout the area. In Bluffton, the Easter Egg Hunt was held at the park and Ottertail’s egg hunt… Read More

With hearts full of joy and gratitude, Mary, Mother of the Church Area Catholic Community (Mary’s ACC) warmly welcomes Rev. JC Duncan as its new pastor. Beginning his ministry on April 1, 2025, Fr. JC immediately stepped into his role, celebrating Mass across the ACC and embracing his calling to serve with compassion, humility, and… Read More

Otter Tail County and the Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Task Force in partnership with the Otter Tail County Coalition of Lake Associations (OTC COLA) are pleased to invite all area lake property owners to attend the upcoming Lake Stewardship Symposium on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Thumper Pond Resort… Read More

Otter Tail County Commissioners hosted an informational session on Tuesday, April 15, to provide insights into the state budget proposal and its potential impact on the county levy. “We appreciate the opportunity to engage in open dialogue about the state budget,” said Nicole Hansen, Otter Tail County Administrator. “It’s critical that legislators understand that cost shifting… Read More

By Yvette Higgins Report for Minnesota After more than 80 years, the Legislature appears poised to change a rule that restricts the kind of firearms that deer hunters can use in large parts of Minnesota.  A bill by Rep. Chris Swedzinski, R-Ghent, would allow people to hunt deer in any part of the state with any legal firearm.  Currently… Read More

Contributed photos Several New York Mills School students were recently recognized for winning the Illustrating America contest for the region. Above: K-2nd grade winners included: Madison Davis (first place), Quinn Uselman (second place) and Maverick Hammer (third place). Below right: 6-8th grade winners included: Samantha Genoch (first place), Aubree Ament (second place) and Lola Buchanan… Read More

By Tucker Henderson Reporter The local Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) returned to New York Mills after last year’s initial school year was a success. The chapter of FCA’s Central Lakes area is a held in Will Grieger’s classroom in the NY Mills School prior to the school day. The FCA organization began in 1954 and has… Read More

By Tucker Henderson Reporter As the main service days of Holy Week begin, Central Haven Church is hosting a unique opportunity on Good Friday with a Passion Walk in New York Mills on Friday, April 18 at 11:30 a.m. at the City Hall Parking lot, in front of the Senior Center. This particular event is based on… Read More

By Tucker Henderson Reporter The New York Mills Civic & Commerce Association will be hosting their annual Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday, April 19 with registration at 9:30 a.m. and the hunt at 10 a.m. Families with children of infant age to grade six are invited to participate. Three age groups; Infant-Preschool, Kindergarten-Grade 2, Grade 3-6, will… Read More