Interviews expected to be held in April By Chad Koenen Publisher Just one week before the application deadline approaches for a new school superintendent, the New York Mills School Board hosted a special meeting last week to go over an expansive survey that polled nearly 200 people in the community.  During a special meeting on Thursday night,… Read More

Council split on decision to end early By Chad Koenen Publisher New York Mills’ new calendar parking ordinance will end a few weeks early this year.  During a special NY Mills City Council meeting on Monday, March 4, the city council approved ending the new calendar parking ordinance  effective immediately for the 2023-24 winter season. The ordinance… Read More

Photo by Tucker Henderson Finn Creek Open Air Museum hosted their annual Purple Donut Day in honor of St. Urho’s Day at the Senior Center last week. David Witikko performed his “Ode to St. Urho,” while Shirley Quist played on the maracas.

County honored for supporting Guard, Reserve members By Robert Williams Editor, Frazee-Vergas Forum Otter Tail County’s commitment to supporting Guard and Reserve members was recognized by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) with the prestigious Patriot Award on Tuesday, March 12 in Fergus Falls.  This accolade highlights the county leadership’s dedication to fostering a supportive… Read More

Long-time physical plant manager honored by OT County By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The county Solid Waste Department has received a $250,000 grant from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) to purchase carts for the southeast quadrant and collection services for Battle Lake and Henning. “This is for our single-sort recycling curbside project,” said Solid Waste Director… Read More

Knowledge bowl team advances to region meet By Tucker Henderson Reporter Placing sixth out of 33 teams at the sub-regions meet at Fergus Falls last Tuesday, March 12 was one of the New York Mills Knowledge Bowl teams. The team included Isaac Geiser, Alana Koljonen, Alex Mack, Soren Stout and Simon Reising. NY Mills has 13 students this… Read More

One person injured in accident near Fergus Falls By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies, on March 12, reported a vehicle accident with injuries at the intersection of 410th Street and 470th Avenue, east of Perham near Big Pine Lake. This was a one-vehicle accident. Deputies said the driver lost control of the vehicle on the soft… Read More

OTC has over 1,000 lakes, rivers By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Addressing county commissioners on March 12 was Sylvia Soeth, president of the Otter Tail County Coalition of Lake Associations (COLA). She resides at Big Pine Lake near Perham. COLA is a private volunteer group, with a board of directors, working with lake associations and lake… Read More

World War I memorabilia returns to Ashby Legion By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The Ashby American Legion was contacted in February 2024 by a refuse transfer station employee in the Twin Cities. Somehow, a box containing World War I pictures and letters had been dumped in someone’s trash. The box was opened by a sanitation worker… Read More

Photo by Julie Lake The NY Mills Education Foundation hosted their annual Ham Bingo at the school commons last week. This event raises funds for future grant monies to be poured back into the school.