Former president of Otter Tail Power Company gave back to the region By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The Bigwood Event Center, on the west side of Fergus Falls, has been a huge benefit to Otter Tail County for 23 years. The center, used often by county residents, is named in honor of the late Bob Bigwood…. Read More

One injured in auto-deer accident By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies, on Nov. 4, reported that three teenage duck hunters were recused after their boat capsized at Rush Lake, north of the town of Ottertail. The three hunters were able to climb on top of the boat, and after being rescued, experienced only mild hypothermia…. Read More

Crayfish had previously not been located in Minnesota The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of signal crayfish, an invasive non-native species, in Lake Winona, adjacent to Alexandria in Douglas County. This is the first confirmation of signal crayfish in Minnesota waters. A commercial harvester contacted the DNR after trapping two signal crayfish… Read More

By Tucker Henderson Reporter The annual community Thanksgiving Meal will once again take place at Trinity Lutheran Church in New York Mills next week. Farmer’s Daughter Rustic Bakery will be catering the event and donating their time and talents to feeding the community as they have for the past few years. Proceeds cover the costs of… Read More

New initiative lowers college costs for students M State is embarking on a new cost-saving initiative for students and their families. The initiative is expected to not only increase the affordability of M State—which already has one of the lowest tuition rates of any two-year college in Minnesota—but also bolster student equity, retention, completion and overall… Read More

On Thursday, Nov. 2, Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) was appointed to serve on the Joint Task Force on Emergency Medical Services (EMS). The Task Force consists of a bipartisan group of legislators, five from the House and five from the Senate. It aims to find ways to improve the life-saving services provided by EMS… Read More

Contributed photos New York Mills Fire Chief, Ryan Brasel honored the winners of the local fire department’s annual poster contest. Award winners include: First grade: 1. Oscar Geiser, 2. Clara Tumberg, 3. JoAnn Hendrickx; 2nd grade: 1. Reid Peters, 2. Nathan Kopveiler, 3. Conley Kern; 3rd grade: Cassidy Smith, 2. Charlie Braukmann, 3. Harlow Carlson;… Read More

Posters by Tina Bartels showcase 12 years of Fine Arts events at M State The posters that Tina Bartels created for M State’s Fine Arts events are not just ads, but art. So it’s fitting that the upcoming art show on the Fergus Falls campus features those posters, designed by Bartels for the Fine Arts Department… Read More

Contributed photo The New York Mills cross country team recently had their awards night. Pictured above are the award winners. Front row: Dawson Sellhammer (Rookie Award), Katherin Garcia (Top Female Runner for the Season), Jada Goeson (Top Female Runner) and Hank Anderson (Junior High Award). Back row: Morgyn O’Dea (Going the Distance Award), Jeron Witt… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Three Perham/New York Mills swimmers have advanced to the state swimming meet.  Brittney Lorentz and Avery McAllister once again led the charge with a section championship for Lorentz and a third place finish for McAllister.  In addition to the divers, Taylor Ziemke qualified for state in the 50-yard freestyle on Saturday as she set… Read More