The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Big Stone Lake, a long, narrow lake that extends 26 miles through Big Stone County in Minnesota and two South Dakota counties. Zebra mussels were found on multiple docks being removed from the lake at the end of the… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Insurance is one of life’s great balancing acts. While you don’t want to be paying for more insurance than you need, you also want to make sure you have enough insurance that when faced with a tragic life experience you have the right insurance to take care of all of your needs. How… Read More

Photos by Tucker Henderson The New York Mills homecoming week festivities came to a close on Friday with the annual pepfest and powder puff volleyball game. Friday’s pepfest featured a variety of games, including a race where teams pulled one another on a blanket across the gym floor (above). For more pictures and information about homecoming… Read More

Mueller, Monson to serve on local board By Tucker Henderson Reporter The New York Mills Economic Development Authority held its monthly meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 11. The NY Mills EDA board has overcome a few obstacles in the past two months as two board members have recently submitted their resignations, which made it difficult to reach a quorum… Read More

Improvements continue at NYM pool By Chad Koenen Publisher The New York Mills City Council will move forward with buying back a pair of properties located on South Main Ave. after a planned housing project never materialized. During its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday night, the NY Mills City Council heard a plan for a multi-unit housing… Read More

Ordinance to restrict parking in winter months By Tucker Henderson Reporter The cold weather of fall has come to central Minnesota and with it, the eventual promise of snow and ice.  The City of New York Mills has recently adopted a new ordinance to keep the streets safe and clear while providing an option for those who require… Read More

Photos by Tucker Henderson Members of the New York Mills Fire Department visited kindergarten students at the school (above, left and below left) and welcomed first grade students to the fire hall (below) as part of their annual visit with elementary students during fire prevention week. The students were able to get an up close look… Read More

The New York Mills Elementary School has recently announced its Adopt-A-Class partnerships for the 2023-24 school year.  The following businesses have been chosen to partner with the elementary school this year: • Farmer’s Daughter Rustic Bakery- Pre-K • Magnifi Financial (NYM)- Kindergarten • Dr. Rachel Grieger, DDS- Kindergarten • NYM Public Library- first grade • Mills Country Market- first grade • Designs… Read More

Heart of Lakes trail to be extended in 2024 By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent What was once referred to as the Pelican Rapids to Perham Recreational Trail is now the Heart of the Lakes Regional Trail. On Oct. 10 the county board of commissioners accepted an agreement with Fargo-based Houston Engineering for design services pertaining to… Read More

Organization serves nine counties in Minnesota By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Fergus Falls-based Lakes Country Service Cooperative (LCSC) was created by state legislation in 1976 to provide services to pre-k through grade 12 education. Over the years LCSC has grown and expanded to provide programs to area cities, counties, other governmental agencies and non-profit organizations. The… Read More