Otter Tail County’s Ditch and Drainage Systems team had a recurring problem: beavers continued to build dams that blocked drainage ditches in the County. The County’s Drainage Inspector, Colby Palmersheim, was determined to find an innovative solution. So, he built one: a Clemson Beaver Pond Leveler. “We have been basically trapping beaver and removing dams from… Read More

Home Builders Care of Fargo-Moorhead Foundation, the charitable organization of the Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead, is happy to announce another scholarship recipient. William Oakes, native of Perham, received a $500 scholarship toward his post-secondary education. Oakes graduated from New York Mills High School in May 2023. His parents are Cami and Jason Oakes. He plans… Read More

By Cody Hill CHILL Report Fall is in the air; some trees are starting to change colors and it is time to start thinking of fall patterns.  Monday morning it was 48 degrees as I was launching the boat for my trip.  Fall is the time to start pulling bigger minnows and holding on to that pole! … Read More

The Otter Tail County Coalition Of Lake Associations (OTC COLA) and East Otter Tail County Soil and Water Conservation District (EOT SWCD) are sponsoring a bus tour of lake properties demonstrating how lake property owners can be proactive in the preservation of their shorelines and water quality of their lakes. Registered attendees will assemble September 16… Read More

Photos by Dani Koenen The 14th annual Kaleva Puppet Pageant was held over the weekend at both the New York Mills Corn Feed and Finn Creek Festival. Each year, an original play is created based on characters and tales from the Kaleva, the Finnish book of legends. The narrated play was brought to life by local… Read More

Puppet Pageant to host performances at corn feed, Finn Creek Festival this weekend By Tucker Henderson Reporter As the annual Puppet Pageant is performed at the corn feed and Finn Creek Festival this coming weekend, Adam Tervola Hultberg returns as the voice of Vainomoinen, a major character in the play. A part, that he has played… Read More

Ordinance to aid in snow removal By Chad Koenen Publisher New York Mills is joining a growing list of communities who are restricting parking on city streets during the winter months. During its regularly scheduled meeting last week, the NY Mills City Council officially approved a calendar parking ordinance that will be enforced from October 1 to… Read More

Free corn to be given away at VFW By Tucker Henderson Reporter The annual New York Mills Civic & Commerce Corn Feed will be taking place on Friday, Aug. 18 starting at 4 p.m. at the NY Mills VFW Club. Offerings of buttered sweet corn from Buehler’s Produce of Ottertail, assorted vendors, tasty meals and drinks from… Read More

Yard-bowling tournament set for Saturday afternoon By Tucker Henderson Reporter Finn Creek Open Air Museum has some new entertainment lined up for this year’s Folk Festival during Saturday, Aug. 19 and Sunday, Aug. 20. One of the newest additions to the Festival is the U. S. Mölkky Association tournament on Saturday starting at 1 p.m. Mölkky is… Read More

Ericksrud family hopes to give back to wrestling club By Tucker Henderson Reporter A new fundraiser will be taking place on Saturday, Aug. 19 at Rush Lake Range south of New York Mills on Highway 54. The fundraiser will support the NY Mills Wrestling Club. The event is being initiated and sponsored by the Ericksrud family as… Read More