Snow cover in northeast and southwest Minnesota means snowshoers can enjoy the sport Snowshoeing is the perfect way to beat cabin fever, bringing people outside for fresh air and providing a connection with nature that is beneficial for physical and mental health. Snow came late to Minnesota this year, and although there are still areas… Read More

Broad collaboration informed plan update The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has released the updated Invasive Carp Action Plan for the next 10 years of prevention and management efforts in Minnesota.   The plan includes a prioritized set of recommended actions that build upon the DNR’s current intensive invasive carp efforts, including additional actions in the… Read More

Participants will receive high-quality data on their woodlands at no cost The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is inviting private woodland owners with two or more acres of forested property to participate in a new effort to help improve and advance forest inventory across Minnesota. The DNR’s Resource Assessment Program is developing a more precise forest… Read More

Contributed photos Ayla Olson eclipsed the 1,000 career point mark during Tuesday’s Park Region Conference game against Pillager. The Eagles won the game by a score of 74-33 and Olson celebrated the accomplishment with her coaches (above) and teammates (right) following the game. 

Ericksrud to be honored this week By Chad Koenen Publisher The New York Mills wrestling team will officially dedicate its wrestling room in honor of long-time coach Richard Ericksrud on Thursday night. As part of parents and senior night festivities, the NY Mills wrestling family will officially change the name of the wrestling room at the school… Read More

New doctor joins staff at NYM facility By Tucker Henderson Reporter Dr. Michael Kerr’s face is becoming more familiar in New York Mills since his start at Perham Health New York Mills Clinic in August. After all, patients from throughout the region have looked to him for their everyday health care needs. Kerr has been practicing family… Read More

NYM students participate on local mock trial team By Tucker Henderson Reporter For the past 6-7 years, there has been something missing from the New York Mills School’s extracurricular offerings. This year, Jason Boe along with volunteer coaches Angela and Nick Sonsalla, Emma Barthels and Jackson Veazie has resurrected the program. The mock trial team in NY… Read More

City-owned sweeper in need of  repairs, city to either increase charge or discontinue service next winter By Chad Koenen Publisher ising costs of repairs and maintenance could result in the City of New York Mills ending a snow removal program in the downtown business district. During its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday night, the NY Mills City… Read More

Grant to help implement Zero Suicide framework Otter Tail County Public Health was recently awarded a four-year Comprehensive Suicide Prevention Grant from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). The grant will focus on coordinating and evaluating a comprehensive community approach to suicide prevention.  Over the next four years, Otter Tail County Public Health, in collaboration with… Read More

Doug and Dean Salo were recently inducted into the Minnesota State Dave Bartelama Wrestling Hall of Fame. The New York Mills natives and brothers were recognized for the honor during the Jan. 4 wrestling match in NY Mills.  The following is the speech given by former wrestling coach Rich Ericksrud to honor the pair being inducted… Read More