New York Mills hosted annual ALCA church convention By Tucker Henderson Reporter Late June and the month of July were host to two large events put on by local churches and spiritual leaders with participation reaching many Christians in the area. Apostolic Lutheran Church Convention The Apostolic Lutheran Church of America (ALCA) held its annual business meeting and church convention… Read More

Continental Divid Brew Pub to be housed in former bakery building By Tucker Henderson Reporter The New York Mills community has been abuzz with talk of the new renovations going on at 32 North Main Avenue. The former bakery building has new roof, new glass storefront and new interior work done in the past few months. The… Read More

Last increase in contribution was five years ago By Chad Koenen Publisher Deer Creek firefighters will receive a small boost in their retirement pension moving forward. During its regularly scheduled meeting last Monday night, the Deer Creek City Council approved increasing the lump-sum accrued payment in the fire department’s relief association from $1,200 per year to $2,300… Read More

NYM feedlot hearing held in OTC By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The county highway department has provided a brief update on roadway projects. • Highway 8 from Highway 80 through the railroad tracks in Perham area was to begin July 24. • Highway 67 from Highway 65 in Henning to Highway 210 started on July 10. • 2023 seal… Read More

Record number of air quality alerts already issued in 2023 By Tucker Henderson Reporter Hazy skies and smoky-smelling breezes have led to a heightened volume of air quality alerts issued by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) this summer. In fact, the alert issued on July 24 set the new record at 23 air quality alerts… Read More

Voluntary program is available in Otter Tail County By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Leaving county jail, after a person’s incarceration is completed, can be a scary time for an individual.  A re-entry program in Otter Tail County is designed to have services in place upon discharge from the detention center. County social workers are available to assist… Read More

Otter Tail Power is constructing a $60 million solar farm near Hoot Lake plant By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Otter Tail Power Company President Tim Rogelstad, a native of Pelican Rapids, told company retirees on July 20 that OTP’s residential rates are among the lowest in the nation. “We take pride in delivering affordable, safe and… Read More

A pair of tri-plexes being proposed in small community By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The county board of commissioners, on July 25, heard details of a housing proposal for the town of Dalton in southwestern Otter Tail County. The development is referred to as North Fields of Dalton, an affordable senior rental housing development to be… Read More

The minimum length of walleye Mille Lacs Lake anglers can keep drops from 21 to 20 inches beginning Tuesday, Aug. 1. Mille Lacs’ one-fish limit will remain in place, but the change allows anglers to keep one walleye between 20-23 inches or one longer than 28. The previous limit was one walleye 21-23 inches or one… Read More

Photos by Tucker Henderson Like Mother, Like Daughter held a fresh fish fry as a special treat for their residents and their families. The fish fry for residents and families was just one of several special community events, which included three business sponsored luncheons last week.