By Chad Koenen Publisher A new state and federal regulation is requiring local municipalities to take an inventory of its water service lines in the community.  During its regularly scheduled meeting last Monday night, the Deer Creek City Council once again discussed a new state and federal mandate that will require cities to eliminate lead pipe water lines. … Read More

Wrestling cheerleaders return to NYM sidelines By Tucker Henderson Reporter The New York Mills wrestling team gained some added enthusiasm and pep with the new wrestling cheer team headed up by Gina Long. “I was a cheerleader in high school from the time I was in eighth grade to the time I graduated,” said Long. “Being a cheerleading… Read More

Award recognizes excellence in and out of the classroom By Tucker Henderson Reporter New York Mills School recently announced this year’s Triple A Award winners as Haley Korkowski and Sam Kopveiler. This award goes to students engaged in the areas of academics, arts and athletics in their senior year of high school. Students must maintain a… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The county board of commissioners, on Dec. 12, adopted Otter Tail County’s Emergency Operations Plan. The action followed the recommendation from County Emergency Manager Patrick Waletzko. The plan identifies the hazards that could affect Otter Tail County, sets forth the responsibilities of local government departments and agencies and outlines a means… Read More

Photo by Tucker Henderson The famous Coca-Cola Polar Bear was at Mills Country Market last Friday and posed for photos with local community members. For more pictures and information about the event, check out page 3. 

The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is pleased to invite everyone to the 15th annual Longest Night Music Festival to be held on Thursday, Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. in the Cultural Center Gallery.  The Longest Night is a celebratory live music event that brings together an eclectic group of beloved local and regional musical… Read More

Photo by Tucker Henderson Santa and his elf visited the Farmer’s Daughter Rustic Bakery last week along with the Grinch and some local community members.

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Close to nine months have gone by since Otter Tail County opened its remodeled Motor Vehicle/Driver’s License Center at the Government Services Center on the northwest side of Fergus Falls. Otter Tail County enhanced the space to better serve the public. The remodeled center has convenient service counters where county employees assist… Read More

Contributed photos Several New York Mills Junior High students visited the Cultural Center on Friday, Dec. 8. The students checked out some of their peers participation in this month’s gallery show from the visiting artist. The students really enjoyed the exhibit and hope other people in the community visit this new exhibit.

Photos by Tucker Henderson The famous Coca-Cola Polar Bear was at Mills Market last Friday and posed for photos with local community members. Among the local residents visiting the Coco-Cola bear were Karen Selander and Rachel Ecklund (above) and Kerry Saewert (below).