Utility dept. recognized by MPCA By Chad Koenen Publisher The New York Mills City Council received its annual year-end audit that showed the cash balance in the general fund dipped slightly last year, especially after the city made a few big purchases for public safety and continued to expand the South Point housing project. During its regularly… Read More
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NYM year-end audit shows growth in city
News | Published on April 29, 2025 at 3:58pm GMT+0000 Tucker Henderson| Author: Tucker Henderson
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NYM gears up for 13th annual kids garage sale on May 3
News | Published on April 29, 2025 at 3:54pm GMT+0000 Tucker Henderson| Author: Tucker Henderson
0By Tucker Henderson Reporter New York Mills students are gearing up for the 13th annual Kids Garage Sale, which will be held on Saturday, May 3 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. in the High School gym. This sale raises funds for the NY Mills Parents Nest, a Parent-Teacher Organization which helps cover costs of a… Read More
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Otter Tail County honored with ‘Above and Beyond Award’
News | Published on April 29, 2025 at 3:53pm GMT+0000 Tucker Henderson| Author: Tucker Henderson
0County board denies request for 14 more slips at Loon Lake Resort By Robert Williams Editor Otter Tail County is proud to announce that it has been selected to receive the prestigious “Above and Beyond Award” from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Defense. This recognition is… Read More
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State Auditor releases 2023 Municipal Liquor analysis
News | Published on April 29, 2025 at 3:49pm GMT+0000 Tucker Henderson| Author: Tucker Henderson
0By Robert Williams Editor The Office of the State Auditor Julie Blaha recently released the annual analysis of municipal liquor store operations for 2023. The report provides comparative data on municipal liquor operations owned and operated by Minnesota cities. In 2023, 176 Minnesota cities reported operating 210 municipal liquor stores, with 84 cities operating both on-sale and… Read More
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Public safety bill increases funding, but some say it isn’t enough
News | Published on April 29, 2025 at 3:47pm GMT+0000 Tucker Henderson| Author: Tucker Henderson
0Yvette Higgins Report for Minnesota As the Legislature assembles a new two-year budget for public safety needs, some lawmakers are concerned that crime victims and incarcerated people will not get the help they need due to limited funding. The $3.66 billion budget bill that the House passed on April 25 increases state spending for the next two… Read More
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Otter Tail County history always enjoyable topic
News | Published on April 29, 2025 at 3:40pm GMT+0000 Tucker Henderson| Author: Tucker Henderson
0By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Residents of Otter Tail County know that the county has a rich history. Now and then it is good to pause and reflect on the county history and express appreciation for early settlers in the 1800s. The first group of non-Native American settlers, Cutlerites, came to Clitherall Lake in the spring… Read More
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Housing bill that includes down payment help progresses at MN Capitol
News | Published on April 29, 2025 at 3:38pm GMT+0000 Tucker Henderson| Author: Tucker Henderson
0Elias Thomas Report for Minnesota A state-funded program that helps people get down payments to become the first in their families to buy homes will become permanent if the Legislature passes the House omnibus housing budget bill. The program, established in 2023, helped 600 families become homeowners in the first seven months of its existence, according to… Read More
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Scenes from New York Mills School grand march
News | Published on April 29, 2025 at 3:37pm GMT+0000 Tucker Henderson| Author: Tucker Henderson
0Photos by Dani Koenen New York Mills School was transformed on Saturday night for the annual prom and post prom festivities. This year’s theme was “A Night to Remember” and featured a walk through the movies as part of the annual grand march. The evening came to a close with post prom at the school.
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VFW 3289 Auxiliary Minutes
News | Published on April 29, 2025 at 3:30pm GMT+0000 Tucker Henderson| Author: Tucker Henderson
0The VFW Post 3289 Auxiliary met April 10 with 15 members present. Minutes from the March 13 meeting were approved, and the March Treasurer’s Report was filed subject to audit. The General Orders Bulletin for April 2025 from the Department President was read and discussed. We received thank you cards and letters for donations to the Fergus… Read More
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Initiators Fellowship searching for Greater Minnesota social entrepreneurs
News | Published on April 29, 2025 at 3:29pm GMT+0000 Tucker Henderson| Author: Tucker Henderson
0West Central Initiative (WCI) invites current and aspiring entrepreneurs with a passion for positive change to apply for the 2026-2027 Initiators Fellowship. The two-year program provides a suite of support for emerging entrepreneurs in Greater Minnesota whose business idea includes a socially beneficial outcome. Individuals who reside and operate in the 53 counties and six Native… Read More