Photo by Tucker Henderson The New York Mills utility department has been busy over the past few weeks as they flooded the ice skating rink at Smith Park in time for the annual Christmas holiday break from school.

Public can document elk observations using new elk sightings tool The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will conduct aerial elk surveys in the next few weeks when conditions allow. DNR staff will survey the Kittson County and Grygla elk herds in northwestern Minnesota and the border elk herd in both Minnesota and Manitoba. The surveys are… Read More

By Rick Schara West Central Initiative Kim Konikow was looking for a new home. In Bismarck, she truly enjoyed her job with the state arts council but was looking to semi-retire and wanted a new forever place, a change of scene.  Minnesota was among the handful of states that offered that retirement intrigue. Konikow had grown up in Detroit, and… Read More

With fresh snow in many parts of the state, anglers and others recreating on the ice must keep in mind that snow can hinder ice-making and cover up potentially dangerous areas, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. In addition, it’s vital people check the ice thickness frequently, and keep in mind the DNR’s ice… Read More

Metro College Alliance to serve students in Fargo-Moorhead area Five higher education institutions – Concordia College, Minnesota State University Moorhead, North Dakota State College of Science, North Dakota State University, and Minnesota State Community and Technical College – came together Wednesday to enter into the on Metro College Alliance course exchange agreement to benefit students. A signing ceremony… Read More

As snowmobile riders prepare for the upcoming riding season, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds riders of important dates, safety tips and registration requirements. While the snowmobile riding season can start as early as Dec. 1, as yet this year there are no locations in the state with suitable conditions for trail grooming. Several… Read More

Stevens graduates from MSU-Mankato Minnesota State University, Mankato awarded 2,016 degrees to 1,696 students at the end of the fall 2024 semester, with approximately 700 students planning to participate in commencement ceremonies scheduled for 9 a.m. and noon Saturday, Dec. 14 in Taylor Center’s Bresnan Arena on the Minnesota State Mankato campus. Graduate of the College of… Read More

First Friday Hike Friday, Jan. 3, from 1-2:30 p.m. Meet at the Jacob V. Brower Visitor Center Grab some snowshoes and head down the trail with a park naturalist and explore winter.  Route will be selected depending on snow conditions. All experience levels are welcome! NOTES: A limited number of snowshoes are available to use during this program. Contact… Read More

Program provides matching grants for exterior projects By Tucker Henderson Reporter The New York Mills Economic Development Authority met for their regularly scheduled meeting last Wednesday, Dec. 18 at the city hall chambers to discuss business activity within the city. President Betsy Roder updated the board on their revolving loan fund balance which sits at $214,857.11. She… Read More

Open air museum hosts a number of events each year By Tucker Henderson Reporter While Finn Creek Open Air Museum has been a Finnish-American cultural staple of the New York Mills area for decades, the organization has remained fairly constant for the past 20 years.  As the museum gears up for its 50th anniversary year, the… Read More