Trinity Lutheran Church in New York Mills will be hosting a movie night on Wednesday, July 12 at 6:30 p.m.  The movie “Soul Surfer” will be shown.   The movie is the inspiring true story of teen surfer Bethany Hamilton who lost her arm in a shark attack and courageously overcame all odds to become a… Read More

Perham, Minnesota-based BHH Architecture has merged with the architecture and engineering firm Widseth. The deal closed on June 1, 2023, at which time BHH began operating under the Widseth banner. Tracing its roots to 1976, BHH is an award-winning architecture firm with extensive experience in planning and architectural design for residential and commercial projects, many of… Read More

BSU announces Dean’s List Several local students were named to the Dean’s List at Bemidji State University in Bemidji, Minn. for the spring 2023 semester.  The following students were among the 563 students named to the Dean’s List. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, Bemidji State University students must be enrolled for at least 12 letter-graded… Read More

Contributed photo County Cycle Pit Stop in New York Mills donated a 2023 Van Powers City Vanture E-Bike to benefit the NY Mills Fire Department. Bids for the e-bike, which has a retail value of $1,499, can be made at Farmers & Merchants State Bank, County Cycle Pit Stop and Farmer’s Daughter Rustic Bakery. All… Read More

The July 2023 Otter Tail County Lake Property Owner meeting will be held July 20 at the Ottertail Community Center, 93 Lake Avenue South in Ottertail. The meeting will start at 7 p.m.  Attendees are encouraged to arrive early for a time of socializing and networking. The featured speaker will be Jeff Vansteenburg, OTC COLA Environmental Director. Jeff… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Construction on the long-awaited Tyler Wohlers Trail near Ottertail is expected to take place next year. The trail will essentially connect the boat landing and fishing pier south of town to the heart of Ottertail. The trail will follow Highway 78 south of town.  The trail has been a hot topic of conversation… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County commissioners, on June 27, approved certification of wetland easements for haying, following a request from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Landowners will retain primary responsibility for weed control, recreational use, access and will continue to be responsible for the payment of property taxes. The approved easements are as follows: •… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher There was no shortage of fishing tales being shared on the front lawn of the Brunswick boat factory in New York Mills last week. After all, many of the best fish tales begin when the boat was launched in the water. On Wednesday afternoon, 2023 Bassmaster Classic champion and Lund Pro Team Angler… Read More

Lund Mania, Summer Celebration to get underway on Friday By Tucker Henderson Reporter The New York Mills Civic & Commerce is gearing up for Lund Mania/Summer Celebration, which is the annual summer festival held in cooperation with Lund Boats. Most of the staple activities will be present again this year as well as some new contributions… Read More

By Tucker Henderson Reporter Now in its fourth year, the New York Mills Bible Reading Marathon is already gearing up for their week-long session of reading the Bible from cover to cover. Sandi Bentley, the local coordinator of the event, emphasized that the event is open to everyone from seasoned Christians to those who are unsure of… Read More