Photos by Tucker Henderson Members of the New York Mills VFW and Auxiliary, as well as NY Mills School students, honored local veterans during the annual Veteran’s Day program on Thursday. The program was held at the school and featured students presenting their Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen essays, as well as a performance from… Read More

New cement slab poured for basketball By Tucker Henderson Reporter If you’ve driven past Lund Park recently, you may have noticed yellow caution tape and some new projects taking shape. The new upgrades are a collaboration between the city, school and parks board. The newest and most obvious update is the new four-hoop basketball courts. The court… Read More

New park was moved from Hidden Trails area in NYM By Tucker Henderson Reporter The old saying, “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again,” seems to ring true for the recently created committee for the incoming dog park for New York Mills. After concerns were raised during the first attempt at placing the park in… Read More

Proceeds to benefit NYM School classrooms By Tucker Henderson Reporter The 11th annual Community Carnival will be held on Nov. 18 from 4-7 p.m. at the New York Mills School. Throughout the event a meal will be served by the NY Mills High School Close-Up. Concession stands will also be open for candy and popcorn for anyone feeling hungry…. Read More

Program to include student essays By Tucker Henderson Reporter The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3289 and its auxiliary will be hosting another Veterans Day program at the New York Mills School on Nov. 10 at 10 a.m. Students in preschool through fifth grade will enjoy their own program to learn about the meaning of Veterans Day and receive buddy… Read More

Ordinance to allow county to help with parking in Dead Lake Township By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County Sheriff Barry Fitzgibbons presented a letter of recognition to county board members in honor of the men and women who serve on the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Posse. “We recognize these posse members for their professionalism and dedication… Read More

Vandalism reported in eastern OTC By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Fire destroyed a rural Parkers Prairie home early Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 1. The location was east of town in Effington Township. “There were no reports of injuries,” said a sheriff deputy. Responding to the scene of the fire starting at 12.24 p.m. were firefighters from Parkers Prairie, Leaf… Read More

Caucus to be held Feb. 1 at various locations in OTC By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The lutefisk season, in most areas of Otter Tail County at churches and restaurants, doesn’t start until it is close to Thanksgiving. Some county residents got a jump on the lutefisk season by traveling to Richland Lutheran Church, north of… Read More

Eleven local youth attend leadership training 4-H Junior Leader Workshop (JLW)-“ Destination: Bright Future” was held October 20-21 at Faith Haven Camp near Battle Lake.  This camp is designed to inspire and enable each participant to uncover unique abilities, develop greater confidence and master strategies for success as a leader in their 4-H program. 40… Read More

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is restricting open burning due to increased wildfire risk from dry conditions across much of Minnesota.  The burning restrictions apply in the following counties: Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn,… Read More