By Tucker Henderson Reporter The Old Ten Center has stood on Centennial 84 Drive since the street was still a part of Highway 10 thus giving the office building its current name. In fact, the building’s history dates back to the Front Street era (Centennial 84 Drive’s initial name) and originally opened as the New York… Read More

OTC approves $11.7 million to cover highway improvements By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County commissioners, on Nov. 28, approved a bonding transaction of $11.7 million to cover county highway improvements for the years 2024 and 2025. About 34 percent of revenues from the county half cent sales tax can go towards bond repayments, over a 20-year… Read More

Saturday attendance increased during annual summer celebration By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The Phelps Mill Festival, held the weekend of July 8-9, 2023, received rave reviews which were shared at the Tuesday morning, Nov. 28 meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners. “We had increased attendance on Saturday, July 8, took in more revenues… Read More

The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is offering a multitude of opportunities to get into the holiday spirit this year. Meat Raffle at NYM VFW  The Cultural Center is partnering with the local VFW to raise funds for its community programs. Join board or staff volunteers at NY Mills VFW Post 3289 each month on the… Read More

County prepares for 2024 election By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent As an eligible use of federal recovery funds for the provision of general government services, the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners supports use of federal dollars to purchase election equipment. This aligns with the Navigating the Road Ahead program. County commissioners agree that it is necessary… Read More

OTC Commissioners receive update on community health assessment By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County commissioners, on Nov. 14, were informed about the sale of property (former Daily Journal building) in southeast Fergus Falls, used recently as a temporary location for the county’s Motor Vehicle/Driver’s License and Land and Resource Departments. The county needed alternative space during… Read More

Contributed photo New York Mills knowledge bowl team Nutmeg was awarded the excellence in science award in the third meet this season. The three New York Mills squads played against 14 other teams from Osakis Hillcrest WCA Hawley LPA. New York Mills Nutmeg climbed the ladder to their highest position of sixth place after round… Read More

Amid reports of increased Amazon package volumes overwhelming post offices and delaying mail delivery in Bemidji and across the country, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) called on U.S. Postal Service (USPS) Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to ensure Minnesotans receive their mail and packages in a timely manner.  Klobuchar also spoke with local postal leaders to raise… Read More

Funds will support small businesses in the region The West Central Minnesota Small Business Development Center, headquartered on M State’s Moorhead campus, has been awarded a $396,000 grant to support the startup, growth and success of the region’s diverse entrepreneurs and small business owners. The grant, a two-year funding opportunity slated to begin in January of… Read More

Eclectics to take the stage on Dec. 8 The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center’s 2023 Fall Concert Series continues on Friday, Dec. 8 with a concert by The Eclectics at 7:30 p.m. in the Cultural Center’s intimate listening-room-style visual arts gallery space. This concert is co-sponsored by the New York Mills Friends of the Library…. Read More