Contributed photo The New York Mills High School Class of 1968 held their 55th high school reunion on Saturday, Aug. 5 at Mills Lanes and Lucky Strike Grill. Class members who attended the reunion include: Front row: Elaine (Mohs) Anderson, Darlene (Anderson) Daly, Jeanne (Frost) Roggenkamp, Mary (Hendrickx) Schermerhorn and Becky (Becker) Johnson. Back row:… Read More

Facilities across the state are seeing the results of the 2023 legislative session as funding fought for by Senate Republicans is flowing to their facilities.  On Tuesday, Aug. 1, more than 300 nursing homes across the state, including 11 in Senate District 9, received their first Nursing Facility Grants payment. These direct grants are part of… Read More

Highway 67 project is underway By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County highway construction highlights were reviewed with county commissioners on Aug. 8 by new County Engineer Krysten Foster. They are as follows: • Highway 51 resurfacing, north of Perham, is expected to begin in mid-September. The County Highway Department is coordinating with Gorman Township to explore options… Read More

Public Health honored for work during COVID-19 Otter Tail County Public Health was recently honored with a national award for its creative work during the COVID-19 pandemic. The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) presented the Promising Practices Award for the “Return to Normal? COVID Diaries from Local Youth” collaborative art exhibit.  The… Read More

Brian L Seip, Ottertail, College of Liberal Arts, has been named to the University of Minnesota Twin Cities Dean’s List.  To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must complete 12 or more letter-graded credits while attaining a 3.66 grade point average.

Contributed photo Eldon and Carol Brasel, of Perham, won the silent auction for the e-bike donated by County Cycle Pit Shop in New York Mills. Proceeds from the silent auction will benefit the NY Mills Fire Department. 

New Ottertail dog grooming, training business has a focus on four-legged friends By Chad Koenen Publisher Adam and Lark Wedde have always had a unique passion about dogs, especially rescue dogs that need a new place to call home. That’s why many of their dogs are black since those are often the first ones to be… Read More

Seattle-native to lead NYM based boat company By Tucker Henderson Reporter Lenn Scholz, who was the previous president of Lund Boats, was recently appointed to the same position at Boston Whaler, making way for a new president to join the community. Now in his fourth week transitioning into the role of president at Lund Boats, Jeromie… Read More

Photo by Tucker Henderson New York Mills area residents headed out on the town on Tuesday night for the annual National Night Out festivities at the library and Cultural Center. The night featured a number of activities, including arts and crafts by Roots and Wings Forest School. For more information about National Night Out in NY… Read More

Event set for August 18 in New York Mills By Tucker Henderson Reporter New York Mills will be hosting its first Dash and Bash, which is being put on by the newly-formed Eagle Nest Parent Teacher Association. Funds are being raised through a registration fee and will go towards the mission of the PTA, including supporting… Read More