Trunk or Treat set for Monday There is plenty of Halloween fun to be had in New York Mills this year. The community is invited to enjoy a children’s party at the Cultural Center and bowling at Mills Lanes on Saturday, Oct. 29, plus Trunk or Treat in the City Center West Parking Lot on… Read More

By Tucker Henderson Reporter The Minnesota Milk Producers Associations communications team was in the area recently as they captured videos, pictures, and learned more about the Minnesota Milk Producer of the Year which is a dairy operation with years of experience. Mursu Dairy, south of New York Mills, was awarded as Minnesota Milk’s Producer of the Year… Read More

East Otter Tail County 4-H Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet was held on Sunday, Oct. 16th at the Henning Community Center.  Federation President Caylee Seedorf called the annual meeting of EOT Federation  to order with the leading of the pledges.  The annual financial reports were given by Arewen Dobratz with membership accepting treasurer’s reports and the… Read More

Driver injured when vehicle strikes a horse near Pickerel Lake By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  A 64-year-old woman in rural Perham was able to escape from a fire inside her home during mid-afternoon on Oct. 19. She was taken to the Perham hospital with unknown injuries. The house is located close to Highway 10, northwest of Perham…. Read More

Photo by Chad Koenen The City of Ottertail water tower has received a new paint job over the summer and fall. The new water tower is blue and red and features the city’s otter logo on it. The water tower is located near the demo derby pit. 

Arvig has been named a winner of the 2022 Minnesota Family Business award from Twin Cities Business. The magazine’s annual award recognizes outstanding family-owned businesses and the value they provide to the state’s economy and overall quality of life.   Arvig is among a group of five winners and five finalists being recognized in 2022 for… Read More

Contributed photos New York Mills area youth got a jump start on the hunting season last weekend as part of the annual Minnesota youth deer hunt. The official rifle opening weekend is set for November 4-5, but youth hunters were able to hunt during the Education Minnesota (formerly MEA) break. Above: Jordanna Huwe, age 10,… Read More

Dispatch has been serving greater NYM area since 2013 Since it began in 2013, the New York Mills Dispatch has been telling the stories of residents in the greater eastern Otter Tail County area.  The Dispatch, which was started by Henning Publications, LLC owners Chad and Dani Koenen, began after former mayor Larry Hodgson and a… Read More

Photo by Chad Koenen The New York Mills student section donned a variety of shades of pink during the annual blocking out cancer, pink out volleyball game at the school. The night raised awareness for cancer, especially breast cancer. Both Parkers Prairie and NY Mills volleyball players received a commemorative shirt in recognition of blocking out… Read More

Coordinator has been with Extension office for over 20 years By Tucker Henderson Reporter Over the past 20 years, 4-H members from around East Otter Tail County have been able to turn to their extension educator in times of need. Whether that’s asking for assistance at the 4-H exhibit building, figuring out your schedule at the fair food stand,… Read More