Camp began near Park Rapids in 1946 By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Camp Wilderness north of Park Rapids has been enjoyed by scouters from Otter Tail County for many decades. Today there are two camps, one for Boy Scouts and the other for Cub Scouts. The late Dr. Norman Baker of Fergus Falls is considered the… Read More

Bonnie Dykhoff with Centennial Realty, has earned the nationally recognized Seniors Real Estate Specialist designation from the SRES Council of the National Association of REALTORS.  Dykhoff joins more than 15,000 real estate professionals in North America who have earned the SRES designation. All were required to successfully complete a comprehensive course in understanding the needs, considerations,… Read More

Driver injured after falling asleep near Star Lake By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies, on Aug. 4, said a resident of Deer Creek became the victim of a scam. The county resident lost $500 after trying to apply for an on-line work-from-home data job. The number used by the scammer turned out to be a… Read More

The VFW Post 3289 Auxiliary met July 13 with 9 members present.  Four guests were also present from District 9 and the Crookston and Bemidji Auxiliaries. Minutes from the June 15 meeting were approved, and the June 30 Treasurer’s Report was filed subject to audit. The General Orders Bulletin for July 2023 from the Department President was… Read More

Crossbows can be used with archery license Deer hunters will have more ways to hunt in Minnesota this fall, and deer hunting licenses can be purchased starting Aug. 1. “We’re excited for deer season. Hunters have a lot to look forward to this year,” said Barb Keller, big game program leader. “We encourage all hunters to… Read More

Photos by Tucker Henderson National Night Out turned out quite the crowd on Tuesday night for a variety of activities and community projects. Those who attended the event were able to meet a police officer, explore some public works equipment, chat with library staff and buy a used book to take home, have fun with rock… Read More

New parents group to support NYM School By Chad Koenen Publisher A new parents group is hoping to do its part to provide support to New York Mills School staff and families. During its regularly scheduled meeting last Monday night, the NY Mills School Board heard from Kasey Wacker about a new parents group named Parent’s Nest…. Read More

New York Mills hosted annual ALCA church convention By Tucker Henderson Reporter Late June and the month of July were host to two large events put on by local churches and spiritual leaders with participation reaching many Christians in the area. Apostolic Lutheran Church Convention The Apostolic Lutheran Church of America (ALCA) held its annual business meeting and church convention… Read More

Continental Divid Brew Pub to be housed in former bakery building By Tucker Henderson Reporter The New York Mills community has been abuzz with talk of the new renovations going on at 32 North Main Avenue. The former bakery building has new roof, new glass storefront and new interior work done in the past few months. The… Read More

Last increase in contribution was five years ago By Chad Koenen Publisher Deer Creek firefighters will receive a small boost in their retirement pension moving forward. During its regularly scheduled meeting last Monday night, the Deer Creek City Council approved increasing the lump-sum accrued payment in the fire department’s relief association from $1,200 per year to $2,300… Read More