Evaluation on corridor from Perham through Ottertail The Minnesota Department of Transportation is currently seeking the public’s input on a corridor study of Highway 78 from Perham through Ottertail. The study is evaluating the needs and safety of both motorized and non-motorized users along Highway 78, from Highway 10 in Perham through the city of… Read More

Did you know? If you’re at the New York Mills VFW on Friday, Nov. 24 starting at 7 p.m. you have a chance to win: 1. Muddy Striker Box Blind 2. Muzzleloader with a scope 3. Muzzleloader with a scope 4. Booze Cooler 5. Ladies Package

Photo by Tucker Henderson The New York Mills VFW and VFW Auxiliary hosted its annual Veterans Day program at NY Mills School on Wednesday morning. The program featured the awarding of Quilts of Valor to veterans from the area, as well as a variety of guest speakers like the Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen award… Read More

Donation boxes to be distributed November 20 By Tucker Henderson Reporter Santa Anonymous is gearing up for its annual donation drive as donation bins will be set out around town starting Monday, Nov. 20. Toys and new clothing items are being sought to bring Christmas cheer to a family in need this holiday season, as well… Read More

Hager is an art teacher at Hawley High School By Tucker Henderson Reporter The final mark on the canvas of 2023, Art Educators of Minnesota recently announced Tara (Scheidecker) Hager as the 2023-24 High School Art Educator of the Year. Hager, a New York Mills High School Class of 1997 graduate, has taught 7-12th grade art courses at Hawley High… Read More

Luminescence Cleaning to serve greater NYM area By Tucker Henderson Reporter A young entrepreneur in the New York Mills area is striving to deliver sparkling clean spaces for all varieties of cleaning jobs. Suzanna Sneeden, age 17, recently started Luminescence Cleaning in July to capitalize on her skills in the industry that claims a lot of business… Read More

County commissioners review online county court hearings By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Manufacturing provides more than 4,000 highly skilled, well-paying jobs which significantly contributes to Otter Tail County’s high standard of living. County commissioners point out that there are 87 manufacturing companies in the county, making a wide range of products Workers took home $235.8 million in… Read More

Former president of Otter Tail Power Company gave back to the region By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The Bigwood Event Center, on the west side of Fergus Falls, has been a huge benefit to Otter Tail County for 23 years. The center, used often by county residents, is named in honor of the late Bob Bigwood…. Read More

One injured in auto-deer accident By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies, on Nov. 4, reported that three teenage duck hunters were recused after their boat capsized at Rush Lake, north of the town of Ottertail. The three hunters were able to climb on top of the boat, and after being rescued, experienced only mild hypothermia…. Read More

Crayfish had previously not been located in Minnesota The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of signal crayfish, an invasive non-native species, in Lake Winona, adjacent to Alexandria in Douglas County. This is the first confirmation of signal crayfish in Minnesota waters. A commercial harvester contacted the DNR after trapping two signal crayfish… Read More