Photos by Tucker Henderson Doug Salo teaches his students about various black smithing tools at Finn Creek Museum on a recent field trip to Finn Creek Open Air Museum in rural New York Mills. The fifth and sixth grade classes at NY Mills School learned about historical artifacts and brainstormed ideas for their preservation.

Photos by Tucker Henderson Backpacks for Hunger deliveries started last Friday and consisted of several local volunteers including Stephanie Von Ruden and Latham Hetland. Supplemental food is provided to students in the NY Mills School District for weekend nutrition.

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County commissioners, on Sept. 27, heard from Otter Tail County Public Health Director Jody Lien and two of her staff members about the many services offered to residents in Otter Tail County. “We work to protect, maintain and improve the health of all people who call Otter Tail County home,” Lien… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Otter Tail County Human Services Director Deb Sjostrom, Child Foster Care Licensing Specialist Jody Dahlen and Child Foster Care Licensing Supervisor Stephanie Olson shared plans with the county board of commissioners for Child Foster Care recruitment.  Otter Tail County has new promotional materials for recruitment events and also filmed and produced… Read More

Sentence to serve cleans up dilapidated property By Chad Koenen Publisher The Deer Creek City Council approved a 9.95 percent increase in its 2023 preliminary tax levy. During its regularly scheduled meeting last Monday night, the Deer Creek City Council approved the increase to its preliminary tax levy for next year. The preliminary tax levy can be decreased… Read More

OT County has 91 total precincts  By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Well-trained voting judges, use of updated voting equipment and secure vote tabulations from 91 precincts will again make for fair and safe elections in Otter Tail County in 2022. During the past several months the staff of the county Auditor-Treasurer’s office has received inquiries regarding… Read More

Minnesota’s youth deer season will take place statewide Thursday, Oct. 20, through Sunday, Oct. 23. The season coincides with statewide teacher workshops, so many Minnesota students don’t have school during the youth season. To participate, youth must be 10-17 years old and have a deer license. Participant numbers are not limited and there is no special… Read More

Reception to be held for featured artist on October 14 The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center has on display and for sale in its gallery the artwork of printmaker Michael Weatherly of Elbow Lake, Minn. The show entitled Behind the Door will be featured in the Gallery through October 15. A reception is planned for… Read More

New hospital to open in early 2023 On September 23, Tri-County Health Care staff, administrators, advisory members, and board members participated in a special time capsule ceremony.   The daylight turned grey, and the rain left a fresh shine to the almost finished rural health care center of the future. While huddled under a small tent,… Read More

Perham/NYM takes first in nine of 11 events By Chad Koenen Publisher The Perham/NY Mills swim team honored six seniors on Tuesday night, including Lucy Schultz, Lucie Meyer, Kjirsten Anderson and Debora Porcelluzzi of Perham, as well as Kaydi Mursu and Josi Mindermann from NY Mills. In the pool the team dropped a close dual with… Read More