Dispose of yard waste properly Although it’s not even officially fall yet, Otter Tail County recycling staff have already encountered substantial amounts of yard waste such as acorns, leaves and grass clippings contaminating recyclable materials that come to the Recycling Center for processing.  Yard waste does not belong in recycling bins or refuse containers and is… Read More

Several NYM area projects completed in 2022 By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Following are county highway projects, other projects and tentative completion dates as provided by County Engineer Charles Grotte to the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners on Sept. 13. Otter Tail County is larger in size than the state of Rhode Island and paved roads… Read More

Pheasant numbers in Minnesota increased 18 percent from 2021, and exceeded the 10-year average by similar amount, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ annual roadside pheasant survey. When the pheasant hunting season opens on Saturday, Oct. 15, bird numbers are expected to be strong. “The weather really cooperated this year in terms of producing favorable… Read More

Contributed photos The New York Mills Class of 1954 had their 68th high school reunion at Mills Lanes on Friday, Sept.  9. Rachel Ecklund, member of the class, mentioned that they want to remember those who have passed on and those who couldn’t make it. Below: The NY Mills Class of 1956 had their class… Read More

Child care providers in Otter Tail County can apply to the new Child Care Capacity Grant Program. The program is intended to support child care program needs for existing providers and increase child care slots for new or expanding providers in Otter Tail County. Access to quality and affordable child care is needed for people to… Read More

Yellowjackets edge Detroit Lakes 5-2 By Chad Koenen Publisher The Perham/New York Mills tennis team swept a pair of matches last week.  On Tuesday the Yellowjackets swept Parkers Prairie by a score of 7-0, before Perham/NY Mills defeated Detroit Lakes by a score of 5-2 on Thursday. This week the tennis team traveled to Alexandria on Monday, before… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Perham/NY Mills blew past Thief River Falls in the final event of the night on Monday, Sept. 19. The Yellowjackets took first and second place in the 400-yard freestyle relay to pick up 12 team points as they were able to come away with an 85-84 win.  Taking first place in the 400-yard… Read More

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed a report of zebra mussels in Crooked Lake, near Holmes City in Douglas County. A Crooked Lake property owner contacted the DNR after finding numerous adult zebra mussels on equipment being removed from the water for the season. A DNR invasive species specialist found six juvenile zebra mussels… Read More

By Tucker Henderson Reporter Are you a nature enthusiast? Looking for a new hobby? Maybe you’d like to learn more about the natural world around you. If so, there are two presentations coming to New York Mills this fall. Steve Maanum, a resident of Park Rapids, will be giving two presentations at the New York Mills Public… Read More

Dog park could be located at South Point By Chad Koenen Publisher A new dog park in the City of New York Mills will be moved to South Point. During its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday night, the NY Mills City Council approved moving the location of the new dog park from Hidden Trails to a spot… Read More