The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has updated the online version of the 2024 Minnesota Fishing Regulations booklet to address an omission and make two corrections.   On pages 7 and 29, an omitted regulation was added. Anglers fishing in open water in the Minnesota River downstream of the Granite Falls dam and in the intrastate… Read More

Application open in May for $10,000 to $50,000 On Wednesday, May 1, West Central Initiative, in collaboration with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), will launch an application for PROMISE Act Grants to support businesses and nonprofits in west central Minnesota.  West Central Initiative will administer a total of $2.3 million in PROMISE Act… Read More

Photos by Dani Koenen The annual New York Mills High School grand march and prom was held on Saturday night at the school. The theme for grand march was “At last…I see the light” as students walked through a lighted path in the auditorium during grand march. Among the students who participated in grand march were:… Read More

NYM students travel to Washington, D.C., New York City as part of close-up trip By Tucker Henderson Reporter The New York Mills High School Close Up group recently returned from the Nation’s Capitol and had a lot to say about their time in Washington D.C. and New York City. “I’ve always wanted to see the Capitol,”… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher With an eye to the future needs of the community, the New York Mills City Council discussed a pair of expansive road and capital improvement plans to guide future projects in the community. During its regularly scheduled meeting last Tuesday night, the city council heard from Michael Weber, of Apex Engineering, concerning a… Read More

By Tucker Henderson Reporter Volunteers from across the state are being sought to join the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s (MPCA) volunteer water monitoring program. The program monitors water clarity/transparency in Minnesota lakes and streams. “Our goal is to collect high quality and usable date for the MPCA and have volunteers collect that high quality, consistent data,” said… Read More

By Tucker Henderson Reporter The New York Mills Economic Development Authority met for their regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, April 17 to discuss economic development within the city. First on the docket for new business was a request from Chris Roberts of the Newton Township board of directors. He had corresponded with City Clerk Julie Roberts that… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Driving will be a bit smoother on Wallenberg Drive this summer. During its regularly scheduled meeting last week, the Ottertail City Council approved a low bid from Ottertail Aggregate to enhance the current gravel road to a bituminous surface. The city received three bids for the project with Ottertail Aggregate’s bid coming in… Read More

Public works dept. gears up for summer season By Chad Koenen Publisher The New York Mills City Council received some positive news from its annual 2023 year-end audit report from Eide Bailly. During its regularly scheduled meeting last Tuesday night, the city council learned that it received 33.2 percent more revenue than anticipated, due in large part… Read More

The Mills Dream Team is gearing up for the Otter Tail County Relay for Life set for July 12 at the Perham track.  A meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 12 from 3:30-5 p.m. at St Peter’s Lutheran  church in NY Mills. Individuals can come when they are able to attend and find out how… Read More