Contributed photo County Cycle Pit Stop in New York Mills donated a 2023 Van Powers City Vanture E-Bike to benefit the NY Mills Fire Department. Bids for the e-bike, which has a retail value of $1,499, can be made at Farmers & Merchants State Bank, County Cycle Pit Stop and Farmer’s Daughter Rustic Bakery. All… Read More

The July 2023 Otter Tail County Lake Property Owner meeting will be held July 20 at the Ottertail Community Center, 93 Lake Avenue South in Ottertail. The meeting will start at 7 p.m.  Attendees are encouraged to arrive early for a time of socializing and networking. The featured speaker will be Jeff Vansteenburg, OTC COLA Environmental Director. Jeff… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Construction on the long-awaited Tyler Wohlers Trail near Ottertail is expected to take place next year. The trail will essentially connect the boat landing and fishing pier south of town to the heart of Ottertail. The trail will follow Highway 78 south of town.  The trail has been a hot topic of conversation… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County commissioners, on June 27, approved certification of wetland easements for haying, following a request from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Landowners will retain primary responsibility for weed control, recreational use, access and will continue to be responsible for the payment of property taxes. The approved easements are as follows: •… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher There was no shortage of fishing tales being shared on the front lawn of the Brunswick boat factory in New York Mills last week. After all, many of the best fish tales begin when the boat was launched in the water. On Wednesday afternoon, 2023 Bassmaster Classic champion and Lund Pro Team Angler… Read More

Lund Mania, Summer Celebration to get underway on Friday By Tucker Henderson Reporter The New York Mills Civic & Commerce is gearing up for Lund Mania/Summer Celebration, which is the annual summer festival held in cooperation with Lund Boats. Most of the staple activities will be present again this year as well as some new contributions… Read More

By Tucker Henderson Reporter Now in its fourth year, the New York Mills Bible Reading Marathon is already gearing up for their week-long session of reading the Bible from cover to cover. Sandi Bentley, the local coordinator of the event, emphasized that the event is open to everyone from seasoned Christians to those who are unsure of… Read More

By Tucker Henderson Reporter With Lund Boats’ 75th anniversary being celebrated this year and extra special events and activities being held for LundMania, it only made sense that Brunswick Boat Group would undertake some spring cleaning around New York Mills. It was likely a surprise to locals driving past NY Mills on Highway 10 during the past… Read More

Juvenile probation service sees dramatic improvement By Robert Williams Editor The financial situation of Perham Area EMS was discussed during the general discussion period of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, June 27, in Fergus Falls. An emergency management meeting was held in Perham Monday night leading to a discussion of the county… Read More

Ericksrud Family Wrestling Room to be unveiled at NYM School By Chad Koenen Publisher Wrestling is to New York Mills like peanut butter is to jelly and cream is to coffee. They just seem to go together and continue to be an integral part of everyday life.  In order to pay respect to NY Mills’ rich wrestling history… Read More