Two students named to Dean’s List Karli Kawlewski of New York Mills and Marc Kjos of New York Mills, have been named to the University of Jamestown Spring 2023 Dean’s List.  Students are named to the Dean’s List for maintaining a semester GPA of 3.50 or better. There were 349 students named to the list this semester. M-State… Read More

Photos by Tucker Henderson New York Mills kindergarten students recently hosted a special guest of their own during the annual Wonderful Women event at the school. The event, formerly known as Muffins with Moms, featured everything from treats to arts and crafts projects and a time to visit with friends. Among the kindergarteners and their special… Read More

Sondness joins other veterans on the Honor Flight for a trip to Washington, D.C. By Tucker Henderson Reporter There’s a saying that states that ‘freedom isn’t free.’ Well, that’s especially true for the military veterans that experienced traumatic injuries or even death in the line of duty. The Honor Flight of North Dakota/Minnesota program has provided the… Read More

By Tucker Henderson Reporter Safe walking routes in New York Mills are being evaluated this month as the Safe Routes to School demonstration project kicked off during the beginning of May. The project is being funded by the Minnesota Department of Transportation and is based off of a Safe Routes to School document created through the City… Read More

New logo to bring cohesive look for NYM School By Chad Koenen Publisher There are an infinite amount of logos that a school or business can use featuring an eagle—many of which are featured on athletic and school apparel at New York Mills School. Seemingly, every sport and activity at the school has a slightly different color… Read More

Charges date back to tax years 2016-21 The Minnesota Department of Revenue has announced that the Otter Tail County Attorney’s Office recently charged Richard Paul Fletcher and Julie Ann Fletcher, both of Ottertail, each with: • Six felony counts of filing false or fraudulent income tax returns • Six felony counts of failing to pay income tax •… Read More

Photo by Chad Koenen The Minnesota walleye fishing opener drew fishermen from across the region to Otter Tail County last weekend. The walleye opener officially kicked off on Saturday. While Saturday was a bit wet with occassional showers, Sunday featured unseasonably warm temperatures to draw out even the most fair weather fishermen. 

HOL trail through Maplewood draws heated comments By Robert Williams Editor Parks and Trails Director Kevin Fellbaum received unanimous approval from the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners on a purchase agreement for wetland banking credits for the Maplewood State Park portion of the Heart of the Lakes Trail (HOLT) at the latest commissioners meeting Tuesday,… Read More

Photos by Tucker Henderson Trinity Lutheran Preschool in New York Mills hosted Grandparents Day last week. Students enjoyed a scavenger hunt with their grandparents before sharing lunch with their favorite loved ones. Above: Preschool assistant, Karen Miller, works on a craft with her students. Below right: LaThea Burrows and her great grandma Nancy Olsen find the… Read More

New York Mills community garden plots are available by the community food shelf.  Those who are interested in having a plot at the community garden should contact Matt Radniecki at (218) 640-6339 for more information.