By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Most residents of Otter Tail County born after 1950 probably do not remember Dwight “Ike” Eisenhower, the former general and commander of military forces during World War II who served as president of the United States. Those born in 1950 were only 10 or 11 years old when Eisenhower, also known… Read More

First responders work tirelessly to help everyone stay safe. Minnesota Energy Resources is once again supporting these vital agencies through its Rewarding Responders Grant. Emergency response agencies can apply for a grant now through June 15. Minnesota Energy Resources will award Rewarding Responders Grants to help public safety agencies acquire lifesaving equipment or training. Last year,… Read More

Otter Tail County hosted the 9th Annual Emergency Management Summit: Operation Prep Kit on Thursday, April 20. The summit hosted over 50 professionals from around the region to network with one another, learn new skills and interact to share preparedness resources and shared experiences. This year’s Summit focused on the disaster continuum, from emergency response to… Read More

Photos by Tucker Henderson New York Mills sixth graders pledged to be drug and alcohol free during the annual DARE graduation at the school last week. NY Mills Police Chief Bobby Berndt led the program, which featured a number of DARE essays being read and awarding diplomas to the students. Among the students who participated in… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen The New York Mills Library went back in time on Saturday morning as the library hosted a 90th anniversary tea. The event honored the work of the Women’s Club of NY Mills who started the library in 1933. The morning featured a variety of big hats, desserts, finger food, lemonade, tea and… Read More

Photos by Dani Koenen New York Mills School students went for a walk “Under the Northern Lights” on Saturday as part of the annual grand march and prom at the school. Grand march kicked off the night, before students participated in a dance and post prom. For more information about prom, check out page 2. Among… Read More

Local club presents several prestigious awards By Chad Koenen Publisher The Deer Creek Lions Club has long been known as an organization that has a good time during their monthly meetings and community events. For many of the people in the Lions Club, members of the organization are much more than companions in a service organization—they… Read More

NYM student plays hockey for WDC By Tucker Henderson Reporter A blue, white, and gold uniform emblazoned with a large No. 11 skates down the ice for the Wadena-Deer Creek Wolverines. Pretty soon, the local New York Mills player that fills that uniform will trade it for a red, white and black one as she starts… Read More

Local team gears up for another EOT Relay for Life By Tucker Henderson Reporter The Mills Dream Team is gearing up for the Relay for Life event coming up on July 14. Laurine Braukmann, a member of the local team, is also a member of the larger Event Committee for Relay for Life in Otter Tail County…. Read More

Photos by Dani Koenen New York Mills School hosted its annual prom and grand march on Saturday. The theme for this year’s prom was “Under the Northern Lights.”