The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has discovered zebra mussels in Tamarac Lake, near Pelican Rapids in Otter Tail County. DNR staff doing maintenance work on the Tamarac Lake public access found six zebra mussels attached to a concrete plank. Lake property owners and people who maintain accesses should carefully look for invasive species on the posts,… Read More

By Tucker Henderson Reporter After a real doozy of a winter and a mountain of work piling up, Scott Perala was ready to close up shop at his store at 219 Main Avenue South in New York Mills this spring. His decision was reversed after he devised a schedule that will work better for his workload. … Read More

Volunteers make Meals on Wheels program a reality By Tucker Henderson Reporter Partaking in a hot meal is something many people in the region take for granted on a daily basis. Everybody needs to eat, but what about those who just aren’t quite as able bodied as they used to be? The Meals on Wheels program through… Read More

New trail expected to be constructed as soon as 2024 By Chad Koenen Publisher Construction for the Tyler Wohlers Trail took a big step forward last week.  The long-awaited trail will be constructed along Highway 78, beginning near the fishing pier and Otter Tail Lake boat access. The trail will head north to Ottertail. In order to… Read More

Annual RMH Ride to make stops in Verndale, Wolf Lake By Chad Koenen Publisher Close to a thousand motorcyclists will be decked out in leather chaps, leather jackets, dew rags and a bag full of aluminum pop tabs. At first glance these bikers may not look like a hero, but don’t let their appearance fool you,… Read More

COLA is a private volunteer group aimed at promoting area lakes By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The Otter Tail County Coalition of Lake Associations (COLA) held its first gathering of the 2023 summer lakes season Thursday evening, May 18, at the Ottertail Community Center. COLA is a private volunteer group, with a board of directors, working… Read More

Grant would help to replace wildlife equipment By Chad Koenen Publisher The City of Deer Creek will seek a grant to replace some aging equipment for the local fire department. During its regularly scheduled meeting on May 22, the Deer Creek City Council approved a measure to seek a grant from the Minnesota DNR to replace some of… Read More

Photo by Tucker Henderson Caleb Monson recently presented information on his career as a missionary and the tragedies of human trafficking in the United States at the New York Mills Senior Center.

Photos by Tucker Henderson The Cultural Center in New York Mills hosted Celebrating Cultures last week at the Sculpture Park. The event featured performances from the Aztec Dance Performance (below), Buffalo River Dance Troupe and an open mic. The night also featured activities and demonstrations at the park (above). 

Question to weigh importance of the economy, environment The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is gearing up for the 30th annual Great American Think-Off weekend from June 9-10.   The weekend kicks off on Friday, June 9 with a variety of activities from 3-9 p.m. including a mobile sign shop, a historic walking tour, a… Read More