Lunds celebrates 75th anniversary in NYM By Tucker Henderson Reporter When Howard Lund built his first metal boat in 1939, nobody could have known the impact that decision would make on his family, the community of New York Mills, and the international boating industry. Lund returned to New York Mills in 1947 after a six year… Read More

Additional courts being planned in Ottertail By Jenna Baker Correspondent At July’s Ottertail City Council meeting, the council and public heard from Samantha VanWechel-Meyer who was present to provide updates from West Central Initiative and answer any questions the council may have. She thanked the council for their partnership and support and noted that the City of… Read More

District 2 candidates hold debate at Thumper Pond By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Four of the five candidates for the County Board of Commissioners District 2 seat, prior to the Aug. 9 primary, debated issues July 28 in Ottertail. One of the four was District 2 incumbent Wayne Johnson of Pelican Rapids. The other three candidates at… Read More

Finn Creek Festival set for August 20-21 in rural NYM By Tucker Henderson Reporter The annual Finn Creek Folk Festival is set for Aug. 20-21 and will be offering a number of family-friendly events again this year. From learning Finnish in the schoolhouse to seeing some animals up close in the petting barn, the festival will… Read More

Facility was closed during COVID-19 pandemic New teen drivers, school bus drivers, and those with CDL licenses had a problem: the nearest exam station was over 50 miles away from Fergus Falls. The Fergus Falls exam center was closed amid COVID-19 and was not slated to reopen. Responding to the need, local officials sought to… Read More

Currently 761 people are members of 4-H in OTC By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County board members, in late June, heard an update on the Otter Tail County 4-H program, highlighting programming and membership.   “4-H inspires youth to become leaders and is committed to empowering youth,” noted Regional Director Cecelia Amadou.   There are four focused… Read More

ATV rolled in a ditch near 402nd Ave., Highway 210 By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies, in coordination with the Minnesota State Highway Patrol, reported a serious injury July 23 during an ATV accident near Clitherall. The crash took place close to 8:30 p.m. Authorities said a Clitherall woman was driving the ATV in a… Read More

OTC vets population is over 4,100 By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County board members, on July 12, expressed appreciation that the 2022 Minnesota State Legislature passed a Veterans Omnibus Bill that includes funding for a service bonus payable to eligible veterans who served from Sept. 11, 2001, to Aug. 30. 2021.  The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs… Read More

Photos by Stella Strong Farmers & Merchants State Bank held their annual customer appreciation picnic on Tuesday, July 19. They served over 300 brats and hotdogs. Farmers & Merchants State Bank has been serving the NY Mills Community for over 100 years. The bank is an Equal Housing Lender, Member FDIC.

Marsha Bowman has retired from Otter Tail County Land and Resource Department after serving as the office manager for 39 years.   Bowman began her career in the Treasurer’s Office in 1983 and was hired in 1985 to the newly formed Land and Resource Management department where she continued to work for the remainder of her career. … Read More