Organization promotes sustainability with grants West Central Initiative (WCI) awarded more than $285,000 in Resilient Communities Grants to 26 organizations working to create a more sustainable and equitable region.  Seven community members known for their work in sustainable development and promoting racial equity participated in awarding the dollars.  “Working alongside community members with lived and professional experience… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen Hundreds of people turned out for the annual Polka Daze celebration in Ottertail over the weekend. The event kicked off on Thursday night with Eric’s Dance Band, before getting into the swing of things on Friday and Saturday with national bands like Leon Olsen, the Nate Frederickson Band, the Cathy Erickson Band… Read More

A Sebeka man died Friday evening, Sept. 1, in Burlington Township after fleeing from a state trooper on his motorcycle. According to a press release from the Becker County Sheriff’s Office, Levi Edward Savela, 25, of Sebeka, was traveling south on County Highway 29 near the County Highway 54 intersection. A state trooper activated the squad… Read More

The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center’s 2023 Fall Concert Series kicks off on Thursday, Sept. 14 with a concert by PK Mayo Trio at 7:30 p.m. in the Cultural Center’s intimate visual arts gallery space.  The PK Mayo Acoustic Trio features PK Mayo on guitar and vocals, Steve Lehto on guitar and mandolin, and John… Read More

Photo by Tucker Henderson The NY Mills High School class of 1954 gathered for their 69th class reunion last Friday at Mills Lanes. A memory board served as a reminder for their classmates who have passed away. High school alumni attending the reunion included: Front row: Rachel (Brill) Ecklund, Marilyn (Nissi) Palomaki, Ann (Mischke) Hintsala and… Read More

The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center has announced that fall youth ballet classes kick off on Wednesday, Sept. 13 in NY Mills for youth in grades Pre-K through sixth grade. Youth ballet classes are offered through a partnership with instructor Leona Cichy. Students will learn basic ballet techniques in a fun and encouraging class environment…. Read More

Nidaros Lutheran Church of Clitherall, has annouced the arrival of a new pastor to serve the Nidaros congregation.  On August 1, Nidaros Lutheran Church entered into a shared call with St. Peters Lutheran Church of New York Mills. This shared call will bring the Reverand Ryan D. G. Stout to the pulpit of Nidaros Lutheran Church.  … Read More

Kelly and Sam Tumberg, of New York Mills, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Margaret Elizabeth Tumberg, who was born on August 6, 2023. She weighed 8 pounds, 3.5 ounces and was 21.5 inches long. She was delivered by Allison Freese-Johnson, Certified Nurse Midwife at Astera Health in Wadena.  Proud siblings are Noah,… Read More

Photo by Julie Roberts A house built by the New York Mills School carpentry students was recently relocated to a property in Newtonville and made its way through downtown last week.

Septic Smart Week is an occasion to bring attention to the importance of homeowners maintaining septic systems. Otter Tail County Land and Resource Department and the University of Minnesota Onsite Sewage Treatment Program will offer a free event on Being Septic Smart. The online webinar will be held in conjunction with Septic Smart Week on Tuesday,… Read More