Community survey available on qualities sought for a new superintendent The school board of New York Mills School District is conducting a search for a new superintendent. The school board contracted with the Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) to guide and provide assistance throughout the process. The school board met on Feb. 5, to plan the search…. Read More

Science teacher was surprised to win local award By Tucker Henderson Reporter Many hardworking, dedicated teachers fills the classrooms of the New York Mills school each year. One of those teachers, however, is annually recognized by their peers as going above and beyond the regular call of duty as an educator. This year’s Teacher of the Year… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher The New York Mills Dispatch received two awards, including second place in Use of Photography as a Whole and third place in Typography and Design during the annual Minnesota Newspaper Association Better Newspaper Contest. The NY Mills Dispatch was recognized along with other newspapers from across the state at the annual Minnesota… Read More

By Tucker Henderson Reporter The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center will host a stand-up comedy show on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 7:30 p.m. Twin Cities-based comedians Jodie Maruska and Jason Schommer will take the stage to showcase their comedy talents and raise some laughs. Maruska grew up in Minnesota and has 30 years of experience making… Read More

By Tucker Henderson Reporter February is annually observed as Black History Month and in recognition of the occasion, the New York Mills Public Library is hosting the TESTIFY: Americana from Slavery to Today photo exhibit during the entire month. Along with the many photo banners that showcase each artifact from the Diane and Alan Page collection, companion… Read More

Photo by Tucker Henderson The kindergarten classes in New York Mills held their gingerbread party last week where students and a special adult worked together to create a delicious gingerbread creation.

Photo by Tucker Henderson Lacey Hendrickx recently shared her adventures in Iceland as a part of Elevate’s Passport Series at the New York Mills Public Library. Close to a dozen people attended the talk about Iceland.

Driver injured north of Henning By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Deciding whether to pursue a motor vehicle is a critical decision that must be made quickly and under difficult and unpredictable circumstances.  “In recognizing the risk to public safety created by vehicle pursuits, no deputy or supervisor shall be criticized or disciplined for deciding not to engage… Read More

Contributed photo The New York Mills speech team for their success at their first varsity meet of the season. Thirteen of the team’s members competed at the Otter Otterations tournament in Fergus Falls last Saturday. Three students advanced to the Final Round in their events. Five students advanced to the Next-In Honor Final Round in… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The Central Lakes Trail, Minnesota’s 23rd state trail, runs along an abandoned railroad corridor purchased by the State of Minnesota in 1992. Otter Tail County was among the governmental agencies working with local volunteers to finance construction of the trail.  It was a long process. The project took 12 years to… Read More