Senate Dems block with procedural vote On Monday, Jan. 27, Senate Republicans brought a motion to expel Senator Nicole Mitchell (DFL-Woodbury) from the legislative body. Senator Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) offered the motion, but it failed on a procedural vote in which every Democrat voted to rule it out of order and protect Mitchell. “Senator Mitchell’s conduct… Read More

The VFW Post 3289 Auxiliary met January 9 with 15 members present. Minutes from the December 12 meeting were approved, and the December 31 Treasurer’s Report was filed subject to audit. The General Orders Bulletin for January 2025 from the Department President was read and discussed.  We received thank you letters from the St. Cloud VA, the… Read More

Minnesota state parks and trails will host candlelight events across the state this winter, including one at Glendalough State Park on Saturday, Feb. 8. Drop by any time between 6-8:30 p.m. for walking as stars twinkle overhead and candles flicker in the snow. “Winter candlelight events are a magical way to experience Minnesota’s state parks and… Read More

As snow and ice cover roads in Otter Tail County, snowplow drivers are hard at work ensuring safer conditions for travelers. On behalf of the team, the face behind Plowasaurus shares a few safety reminders for drivers who share highways with equipment operators. Slow down One of the most important aspects of winter driving is slowing… Read More

MSUM Dean’s List The following students have been named to the Minnesota State University Moorhead Dean’s List in recognition of academic achievement for fall semester 2024. Students must maintain a 3.25 or higher grade-point average and carry 12 graded credits to qualify for the honor. Local students named to the list include: Nathan Kassa, Bluffton, Finance; Morgyn… Read More

Interest in serving locally grown foods at schools and early care centers has never been greater, and the University of Minnesota Extension and the Minnesota Department of Education are partnering to offer an exciting statewide series of “Farm to School Roadshow” workshops to help these local connections flourish. The workshops feature in-depth training for vegetable producers… Read More

By Tucker Henderson Reporter The New York Mills community has been watching the development of the South Point Addition since it was initially purchased from the Elna Tumberg family in 2018. The city later annexed the Newtonville neighborhood (also called Toonerville) of Newton township to add to this addition and most recently sold a five acre… Read More

Sales tax has raised nearly $5 million in OT County By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Since 2016 Otter Tail County has benefitted from a half-cent sales tax devoted to road and bridge maintenance. In recent years close to $5 million annually has come to county government to help residents stay safe. Otter Tail County is… Read More

By Tucker Henderson Reporter New York Mills students, Trygg Roder, seventh grade and Samantha Genoch, sixth grade, were the recent first and second place winners at the District Competition Hoop Shoot at Lake Region Christian School in Baxter on Saturday, Jan. 18. The Hoop Shoot is a national competition sponsored by The Benevolent and Protective Order of… Read More

Specialty bake shop puts unique twists on sweet treats By Matthew Johnson Reporter All things sweet are pre-ordered made at a small, but growing family custom bake shop in the Blowers Township countryside between Sebeka and New York Mills. Carrie Ruther, with the help of her husband Justin Ruther, have established Ruther’s Sweetie Pies LLC, which offers… Read More