Wednesday, June 22- Turkey Bake, Peas, Cranberry Sauce, Boston Crème Pie, Bread/Butter/Milk Thursday, June 23- Baked Chicken, Dairy Baked Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Banana Bar, Bread/Butter/Milk Friday, June 24- Walleye Fingers, Hash Browns, Carrots, Brownies, Bread/Butter/Milk Monday, June 27- Sliced Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Caramel Carrots, Angel Food Cake, Bread/Butter/Milk Tuesday, June 28- Shredded Turkey/Bun, Seasoned Wedges, Pickled Beets, Strawberries, Milk

The VFW Post 3289 Auxiliary meeting was held on June 8 with 17 members present and 1 guest. A total of 3 awards were received from national. A $10 memorial was received. Thank you cards were received from the family of Georgia Bentley, Janelle Frost Geiser and the Gary Sinise Foundation. A total of 24 quilts are being brought… Read More

Findings to be reported at public meetings in the fall West Central Initiative (WCI) is working with paleBLUEdot, LLC, to develop a climate action plan for west central Minnesota.  The first phase of the project began in early June with a survey open to residents of the region.  “The survey allows us to identify and focus on the most… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Each year ceremonies and personal visits from family members take place Memorial Day weekend to honor veterans at cemeteries throughout Otter Tail County. One of those cemeteries is Pleasant Hill Cemetery just west of Dent and 10 miles southwest of Perham. Among the veterans buried there is my late father-in law and… Read More

Photos by Tucker Henderson The Cultural Center in New York Mills hosted its annual Celebrating Cultures event on June 1. The event was a kick off to summer and was held at the Sculpture Park. The day featured a variety of children’s activities, a giant spirograph and much more. 

Family cleans up ditches on Highway 54 in Otto Township Tucker Henderson Reporter As the scent of lilac blooms fill the minds of local residents, green grass flourishes with each passing day, and the sun warms the soil after a long and cold winter, perfect conditions for outdoor activities persist in the area. The former Otto Otters 4-H… Read More

The New York Mills High School Life Sciences class took a field trip to Fair Hills Resort on Pelican Lake to learn about Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS). The students learned to identify zebra mussels on watercraft, measure the water’s clarity, and understand strategies used to mitigate the spread of AIS. Students received a valuable hands-on… Read More

Twin Cities man performs music in Woodland Cemetery By Chad Koenen Publisher With his bugle in hand, Keith Esala stopped in Woodland Cemetery on Memorial Day to break up an otherwise quiet day in New York Mills. When the clock hit 3 p.m., Esala began playing one of the most recognizeable songs for those associated with… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Social responsibility is more important than personal choice—at least that was the feeling of approximately 200 people who attended the Great American Think-Off on Saturday night. Blaine Rada, of Darien, Ill., argued the winning opinion over Dennis Nau, of Fergus Falls, who thought that personal choice was more important than social responsibility in… Read More