The VFW Post 3289 Auxiliary met January 12 with 10 members present. Minutes from the December 8 meeting were approved, and the December 31 Treasurer’s Report was filed subject to audit. Thank you cards and letters were received from the Fergus Falls Veterans Home, the Fargo VA Health Care System, Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne and the… Read More

NYM Dispatch publisher to serve second term atop state press association Chad Koenen, co-owner of Henning Publications, LLC and co-publisher of the Citizen’s Advocate in Henning, New York Mills Dispatch and Frazee-Vergas Forum, has been re-elected as the president of the Minnesota Newspaper Association.   Koenen was re-elected president at the organization’s annual meeting on Friday, Jan…. Read More

Photos by Tucker Henderson Members of the New York Mills community turned out in a big way on Monday and Tuesday night for a benefit in honor of Lucille Schik. Lucille is the daughter of Jason and Lacey Schik was recently diagnosed with cancer for a second time after an MRI in December showed another growth…. Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Meeting with county commissioners on Jan. 24 was Aaron Larsen who has replaced the retired Brad Mergens as district manager for the West Otter Tail County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) based in Fergus Falls. Larsen began his new duties on Jan. 1 after his selection in December 2022 by… Read More

Laurence Cruz was born on New Years Day By Tucker Henderson Reporter Perham Health welcomed the first baby of 2023 on January 1, at 9:53 a.m., making for a very happy New Year’s Day for a New York Mills family. Whitnei Walz and Tayler Byman welcomed their third son, Laurence Cruz, that morning and introduced him to his… Read More

By Tucker Henderson Reporter The Economic Development Authority board met for their monthly meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 18 to elect new officers and discuss economic development in the city. Two officer changes were made with the election of Betsy Roder as president and Bonnie Dykhoff as assistant treasurer. Re-elected board members included Amy Sobieski as secretary, Latham… Read More

Community organizes new fundraiser By Chad Koenen Publisher A t-shirt can provide much more than a way to stay covered and warm. It can be an expression about a person’s likes and dislikes, be a way to express themselves and perhaps in this case at least, show the support for a person going through a difficult time…. Read More

Sub section meet set for Saturday at WDC School By Tucker Henderson Reporter The New York Mills drama department is working on their one-act play “A Game,” which will be presented at sub sections in Wadena on Saturday, Jan. 28. The play, which is an exploration of the themes of human greed, will be acted out by… Read More

Five-person county board oversees $123 million annual budget By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Many residents of Otter Tail County appreciate that county commissioners run for office without party labels. The five-person county board conducts business on a bipartisan basis, working for the betterment of county residents. Absent is finger pointing and accusations against Republicans and Democrats,… Read More

Scam reported in rural Otter Tail County By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies, on Jan. 14 and Jan. 16, reported injuries following traffic accidents in Otter Tail County. The first roadway accident, at 12:11 p.m., took place on Highway 78. A woman rolled her vehicle and entered the southbound ditch. She was taken to the hospital… Read More