Contribuetd photo Country music legend Sherwin Linton took the stage for the first Ottertail Music in the Park of the season. The concert was held in the community park and featured several hundred residents who attended the free concert. Music in the Park will continue on June 27 when “Elvis Presley” takes the stage. 

Fundraiser to be hosted by Roots and Wings Roots and Wings Forest School will host an Amazing Race style family “fun”draiser from June 16-30. The Amazing Chase is a virtual fundraiser with a mission to get youth and families to #optoutside by completing outdoor trivia, challenges, and missions throughout the race. The more missions people complete,… Read More

Birding for beginners Saturday, June 24, 1 p.m., Trail Center  A Birding for Beginners class will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 1 p.m., at the Maplewood State Park Trail Center. The class will inform you on how to begin birding and provide basic information on what you will need to start birding, bird identification,… Read More

East Otter Tail County 4-H youth took a trip “Around the World” at 4-H Junior Camp. Junior Camp was held June 8-9 at Faith Haven Camp near Battle Lake. 4-H Camp engages campers and counselors in leadership and learning in a safe outdoor environment that encourages exploration, growth, and belonging. Held annually, this year’s theme,… Read More

Geiser named to Dean’s List South Dakota State University announces Moriah Geiser * of New York Mills, has been named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2023 semester. Geiser is a student in SDSU’s College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences. More than 3,000 students were recognized for their outstanding academic performance over the spring 2023 semester… Read More

Wall Lake is located just west of Fergus Falls The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has discovered zebra mussels in Wall Lake, near Fergus Falls in Otter Tail County. A lake user reported finding two zebra mussels attached to an object in the lake. During a dive search, a DNR invasive species specialist found half-inch zebra… Read More

Turkey lunch to be held in NYM this week The New York Mills Dream Team, Relay for Life will be hosting a turkey lunch fundraiser this Thursday, June 22 at Central Park. Serving will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The lunch will feature a turkey sandwich, chips, pickle and a water for $5…. Read More

McClain wins 30th annual Think-Off by contending protecting the environment is more important than economy By Chad Koenen Publisher Fergus Falls resident Doug McClain was crowned as the 30th annual Great American Think-Off champion on Saturday night in New York Mills. After two hours of debate, McClain was crowned as America’s top thinker after arguing that protecting… Read More

Wurst takes over as manager of NY Mills pool By Tucker Henderson Reporter A familiar face welcomed each of the 107 visitors to the Legried Community Pool during its opening day last week.  Harley Wurst started her first season as pool manager after Heidi Van Dyke retired from the position last fall. She currently works as a paraprofessional… Read More

Footprints Foundation provides scholarships to NYM students By Tucker Henderson Reporter As recent spring graduates from New York Mills start their summer jobs, or enjoy their last vacation before starting school again in the fall, many of them do so with an assurance that a portion of their college tuition will be covered. Footprints Foundation is a local… Read More