Blaine Beaty breaks onto pro bull riding circuit By Barbie Porter Editor, Frazee-Vergas Forum Every day is a rodeo for Blaine Beaty, and it is one sweet life. The 2017 Frazee High School graduate has joined the professional rodeo  circuit and in doing so, achieved a life-long dream.  Beaty explained that when he was a child his goal was to… Read More

By Barbie Porter Editor, Frazee-Vergas Forum Area residents have the opportunity to enjoy a drive-thru dinner on Saturday, Feb. 13 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Frazee Event Center.  Friends and family of Cassie Chamley, who was recently diagnosed with stage four endometrial cancer, are hosting the Hearts for Cassie fundraiser. Turkey steak will be served with mashed… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Patrons of the New York Mills Library will have even more opportunities to check out books and look around at all of the titles that fill its shelves.  The library has now reopened under its regular hours, after having to close due to COVID-19 last year, and having temporary hours in recent months…. Read More

About 30 people attended the annual New York Mills Civic and Commerce Association Community Kick Off on Thursday night. Another 140 people watched on Facebook Live as community leaders spoke about the community.

By Lori Newman Correspondent The Deer Creek City Council held their regular monthly meeting on Jan. 25. New York Mills Police Chief Bobby Berndt gave the police report for December, which included calls for medical issues, wellness checks, animal complaints, trespassing and traffic violations.  Berndt also told the council that the NY Mills Police attempts to drive… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Orin Petersen is quick to point out that he is a self taught man when it comes to putting some Crayola crayons to a coloring book. But after taking a hiatus from coloring for most of his life, the 97-year-old resident at Mills Manor feels like a kid again, as he found… Read More

NYM alum has over 850 items in his bobblehead collection By Chad Koenen Publisher Every person has a special treasure in their home that they hold near and dear to their heart. It can be a famous painting, a baseball they caught at a sporting event as a child, or even something as simple as a used… Read More

Position to assist students in need of  additional help By Jenna Baker Correspondent The New York Mills Elementary is looking to hire a full time Elementary Interventionist. At the January school board meeting, Elementary Principal Judith Brockway requested the position be made open to applicants, with the role beginning Feb. 16, and running through the remainder of… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The Pelican Rapids to Perham recreational trail will run through Maplewood State Park.  Announced Jan. 26 at the county board meeting was that state bonding money will allow for project planning for the trail inside the park. This will be a joint effort of Otter Tail County and the Minnesota Department… Read More

NYM named second place in category of General Excellence By Chad Koenen Publisher The New York Mills Dispatch and Citizen’s Advocate received a combined eight awards during the 2019-20 Minnesota Newspaper Association Better Newspaper Contest. The annual awards ceremony was held virtually on Thursday, Jan. 28 due to COVID-19.  There were more than 3,100 entries from newspapers… Read More