Photos by Chad Koenen, contributed The road rumbled beneath the feet of those who came to New York Mills at noon on Saturday for the send off of the 22nd annual Ronald McDonald House RIDE. The bike ride, which is the largest motorcycle ride to benefit the Ronald McDonald House, featured 450 motorcycles who started and… Read More

Photo by Tucker Henderson Lisa Uselman hosted a lemonade fundraiser on Friday morning. The children made lemonade and sold it for $.50 a glass. Proceeds from the fundraiser were matched by Mills Country Market and donated to the New York Mills Public Library. The group raised $300 from their lemonade stand, which was matched by Mills… Read More

Local students graduate from M-State The following students are among the 555 Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State) graduates of the 2023 spring semester. M State has campuses in Detroit Lakes, Fergus Falls, Moorhead and Wadena. Among the students who graduated this spring were: Cydnie Polman, Bluffton, Business-AAS; Chase Graham, Deer Creek, Electrical Line Worker Technology-AAS;… Read More

Flag Day, which is recognized on June 14, celebrates the adoption of the flag as the official symbol for the United States. This day was first recognized by congress on June 14, 1777, which became known as Flag Day. The colors used in the flag give special meaning to the flag:  Red for valor and zeal; … Read More

Contributed photo The New York Mills VFW Auxiliary officers were installed at its May 2023 meeting. The officers will officially take office on July 1. New officers include: President- Shirley Quist, Sr Vice-Bonnie Marweg, Jr Vice- Kathy Rosenthal, Secretary- Myrna Baumgart, Treasurer- Celia Piippo, Trustee 3- Wanda Smith, Trustee 2- Lynn Nesland, Trustee 1- Amanda… Read More

UMD announces Spring Dean’s List The University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) has announced its Dean’s List for Spring Semester 2023. Students on the Dean’s List have achieved a grade point average of 3.50 or higher while earning a minimum of 12 letter-graded credits.   Among the students named to the list include: Ashley Kassa, Bluffton, Swenson College… Read More

Contributed photos A new approach, culvert and parking lot began to take shape last week at the New York Mills Dog Park. AllWayz Construction and Layman Excavating volunteered their time to help the project get off the ground. Volunteers are currently raising funds to install a new fence at the dog park. To make a… Read More

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has discovered zebra mussels in Tamarac Lake, near Pelican Rapids in Otter Tail County. DNR staff doing maintenance work on the Tamarac Lake public access found six zebra mussels attached to a concrete plank. Lake property owners and people who maintain accesses should carefully look for invasive species on the posts,… Read More

By Tucker Henderson Reporter After a real doozy of a winter and a mountain of work piling up, Scott Perala was ready to close up shop at his store at 219 Main Avenue South in New York Mills this spring. His decision was reversed after he devised a schedule that will work better for his workload. … Read More

Volunteers make Meals on Wheels program a reality By Tucker Henderson Reporter Partaking in a hot meal is something many people in the region take for granted on a daily basis. Everybody needs to eat, but what about those who just aren’t quite as able bodied as they used to be? The Meals on Wheels program through… Read More