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

By Jenna Esala Correspondent The first regularly scheduled Ottertail City Council meeting of 2023 opened up with two public hearings, both to review Conditional Use Permits (CUPs) applied for by businesses hoping to build on lots on Pottery Drive. The businesses that applied were Kovash Marine and  EZ Load Dock & Lift.  City Clerk Amanda Thorson noted… Read More

New boat features a fishing-first design philosophy Lund Boats, a leading manufacturer of aluminum and fiberglass fishing boats, announced today the redesign of the 202 Pro-V GL. The addition to Lund’s Pro-V GL lineup sets the standard for fiberglass tournament fishing boats with a proven IPS 3 hull design offering a smooth, big-water ride. The… Read More

Photos by Tucker Henderson New York Mills Elementary students in grades 2-6 took a field trip to Sonnenberg Trails just outside of town last week as they hiked through the woods with their snowshoes. Students also played snow games and warmed up with a cup of hot cocoa. The Sonnenberg family hosted the students and staff… Read More