Truck accident reported November 15 By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies, on Nov. 15, reported that a driver was injured in a one-vehicle accident near the intersection of 485th Street and 275th Avenue, west of Vergas. The accident took place at 11:51 a.m. Deputies said the driver veered off the right side of a snow-covered road… Read More

An article in the 2022 fall home improvement section cited a local contractor who stated that Marvin Windows could take up to 30 weeks to get ordered and delivered.  Last week a representative from Marvin Windows contacted this publication and stated that the windows can be ordered and delivered in 9-12 weeks. This publication apologizes for the error. 

The VFW Post 3289 Auxiliary Meeting was held on November 9 with 16 members and 2 guests present. The annual inspection of Auxiliary records was done before the meeting by 9th District Chief of Staff Karen Haugen.  Everything was in order and she  complimented our Auxiliary for all of the projects that we are involved in. There… Read More

Contributed photo Joanie Salo, who is 82, harvested this buck on her family farm in Otto Township in rural New York Mills. She still hunts with her children Squiggy Salo, Grassy Salo and Suzi Karvonen.

By Chad Koenen Publisher There is something to be said about having a surgery or medical procedure done in your own back yard. There are no concerns about traveling several hours on a snow-covered road in the heart of winter. Family members don’t have to worry about finding lodging for overnight stay, and people can receive… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Have you ever wondered what it would be like for a part dinosaur and part teenager attended high school? Well, members of the New York Mills drama club will do their part to answer this very important, and often asked question, as part of its annual fall play. This year’s fall play is… Read More

Marsha Maki re-elected as NYM Mayor By Chad Koenen Publisher Three new faces will join the New York Mills School Board in January.  During Tuesday’s general election, Derek Geiser received 1,089 votes, while AmyAnn Mursu received 880 votes and Brian Schermerhorn received 851 votes to all be elected to the school board.  Incumbent Amy Wallgren came in fourth place… Read More

Two student teachers join staff at NYM By Tucker Henderson Reporter Two student teachers have joined the New York Mills School this fall and have both found their groove in their respective teaching fields. Jaime George Jaime George, a 2008 Perham graduate, said that her time at the NY Mills School District is already coming to a close…. Read More

Otter Fitness Garage offers 24/7 access in downtown Ottertail By Chad Koenen Publisher A group of high school friends are the new owners of a bustling gym in the heart of Ottertail. Chris and Breanna (Kimber) Hutmacher, as well as Tyler Hadley and Jesse Wunderlich are the new owners of Otter Fitness Garage. The gym opened several… Read More

Movie to be shown Nov. 20 in NYM By Tucker Henderson Reporter Trinity Lutheran Church in New York Mills is inviting the community to their upcoming family movie night. The movie will be shown in the sanctuary at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 20 with snacks available to cozy up with a warm batch of popcorn before the… Read More