By Chad Koenen Publisher Cody Truax has the unique ability to transform a rundown vehicle that has seen its better days into a pristine piece of heaven that looks like it just came off the assembly line. In many ways he is like an artist and a dirty vehicle is his canvas that in a few… Read More

New York Mills EDA to seek additional quotes for grant writing By Tucker Henderson Reporter The New York Mills Economic Development Authority (EDA) met last Wednesday, May 21 to discuss the development within the city. The EDA’s loan fund balance sits at $229,738.59 and all outstanding loans are current. With no new business this month, the board first discussed… Read More

The New York Mills Relay for Life Team to hold perennial plant sale. The Mills Dream team will be having their annual plant sale June 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mills Country Market.  There will be a free will offering with all proceeds going to the American Cancer Society at the Relay for… Read More

The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center has announced the final performance of its 2025 Spring Concert Series—internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter Sofia Talvik, live in concert on Thursday, May 29 at 7:30 p.m. Doors will open at 7 p.m. This special performance is part of the Cultural Center’s new “pay as you’re able” concert initiative, ensuring that… Read More

Photos by Tucker Henderson Wind and rain drove the NY Mills Regional Cultural Center’s annual Celebrating Cultures event inside last week, but didn’t deter visitors from enjoying live performances and cultural experiences within the Cultural Center and the Public Library.

Southeast section of OTC to receive single-sort canisters By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent In 2023, Otter Tail County received a grant from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) to implement single-sort recycling for high population areas in the southeast quadrant of the county which includes Battle Lake, Parkers Prairie and other areas. The county plans to purchase 3,100… Read More

Photos by Tucker Henderson The New York Mills School recently held its annual track and field day where students pitched, sack raced, ran, jumped and much more last week as their parents and families cheered them on from the football field. 

The Minnesota Senate approved the Human Services policy agreement, HF 2115, Monday, May 19, on a vote of 55-8. The final legislation, shaped by a bipartisan conference committee, reflects a shared commitment to strengthening Minnesota’s human services system. “This final Human Services policy agreement represents the collaborative effort between both chambers to find common ground,” Senator… Read More

Otter Tail County Engineer Krysten Foster outlined infrastructure investments during a transportation presentation, highlighting more than $25 million in county road and bridge construction projects scheduled for the 2025 season. “Through partnership with Fergus Falls and Otter Tail County leaders, I was happy to support the $790,000 Local Road Improvement Program grant for the Friberg and… Read More

Otter Tail County hosted a countywide Housing Summit on Wednesday, May 14. The summit brought nearly 100 housing partners together at Thumper Pond Resort to learn about housing successes, engage with each other, and activate continued housing investment for the county. The Housing Summit included presentations from developers, city representatives, the Otter Tail County Housing and… Read More