Photos by Kathryn Wilkowski The East Otter Tail County Fair was a buzz with activity from July 21-24 in Perham. One of the more popular rides was the roller coaster for children (bottom left), as well as a number of carnival games (bottom right). Throughout the fair members of local 4-H groups showcased their animals for… Read More
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EOT Fair turns out a crowd
News | Published on August 2, 2022 at 2:23pm GMT+0000 Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
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Heartland Market to cease publication
News | Published on August 2, 2022 at 2:20pm GMT+0000 Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0Final edition of the Heartland Market was published on July 25 By Chad Koenen Publisher After nearly 50 years, the final edition of the Heartland Market was published on Monday, July 25. Due to a decrease in advertising, the Heartland Market will no longer be published and included in 13 area newspapers. The Heartland Market was the brainchild of New… Read More
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Erp, Reese named to Dean’s List
News | Published on August 2, 2022 at 2:19pm GMT+0000 Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0The following students have been named to the 2022 spring semester Dean’s List at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must complete 12 or more letter-graded credits while attaining a 3.66 grade point average. Local students named to the list include: Madalyn Erp, New York Mills, College of Liberal… Read More
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Bach takes on Houston for his 13th youth gathering trip
News | Published on July 26, 2022 at 5:02pm GMT+0000 Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0Thirteen NYM youth attend national youth gathering By Kathryn Wilkowski Reporter Trinity Lutheran’s Director of Christian Education Gary Bach has certainly not been diagnosed with triskaidekaphobia (the fear of the number 13) after a long-awaited trip to Houston, Texas. The excursion was his 13th youth gathering trip. He took 13 teens and they ironically stayed on the… Read More
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New daycare opens in New York Mills
News | Published on July 26, 2022 at 4:58pm GMT+0000 Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0Petersen starts a new chapter By Kathryn Wilkowski Reporter After having her first child, Cooper, Calicia Petersen opened a new daycare under the enrollment of Mahube-Otwa Head Start in New York Mills. “I wanted to do something where I could be with my son,” Petersen said. “I found the listing and loved the sound of it…. Read More
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Bessler retires as pastor at NYM Assembly of God
News | Published on July 26, 2022 at 4:54pm GMT+0000 Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0By Stella Strong Reporter Larry Bessler, pastor of the New York Mills Assembly of God, retired on May 22. Despite a rather impressive 36 years of serving various churches in the Minnesota area, Bessler admits that it took a little bit for him to even begin to think about becoming a pastor. “Before God’s calling on my life,… Read More
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Van Dyke to retire from NYM pool
News | Published on July 26, 2022 at 4:43pm GMT+0000 Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0Mills pool takes on new management after 36 years By Kathryn Wilkowski Reporter From working as a lifeguard at 15 years old to being a manager for 26 years, Heidi Van Dyke is retiring after dedicating 36 of her summers to the New York Mills pool. “I really do care a lot about this community,” she said…. Read More
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Log schoolhouse to be dedicated in Sebeka
News | Published on July 26, 2022 at 4:38pm GMT+0000 Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0Dedication ceremony set for Saturday as part of Red Eye River Days at Sebeka City Park The 1888 Finnish log schoolhouse in Sebeka’s City Park is restored to its original glory and will be ready for review on Saturday, July 30, 2022. After over a year of reconstruction, cleaning, sanding, and finishing, the building is… Read More
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NYM EDA receives updates on city projects
News | Published on July 26, 2022 at 4:35pm GMT+0000 Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0By Tucker Henderson Reporter The New York Mills EDA met at their regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday morning where they discussed a number of city updates. Chairman Jason Schik confirmed that all outstanding loans are up to date. One new house is currently being built in the Country View addition. The city closed on a building at… Read More
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Cultural Center to host National Night Out event
News | Published on July 26, 2022 at 4:35pm GMT+0000 Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0Free events to be held August 2 in New York Mills The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center invites the public to its second annual National Night Out community event on Tuesday, Aug. 2, from 4-6 p.m. National Night Out is free to attend and open to the public. The Cultural Center is working with several community… Read More