Buehler’s Day Off is located in Buehler’s Produce building By Chad Koenen Publisher A new home decor business in Ottertail is paying homage to a 1980s cult classic movie. Becky Geyer recently opened Buehler’s Day Off in the barn of Buehler’s Produce in rural Ottertail. The home decor business, which also includes signs, candles, planters, flowers, greenery, clothing,… Read More
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Home decor business opens in Ottertail
News | Published on July 26, 2022 at 4:25pm GMT+0000 Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
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Motorcyclist injured near Parkers Prairie
News | Published on July 26, 2022 at 4:22pm GMT+0000 Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0Four-wheeler crash reported near BL By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Sheriff deputies, on July 16, reported the injury of a motorcycle driver west of Parkers Prairie. The accident took place at 12:21 p.m. near the intersection of Highway 38 and 505th Avenue. The rider lost control and entered the north ditch, suffering a head injury and… Read More
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NYM to host fall sports meeting
News | Published on July 26, 2022 at 4:21pm GMT+0000 Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0The New York Mills fall sports meeting will be held on Thursday, Aug. 4 in auditorium. General group meeting will begin at 7 p.m., followed by sport specific meetings for volleyball, football, cross country, tennis and swimming. The meeting will be a good time for participants to get forms turned in ahead of practice, ask questions,… Read More
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Lessons learned at Hill School
News | Published on July 26, 2022 at 3:47pm GMT+0000 Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0Rural school provided life lessons for young students Editor’s Note: The following is the second in a three part series about Bernice Johnson’s experience at Hill School. Bernice Johnson Special to the Dispatch Everything about school was exciting to me, even the cloakroom, though it smelled of barn and unwashed bodies. The farmers in Pine Lake Township… Read More
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Fishing for crappies has many rewards
News | Published on July 26, 2022 at 3:22pm GMT+0000 Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Winds were close to 20 miles per hour on the waters of a lake in Otter Tail County Wednesday morning, July 20. That didn’t deter 11-year-old Eli Walkup, a farm boy south of Fergus Falls, from landing a prized crappie. A foursome, under the guidance of fishing guide Ross Hagemeister, included… Read More
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New paint mixer added to LAC in NYM, car wash to open this fall
News | Published on July 26, 2022 at 3:10pm GMT+0000 Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0Car wash expected to open this fall at NYM store By Chad Koenen Publisher A new structure near Lakes Area Coop in New York Mills is turning more than a few heads of those who pass by on Highway 10. A new two stall automatic car wash is currently under construction at LAC in NY Mills and… Read More
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New apartments could soon be coming to NYM
News | Published on July 20, 2022 at 9:19pm GMT+0000 Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0Unit could have 60 apartments By Chad Koenen Publisher The City of New York Mills approved a tax abatement for a planned 60-unit apartment south of town last week. During its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday night, the NY Mills City Council approved a tax abatement plan to help make the expansive housing project a reality. The plan… Read More
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Wildlife isn’t just for the birds
News | Published on July 20, 2022 at 9:16pm GMT+0000 Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0Olsens have visited over 540 protected areas for wildlife Tucker Henderson Reporter Everyone has their hobbies—some like to paint, others will garden and a few will even keep bees. There are so many options that there is certainly something for everyone. One local couple’s hobby is visiting the National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS) which spans… Read More
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Creating a unique home for feathered friends
News | Published on July 20, 2022 at 9:12pm GMT+0000 Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0Hentila has birdhouse room in his NY Mills home By Kathryn Wilkowski Reporter Though Minnesota’s state bird is the common loon, Minnesota is also home of at least 266 documented bird species. Ed Hentila, of New York Mills, has been in the bird-house-making business for over 20 years, and sells them at local stores all throughout Mills. As… Read More
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EOT Fair kicks off Thursday in Perham
News | Published on July 20, 2022 at 8:37pm GMT+0000 Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0By Stella Strong Reporter Looking for something fun to do this July? Look no further! The East Otter Tail County Fair in Perham starts on Thursday and will be held throughout the weekend. With food that only comes once a year and rides that go higher than any building in town, there’s guaranteed to be something… Read More