Pam Ehnert, a custodian for Perham Public Schools and member of Minnesota School Employees Association, was honored in Washington D.C. as one of the 2023 Recognizing Inspirational School Employees (RISE) Award winners. This annual award is given to five individuals across the country who demonstrate extraordinary and inspirational actions in their schools and communities to… Read More

Rothsay recognized by Otter Tail Power Company By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Back in 2009, in coordination with Otter Tail Power Company which celebrated its 100th anniversary, the city of Rothsay began a community-wide effort to adhere to energy efficiency. The goal was to use less energy to perform the same task. Over the next 14 years… Read More

Photo by Chad Koenen The first Pink Lemonade Daddy/Daughter Dance was held at New York Mills School on Sunday afternoon. As part of the festivities, dads and their daughters walked through grand march and participated in a formal dance. Proceeds from the event will benefit the student support team and summer activities. 

By Tucker Henderson Reporter When Dr. Howard Legried started Dairyland Veterinarian Service in 1958, he couldn’t have anticipated how much of an impact the business would make on the community over the next 65 years.  ¶  “We’ve been covering this area 24/7 for the past 65 years,” said Dave Rud, co-owner and veterinarian at Dairyland. “We… Read More

Event to include a grand march, formal dance By Tucker Henderson Reporter A new event is beginning in New York Mills with the first Daddy/Daughter Dance for local families. The event, which is the first of its kind at the school, will take place on Sunday, April 30 at 3 p.m. The dance was organized by Kristin… Read More

Photo by Tucker Henderson Volunteers were honored and received a special musical performance during the annual New York Mills Senior Citizens Center volunteer appreciation luncheon last week. The day featured a number of guest speakers, as well as special awards given out to individuals who have helped to make the senior center run smoothly over the… Read More

NYM EDA hears update on OT County programs By Tucker Henderson Reporter The monthly meeting of the New York Mills Economic Development Authority drew a few visitors on April 19. Among the visitors was Amy Baldwin, Community Development Director for Otter Tail County, who spoke about all of the opportunities available throughout Otter Tail County. Baldwin provided updates on… Read More

Organization focuses on beauty both inside and out The New York Mills Bio girls held their final showcase of the season last week. The group completed a food drive and stocked the shelves at the NY Mills Food Shelf.  “Bio: Beautiful Inside and Out” Bio Girls is a program geared to improve the self-esteem in adolescent… Read More

Lake Region Raceway started in 1962 By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Many people who drive to and from Wee Town along County Highway One can see, while looking south of the highway, remnants of what was formerly known as the Lake Region Speedway starting in 1962, and later referred to as West Central Speedway and the… Read More

Historic fort is located east of Underwood, just north of Highway 210 By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Adult leaders of youth groups throughout Otter Tail County should consider taking boys and girls to Fort Juelson two miles east of Underwood, just north of State Highway 210. This historic site was acquired by Otter Tail County in 2011… Read More