SBDC offers free assistance to local businesses By Tucker Henderson Reporter The New York Mills Economic Development Authority (EDA) met last week for their regularly scheduled monthly meeting to discuss the state of business and organizational development within the city. Two special guests were present for the meeting. Ian Carlstrom from Small Business Development Center (SBDC West Central… Read More

By Tucker Henderson Reporter One juvenile has been arrested and one is still at large as of last Friday after a series of break-in attempts and burglarizations during the evening hours of Saturday, Sept. 14 around Miller Street and Boardman Avenue in New York Mills, as well as one downtown business. NY Mills Police Chief, Bobby Berndt,… Read More

By Tucker Henderson Reporter In a move to consolidate most of the New York Mills Public Works equipment to one campus, a new cold storage building is being constructed along North Main Avenue next to the City Center building. The 40-foot by 80-foot building is under the construction management of McCall Construction and will be utilized for… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Recycling and solid waste management were among the topics addressed Monday evening, Sept. 16, during an open house with county commissioners at the County Government Services Center in Fergus Falls. “Public engagement plays a central role in the protection of Otter Tail County’s natural resources,” said County Solid Waste Director Chris… Read More

On September 15 at approximately 2:15 p.m., the Becker County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a motorcycle crash on Co. Rd. 135, near the intersection of 285th Street, south of the village of Two Inlets, Minn. Preliminary investigation indicates the 2019 Harley Davidson, driven by Curtis Duane Hermanson, age 58, of New York Mills,  was… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County Veterans Service Officer Robb Emerson informed county commissioners about a Mobile Veterans Center coming to Otter Tail County. The Fargo Veterans Center acquired a mobile van with the purpose of connecting the Vet Center to more rural areas that have limited transportation options for veterans.  The Mobile Vet Center offers… Read More

Photos by Tucker Henderson A variety of local businesses and organizations came together with around 200 people last Tuesday for a Welcoming Communities Street Fair on Main Avenue in New York Mills where members of the community, both new and old, could visit and learn more about their local community.

By Cindy Salo Special to the Dispatch Humans are hard-wired for story. Stories connect people and help them understand each other; stories entertain and teach people.  Local storytellers have been honing their skills at connecting and entertaining at the New York Mills Cultural Center for the past month. They will showcase their talents at a public event on… Read More

Curtis and Loretta to perform Thursday night in New York Mills The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center’s Fall 2024 Concert Series continues with Curtis and Loretta on Thursday, Sept. 26 at 7:30 p.m.  Curtis and Loretta are a folk singer-songwriter duo, guided by their love of good songs and inspired by the stories of people they… Read More

Contributed photo The Apostolic Lutheran Church of New York Mills held special Fall Services from Sept. 13-15 in conjunction with their Federation’s Central Board meeting held at the church. Jacob Aho, Hillview, was also ordained to the Office of the Ministry on Sunday, Sept. 15 by the Central Board. The Central Board of the Apostolic… Read More