By Vivian (Makela) Sazama Correspondent For Dwight Kumara of Menahga, serving in the military was something that was “just in him” and he knew he needed to go when Uncle Sam called his number in the draft.  “I wouldn’t have had to go,” he said, “as I was an only child, but I knew I wanted to…. Read More

Curtis and Loretta have been named ‘Best Acoustic Performers of the Twin Cities’ The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center’s Fall 2022 Concert Series continues with Curtis and Loretta on Thursday, Nov. 3, at 7:30 p.m. in the Cultural Center’s gallery listening room space. Curtis and Loretta are a folk singer-songwriter duo, guided by their love… Read More

Facility is one of seven in the state to offer training In July, MDH began a pilot program with seven nursing homes with a certified training program for nurse aides (CNA) to offer testing at their facilities for Nurse Aide Certification. “We want to thank the seven facilities who volunteered to participate in the program and… Read More

Photos by Tucker Henderson Repair projects around New York Mills this past week included work on the top of the water tower (above) as well as the roof of the former bakery building (below).

Photo by Chad Koenen Mills Country Market has a new set of Ronald McDonald RIDE clothing and apparel. The items will be sold while supplies last with the proceeds benefiting the Ronald McDonald RIDE. Next year’s Ronald McDonald RIDE is held each year on the second Saturday in June. 

Katherine C. Dittmann, New York Mills, Human Development and Family Sciience, was among the 158 North Dakota State University students to be placed on the summer 2022 dean’s list.  A student must earn a 3.50 grade point average or higher and be enrolled in at least nine class credits to qualify for the summer list.

Photos by Chad Koenen The Cultural Center in New York Mills, as well as Mills Lanes and Lucky Strike Grill, hosted a pair of Halloween parties for local youth in the NY Mills area. Saturday began with a variety of games, arts and crafts and activities for all of the princesses, pumpkins and animals who stopped… Read More

NYM Lions Club raises money at annual auction fundraiser By Tucker Henderson Reporter A successful turnout for the recent Lions Club auction on Saturday, Oct. 22 helped to fill the organization’s general fund for community donations this year. The NY Mills Lions Club is still totaling up the sum raised at the auction and no official… Read More

By Jenna Esala Correspondent A public hearing regarding a new plumbing business in Ottertail opened up the regularly scheduled October meeting.  The hearing discussed modifying an existing TIF district to allow for Hume Plumbing to apply for assistance.  Tracy Ryan, Economic Development Consultant, was present to explain the situation, noting that this resolution is not approving assistance, but… Read More

Former NYM bakery purchased By Tucker Henderson Reporter During the monthly meeting of the New York Mills Economic Development Authority on Oct. 19, several ongoing development matters were discussed. President Jason Schik noted that all outstanding loans were paid and up to date. The Otter Tail Lakes Country membership is up for renewal. The board decided to renew the membership… Read More