Home opener set for Dec. 13 By Chad Koenen Publisher The New York Mills Eagles opened their season on Thursday night when they traveled to Battle Lake.  The Eagles stayed in the game against a talented Battle Lake team early on, however, the Battlers took over in the second half and came away with a 69-30 win.  Head coach… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen Santa Claus made his big appearance at the Bluffton Community Center on Friday night as part of the annual Santa Day in Bluffton. The event featured cookie decorating (above), wagon rides through town, a bon fire and the lighting of the community Christmas tree. Among the local youth who visited Santa on… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Rural Vergas retiree Dave Asleson is among many people featured in a new book, “Bob Lind’s Neighbors.” This book features columns written by the late Fargo Forum columnist. Asleson is featured on Page 104. He was interviewed by Lind on June 17, 2019, with Dave recalling 1968 when he met Robert… Read More

Trees are available while they last at Helmbrecht home in NYM By Tucker Henderson Reporter If you’re looking for a real Christmas tree this year, look no further than 229 South Main Avenue in New York Mills. NY Mills student Wyatt Helmbrecht is selling genuine Christmas trees at his home just north of the Apostolic Lutheran Church… Read More

NYM School receives donated soaking tub By Chad Koenen Publisher The New York Mills School Board approved a 3.74 percent increase in its tax levy for 2023.  During its regularly scheduled meeting last Monday night, the school board formally approved its levy, which will be $1,851,648.26 for the upcoming year. The total increase will be $66,816.49 next year. By fund,… Read More

Event to include wagon rides, tree lighting By Chad Koenen Publisher With only a few more weeks to go before Christmas, local children will have one of their final chances to make their case for being on the good list when Santa Claus comes to Bluffton on Friday night. During its annual Bluffton Santa Day, Santa Claus will be… Read More

Freshwater Produce and Decor provides learning opportunities By Tucker Henderson Reporter A newer trend in the American education system is the early introduction to the workforce and experience with small-business operations. One local example of this is Freshwater Produce and Decor, a small-business operated by local youth in the Wadena Area Learning Center (ALC) programs. The program… Read More

Photos by Tucker Henderson The annual New York Mills Christmas Tree Festival wrapped up last week as the community participated in a number of activities like horse drawn rides through town (above), senior day (below), the NY Mills Lions Christmas party on Saturday and plenty of time to view the decorated trees and  raise money for… Read More

Fire destroys shop southwest of Perham By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies, on Nov. 25, reported the theft of several firearms from a cabin at Leaf River Road, north of Henning. The value of the firearms stolen was estimated at $2,800. The cabin owner estimates that the theft took place between 6 p.m. on Nov. 11… Read More

Deer Creek to seek grant for well house project By Chad Koenen Publisher A new tanker truck will soon be on the way for the Deer Creek Fire Department. During its regularly scheduled meeting last Monday night, the Deer Creek City Council finalized the purchase of a new tanker truck to add to the local fire department’s fleet. … Read More