Community organizes new fundraiser By Chad Koenen Publisher A t-shirt can provide much more than a way to stay covered and warm. It can be an expression about a person’s likes and dislikes, be a way to express themselves and perhaps in this case at least, show the support for a person going through a difficult time…. Read More

Sub section meet set for Saturday at WDC School By Tucker Henderson Reporter The New York Mills drama department is working on their one-act play “A Game,” which will be presented at sub sections in Wadena on Saturday, Jan. 28. The play, which is an exploration of the themes of human greed, will be acted out by… Read More

Five-person county board oversees $123 million annual budget By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Many residents of Otter Tail County appreciate that county commissioners run for office without party labels. The five-person county board conducts business on a bipartisan basis, working for the betterment of county residents. Absent is finger pointing and accusations against Republicans and Democrats,… Read More

Scam reported in rural Otter Tail County By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies, on Jan. 14 and Jan. 16, reported injuries following traffic accidents in Otter Tail County. The first roadway accident, at 12:11 p.m., took place on Highway 78. A woman rolled her vehicle and entered the southbound ditch. She was taken to the hospital… Read More

By Jenna Esala Correspondent The first regularly scheduled Ottertail City Council meeting of 2023 opened up with two public hearings, both to review Conditional Use Permits (CUPs) applied for by businesses hoping to build on lots on Pottery Drive. The businesses that applied were Kovash Marine and  EZ Load Dock & Lift.  City Clerk Amanda Thorson noted… Read More

New boat features a fishing-first design philosophy Lund Boats, a leading manufacturer of aluminum and fiberglass fishing boats, announced today the redesign of the 202 Pro-V GL. The addition to Lund’s Pro-V GL lineup sets the standard for fiberglass tournament fishing boats with a proven IPS 3 hull design offering a smooth, big-water ride. The… Read More

Photos by Tucker Henderson New York Mills Elementary students in grades 2-6 took a field trip to Sonnenberg Trails just outside of town last week as they hiked through the woods with their snowshoes. Students also played snow games and warmed up with a cup of hot cocoa. The Sonnenberg family hosted the students and staff… Read More

Contributed photos Fifth grade students Karletta Wallgren and Aiden Schneider, as well as sixth grade students Autumn Salo and Bailey Hammond have been selected as the New York Mills band students of the month for December. Band teacher Cambria Jacobs said each of these musicians shows a positive attitude, comes to their lessons prepared, and… Read More

Contributed photo Noah Radniecki and Bergen Roder won the district hoop shoot for their age categories on Jan. 14 in Wadena. With their wins the New York Mills students advanced to the regional hoop shoot in Brainerd last weekend. Roder made 20 shots, while Radniecki made 22 shots out of 25 to win their age… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher What began in his house in 1983, has morphed into three offices that stretches from New York Mills to Motley on Highway 10. Through the years, Lake Country Insurance continues to be one of the most recognizable and trusted insurance agencies for everything from home, auto and business insurance in the region. Randy… Read More