Fergus Falls Area Habitat for Humanity has announced the successful relocation of a home built by students from Underwood High School to its permanent site in Ottertail. The home was constructed as part of the YouthBuild Program, allowing Underwood students to gain hands-on experience in construction while contributing to the mission of providing safe, decent, and… Read More

The New York Mills Library will be abuzz during the month of September with three more activities on tap. The three activities come on the heels of a nature print making workshop that was held on Tuesday, Sept. 16 from 4-7 p.m. at the library. The event was held in conjunction with the Main Ave…. Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County commissioners, on Sept. 9, in response to a citizen petition to form a Long Lake Area Lake Improvement District (LID), scheduled a public hearing for 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6. The gathering will be held at the County Government Services Center in Fergus Falls. Previously the county board, in early… Read More

Macy Koljonen, of New York Mills, has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s (SNHU) Summer 2025 President’s List. The summer terms run from May to August. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President’s List. Full-time status is achieved by… Read More

In the heart of Audubon, Minnesota, craftsmanship meets vision. For Nick Olson, owner of Viking Millwork, buying a small woodworking business wasn’t just about making a living—it was about building something lasting, rooted in passion, perseverance, and community.  Six years ago, Olson wasn’t planning to buy a business. While flipping through the local paper, he spotted a tiny ad… Read More

It’s the time of year when leaves turn color, the air gets crisp, and hunters look forward to deer hunting opportunities as Minnesota’s archery deer season begins on Saturday, Sept. 13. “We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable archery season,” said Paul Burr, acting big game program coordinator for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. “We’re… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher The Perham/New York Mills tennis team improved to 14-3 overall with a 5-2 win over Park Rapids on the road on Tuesday night. The Yellowjackets swept the singles matches in straight sets, while also picking up a win at third doubles to pick up the win. Kaia Anderson won both of her games… Read More

Hunting diaries will give a more complete picture of bird populations The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is inviting upland bird hunters to voluntarily log details about their hunts for grouse, woodcock, pheasants, prairie chickens and partridge. “We’re working with bird hunters to improve our understanding of what they see in the field,” said Nate Huck,… Read More

Shirley-Ross transitions from Texas to NY Mills By Tucker Henderson Reporter As fall started on Labor Day, so did the new Artistic Director at the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center, Megan Shirley-Ross. Originally from Fargo, N.D., she and her family recently made the move from Lubbock, Texas to join the Cultural Center as their newest… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen Farmers and Merchants State Bank brought back a classic halftime game during Friday’s football game between New York Mills and Otter Tail Central. Former activities director and football coach Matt Radniecki (right) joined Latham Hetland and Nick Roder (who was speaking to the banker on the phone) near midfield as he attempted… Read More