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  • Duck hunting decline analyzed in OT County

    | Published on October 21, 2025 at 3:02pm GMT+0000 Tucker Henderson| Author: Tucker Henderson

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    Reduction in CRP land has led to less grassland, wetland cover for duck population By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Reduced Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) enrollment in recent years and subsequent loss of grassland and wetland cover have contributed to significant long-term declines in key duck populations in Minnesota. Our state’s declining duck populations, according to analysts,… Read More

  • Catholic Daughters 56th Annual Style Show Oct. 25

    | Published on October 21, 2025 at 3:00pm GMT+0000 Tucker Henderson| Author: Tucker Henderson

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    Catholic Daughters of the Americas®️  Court St. Rita #409 presents their 56th Style Show  and Brunch fundraiser on Saturday, October 25, 2025, in the Fellowship Hall at St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Perham Come and enjoy  a morning out with friends and family!  Included with your ticket is a delicious catered brunch, unlimited coffee, and chances… Read More

  • College News

    | Published on October 21, 2025 at 2:59pm GMT+0000 Tucker Henderson| Author: Tucker Henderson

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    Local students  receive scholarship from M State Sixty-three Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State) students have been awarded $2,500 scholarships this academic year through the Minnesota Legislature’s Workforce Development Scholarship program.    The scholarships can be renewed for a second year for a total maximum award of $5,000 per student over four semesters, which covers… Read More

  • Concordia joins Salvage Wildlife program as official partner

    | Published on October 21, 2025 at 2:58pm GMT+0000 Tucker Henderson| Author: Tucker Henderson

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    Community can contribute intact roadkill and other specimens Concordia College has officially joined the University of Minnesota’s Bell Museum as a remote partner in its Salvage Wildlife project. It’s a statewide initiative that transforms deceased animals into valuable scientific specimens to support education and research on environmental health, ecology, and conservation. The project, funded by the… Read More

  • Lund Boats Launches the all-new heavy gauge series

    | Published on October 21, 2025 at 2:55pm GMT+0000 Tucker Henderson| Author: Tucker Henderson

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    Lund Boats, a leader in premium aluminum and fiberglass fishing boats, today announced the launch of its boldest innovation yet: the Heavy Gauge (HG) Series. Crafted from heavy-gauge aluminum and engineered to conquer the toughest conditions, the HG lineup is designed for anglers and outdoor enthusiasts who demand strength, performance, and all-day versatility on the water…. Read More

  • Local youth have successful deer hunts

    | Published on October 21, 2025 at 2:36pm GMT+0000 Tucker Henderson| Author: Tucker Henderson

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    Contributed photo Above: 12 year old Max Geiser shot the buck with his grandpa Terry where his great grandpa grew up.Below right: Oakley Hunter, age 14 of New York Mills, harvested this 12-point buck during the youth hunt north of New York Mills on October 16.  Below left: 11 year old Briggs Geiser bagged his… Read More

  • New playground equipment installed in Deer Creek

    | Published on October 21, 2025 at 2:30pm GMT+0000 Tucker Henderson| Author: Tucker Henderson

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    Photo by Chad Koenen Members of the Deer Creek Lions Club, Deer Creek Shockers baseball program and City of Deer Creek installed new playground equipment at the Deer Creek baseball field on Sunday afternoon. The new equipment was purchased with a number of local donations, including a donation from the Deer Creek Lions Club, as part… Read More

  • Barn quilts bring unique art to rural NYM area

    | Published on October 14, 2025 at 3:40pm GMT+0000 Tucker Henderson| Author: Tucker Henderson

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    Barn quilts have special meaning beyond adding art to buildings By Tucker Henderson Reporter As you drive through rural America, there’s a good chance you’ll pass by a variety of barn quilts, which have a long history of dotting barns and now other parts of the home property across the nation. The history of barn quilts is… Read More

  • Hendrickson shares resources for residents with dementia needs

    | Published on October 14, 2025 at 3:37pm GMT+0000 Tucker Henderson| Author: Tucker Henderson

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    By Tucker Henderson Reporter Perham resident Rob Hendrickson has been an occupational therapist for 25 years and in that time, he has visited with and helped countless families with their therapy needs, many of which also struggled with health issues related to dementia. It was these experiences and stories that inspired him three years ago to begin… Read More

  • Local firefighters visit New York Mills students

    | Published on October 14, 2025 at 3:36pm GMT+0000 Tucker Henderson| Author: Tucker Henderson

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    Photo by Tucker Henderson Tyler Wegscheid shows kindergarten students some of the tools that firefighters use to keep local residents safe as part of a special visit to New York Mills School on Friday. 

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