More than 200 projects scheduled The Minnesota Department of Transportation’s 2026 road construction season includes more than 200 projects that will help improve and maintain Minnesota’s roads, bridges and other transportation infrastructure; improve safety and mobility; and support jobs throughout the state, MnDOT announced today. Travelers across Minnesota should be prepared to slow down as… Read More

Arvig has pledged a $25,000 donation to the City of Lake Park to fund future enhancements to its city park. The contribution comes at a pivotal time for the community of approximately 800 residents. The city’s pool on the park’s edge had been a central gathering place for the local community and neighboring areas for decades,… Read More

The VFW Post 3289 Auxiliary met March 12 with 17 members and 2 guests present. Minutes from the February 12 meeting were approved, and the February Treasurer’s Report was filed subject to audit. The General Orders Bulletin for March 2026 from the Department President was read and discussed.  Our Auxiliary received thank you notes from the New… Read More

Contributed photo The New York Mills wrestling team recently held its end of season awards banquet. Award winners include:  Sisu Award (Hardest Worker)-Rose Tumberg, Most Improved Award-Ellyana Ruther, Eagle Award-Rachel Tumberg, Most Outstanding Wrestler-Shauna Geiser, 50 Career Varsity Wins Plaques-Shauna Geiser and Rose Tumberg. Individual stats winners- Resa Tumberg, Rose Tumberg, Rachel Tumberg, Shauna Geiser… Read More

On Monday, April 20, the New York Mills School is inviting the community to an open house to hear about a potential referendum that may be held in November. The referendum includes improvements and maintenance to the school building and a Capital Projects Levy.  The open house will be held from 5-7 p.m. and food will… Read More

Kendra Mobilia Report for Minnesota County officials, hospital workers and administrators are calling on the Minnesota Legislature to step in to allow a funding fix to prevent the closure of HCMC, Minnesota’s largest Level One trauma center, safety net and public teaching hospital.  HCMC, also known as the Hennepin County Medical Center, saw a sharp rise in… Read More

5 years ago Wednesday April 7, 2021 Dave and Jen Schwantes have been honored as Out-Standing Farm Leaders by the Red River Valley Development Association. The Schwantes’, who live in-between New York Mills and Perham, were one of 16 couples from 14 different counties across north west Minnesota who have earned the honor. The couple was selected… Read More

Open casting set for April 9 at NYM School Library By Tucker Henderson Reporter Community adults across New York Mills and the surrounding area will have the chance to find their place as an actor in an upcoming feature film “Darkness,” directed by independent filmmaker and NY Mills resident Joel Trujillo. Trujillo has been making films in… Read More

NYM egg hunt to be held at Smith Park, Bluffton at city park By Chad Koenen Publisher Everyone knows the Easter Bunny is nothing more than a ham. Always looking for another great photo opportunity to steal the show and shake its little fluffy tail. On Saturday, the Easter Bunny will get its chance to strike a… Read More

Class sizes should not be affected by cuts By Chad Koenen Publisher Facing a budget shortfall that cannot be ignored, the New York Mills School Board moved forward with more than $500,000 in budget reductions for the upcoming fiscal year. During its regularly scheduled meeting last week, the school board approved the reductions to help close a… Read More