A new study shows crypto scams are surging this holiday season and Minnesota ranks No. 19 in the nation, losing a record $75.3 Million last year and No. 18 with 17.1 victims per 100,000 residents. Inboxes and social media feeds are being flooded with crypto scams exploiting pain points that arise during the holidays. This includes… Read More

Photos by Tucker Henderson Mills Country Market got in the festive spirit on Friday for the annual Taste of the Seasons event at the grocery store. For a free-will donation, with proceeds benefitting the NYM Education Foundation, residents could sample a number of new items and festive twists on Christmas and holiday treats.

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture received 143 applications and was able to award $31,583 to 41 farmers in the third year of offering the Produce Safety Mini-Grant.  The mini-grant helps reimburse Minnesota produce farmers for expenses to improve on-farm food safety systems, up to $800 per farm. This includes purchasing items such as harvest totes, waxed… Read More

Contributed photos The holiday spirit was on full display last week as several classes of students at New York Mills Elementary School joined their adopt a classroom friends at Farmers & Merchants State Bank for wagon rides through New York Mills on Tuesday. The event was held in conjunction with the NY Mills Christmas Tree… Read More

By Tucker Henderson Reporter These days fraud is at an all-time high, leaving many consumers with financial problems stemming from this increasing variety of scam work. The Farmers & Merchants State Bank of New York Mills and Elevate of Otter Tail County have teamed up to host a Fraud Forum to help raise awareness and educate… Read More

Cantata set for Dec. 14-15 in NY Mills, Perham By Tucker Henderson Reporter The 2024 Community Christmas Cantata has been rehearsing this year’s performance of ‘The Wonders of His Love,” by Randy Vader, Jay Rouse, and Camp Kirkland. The group will deliver two performances featuring traditional Christmas carols, contemporary Christian praise songs, and a compelling narration… Read More

Wet Woody’s inquires about buying vacant downtown lot By Chad Koenen Publisher The Deer Creek City Council heard of potential interest to purchase a city-owned lot that is primarily used for parking and piling snow in the downtown area. During its regularly scheduled meeting at the end of November, the Deer Creek City Council heard that the… Read More

Photos by Tucker Henderson The annual Bingo for Books event was held as part of the New York Mills Christmas Tree Festival on Tuesday night. The event was sponsored by the Friends of the Library group whose sole purpose is to support programing at the NY Mills Public Library through fundraising efforts.

Program will offer tax rebates for new homes By Chad Koenen Publisher The City of Ottertail has big plans for a new property tax rebate program within the community. During its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, Nov. 21, the Ottertail City Council formally approved a new property tax rebate program that the city council hopes will continue a… Read More

Fatal accident reported south of Ottertail By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Two roadway fatalities took place in Otter Tail County, one on Thursday, Dec. 5, and the other on Friday, Dec. 6. One fatality took place near Wall Lake, between Underwood and Fergus Falls, and the second fatal accident took place near Ottertail city. Sheriff deputies,… Read More