Proceeds from fish fries benefit local community By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Volunteers step forward each year for fish fries during Lent at several churches in Otter Tail County. Such was the case at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Henning. The turnout was very good even though many community residents were in the Twin Cities… Read More

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is restricting the open burning of vegetative debris effective tomorrow, Monday, March 30, due to increased wildfire risk resulting from warm temperatures and dry conditions in parts of central, northwest, and northeast Minnesota. The restrictions apply in the following counties:  Aitkin, Anoka, Beltrami South, Benton, Cass, Chisago, Clay, Crow… Read More

Community members across the region are invited to attend Growing Our Regional Food Leadership: A Conversation on Community, Capacity & Funding, a hybrid event taking place Tuesday, April 7 from 4–6 p.m. This gathering will be hosted simultaneously at five regional site locations: • Morris Public Library, 102 E 6th St, Morris • Family Service Center, Room 8,… Read More

Section meet set for April 11 in Perham On Thursday, March 26, members of the New York Mills speech competed at the MSHSL 6A West Subsection Tournament. To advance to the Section 6A tournament, students must place in the top nine of their subsection. This year, seven NY Mills competitors qualified.  Advacing to the section meet include:… Read More

A new temporary exhibit, A Legacy of Service, is now open at Otter Tail County Historical Society (OTCHS), located in Fergus Falls since 1927. This exhibit was created to commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution by focusing on the military service of Otter Tail County’s men and women. OTCHS gathered together a majority… Read More

Dairy producers in Minnesota impacted by the winter storm and blizzard conditions beginning March 14 are strongly encouraged to report crop, livestock and infrastructure related losses to the local USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) and inquire about available disaster recovery assistance.  Winter storms and blizzard conditions create serious challenges for dairy producers, affecting livestock health,… Read More

Photos by Tucker Henderson New York Mills kindergartners had a special friend visit their class and enjoyed a tasty treat during the annual Donuts with Grown ups event at the school. The students and their friend enjoyed a donut, arts and crafts, as well as a number of activities throughout the afternoon.

Kendra Mobilia Report for Minnesota Benjamin Franklin once said that nothing in the world is certain but death and taxes. The Legislature talks a lot about taxes, and on March 23 the discussion turned to death.  Rep. John Huot, DFL-Rosemount, brought bills to a House committee concerning mortuary science and natural burials.  Last year the state passed a… Read More

By Tucker Henderson Reporter It’s not everyday that a national phenomenon takes place in New York Mills, but it certainly rolled—or walked—rather, as Noah Coughlan made his way from Wadena to Perham last Friday. He is running the last of a 15-year and six-part run to cross all 50 United States on foot carrying the American… Read More

By Tucker Henderson Reporter The New York Mills Economic Development Authority (EDA) board met last week for their monthly meeting to discuss development within the city. Guest speaker, David Heyer of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, was present and spoke about many of the grants, loans and funding possibilities available through the department. One of… Read More