By Shay Scanlan Report for Minnesota A 2025 law mandating a $250 million cut to special education is prompting bipartisan pushback at the Minnesota Capitol, as school districts warn of widespread negative impacts.  Last year, the Legislature passed a law establishing a Blue Ribbon Commission, tasking it with finding $250 million in special education cuts by October 2026,… Read More

Part of Window to the World: Finland 2026 Series  The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center invites the community to a captivating morning of Finnish storytelling and music with Kip Peltoniemi on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. This special event was rescheduled from its original April 4 date due to weather. Through… Read More

The Minnesota Department of Transportation awarded grants to nine Minnesota cities Tuesday, April 14, to help plan new ways for people to safely walk and bicycle in their communities. “Our Active Transportation Planning Assistance program helps cities, counties, and other eligible groups improve transportation safety, curb traffic, spur economic activity and increase Minnesotans’ health and well-being,”… Read More

In celebration of Law Day, Otter Tail County invites community members and school groups to an Open House on Thursday, May 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the historic county courthouse at 121 West Junius Avenue in Fergus Falls.  This free public event is an opportunity to explore the justice system and engage directly… Read More

NYM improves to 3-0 with two more wins By Chad Koenen Publisher The New York Mills softball team has found its offensive groove to start the season as the Eagles outscored their opponents by a 44-9 margin and improved to 3-0 on the season. After defeating Norman County East/Ulen-Hitterdal 12-2 on Friday, April 10, the Eagles hosted… Read More

Senate District 9 Republicans endorsed Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls), Saturday, April 11, as their candidate for the November election. “I am honored to have the support and trust of local Republicans,” said Rasmusson. “They’ve made it clear that they want more of the conservative leadership that has gotten results for Greater Minnesota and hasn’t backed… Read More

Contributed phoso Above: The New York Mills softball program recently completed its annual community service project by raking up leaves and cleaning up the yards of several people and businesses in the community. Below: The softball team took time to clean up the large yard at the Whistle Stop in New York Mills.

5 years ago Wednesday April 21, 2021 Jennie Bucholz is bringing a healthy alternative to downtown New York Mills. Sisu Nutrition opened in the former Peloquin Law Office building in the heart of NY Mills on March 29. Bucholz, who also owns Heart of the Lakes Nutrition in Perham, offers everything from protein shakes, energy teas, snacks… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Jana and Jacob Hendrickx can’t even legally drive on their own, but the pair of Butler teenagers are already busy marketing a new business venture that could turn wool from sheep into a unique fertilizer for local residents.  ¶  While most of their friends were sitting on Tik Tok or playing video… Read More

NYM to host open house set on April  20 By Tucker Henderson Reporter A Community Open House has been set for Monday, April 20 at the New York Mills School to serve two main purposes: to provide the public with information on an upcoming potential building referendum and to hear from district residents to hear their… Read More