F&M Bank to undergo an expansive remodeling project By Tucker Henderson Reporter Farmers and Merchants State Bank in New York Mills will be receiving a new look in the coming month as the lobby and drive-up portions of the building will be renovated. “It will have a new, more open look,” said President Nick Roder. “Our teller… Read More

Solar panels could be added this summer By Chad Koenen Publisher The New York Mills School Building and Grounds Supervisor Jeff Perala provided a snapshot of the school building and grounds on Monday, Feb. 27.  During its regularly scheduled meeting on Feb. 27, Perala presented the second of several department updates to the new school board. Last month… Read More

By Tucker Henderson Reporter After over 40 years working as a Director of Christian Education (DCE) in the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS), Gary Bach of Trinity Lutheran Church of New York Mills is retiring. An open house will be held from 11:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 26 at Trinity Lutheran Church in… Read More

NYM EDA, C&C discuss hiring summer marketing intern By Tucker Henderson Reporter The New York Mills Economic Devlopment Agency met during their monthly meeting on the snowy morning of March 8, which was held earlier than ususal due to scheduling conflicts. Energy expert, Lori Moxness, who serves as the Senior Commercial and Industrial Representative for Otter Tail… Read More

Local business constructed over 1,100 fiber miles in 2022 The Arvig fiber network has surpassed a major growth milestone, the company announced recently. Arvig has now constructed more than 15,500 fiber route miles throughout Minnesota, bolstering its strategic goal to grow the network by at least 1,000 route miles per year. Arvig ended 2022 with more… Read More

Photos by Tucker Henderson Missy Hermes recently led a discussion about Native Americans in Minnesota to students at New York Mills School. The discussion included a short video and opportunity to see things like sweet grass and other Native American artifacts.

Tracy Ann Slavik, 43, of Perham, was sentenced Feb. 3, 2023, in county court, Fergus Falls, following a felony conviction of 5th Degree Drug Possession. Incarceration in the state correctional facility in Shakopee, Minn., will be waived if she remains law abiding during a probationary period of five years. The balance of 30 days local confinement in… Read More

Opening reception planned for Friday in New York Mills The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center has announced its new gallery exhibit “Heavy Metals.”  This show features the metal art of eight regional artists. This exciting and dynamic artwork will be on display March 8 to April 8. A reception will be held on Friday,… Read More

MSUM alums trade stories from time in a fraternity, college By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent On Feb. 27 two rural Vergas retirees (Doug Safar and Dave Asleson) and retiree Tom Hintgen of Fergus Falls went back in time to 1968 at what was then Moorhead State College (now MSUM). The three residents of Otter Tail County… Read More

Several roadway accidents reported on March 3 By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Sheriff deputies, on March 6, reported a stabbing at the Rothsay Truck Stop. “Shortly after midnight Otter Tail County dispatch received a 911 complaint of a stabbing that resulted in a non-life-threatening wound to a 42-year-old female,” said a sheriff deputy. The woman was transferred… Read More