NYM native shares love of basketball with new generation By Barbie Porter Editor, Frazee-Vergas Forum As the winter sports season nears completion, John Klinnert is concluding his 45th year as a referee. Whether he is standing on the football field or basketball court, the 1965 New York Mills graduate is proud to be in the thick of things… Read More

Hepola family rallies behind Cory Hepola bid for governor By Tucker Henderson Reporter Self-described as a “son of Otter Tail County,” Perham-native and New York Mills descendant, Cory Hepola announced on Tuesday, March 1 that he would be running for governor of Minnesota. Hepola will be running under the Forward Party flag, breaking off from the traditional… Read More

By Tucker Henderson Reporter A new set of owners greet patrons from behind the counter at Mills Lanes. Though they have both been hard at work cooking and serving food in the past, they only recently were passed the reins to the business. Chad Rudolph and Tiffany Ruther have been calling the shots at Mills Lanes since… Read More

Wedde Tax Accounting opens in NYM By Tucker Henderson Reporter A new name has been added to the Centennial Building’s front door. Lindsay A. Wedde, EA has made the New York Mills landmark the home of her new branch office here. Wedde also operates an office in Detroit Lakes, but her roots as a pubic accountant started… Read More

Ten digit dialing now required By Barbie Porter Editor, Frazee-Vergas Forum Arvig is consistently at the forefront of changing technology, and just rolled out a new wi-fi manager for residential users. Arvig recognizes the Internet can be a disruption during those moments defined as family time. Being the go-to Internet provider in the lake area and beyond, Arvig created… Read More

Land to be used as a parking lot By Chad Koenen Publisher A piece of land located in the heart of downtown will soon be owned by the City of Deer Creek.  During its regularly scheduled meeting last Monday night, the Deer Creek City Council approved a resolution to accept a piece of land owned by George… Read More

Several Otter Tail County lakes are included in new regulations Sunfish anglers need to closely check the 2022 Minnesota Fishing Regulations booklet and signs at water accesses for new sunfish limits in effect on 52 lakes and connected waters starting March 1. The new regulations lower limits on specific waters as part of a Minnesota Department of… Read More

Andersons committed to a lifetime of safe riding Alexandria residents Earl and Sonya Anderson have been named the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Volunteer Snowmobile Instructors of the Year for 2021. While the award typically goes to one person, the Andersons have worked together for years to certify nearly 6,500 students in snowmobile safety. The Andersons, who… Read More