Proceeds to benefit NYM School classrooms By Tucker Henderson Reporter The 11th annual Community Carnival will be held on Nov. 18 from 4-7 p.m. at the New York Mills School. Throughout the event a meal will be served by the NY Mills High School Close-Up. Concession stands will also be open for candy and popcorn for anyone feeling hungry…. Read More

Program to include student essays By Tucker Henderson Reporter The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3289 and its auxiliary will be hosting another Veterans Day program at the New York Mills School on Nov. 10 at 10 a.m. Students in preschool through fifth grade will enjoy their own program to learn about the meaning of Veterans Day and receive buddy… Read More

Ordinance to allow county to help with parking in Dead Lake Township By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County Sheriff Barry Fitzgibbons presented a letter of recognition to county board members in honor of the men and women who serve on the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Posse. “We recognize these posse members for their professionalism and dedication… Read More

Vandalism reported in eastern OTC By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Fire destroyed a rural Parkers Prairie home early Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 1. The location was east of town in Effington Township. “There were no reports of injuries,” said a sheriff deputy. Responding to the scene of the fire starting at 12.24 p.m. were firefighters from Parkers Prairie, Leaf… Read More

Caucus to be held Feb. 1 at various locations in OTC By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The lutefisk season, in most areas of Otter Tail County at churches and restaurants, doesn’t start until it is close to Thanksgiving. Some county residents got a jump on the lutefisk season by traveling to Richland Lutheran Church, north of… Read More

Eleven local youth attend leadership training 4-H Junior Leader Workshop (JLW)-“ Destination: Bright Future” was held October 20-21 at Faith Haven Camp near Battle Lake.  This camp is designed to inspire and enable each participant to uncover unique abilities, develop greater confidence and master strategies for success as a leader in their 4-H program. 40… Read More

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is restricting open burning due to increased wildfire risk from dry conditions across much of Minnesota.  The burning restrictions apply in the following counties: Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn,… Read More

Farmer’s Daughter Rustic Bakery and Trinity Lutheran Church will once again be working together to provide a Thanksgiving Eve meal for the community on Thursday, Nov. 23. The meal will be served at Trinity Lutheran Church from 4-6 p.m. Meals will also be delivered between 3-4 p.m. and take-out meals can be picked up at the… Read More

Contributed photos The October Musicians of the Month at New York Mills School are Noah Radniecki and Emily Peeters from fifth grade  (below) and Marissa Uselman and Colton Weappa from sixth grade (above). Band teacher Cambria Jacobs said these musicians show excellent rehearsal habits during band and show responsibility by coming to their lessons on… Read More

Contributed photos Over 430 kids and 12 groups/individuals handed out candy at the annual New York Mills trunk or treat on Monday evening (below and right). The event was held in the parking lot of the City Center building. In addition to NY Mills, a large trunk or treat was held at the Ottertail Community… Read More