NYM Lions Club raises money at annual auction fundraiser By Tucker Henderson Reporter A successful turnout for the recent Lions Club auction on Saturday, Oct. 22 helped to fill the organization’s general fund for community donations this year. The NY Mills Lions Club is still totaling up the sum raised at the auction and no official… Read More

By Jenna Esala Correspondent A public hearing regarding a new plumbing business in Ottertail opened up the regularly scheduled October meeting.  The hearing discussed modifying an existing TIF district to allow for Hume Plumbing to apply for assistance.  Tracy Ryan, Economic Development Consultant, was present to explain the situation, noting that this resolution is not approving assistance, but… Read More

Former NYM bakery purchased By Tucker Henderson Reporter During the monthly meeting of the New York Mills Economic Development Authority on Oct. 19, several ongoing development matters were discussed. President Jason Schik noted that all outstanding loans were paid and up to date. The Otter Tail Lakes Country membership is up for renewal. The board decided to renew the membership… Read More

Local bus drivers make sure students get to school safely By Tucker Henderson Reporter As students start getting antsy and teachers give out their last assignments for the day, the bus garage across the street is hopping as bus drivers fill the air with jokes, comments, and stories from their routes. A buttercup squash sits out,… Read More

New plant to complete upholstery work, hire nearly 40 employees Brunswick Corporation, the world’s largest recreational marine manufacturer, hosted the grand opening of its new facility in Willmar, Minn. last week.  The new 17,000 square foot manufacturing facility will serve as an extension of the Company’s New York Mills operation, which has manufactured Lund and Crestliner Boats since… Read More

New officer has 20 years of experience Medley Shamp has been chosen as the new Chief Ambulatory Officer at Tri-County Health Care. Shamp was previously employed as Director of Clinic Operations for the organization.  Shamp comes to the position with more than 20 years of experience in various clinical and nursing roles at Tri-County Health Care…. Read More

Event to be held November 1 at Cultural Center in NYM By Tucker Henderson Reporter A silent auction will take place at 7 p.m. on Nov. 1, at the NYM Regional Cultural Center and all of the proceeds will benefit the New York Mills Public Library. The event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library… Read More

Trunk or Treat set for Monday There is plenty of Halloween fun to be had in New York Mills this year. The community is invited to enjoy a children’s party at the Cultural Center and bowling at Mills Lanes on Saturday, Oct. 29, plus Trunk or Treat in the City Center West Parking Lot on… Read More

By Tucker Henderson Reporter The Minnesota Milk Producers Associations communications team was in the area recently as they captured videos, pictures, and learned more about the Minnesota Milk Producer of the Year which is a dairy operation with years of experience. Mursu Dairy, south of New York Mills, was awarded as Minnesota Milk’s Producer of the Year… Read More

East Otter Tail County 4-H Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet was held on Sunday, Oct. 16th at the Henning Community Center.  Federation President Caylee Seedorf called the annual meeting of EOT Federation  to order with the leading of the pledges.  The annual financial reports were given by Arewen Dobratz with membership accepting treasurer’s reports and the… Read More