Contributed photos More than 170 people recently attended the Eagle Academy Family STEM night at New York Mills School. The event featured a number of activities and wrapped up the after school Eagle Academy Program.

New York Mills was dressed to the nines on Saturday decked out in sparkles and cumberbuns for grand march and prom at New York Mills School.

The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center has on display and for sale in its gallery paintings and photographs by Artist Kandace Creel Falcón of Erhard.  The show titled “Kitchen Saints” will be on display in the gallery through May 21. Falcón, Ph.D. is an interdisciplinary feminist scholar, writer, and visual artist. Their life’s passion grounds… Read More

The VFW Post 3289 Auxiliary meeting was held on April 21 with 13 members present.   A thank you was received from Mahube-Otwa, Fergus Falls Veterans Home, New York Mills Food Shelf-all for our donations.  Our Auxiliary received 3 certificates for Outstanding Performance in Membership and one “Buddy Poppy Award” in recognition of outstanding participation in… Read More

On Saturday, April 23, Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) earned the Republican endorsement for State Senate District 9. He won the endorsement on the first ballot after receiving the support of over 64 percent of local party delegates.   “First of all, I want to thank my family, especially my wife Emma, for their support,” Rasmusson said…. Read More

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources cautions state forest road and trail users to watch for flooding and damage in the northern third of the state as a result of recent spring rain and seasonal snow melt. Before traveling on state forest roads, users are urged to check the state forest road closure page of the… Read More

Contributed photo The Monday Men’s League bowling champions at Mills Lanes and Lucky Strike Grill was the Lunds team, which won the title by just 2 pins. Team members include: Jon Tumberg, Eric Maijala, Jeremy Frietag, LeRoy Ament and Jason Grabow. 

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has added Douglas County to the area subject to open burning restrictions as warm and dry weather spreads throughout the state. Restrictions remain in place in the following counties: Anoka Benton Chisago Hennepin Isanti Kanabec Mille Lacs Morrison Pine Ramsey Sherburne Stearns Todd Washington Wright The DNR will not issue permits… Read More

Local veteran unveils new Meals with veterans program By Chad Koenen Publisher Food has a unique way of bringing people together and opening doors that may otherwise be shut. A Deer Creek man is hoping to utilize his passion for cooking, as a way to open the doors to veterans throughout the region.  Brett Swaser has… Read More

Mills Country Market features a number of products created by localy owned businesses By Chad Koenen Publisher Supporting local businesses has never been easier, thanks to a number of new partnerships at the locally owned Mills Country Market.  Over the past few years the amount of locally made products has grown substantially at the grocery store. Those… Read More