Preliminary levy increased over 6.5 percent By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent On Sept. 27 the five-person Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners approved a preliminary net property tax levy of $50.7 million for 2023. This represents a proposed  6.54 percent net tax levy increase compared to the 2022 net tax levy.  This net levy tax is below… Read More

New video screens installed at Apostolic church By Tucker Henderson Reporter Two New York Mills churches have made some noticeble updates to their buildings’ worship spaces in recent weeks. Trinity Lutheran Church New carpeting was installed in the sanctary, narthex and other spaces in Trinity Lutheran Church recently as the 32 year old carpet was in need of an update…. Read More

Contributed photos The September New York Mills Musicians of the Month are Aubrie Vanderbeek and Oakley Kern from fifth grade and Sawyer Anderson and Grayson Meyer from sixth grade. NY Mills band instructor Cambria Jacobs said Vanderbeek helped new clarinets learn how to assemble their instruments. Kern is always ready to play while staying respectful…. Read More

Proceeds from book to benefit OTCHS in Fergus Falls By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Theresa Tomhave of Fergus Falls knew the perfect birthday gift for Merwin Adams when she planned to attend his 100th birthday party in late August. She purchased the book, “Farmsteads and Old Neighborhoods,” with all proceeds going to the county museum… Read More

By Robert Williams Editor, Frazee-Vergas Forum Last week, Rep. Michelle Fischbach led a letter from the Minnesota Republican delegation to President Biden urging him to end all COVID-related travel restrictions, as the rest of North America has. “If the pandemic is “over,” as the president claims, there should be no reason for any pandemic-related travel restrictions,” said Rep…. Read More

October 24 event to feature three award winning authors The New York Mills Public Library, Viking Library System, and The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library, as well as the Minnesota Center for the Book, will present an author event as part of the Moving Words series. The event is a tour of Minnesota… Read More

Boating-related fatalities are higher in cold water The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds anyone whose autumn plans include spending time on or around the water to keep safety in mind. While more boating-related accidents happen during the summer, boating fatalities are higher during the cold-water season. As water temperatures drop, water-based activities become riskier. A… Read More

Photos by Tucker Henderson Homecoming featured a variety of activities last week at New York Mills School including a pepfest on Friday, powder puff football, as well as halftime games, which included wheelbarrow races, by Farmers and Merchants State Bank. Friday featured a powder puff volleyball game between male students at New York Mills School. Friday also… Read More

Album release party to be held Oct. 15 at the Cultural Center The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is pleased to present Amanda Standalone on Saturday, Oct. 15, starting at 7:30 p.m. for an album release concert. Amanda Standalone is a writer and folk musician from Minnesota who has become a fan favorite at the… Read More

Photo by Tucker Henderson Lana Jacobson of Mills Liquors presents a check for over $2,500 to the NYM Fire Department. A recent fundraising event at the Mills Liquors collected the sum for the Department.