Local facility receives gold recognition Tri-County Health Care has received gold-level recognition on the Minnesota Antibiotic Stewardship Acute Care and Critical Access Honor Roll. This program promotes appropriate antibiotic use initiatives designed to stop antimicrobial resistance.  There are three levels of recognition for the honor roll. Bronze for commitment, silver for action, and gold represents collaboration…. Read More

The VFW Post 3289 Auxiliary Meeting was held on September 8 with 16 members and 1 guest present. Minutes from the August 11 meeting were approved, and the August 31 Treasurer’s Report was filed subject to audit.   A thank you card was received from Someplace Safe.   Members volunteered at the Corn Feed and Finn Creek in August…. Read More

Two local projects could receive more than $3.5 million in funding Two Otter Tail County projects are among funding recommendations the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources presented to the Legislature for 2023, putting them on track for formal approval.  The LCCMR – a 17-member bipartisan group of legislators and citizens— recently listed projects at Maplewood State Park… Read More

NYM students to repair tractor in the classroom By Tucker Henderson Reporter In a community that’s so widely supported and surrounded by farming, it just makes sense to learn something about the process. David and Maria Bendix, of rural Deer Creek, recently donated a diesel 550 Oliver Utility tractor to the New York Mills School. The tractor will… Read More

School board sets preliminary tax levy for 2023 By Chad Koenen Publisher A lack of employees has been a continual issue for employers across the country of late. The New York Mills School District is no exception as the school board officially approved the hiring of three paraprofessionals last week. However, the NY Mills School Board… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen Monte Briard, who is the son of Whitman and Amanda Briard, was crowned as the New York Mills homecoming king on Monday afternoon at the school. In addition to Briard, Maya Radniecki (below right), who is the daughter of Matt and Julie Radniecki was crowned as homecoming queen. For more information about… Read More

New York Mills alum enters rare group of perfection at Mills Lanes By Tucker Henderson Reporter In bowling, there is a goal that reaches the ceiling of the sport. A perfect 300.  Ten straight frames, 12 lucky strikes. Bowling a 300 isn’t something most serious bowlers even achieve. It’s a bit of a rare occurance. Well, 2016 New York… Read More

Photos by Tucker Henderson Doug Salo teaches his students about various black smithing tools at Finn Creek Museum on a recent field trip to Finn Creek Open Air Museum in rural New York Mills. The fifth and sixth grade classes at NY Mills School learned about historical artifacts and brainstormed ideas for their preservation.

Photos by Tucker Henderson Backpacks for Hunger deliveries started last Friday and consisted of several local volunteers including Stephanie Von Ruden and Latham Hetland. Supplemental food is provided to students in the NY Mills School District for weekend nutrition.

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County commissioners, on Sept. 27, heard from Otter Tail County Public Health Director Jody Lien and two of her staff members about the many services offered to residents in Otter Tail County. “We work to protect, maintain and improve the health of all people who call Otter Tail County home,” Lien… Read More