Valuations rise from 10-30 percent in Otter Tail County Approximately 65,000 property valuation notices will be mailed to Otter Tail County property owners starting around March 24. Generally, property owners may see increases of 10-30 percent depending on the type of property they own. The increase in property values does not necessarily mean that taxes… Read More

The County Highway 41 bridge at Star Lake, near Dent, is set to be rebuilt beginning April 4, 2022. The bridge was set on fire in September of 2020.  The bridge will be closed for the duration of construction and the public is asked to use the traffic detour. The new bridge will be made of concrete… Read More

On March 19, eight youth from the surrounding area travelled to Redwood Falls for the regional livestock 4H project bowl competition.  4H project bowl is the second most attended 4H event of the year. Teams of 3-6 youth are tested on their knowledge of their selected project area; dog, horse, poultry, rabbit, dairy, general livestock, and llama/alpaca…. Read More

Photos by Tucker Henderson Kindergarten students and a special grown up friend stopped by the kindergarten rooms at New York Mills School on Friday. The students and their grown up friends enjoyed donuts, some stories and some arts and crafts projects. 

New York Mills based real estate business focuses on building relationships with clients By Chad Koenen Publisher Friendships that have developed over time is one of the most important aspects of a successful business. The real estate agents at Centennial Realty in New York Mills are focused on developing those friendships with buyers, sellers or complete strangers… Read More

The VFW Post 3289 Auxiliary meeting was held on March 10 with 14 members present. A thank you was received from the family of Sylvia Fraki, Stamps for the Wounded, Veterans Voices Writing Project, Inc., RMHC of the Red River Valley. Chief of Staff/Mentoring for Leadership Shirley Quist presented Celia Piippo a Good Job Award for her… Read More

NYM alum is only female on the line at local company By Barbie Porter Editor, Frazee-Vergas Forum Jackie Geiser started her first full-time job at 55 years of age.  The 1984 New York Mills High School graduate spent much of her adult life as a mother to five children. Her work load included raising her kids to have strong… Read More

Contributed photo Bella Bauck and exchange student Charlotte Holmstroem have qualified for the national Business Professionals of America contest after taking second place at the state competition recently. The pair advanced to nationals in video production. The national contest will be held in Dallas, Texas in May. 

NYM EDA hears of new jobs program By Chad Koenen Publisher A person doesn’t have to go too far without seeing a help wanted sign hanging up in the window of a business. How businesses can fill those open positions is becoming even more challenging by the day. During its regularly scheduled meeting last week, the New… Read More

Additional fundraising underway to complete new trail By Chad Koenen Publisher A final push to raise enough money to fund the Tyler Wohlers Memorial Trail is underway in Ottertail.  During its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday night, the Ottertail City Council discussed the walking trail along Highway 78. The trail begins near the fishing pier and Otter Tail… Read More