Contributed photo Community members gathered on Thursday at the New York Mills Fire Hall to honor longtime public works employee Dave Delaney. The longtime employee retired last week after 37 years with the City of NY Mills. He began working in the city in June of 1985 as a building maintenance employee at the NY… Read More

Building damaged in fire in eastern OT County By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Fire at a residence near Highway 75 in eastern Otter Tail County early Saturday morning, April 16, was confined to an entryway area containing a wood-burning fireplace. The unit was used to heat the residence.  Three occupants left the house and called authorities at… Read More

Photos by Connie Vandermay New York Mills kindergarten through second graders got the spring concert season underway last week. The students performed a number of songs on Thursday night. The next spring concert is set for May 5 when the 3-4th grade choir and the 5-6 grade bands will take the stage beginning at 6  p.m.

The weather so far in April has been anything but consistent and the same can be said for the ice-out status of Minnesota’s waterways. However, as people’s focus turns to open water, the Minnesota Department of Resources reminds boaters and paddlers that cold water is dangerous and unexpected falls can turn tragic quickly. Each year, about… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Retired Carlisle area farmer Hans Ronnevik recalls springtime as a time to clean up the school yard including the big ball field just north of the brick schoolhouse at Carlisle Township in western Otter Tail County.  Back in the 1950s the ball diamond, with a big backstop behind it, faced the… Read More

Photo by Tom Hintgen Parkers Prairie Lions Club member Jay Ellsworth delivers freshly cooked smelt to the serving line Saturday afternoon, April 23, during the annual smelt feed in Parkers Prairie.

The Tri-County Health Care Foundation is hosting another Bite Size Conversation on May 2. The topic will focus on living will documentation and health care directives.   Both sessions will feature Jenny Doll, a social worker at Tri-County Health Care, and John Lindblom, DO. Doll and Dr. Lindblom will be covering important topics about officiating medical… Read More

Grant to help make repairs to 1888 schoolhouse By Rebecca Komppa Special to the Dispatch For nearly a year, the Sebeka Area Historical Society (SAHS) has worked to repair the 1888 Finnish log schoolhouse located in Sebeka City Park. According to Finnish historian and preservationist Frank Eld, there is only one other log schoolhouse of this early… Read More

The movie “War Room” is a movie about the powerful weapon of prayer.   Everyone is invited to enjoy this movie on Sunday, May 1 at 7 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, New York Mills. Popcorn and snacks will be available.   This is a free event for everyone to attend and is open to the public.

The Mills Dream Team kick-off to the 2022 Relay for Life will be Wednesday, May 4 at Mills Lanes. The kick-off will get underway at 5 p.m. Anyone interested in joining this great cause is welcome to attend.  The Mills Dream Team represents the entire community of New York Mills and relays for all who are… Read More