By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County sheriff deputies, late in the evening on Jan. 25, reported that fire destroyed a shop and damaged a nearby house. The location was close to Highway 11, southwest of Elizabeth and northwest of Fergus Falls. “After the electricity went out in the house, home owners looked outside and saw their… Read More
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Fire destroys shop, damages nearby house
News | Published on February 1, 2022 at 7:01pm GMT+0000 Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
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County auditor-treasurer now appointed position
News | Published on February 1, 2022 at 7:01pm GMT+0000 Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent This month County Auditor-Treasurer Wayne Stein is reviewing with county board members a previously-approved county board resolution to appoint the office of county auditor-treasurer. A Minnesota statute allows for the incumbent auditor-treasurer to enter into a contract with the county board, making that incumbent an appointed auditor-treasurer. Making this an appointed position… Read More
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Creating a tasty treat with the help from a friend
News | Published on February 1, 2022 at 5:53pm GMT+0000 Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0Photos by Tucker Henderson Kindergarten students at New York Mills School were able to create some tasty treats on Friday with the help of some special friends. The students and their helpers created gingerbread houses in each of their classrooms. The activity is an annual event at the school, which officially ends the students unit on… Read More
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College News
News | Published on February 1, 2022 at 5:44pm GMT+0000 Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0Local students named to NDSU Dean’s List Several local students were among the 3,850 North Dakota State University students to be placed on the fall 2021 Dean’s List. A student must earn a 3.50 grade point average or higher and be enrolled in at least 12 class credits to qualify for the summer list. Local students named to… Read More
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Benefit planned for late NYM police officer
News | Published on February 1, 2022 at 5:43pm GMT+0000 Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0Benefit to be held on Feb. 5 at NYM ballroom By Tucker Henderson Reporter A memorial benefit for the late New York Mills Police Officer Ron Smith will be held on Feb. 5, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the New York Mills City Hall Ballroom. Smith passed away on Dec. 15, 2021 after a… Read More
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VFW POST 3289 AUXILIARY MINUTES
News | Published on February 1, 2022 at 5:39pm GMT+0000 Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0The VFW Post 3289 Auxiliary meeting was held on January 20th with 13 members present. A thank you was received from PAD and Fisher House for our donations. A subscription will be given to “Veteran’s Voices Writing Project, INC.” to a Post member. Members present received a handout on Understanding Auxiliary Traditions. We reviewed “Showing Proper Respect… Read More
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Two new churches open in NYM area
News | Published on January 25, 2022 at 4:44pm GMT+0000 Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0Grace Connection, Joyful Spirit open their doors By Tucker Henderson Reporter Two new churches in the area are now holding services within their newly-constructed buildings. Joyful Spirit in-between Deer Creek and Wadena has been meeting in-person since a roof was constructed around October. Joyful Spirit is the new church of the recently-merged Wadena United Methodist and the Deer… Read More
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Community kick-off set for Feb. 2 in NYM
News | Published on January 25, 2022 at 4:37pm GMT+0000 Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0Event is open to community not just C&C members By Tucker Henderson Reporter The New York Mills Civic and Commerce is hosting the annual Community Kick-Off in the city hall ballroom this year. The event, which will feature a number of speakers, will take place on Feb. 2 and will begin with social hour at 5:30… Read More
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Ottertail council hears update on housing projects
News | Published on January 25, 2022 at 4:36pm GMT+0000 Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0Twenty-one new units constructed in Ottertail By Jenna Baker Correspondent The Ottertail City Council met for its first regularly scheduled meeting of 2022 on Jan. 20. Like many do at the beginning of the year, the council spent time reviewing plans for the new year and beyond. They opened the meeting by passing a series of resolutions… Read More
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Lund Boats honored with innovation award for Lund Renegade model
News | Published on January 25, 2022 at 4:35pm GMT+0000 Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0Local company received award at Minneapolis boat show Lund Boats, a division of Brunswick Corporation and an industry leader in designing fishing boats with a reputation for performance and durability, has been awarded a 2022 Progressive Insurance Minneapolis Boat Show Innovation Award in the Aluminum Fishing Boat category for its redesigned Lund Renegade model. The Innovation Award recognizes… Read More