By Tucker Henderson Reporter A new set of owners greet patrons from behind the counter at Mills Lanes. Though they have both been hard at work cooking and serving food in the past, they only recently were passed the reins to the business. Chad Rudolph and Tiffany Ruther have been calling the shots at Mills Lanes since… Read More

Wedde Tax Accounting opens in NYM By Tucker Henderson Reporter A new name has been added to the Centennial Building’s front door. Lindsay A. Wedde, EA has made the New York Mills landmark the home of her new branch office here. Wedde also operates an office in Detroit Lakes, but her roots as a pubic accountant started… Read More

Ten digit dialing now required By Barbie Porter Editor, Frazee-Vergas Forum Arvig is consistently at the forefront of changing technology, and just rolled out a new wi-fi manager for residential users. Arvig recognizes the Internet can be a disruption during those moments defined as family time. Being the go-to Internet provider in the lake area and beyond, Arvig created… Read More

Land to be used as a parking lot By Chad Koenen Publisher A piece of land located in the heart of downtown will soon be owned by the City of Deer Creek.  During its regularly scheduled meeting last Monday night, the Deer Creek City Council approved a resolution to accept a piece of land owned by George… Read More

Several Otter Tail County lakes are included in new regulations Sunfish anglers need to closely check the 2022 Minnesota Fishing Regulations booklet and signs at water accesses for new sunfish limits in effect on 52 lakes and connected waters starting March 1. The new regulations lower limits on specific waters as part of a Minnesota Department of… Read More

Andersons committed to a lifetime of safe riding Alexandria residents Earl and Sonya Anderson have been named the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Volunteer Snowmobile Instructors of the Year for 2021. While the award typically goes to one person, the Andersons have worked together for years to certify nearly 6,500 students in snowmobile safety. The Andersons, who… Read More

NYM School Board receives five year strategic plan By Chad Koenen Publisher A new vision for the next five years at New York Mills School was unveiled last week.  During its regularly scheduled meeting last Monday night, the NY Mills School Board heard an update on its strategic plan that will guide the school district for the… Read More

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) invites community members to provide feedback on the recommendations to improve freight mobility and safety in west central Minnesota for the District 4 Freight Plan.  A virtual public meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 8 at 5 p.m. During the meeting, the public will have the opportunity to learn about… Read More