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  • New pastor takes over at NYM church

    | Published on February 8, 2022 at 9:44pm GMT+0000 Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen

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    Hodges installed as pastor at First Congregational United Church of Christ By Tucker Henderson Reporter A new face smiled from the pulpit at the First Congregational United Church of Christ as Reverend Kathy Hodges joined the congregation after the church began their search for a new pastor last fall. Hodges was installed as pastor on Nov. 14, and held… Read More

  • Deer Creek Lions make several local donations

    | Published on February 8, 2022 at 9:38pm GMT+0000 Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen

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    Donations to help cover some repairs at community center By Chad Koenen Publisher The Deer Creek City Council breezed through an abbreviated agenda on Monday night at the Deer Creek Community Center. During its regularly scheduled meeting, the council received several donations from the Deer Creek Lions Club for everything from the 2022 Deer Trails Day celebration, support for… Read More

  • Equipment grants for access to healthy foods

    | Published on February 8, 2022 at 9:35pm GMT+0000 Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen

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    Grant applications due by March 17 Funding for equipment that increases availability and access to affordable, nutritious, and culturally appropriate food to underserved communities is now available. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for the 2022 Good Food Access Program (GFAP) Equipment and Physical Improvement Grants. A total of $320,750 is available to help grocery stores… Read More

  • Fergus GOPers back Jensen, DFLers confident about Walz

    | Published on February 8, 2022 at 9:34pm GMT+0000 Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen

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    By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County Republicans who live in the Fergus Falls area gave their support to GOPer Scott Jensen in his bid to challenge DFLer and incumbent Tim Walz in the race for Minnesota governor in 2022. Jensen, a former legislator and physician who resides near Chaska, southwest of the Twin Cities, received 61… Read More

  • Two CLC faculty named 2021-22 Outstanding Educators

    | Published on February 8, 2022 at 9:22pm GMT+0000 Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen

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    Central Lakes College instructors Kristina Ehnert and Sue Bremer have been named 2021-22 Central Lakes College Board of Trustees Outstanding Educators. Ehnert teaches accounting and business classes and Bremer serves as a healthcare administration specialist instructor. This honor includes nominations by students and peers, as well as a recommendation from a committee of CLC employees. “Kristina and… Read More

  • Traffic injuries near Battle Lake

    | Published on February 8, 2022 at 9:19pm GMT+0000 Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen

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    By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  An indeterminate number of traffic injuries took place Jan. 30 southwest of Battle Lake, near the intersection of State Highway 210 and County Highway 47. The accident took place at 4:21 p.m. Winter roadway driver safety tips Sheriff deputies, in coordination with the State Highway Patrol, recommend that drivers follow these safety recommendations. •… Read More

  • Catalytic theft near Pelican Rapids

    | Published on February 8, 2022 at 9:19pm GMT+0000 Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen

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    By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies, on Jan. 31, reported the theft of a catalytic converter and exhaust system in rural Pelican Rapids. The theft was close to Highway 59. Deputies said a likely suspect is a person who was seen on a snowmobile with ripsaw track (snowmobile track features). The estimated value loss was close… Read More

  • DNR grants help children begin a lifetime of outdoor experiences

    | Published on February 8, 2022 at 9:16pm GMT+0000 Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen

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    Up to $250,000 to be available for No Child Left Inside in grants in Minnesota The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is pleased to announce another phase of the extremely popular No Child Left Inside grants. These grants help more children cast a line, study animal tracks, hike or bike, or simply learn more about nature…. Read More

  • College News

    | Published on February 8, 2022 at 9:16pm GMT+0000 Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen

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    Brink named to honor’s list The Academic High Honor and Honor lists (Dean’s lists) for the past fall semester at Minnesota State University, Mankato have been announced by interim Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Brian Martensen.    Among 3,655 students, a total of 1,054 students qualified for the High Honor List by achieving a… Read More

  • New exhibit unveiled at Cultural Center

    | Published on February 8, 2022 at 9:12pm GMT+0000 Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen

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    The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is featuring in its gallery the paintings of Illinois folk artist, Leonora.  The show and sale, titled “In Memory Of,” will be the first event to raise funds for a new Memorial Tree wall mural to be created in the Cultural Center.  Paintings will be on display and… Read More

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