Auditor/treasurer has served for 42 years in county government By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The five-person Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners, on Tuesday morning, March 25, honored retiring County Auditor-Treasurer Wayne Stein for his 42 years of service to county government. He ran for county auditor in 1990 and was reelected to seven more four-year terms… Read More

Plan to include daycare option for nearly 50 children By Chad Koenen Publisher A new daycare center could soon become a reality in the City of Ottertail. During its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, March 17, which was moved ahead a few days due to a scheduling conflict, the Ottertail City Council heard from Tyler Rupe about… Read More

The VFW Post 3289 Auxiliary met March 13 with 14 members present. One new member application was received and approved. Minutes from the February 20 meeting were approved, and the February Treasurer’s Report was filed subject to audit. The General Orders Bulletin for March 2025 from the Department President was read and discussed.  The National President will visit… Read More

Minnesota Veterans Homes – Fergus Falls Residents are grateful for a donation aimed at keeping them active, entertained and healthy. Runningen Furs—a locally family-owned business—recently donated $2,826 to the Fergus Falls Veterans Home’s Recreation Fund. This donation was the latest in a series of gifts to honor Veteran Ruben Runningen, a Resident of the Home from… Read More

Farm Bureau Financial Services (FBFS) recently held its annual banquet, celebrating the accomplishments of the individuals and teams who made significant contributions to the company’s success over the past year.  Over 30 FBFS agents and managers from across the state were recognized during the evening program. Among them was Michelle Beck, of East Otter Tail County,… Read More

During the Minnesota Ambulance Association (MMA) Stars of Life Event on March 18, Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) was recognized as a 2025 Legislator of the Year. This award is presented to members who are champions for the needs of the state’s emergency medical services (EMS) and first responders. “I am grateful to be recognized by… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen The New York Mills community turned out on Saturday night to honor the 2025 inductees into the school hall/wall of fame. Inductees into the hall/wall of fame included: Joel Kumpula, Howard Legried, Terry Weller, 1973 NY Mills girls basketball team and Richard Ericksrud.

Information kiosk could be located at Sculpture Park By Tucker Henderson Reporter The New York Mills Economic Development Authority met last Wednesday for their monthly meeting to discuss the status of development within the city. Early on the agenda was an update on the CEDA (Community Economic Development Associates) update from Jordan Grossman. She shared with… Read More

Auction set for April 5 at NYM City Ballroom By Tucker Henderson Reporter The New York Mills Lions Club is getting ready for their annual auction and will be accepting donations until the day of the event. The auction, which will be held on Saturday, April 5 starts at 7 p.m. at the NY Mills Community Ballroom…. Read More

By Tucker Henderson Reporter As winter begins to fade and spring is on the horizon, the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is sharing the local experience of that transition with a Minnesota author who is currently spending two weeks as an artist in residence in NY Mills. Chris Stedman is a writer, podcaster, and professor based… Read More