Photos by Tucker Henderson NY Mills fourth grade students held their annual wax museum last week after learning about a famous person and their life. Students dressed up and gave a speech about their person. Above: Sydney Doucette dressed up as J. K. Rowling. Middle: Jackson Kosin spoke about Bruce Springsteen’s life. Below: Ridley Meyer presented… Read More

Elias Thomas Report for Minnesota Republicans in the Minnesota House want to pause any work on a $3.2 billion proposed extension of the Blue Line light rail transit line north of Minneapolis until work is completed on the much delayed and over-budget Southwest line.  A bill proposed by Rep. Kristin Robbins, R-Maple Grove, would pause any work… Read More

The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is pleased to announce its new gallery exhibit: “Interwoven” a textile art show featuring the art of four talented regional women fiber artists.  This show opens Wednesday, Feb. 26, and closes Saturday, April 5. There will be a reception on Friday, March 21 from 4-6 p.m.  Interwoven provides visitors… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Many Otter Tail County retirees who enjoy living in lakes country during the summer months switch to living in Arizona, “land of the sun in the desert,” during the winter months. Such is the case for those who winter in Phoenix and surrounding communities. Just to the east they enjoy the… Read More

MSU-Mankato announces 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 Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs David Hood.    Among 4,404 students, a total of 1,354 students qualified for the High Honor List by achieving a 4.0 straight… Read More

Esser to become the first high school student to earn an Early Childhood Certificate through M State’s dual enrollment program Surrounded by an adoring bunch of bouncing babies, toddlers and preschoolers at Children’s Corner Learning Center in Perham, high school student Chesney Esser sits ‘crisscross applesauce’ on the floor, building block towers, doing peg puzzles and… Read More

The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center continues its highly anticipated 2025 Winter/Spring Concert Series with a vibrant performance by the Dawson Redenius Septet on Friday, Feb. 28, at 7:30 p.m. This season, the Cultural Center is testing a “pay as you’re able” model, ensuring that everyone can experience world-class live music, regardless of financial barriers…. Read More

By Tucker Henderson Reporter If you’ve been to the Perham Health Clinic in New York Mills anytime in the past six months, you’ve likely seen the new, smiling face that works with patients at the local facility. Dr. Amy Jones, MD began working at the clinic in July and has since been working with patients two days… Read More

Caucus to be held Feb. 1 at various locations in OTC By Tucker Henderson Reporter The New York Mills Close Up group is nearing their halfway point on their timeline of fundraising. The group will fundraiser for another year, before they make their way to Washington D.C. and New York City in April of 2026 to… Read More

By Tucker Henderson Reporter The New York Mills girls wrestling team has been hard at work this year as they make their mark in their third year. The team recently competed in the Section 5 and 6 MSHSL Section Tournament at St. Michael-Albertville High School, which was the first time the team had the opportunity to… Read More