By Bev Johnson Master Gardener If you are being stung, it’s probably not a bee that is unless you have disturbed a hive. Most bees are just too busy making honey and getting ready for winter to bother you. The culprit was more than likely a wasp. Jeff Hahn, Extension Entomologist was the go-to guy in the… Read More
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It’s not a bee
News | Published on August 23, 2021 at 10:24pm GMT+0000 Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
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Reverend Israel Hagel and his impact on New York Mills
News | Published on August 23, 2021 at 10:20pm GMT+0000 Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0By Tucker Henderson Special to the Dispatch What makes up a community? Is it the buildings? Perhaps it’s the churches in the area? The most important part of a community is surely the businesses, right? Many of you are probably rolling your eyes by now, but of course the most essential part of a community is the… Read More
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Puppet Pageant, Finn Creek Festival held at Finn Creek Museum
NewsSports | Published on August 23, 2021 at 10:18pm GMT+0000 Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
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Farmers and Merchants State bank provides opportunities for local youth
News | Published on August 23, 2021 at 9:55pm GMT+0000 Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0provides oppo By Chad Koenen Publisher For nearly 20 years, youth from the greater New York Mills community have had the opportunity to get a once-in-a lifetime look at a community bank in their own back yard. Each summer, with the exception of 2020, Farmers and Merchants State Bank has had an intern working at the bank…. Read More
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Three generations volunteer at Children’s Barn
News | Published on August 19, 2021 at 5:45pm GMT+0000 Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0By Barbie Porter Editor, Frazee-Vergas Forum Emily Reed is the third generation to volunteer with the children’s barnyard at the East Otter Tail County Fair. For Emily, the opportunity holds a special place in her heart. In ways, she is helping her late grandfather’s dream continue. Deland Porath was a longtime advisor of the New York Mills FFA… Read More
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King Kraken returns to the NYM stage
News | Published on August 19, 2021 at 5:35pm GMT+0000 Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0Puppet pageant set for Friday at NYM VFW, Saturday at Finn Creek By Chad Koenen Publisher Larger-than-life puppets will return to New York Mills this weekend for the 12th annual Kalevala Puppet Pageant. A unique play based on the characters and tales from the Kalevala, the Finnish book of legends, will be told by local residents… Read More
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Turning back time at Finn Creek Festival
News | Published on August 19, 2021 at 5:24pm GMT+0000 Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0Events kick off Saturday at Finn Creek in rural NYM By Chad Koenen Publisher Finn Creek Open Air Museum volunteers will take visitors back to the turn of the century this weekend—the 20th century that is. The annual Finn Creek Summer Folk Festival will return to the expansive open air museum for two days of activities for people… Read More
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NYM council hopes to clean up property
News | Published on August 19, 2021 at 5:23pm GMT+0000 Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0By Chad Koenen Publisher he New York Mills City Council will continue its pursuit of purchasing a tax forfeited property in town, even though the county board rejected its initial offer. ¶ During its regularly scheduled meeting last week, in the new city council chambers in the Government Services Building, the NY Mills City Council heard… Read More
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Candy, magic and more at OtterFest celebration
News | Published on August 19, 2021 at 5:11pm GMT+0000 Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
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Reeling in a winner on the lake
News | Published on August 13, 2021 at 7:42pm GMT+0000 Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen
0NYM team takes first at contest on Big Pine Lake By Barbie Porter Editor, Frazee-Vergas Forum The fifth event of the fishing season is in the books and Kacie Steinbach, Nevaeh Cavalier and their boat captain Steve Steinbach took their first ever, first place finish on a hot and smoky day. Nevaeh and Kacie teamed up to form… Read More