By Chad Koenen Publisher A solar project at the city office and ballroom building could generate some big cost savings in New York Mills.  During its regularly scheduled meeting last week, the NY Mills City Council heard a presentation from West Central Initaitive Climate Resilience Officer Griffin Peck who shared the results of an expansive solar energy… Read More

By Tucker Henderson Reporter The New York Mills City Council recently approved a property tax rebate program for new single and two-family homes within the city limits in January. The program acts as an extension of a similar program by Otter Tail County, which recently ended with the Big Build initiative. The city council approved a… Read More

County to be part of medical services pilot project By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County commissioners, on Feb. 11, pledged to keep the issue of county ambulance service on the front burner. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system availability has been an issue for many months. Dan Bucholz, county commissioner representing the Perham area, has for many… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent One person was injured on Friday, Feb. 7, in a two-vehicle accident on Interstate 94 near Fergus Falls. The accident took place at 8:41 p.m., when there was ice and snow on the roadways in west central Minnesota. A Ford Focus was merging onto eastbound Interstate 94. A Lincoln was heading… Read More

Minneapolis North stand out coaches at Anoka Ramsey Community College By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Many county basketball fans who have watched state boys high school basketball tournaments remember Khalid El-Amin who played for Minneapolis North.  El-Amin led Minneapolis North to the state high school basketball title with a 1995 victory over Staples-Motley during a Sweet 16… Read More

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is asking for the public to comment on proposed rules about fishing methods that, if adopted, would go into effect in March 2026. The rules propose increasing the maximum allowed distance between hooks in tackle configurations with multiple hooks from 9 to 18 inches. The rulemaking also allows for the… Read More

State bill has yet to be heard in Senate Elias Thomas Report for Minnesota Some northern Minnesota lawmakers want to shift tax dollars paid on seasonal recreational homes that currently go to the state’s general fund to help school districts in the communities where the properties are located.  The change wouldn’t increase or decrease taxes for anyone… Read More

Bauck named  to Concordia  Honor List Dr. Susan Larson, provost and dean of the college, has announced the names of students whose superior academic achievement during the fall semester of the 2024-25 academic year placed them on the Dean’s Honor List at Concordia College, Moorhead. To qualify for this designation, students must be attending full-time, complete… Read More

Contributed photo Continuing a strong knowledge bowl season, one of New York Mills High School teams finished in second place February 4 in Fergus Falls. Competing against a total of 17 teams the team of Brienna Honer, Elijah Geiser, Aubrey Barthel, Soren Stout, and Isaac Geiser (from left to right) spent the entire day in… Read More

Free free online funding course available Homeowners with septic systems understand the significant investment they have made in their subsurface sewage treatment systems (SSTS) or septic systems. Proper maintenance is essential to protect that investment and ensure and preserve underground water quality. To assist homeowners in understanding and maintaining their systems, the National Onsite Wastewater… Read More