Contributed photo Joanie Salo, who is 82, harvested this buck on her family farm in Otto Township in rural New York Mills. She still hunts with her children Squiggy Salo, Grassy Salo and Suzi Karvonen.

By Chad Koenen Publisher There is something to be said about having a surgery or medical procedure done in your own back yard. There are no concerns about traveling several hours on a snow-covered road in the heart of winter. Family members don’t have to worry about finding lodging for overnight stay, and people can receive… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Have you ever wondered what it would be like for a part dinosaur and part teenager attended high school? Well, members of the New York Mills drama club will do their part to answer this very important, and often asked question, as part of its annual fall play. This year’s fall play is… Read More

Marsha Maki re-elected as NYM Mayor By Chad Koenen Publisher Three new faces will join the New York Mills School Board in January.  During Tuesday’s general election, Derek Geiser received 1,089 votes, while AmyAnn Mursu received 880 votes and Brian Schermerhorn received 851 votes to all be elected to the school board.  Incumbent Amy Wallgren came in fourth place… Read More

Two student teachers join staff at NYM By Tucker Henderson Reporter Two student teachers have joined the New York Mills School this fall and have both found their groove in their respective teaching fields. Jaime George Jaime George, a 2008 Perham graduate, said that her time at the NY Mills School District is already coming to a close…. Read More

Otter Fitness Garage offers 24/7 access in downtown Ottertail By Chad Koenen Publisher A group of high school friends are the new owners of a bustling gym in the heart of Ottertail. Chris and Breanna (Kimber) Hutmacher, as well as Tyler Hadley and Jesse Wunderlich are the new owners of Otter Fitness Garage. The gym opened several… Read More

Movie to be shown Nov. 20 in NYM By Tucker Henderson Reporter Trinity Lutheran Church in New York Mills is inviting the community to their upcoming family movie night. The movie will be shown in the sanctuary at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 20 with snacks available to cozy up with a warm batch of popcorn before the… Read More

Landfill is located in northeast OTC By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent A motion by County Commissioner Lee Rogness of Fergus Falls and seconded by Commissioner Dan Bucholz of rural Perham was unanimously carried to authorize submitting a variance request for a revised final cover design for the Ash Monofil at the Northeast Otter Tail County Solid… Read More

Nelson lends a hand to refugees, orphans By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Gina Nelson of Pelican Rapids has a powerful story while sharing her experience in Ukraine, and here in the U.S. with a Ukrainian orphan and war refugees. She gave a presentation Thursday evening, Nov. 3, at the Our Lady of Victory Church fellowship… Read More

Deer rifle season ended November 13 By Robert Williams Editor Nearly 100,000 deer were harvested in the first week of the firearm hunting season with 94,945 harvests reported as of early Friday, Nov. 11 Of the deer harvested, 44.58 percent were adult males, 38.95 percent adult females and the remainder were nearly equal numbers of juveniles from… Read More