Hearing looked a potential assessments By Jenna Baker Correspondent Prior to the regularly scheduled December Ottertail City Council meeting, a public hearing was held to discuss the assessment of the Happy Acres Development. Bob Schlieman of Apex Engineering was present to explain the project and how the assessments have been determined. He explained that the total cost of… Read More

Drama department hosts a pair of performances By Tucker Henderson Reporter The New York Mills Drama Department’s production, “The Play That Goes Wrong,” held two showings with great success. This year’s play, directed by Leif Ronning, showcased the talents of NY Mills students as they portray actors putting on their own play “Murder at Haversham Manor.” Unfortunate… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher The skies of Ottertail will come alive on Saturday as the annual OtterDazzle celebration kicks off in town.  The event will kick off bright and early with the Ottertail Lions pancake breakfast from 7-11 a.m., while the vendor and craft show will give area residents the opportunity to purchase a unique item for… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen The annual New York Mills Community Supporting Classrooms Carnival was held last week and once again featured a variety of activities, silent auction items and games for people of all ages. The silent auction, pictured above, featured nearly 150 items offered up to the highest bidder. A number of games, like a… Read More

The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center will host the Ring of Kerry Holiday Concert on Thursday, Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the Cultural Center. Ring of Kerry is a bursting-with-energy Irish music group that captures the hearts of listeners. The group takes its name from a beautiful craggy drive in southwestern County Kerry, Ireland…. Read More

The New York Mills Elementary School Adopt-A-Class program is back this year. The district has announced the classroom and business partnerships for the 2021-22 school year. The partnerships include: Farmer’s Daughter Rustic Bakery and Pre-K; Mills Country Market and Pre-K; Central Minnesota Credit Union and kindergarten; NYM Public Library and first grade; Designs By Tes and… Read More

Contributed photos The New York Mills Fire Department recently recognized NY Mills School students for their 2021 Fire Safety Prevention Posters. NY Mills Fire Chief Ryan Brasel recently honored the 12 winners representing their grade levels. The local fire department awarded cash to the 12 students in recognition for their talented work. Pictured above: Aubree… Read More

Event set for Dec. 1 at Christmas Tree Festival The Cultural Center will be hosting its annual Winter Fundraiser at the New York Mills City Hall Ballroom on Wednesday, Dec. 1 from 6-8 p.m. The Cultural Center’s fundraiser will include many opportunities to connect, create, and cultivate the arts, including pay-to-play creative activities to bring out… Read More

The New York Mills football team will be hosting its awards banquet on Monday, Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the school commons.   The banquet was moved because some of the awards have not yet arrived and worried that they may not get here with the Thanksgiving holiday.

Santa Anonymous gears up for another busy year By Tucker Henderson Reporter As the Christmas season draws near, Santa Anonymous is gearing up for another year of giving.  Families in need around the New York Mills area will be receiving Christmas gifts and a full meal donated by the group. Fundraising starts in December as donation boxes are… Read More