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  • Perham Health encourages COVID-19 testing

    | Published on October 19, 2021 at 3:35pm GMT+0000 Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen

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    Testing can take place at several locations Testing for COVID-19 is an important step in controlling the pandemic.  Testing enables individuals who are positive for the coronavirus to isolate themselves—reducing the chances that they will infect others and allowing treatment earlier, likely reducing disease severity and the risk of long-term disability or death. Testing is available to… Read More

  • Warming up around the grill

    | Published on October 19, 2021 at 3:31pm GMT+0000 Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen

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    Lakes Area Coop in New York Mills hosted a special open house/grill out on Thursday. Despite cool temperatures, the event featured a number of people who stopped by to enjoy a free meal, as well as see some of the changes happening at the local hardware store and c-store. 

  • Shriners make donation to children’s clinic

    | Published on October 19, 2021 at 3:27pm GMT+0000 Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen

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  • VFW POST 3289 AUXILIARY MINUTES

    | Published on October 19, 2021 at 2:41pm GMT+0000 Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen

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    The VFW Post 3289 Auxiliary meeting was held on October 14 will 10 members present and 1 guest. There were two petitions for new membership. A thank you was received from Ron and Wanda Wallace, Fergus Falls Veterans Home, Armed Forces Service Center, all for our donations.  Two memorial gifts were received.  A certificate was received from… Read More

  • Deadliest boating season in 16 years

    | Published on October 19, 2021 at 2:39pm GMT+0000 Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen

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    Seventeen people have lost their lives on the water Minnesota’s waterways were unusually deadly this year, with 17 people losing their lives in boating-related drownings and crashes—the highest number since 2005. And with weeks of open water left this year, there’s a chance that total could climb higher. “Any life lost on the water is one… Read More

  • MCV magazine to host 2022 fish art contest

    | Published on October 19, 2021 at 2:38pm GMT+0000 Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen

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    The Minnesota Conservation Volunteer magazine, in partnership with Wildlife Forever, will host the 2022 Minnesota Fish Art Contest. Open to students in kindergarten through 12th grade, this free art competition aims to introduce Minnesota youth to the wonders of fish, the joy of fishing, and the importance of aquatic conservation. “The magazine is honored to… Read More

  • NYM Civic and Commerce to eye new events in 2022

    | Published on October 12, 2021 at 7:40pm GMT+0000 Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen

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    Annual trade show to be canceled for new activities By Chad Koenen Publisher The annual New York Mills Civic and Commerce trade show has been canceled.  Due to waning attendance and participation from vendors in recent years, the NY Mills C&C membership decided to cancel the annual trade show. “The biggest thing is the membership just felt like… Read More

  • NYM students celebrate walk to school day

    | Published on October 12, 2021 at 5:51pm GMT+0000 Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen

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    Photos by Dani Koenen New York Mills elementary and high school students took to the streets on Wednesday morning for the annual walk to school day. The students left the school around 9:15 a.m. and walked throughout downtown NY Mills. The students learned safety techniques for walking and had the opportunity to enjoy a nice fall… Read More

  • Traffic injury reported near Perham

    | Published on October 12, 2021 at 5:44pm GMT+0000 Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen

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    Leaf Lake resident scammed out of $15,000 By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  One person was injured Oct. 6 in a one-vehicle rollover on Highway 53, near Perham. The accident took place at 1:40 p.m. Sheriff deputies said the vehicle was northbound when the driver, a male, fell asleep. The vehicle then hit an approach, landing on… Read More

  • The family that kicks together, sticks together

    | Published on October 12, 2021 at 5:42pm GMT+0000 Chad Koenen| Author: Chad Koenen

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    Local family joins martial arts class By Barbie Porter Editor, Frazee-Vergas Forum When James Braun answered the call from his country to serve,  the Baymler  family put their backspins and karate chops on hold. New York Mills resident Maureen Baymler, her daughter Reegan and her significant other, Braun, all joined a martial arts class of Taekwondo together.  Maureen… Read More

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