Central Minnesota Credit Union recently contributed $10,000 to the construction of Tri-County Health Care’s new building project. CMCU has been a longtime partner with Tri-County Health Care and has made several contributions in the past.  CMCU Branch Manager Kelly Wong awarded the check at the future site of Tri-County Health Care’s facility. The check was accepted… Read More

Dr. Brett Glawe was among 2,350 Initiates from around the world who became Fellows of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) during the Convocation ceremony at the College’s virtual Clinical Congress from Oct. 23-27. This year’s class of Initiates was among one of the largest ever admitted into the College. Dr. Glawe received a medical doctorate… Read More

Prestigious award earned by NYM physician Dr. Thomas Seaworth, Detroit Lakes, MN, was awarded the prestigious SSgt. Andrew P. Nelson Award for Outstanding Leadership and Service at the Third Annual Heroes and Leaders Gala held at the Delta Hotel by Marriot in Fargo, ND, on Thursday, November 18, 2021.   The SSgt Andrew P. Nelson Award for… Read More

By Tucker Henderson Reporter Three designated “Wellness” routes are being set up in New York Mills to utilize existing sidewalks and local scenery. A half-mile, full-mile, and two-and-a-half-mile trail will be available to walk after the remaining signs are installed. Though people will be able to start anywhere on the trails and get the same results,… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher With a number of business owners approaching the age of retirement, the New York Mills EDA once again found itself wrestling with what, if anything, they could do to help facilitate transition plans for some of the community’s businesses. During its regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 17, the NY Mills EDA briefly… Read More

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