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

Event to feature a number of activities through December 4 By Tucker Henderson Reporter The New York Mills Civic and Commerce members are gearing up for over a week of programming for this years Christmas Tree Festival. Beginning on Friday, through Dec. 4, events and tree viewings are planned with a wide variety of programs available at the… Read More

Project planned for next summer By Chad Koenen Publisher The New York Mills City Council heard a more concrete plan on next year’s North Boardman reconstruction project. During its regularly scheduled meeting on Nov. 9, the city council heard from Michael Weber, of Apex Engineering, about the time line and scope of the project currently being proposed…. Read More

A ride along in NYM sparked an interest in becoming an officer By Tucker Henderson Reporter Like many graduates fresh out of high school, Tyler Schwartz wasn’t sure what career he was interested in.  After some deliberation, he decided to attend the Minnesota State Community and Technical College in Wadena to pursue an Associate of Arts degree…. Read More

Contributed photo David Fraki was recently honored at the New York Mills Senior Center for his service to the center and to his country.  He was presented with a quilt made by Mellie Peach. Fraki will be leaving the area and going to a veteran’s care center in Luverne, Minn.