The New York Mills High School Life Sciences class took a field trip to Fair Hills Resort on Pelican Lake to learn about Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS). The students learned to identify zebra mussels on watercraft, measure the water’s clarity, and understand strategies used to mitigate the spread of AIS. Students received a valuable hands-on… Read More

Twin Cities man performs music in Woodland Cemetery By Chad Koenen Publisher With his bugle in hand, Keith Esala stopped in Woodland Cemetery on Memorial Day to break up an otherwise quiet day in New York Mills. When the clock hit 3 p.m., Esala began playing one of the most recognizeable songs for those associated with… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Social responsibility is more important than personal choice—at least that was the feeling of approximately 200 people who attended the Great American Think-Off on Saturday night. Blaine Rada, of Darien, Ill., argued the winning opinion over Dennis Nau, of Fergus Falls, who thought that personal choice was more important than social responsibility in… Read More

Lund Boats, legendary manufacturer of aluminum and fiberglass fishing boats, announced today that Lund professional anglers have swept the top three spots in the recent Leech Lake Walleye Tournament. Held Saturday, June 4 through Sunday, June 5, the tournament took place in Walker, Minn. The teams of Chuck Hasse and Randy Topper took first place, Dylan… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The Galloping Goose was a short train which went east and west through Otter Tail County during the 1950s and 1960s. The train traveled from Oakes, North Dakota, to Wahpeton-Breckenridge, through Fergus Falls to Staples, with other stops along the way. A person could board the train in Underwood, travel to… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Sheriff deputies, on June 10, reported the death of a driver in a two-vehicle collision south of New York Mills. The accident took place on Highway 67, south of the community at 11:12 a.m. There were single occupants, the drivers, in each vehicle. The other driver was hospitalized with minor injuries. Assisting… Read More

Thursday, June 16- Sliced Ham, Au Gratin Potatoes, Whole Kernel Corn, Coconut Crème Pie, Bread/Butter/Milk Friday, June 17- Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes/Monaco Blend, Cookies, Bread/Butter/Milk Monday, June 20- BBQ Rib, Whole Potatoes, Whole Kernel Corn, Brownies, Bread/Butter/Milk Tuesday, June 21- Drummies (3), Mac & Cheese, Green Beans, Mini Crème Puffs (3), Bread/Butter/Milk Wednesday, June 15- Pot Roast, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Asparagus, Cheese Cake/Topping, Bread/Butter/Milk Thursday, June 16-… Read More

Nineteen people with a broad range of backgrounds are training as part of the 21st class of candidates to join the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources as conservation officers.  The candidates began at the Conservation Officer Academy at Camp Ripley May 31 and will continue there through the summer, learning about topics ranging from fish and… Read More

The VFW Post 3289 Auxiliary meeting was held on June 8 with 17 members present and 1 guest. A total of 3 awards were received from national. A $10 memorial was received. Thank you cards were received from the family of Georgia Bentley, Janelle Frost Geiser and the Gary Sinise Foundation. A total of 24 quilts are being brought… Read More

Hannah Barthel, New York Mills, has received the Helen Arbes Endowed Scholarship for $1,000 from Minnesota State University Moorhead. Hannah is a graduate of New York Mills Secondary School. Her parents are Jay and Heidi Barthel.    The Helen Arbes Endowed Scholarship is awarded to full time students from the Wadena area, pursuing their first MSUM… Read More