By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County Veterans Service Officer Robb Emerson informed county commissioners about a Mobile Veterans Center coming to Otter Tail County. The Fargo Veterans Center acquired a mobile van with the purpose of connecting the Vet Center to more rural areas that have limited transportation options for veterans.  The Mobile Vet Center offers… Read More

Photos by Tucker Henderson A variety of local businesses and organizations came together with around 200 people last Tuesday for a Welcoming Communities Street Fair on Main Avenue in New York Mills where members of the community, both new and old, could visit and learn more about their local community.

By Cindy Salo Special to the Dispatch Humans are hard-wired for story. Stories connect people and help them understand each other; stories entertain and teach people.  Local storytellers have been honing their skills at connecting and entertaining at the New York Mills Cultural Center for the past month. They will showcase their talents at a public event on… Read More

Curtis and Loretta to perform Thursday night in New York Mills The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center’s Fall 2024 Concert Series continues with Curtis and Loretta on Thursday, Sept. 26 at 7:30 p.m.  Curtis and Loretta are a folk singer-songwriter duo, guided by their love of good songs and inspired by the stories of people they… Read More

Contributed photo The Apostolic Lutheran Church of New York Mills held special Fall Services from Sept. 13-15 in conjunction with their Federation’s Central Board meeting held at the church. Jacob Aho, Hillview, was also ordained to the Office of the Ministry on Sunday, Sept. 15 by the Central Board. The Central Board of the Apostolic… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Sheriff deputies, on Sept. 17, said a resident of Otter Tail County lost $1,800 as the result of a Bitcoin scam. Authorities say that Bitcoin ATM scams are on the rise and are costing people millions of dollars. “These machines, also known as BTMs, have been popping up at convenience stores,… Read More

Photos by Tucker Henderson A new Newton Township building has made quick progress over the past week on the corner of Centennial 84 Drive and Broadway Avenue in NY Mills.

The Fall Fundraiser for Love in the Name of Christ (Love INC) of Greater East Otter Tail County  will take place on Sunday, Oct. 6, from 4-7 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran School Gymnasium.This exciting event features a delicious meal of pulled pork sandwiches, baked beans,salad, chips, and a beverage; a Silent Auction, Bake Sale,… Read More

In Minnesota, this time of year some of our most beloved seasons kick into high gear. There’s harvest season, high school sports seasons, fall color season and hunting seasons. To name a few. Did you know that there is a popular season in Minnesota that goes fast and lasts all year? It’s Arvig Internet Speed season…. Read More

New exchange student to attend NYM School this year By Tucker Henderson Reporter Another school year is underway in New York Mills and with it, comes one foreign exchange student, eager to witness the culture and language of the United States. Lucia Constant hails from Barcelona, Spain, a city with a population over 1,000 times the size of… Read More