The New York Mills cross country team began their season on Aug. 30 as they traveled to Staples-Motley. The team did well in a meet that had full teams for both the boys and girls. NY Mills had a total of seven runners competing in their first 5K race as part of their team.  The girls’ team… Read More

NY Mills residents band together to help grieving family in Mexico By Barbie Porter Editor, Frazee-Vergas Forum Bonnie Dykhoff thought God put Cris Gaspar Garcia in her path to help him find a better life. When he fell ill with congestive heart failure and died, it all became clear­­—God put her in his path to help his parents…. Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Dreams really do come true, and a local group of volunteers are hoping to grant dreams and wishes for local children. The 16th annual Dreams for Kids bike and car ride is set for Saturday. The event will begin and end at the Silvermoon Lounge in Perham.  The ride will feature a breakfast… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher The large yellow tent and wood dance floor will take shape near the water tower in Ottertail this week. The Ottertail Lions Club will host several hundred people from across the upper Midwest for the annual Polka Daze celebration. Five bands will perform over three days beginning on Thursday with Eric’s Dance Band…. Read More

School began on Tuesday at NYM School By Chad Koenen Publisher Seven new teachers will be among the friendly faces greeting students at New York Mills School this fall.  School got underway on Tuesday at NY Mills School and among the new teachers were Doug Schulz, high school science; Kate Schanning, high school special education; Kelsey Pieschke, high… Read More

Plans underway for 21st annual RMH RIDE on June 11, 2021 in New York Mills The 20th Annual Ronald McDonald House RIDE was held on June 12. The RIDE Committee would like to thank everyone that enabled them to raise $135,000.00 for the Ronald McDonald House in Fargo.  Since it’s humble beginnings The RIDE has… Read More

A 3-year-old Quarter Horse filly in Wadena County tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV) last week.  A veterinarian was called to examine the horse on Aug. 19 because it was unable to stand on its rear legs. The filly did not have an elevated temperature and was eating and drinking while down. The veterinarian decided… Read More