By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Retired Carlisle area farmer Hans Ronnevik recalls springtime as a time to clean up the school yard including the big ball field just north of the brick schoolhouse at Carlisle Township in western Otter Tail County.  Back in the 1950s the ball diamond, with a big backstop behind it, faced the… Read More

Photo by Tom Hintgen Parkers Prairie Lions Club member Jay Ellsworth delivers freshly cooked smelt to the serving line Saturday afternoon, April 23, during the annual smelt feed in Parkers Prairie.

The Tri-County Health Care Foundation is hosting another Bite Size Conversation on May 2. The topic will focus on living will documentation and health care directives.   Both sessions will feature Jenny Doll, a social worker at Tri-County Health Care, and John Lindblom, DO. Doll and Dr. Lindblom will be covering important topics about officiating medical… Read More

Grant to help make repairs to 1888 schoolhouse By Rebecca Komppa Special to the Dispatch For nearly a year, the Sebeka Area Historical Society (SAHS) has worked to repair the 1888 Finnish log schoolhouse located in Sebeka City Park. According to Finnish historian and preservationist Frank Eld, there is only one other log schoolhouse of this early… Read More

The movie “War Room” is a movie about the powerful weapon of prayer.   Everyone is invited to enjoy this movie on Sunday, May 1 at 7 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, New York Mills. Popcorn and snacks will be available.   This is a free event for everyone to attend and is open to the public.

The Mills Dream Team kick-off to the 2022 Relay for Life will be Wednesday, May 4 at Mills Lanes. The kick-off will get underway at 5 p.m. Anyone interested in joining this great cause is welcome to attend.  The Mills Dream Team represents the entire community of New York Mills and relays for all who are… Read More

Family and friends joined longtime local resident Leo Bernu, longtime resident of New York Mills, celebrated his 100th birthday on March 9 in Tucson, Ariz., where he spends winters.  Nieces and nephews of his four brothers along with some of their children and grandchildren came from across the U.S. to join the party. In attendance were Bruno’s (Bernie)… Read More

Local bakery to also offer catering for weddings, community events By Chad Koenen Publisher Stepping inside Farmer’s Daughter Rustic Bakery brings an endless amount of possibilities around every corner. There are fresh donuts and rolls, Caribou coffee, warm breakfast, a hard candy selection that can make the mouth water of even the biggest candy connoisseurs, and hard… Read More

Photos by Chad and Dani Koenen Chldren from across the region stopped by the New York Mills (above) and Bluffton (below) Easter egg hunts on Saturday morning. The NY Mills egg hunt was moved indoors due to cold temperatures and snow, while the Bluffton egg hunt was held in the community park. For more information about… Read More

Delaney to retire after 37 years with City of NY Mills By Tucker Henderson Reporter At the end of the work day on Friday, April 22, Dave Delaney will officially enter into retirement, after 37 years with the City of New York Mills. After working in carpentry, Delaney started with the city in June of 1985 as… Read More