By Chad Koenen Publisher New York Mills was able to control its game against Wadena-Deer Creek with a dominating running attack and tough defensive pressure on Friday night. As a result, the Eagles were able to outlast their Highway 10 rival from just down the road by a score of 20-12.  “A great game between two rivals…. Read More

This past week the New York Mills cross country team were busy as they had meets on Tuesday in NY Mills and Thursday in Ada.  In the meet the Eagles hosted, the boys were led by Simon Snyder who had the top time with Aiden Tumberg taking fifth, Braeden Malone sixth and Breck Hensch seventh.  Jada Goeson… Read More

Coronation set for Monday at NYM School auditorium By Chad Koenen Publisher School spirit will be on display next week at New York Mills for the annual homecoming week celebration. Homecoming week will kick off on Monday with homecoming coronation at the school beginning at 2 p.m. Coronation will be held in the auditorium. Queen candidates include:… Read More

New business opens in downtown NY Mills By Chad Koenen Publisher Racing motorcycles and off road biking is in Paul Bloyer’s blood. A love of racing and off road biking has been passed down to his children and grandchildren, as evident by the larger-than-life trophies that now line the walls of County Cycle in New York Mills. “Our… Read More

New equipment installed just in time for the start of school By Chad Koenen Publisher Preschoolers at Trinity Lutheran Church will have a new place to let their imagination soar this fall.  A group of local volunteers put the finishing touches on new playground equipment at the church last weekend, just in time for the start of preschool… Read More

Traveling gallery exhibit in NYM through October 2 The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center announces its new traveling gallery exhibit: “Why Treaties Matter.” This exhibit includes 20 freestanding panels and a 14-minute video titled “A Day in the Life of Minnesota Tribal Nations,” all on display in the Cultural Center Gallery now through Oct. 2…. Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies, on Sept. 5, reported the death of a pickup driver on Highway 24 in west central Otter Tail County. The accident took place at 2:24 p.m. The name of the victim was not immediately available. Deputies said Pelican Rapids ambulance personnel and fire department personnel assisted at the scene of… Read More

The Otter Tail County Solid Waste Department is in the process of constructing a glass storage facility at the Fergus Falls Transfer Station. The project began this spring and is set to be completed at the end of the year. The Otter Tail County recycling program collects approximately 750 tons of glass each year. Glass, like… Read More

Perham Health is offering a third dose of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to qualifying individuals. If you have a weakened immune system from ongoing cancer treatment, immunosuppressive medications or a health condition, you may be eligible.  Currently, CDC is recommending that moderately to severely immunocompromised people receive an additional dose. This includes people who have: … Read More