Once again in 2025, young people will be able to hunt deer with an adult in a number of state parks during several application-only special youth deer hunts. These hunts offer more individualized experiences in unique places, and often on different dates than the statewide youth deer season. “The special youth deer hunts create positive experiences… Read More

The Minnesota Housing board of directors recently approved funding for two grant programs addressing homelessness and housing instability across Minnesota. The Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program and Homework Starts with Home fund organizations that offer supportive services and financial assistance to households experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. The board approved 19 Family Homeless… Read More

Minnesota faces an unprecedented $6 billion deficit, even after raising taxes/fees $10 billion – all while simultaneously being one of the highest taxed states in the nation. Join us as AFP-MN sits down with Senator Jordan Rasmusson to discuss important topics like housing, fraud and the 2025 session.  WHO: State Sen. Jordan Rasmusson and representatives from Americans… Read More

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has completed a 1.8-mile extension of the Minnesota Valley State Trail’s eastern segment in Bloomington, Minn., adding to a 1.7-mile segment completed in 2021. The now 3.5-mile eastern segment is open for walking, biking and in-line skating. Proximity to the Minnesota River also makes this trail a popular location for… Read More

DNR releases survey reports for ruffed grouse and sharp-tailed grouse The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ latest ruffed grouse counts found Minnesota’s spring 2025 population is lower statewide than last year. Ruffed grouse drums per stop were 1.8 statewide, down from 2.3 drums per stop last year, an expected drop considering spring 2024 was the… Read More

Otter Tail County License Center staff are urging residents who plan to leave Minnesota for the winter to renew their driver’s licenses or state identification cards now, warning that processing delays of up to three months could leave them without valid ID while away. A surge in applications tied to the May 7, 2025, REAL ID… Read More

Once again in 2025, young people will be able to hunt deer with an adult in a number of state parks during several application-only special youth deer hunts. These hunts offer more individualized experiences in unique places, and often on different dates than the statewide youth deer season. “The special youth deer hunts create positive experiences… Read More

Photo by Chad Koenen Members of the New York Mills High School and the New York Mills Millers baseball teams cheer on Finn Roder as he crosses the finish line during the annual Boatville Drags on Friday afternoon. The high school baseball team captured first place in the annual races to defeat both defending champion Certified… Read More

Local group raises over $22,000 during 2025 Relay for Life By Tucker Henderson Reporter The Relay For Life of Otter Tail County celebrated its 30th anniversary on Friday, July 11 as they held the 2025 Relay for Life at the East Otter Tail County Fairgrounds in Perham. With numerous participants, the relay raised over $131,000 in… Read More

Project could save over $120,000 in energy costs By Chad Koenen Publisher The City of New York Mills will be getting a bit greener thanks to a new project at the city hall. During its regularly scheduled meeting last week, the NY Mills City Council approved a plan from West Central Initiative and Holsen Solar to install… Read More