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

By Bev Johnson Master Gardener Take a look at your yard from the street. Does it look kind of, bland? Is the only color the green foundation plants? Can you still see the front door through the bushes around it? Does the picture window look out on the back side of an over grown conifer? If… Read More

“Let’s have one last celebration before summer ends! What shall we do?” “Great idea! Let’s spend thousands of dollars in legal fees! Or…spending months in the hospital might be fun. Or how about dying in a car crash?” If all of that sounds like a ridiculous way to spend Labor Day weekend, we agree. And yet that’s… Read More

I’m going to tell you about one of my favorite religious beliefs. This one comes from the Cheyenne and Arapaho and Sioux teachings, and I can call it “religious” because it in fact does come from their religion. Their religion teaches that all things come from Mother-Earth, with the stars being no exception. The stars form… Read More

Thursday, Sept. 9 Breakfast- Muffin, Hard Boiled Egg, Fruit or Juice Lunch- Chicken Drumstick, Potatoes /Gravy, Corn, Roll, Fruit Friday, Sept. 10 Breakfast- Benefit Bar, Sunflower Seeds, Fruit or Juice Lunch- Pizza, Granola Bar, Vegetable, Fruit Monday, Sept. 13 Breakfast- Cereal, Yogurt, Fruit or Juice Lunch- Turkey & Cheese Wrap, Goldfish, Vegetable, Fruit Tuesday, Sept. 14 Breakfast- Yogurt Parfait Lunch- Taco in… Read More

Thursday, Sept. 9  Sliced Ham, Au Gratin Potatoes, Corn, Brownies, Bread/Butter/Milk Friday, Sept. 10  Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes. Monaco Blend, Cookies, Bread/Butter/Milk Monday, Sept. 13  BBQ Ribs, Whole Potatoes, Corn, Tropical Fruit, Bread/Butter/Milk Tuesday, Sept. 14  Drummies (3), Mac N Cheese, Green Beans, Mini Crème Puffs (3), Bread/Butter/Milk Wednesday, Sept. 15  Sliced Turkey, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Peas, Red Velvet Cake, Bread/Butter/Milk