Show celebrates the genius of Hedy Lamarr The Cultural Center will be hosting a one-woman performance on Wednesday, April 13 from 6-7 p.m.  In lieu of admission, free-will donations will be accepted to help support the Cultrual Center’s artist residency program This theatrical celebration of women in science is presented by Fulbright Specialist and New York City… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen New York Mills High School athletics were honored on Saturday as Jon Klinnert was inducted into the NY Mills Wall of Fame, while Todd Ericksrud, Kim Salathe and Dean Salo were inducted in NY Mills Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony was held at the city hall ballroom in front of a… Read More

Former NYM exchange student aids her native country By Chad Koenen Publisher It was just before daybreak on Feb. 24, when Tanya Moiseenko received a phone call that would forever change her life in Ukraine.  ¶  “It was at 5:30 in the morning, on Feb. 24, my husbands uncle, who lives directly on the border, called… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher E-learning days could replace some snow days as soon as next year in the New York Mills School District. During its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, March 28, the NY Mills School Board approved, on a 4-2 vote with Kristina Ehnert and Derek Braukmann voting in dissent, a motion to continue exploration of… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Demand for new boats and pontoons remain strong, even as labor and supply shortages have created a number of challenges for Brunswick Corporation.  In order to meet the increased need in the boating industry and shortages in the labor force in the area, Lenn Scholz, president of Lund Boats, announced some changes for… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher The City of Deer Creek’s reserve in the general fund increased slightly in 2021, as did the sewer fund. During its regularly scheduled meeting last Monday night, the Deer Creek City Council heard from Dean Birkhead, of Carlson SV, about the city’s 2021 year end audit. As part of the audit, the city… Read More

Contributed photo Mrs. Braaten’s Multicultural Literature Class and Mr. Grieger’s Social 8 class came together for a book talk about their recently completed books about the Middle East and the Taliban at New York Mills School. 

Frazee High School alum is enjoying her time in the elementary classroom Tucker Henderson Reporter Smiling faces and joyful learners are the reason Justice Kunza decided to pursue teaching. As she starts her second month as a student teacher in the New York Mills Elementary School, Kunza is excited for the future. “I’m looking forward to… Read More

Interested parties should apply by April 13 for funding By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent A grant to Otter Tail County from the Fergus Falls-based West Central Initiative (WCI) will be used to advance childcare projects and initiatives in various communities throughout the county. Specifically, the $15,000 grant from WCI will support a childcare project manager. To that… Read More

Otter Tail County shines light on need for protecting  youth from abuse April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This month and throughout the year, Otter Tail County encourages all individuals and organizations to play a role in making the county’s communities a better place for children and families. By ensuring that parents have the knowledge,… Read More