Parent Nest PTO to host fun run on Saturday By Tucker Henderson Reporter As summer vacation is nearing the end, the NY Mills Parent Nest Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is hosting The Mills Messy & Mighty Fun Run that will put a colorful cap on the summer before school starts. “This year’s run will be a lot… Read More

Final payment for NY Mills roof repair approved By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent A motion by County Commissioner Wayne Johnson of Pelican Rapids and seconded by Commissioner Bob Lahman of Parkers Prairie was unanimously carried for a one-year agreement between Otter Tail County and Placer for Placer.ai, a location intelligence software. This will allow for county employees… Read More

Photos by Tucker Henderson Farmer’s & Merchants State Bank served a free customer appreciation meal in the parking lot of the bank on Thursday afternoon. While the skies were a bit cloudy and weather was a bit colder than usual, customers stilled lined the parking lot to enjoy a free meal featuring hot dogs and more… Read More

By Adam Johnson New York Mills Superintendent Hello everyone,  Even with this humidity, I hope everyone has been enjoying summer. As the new superintendent, I have committed to writing a monthly update in the New York Mills Dispatch. The goal of the letter is to highlight some of the things happening around our great school. First, I want… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen Ottertail was hopping on Saturday for the annual OtterFest celebration. The weekend began on Friday night with the annual demo derby, but Saturday featured a parade with plenty of candy and floats, as well as a craft fair (bottom right), car show (bottom left), a magic show (right), fireworks and more.

Local student selected to SCSU Dean’s List St. Cloud State University has announced the names of more than 960 students whose academic achievement placed them on the 2024 Spring semester dean’s list.  To be eligible for the honor, students must have a grade point average of 3.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Among the students named… Read More

The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center has announced its new gallery exhibit: ”Clay Bodies” in the gallery from August 7 through September 7. This show features the art of six spectacular ceramic artists whose materials and styles range from sculptural to practical. The six artists in this show are Sandra Shaughnessy, Blayze Buseth, Terry Shaw,… Read More

Otter Tail County Highway Department announces the installation of 53 miles of centerline mumble strips during the 2024 construction season. “Residents may wonder why the county considered this project,” said County Engineer Krysten Foster, “The newer design is a different style, which is intended to be less annoying for adjacent property owners. This project is the… Read More

Danny Ray Anderson, 66, of Rothsay, convicted of third-degree drug possession, will have a felony conviction reduced to a misdemeanor if he stays law abiding during a five-year probationary period. A Stay of Imposition was issued by a county court judge on July 2, 2024. Following his conviction in 2023, a complete comprehensive assessment was ordered… Read More

Photo by Tucker Henderson County Cycle Pitstop held their customer appreciation picnic last week complete with a hotdog lunch, tours of the new shop and a bike giveaway.