Photos by Chad Koenen Bluffton was a popular destination on Friday night as the community hosted its annual Santa Day celebration. The night began with the lighting of the community tree in the park and included a horse drawn ride through town. All of the children who visited Santa received a new hat and there were… Read More

Exhibit will be on display through December 31 The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center announces its December 2021 Gallery Show: “Notes from New York Mills” by Artist Brett Lysne. Everyone is invited to view this artwork; the gallery is always free to see and open to all. This show includes two bodies of work, “Notes… Read More

Ever wonder how to tie flies used in fly fishing? Join a webinar with Linda Radimecky, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources park naturalist, to learn the basics of fly tying, including how to use the equipment needed to tie flies. The webinar is at noon on Wednesday, Dec. 15, and is part of the DNR’s Minnesota… Read More

Koehler takes over growing home care business in NYM By Tucker Henderson Reporter After 12 years of operation, Lake Country Home Care finds itself in the care of a new owner. Micaela Koehler has taken over day-to-day operations of the New York Mills business. Koehler started this past August and lends her talents in management to… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher A new walking path/trail being developed in the memory of the late Tyler Wohlers has taken a big step forward, thanks to the Ottertail Lions.  The Ottertail Lions Club recently donated $25,000 to the Tyler Wohlers Memorial Trail, which will provide a new walking path/trail along Highway 78 south of Ottertail. Wohlers passed… Read More

By Tucker Henderson Reporter Santa will be visiting Bluffton again this year on during their annual Santa Day on Dec. 10. A community tree lighting will be held at 6 p.m. at the park. The tree lighting has been a new feature to Santa Day, the first tree lighting was held last year as a way… Read More

Council discusses community center repairs By Lori Newman Correspondent The Deer Creek City Council held its regular monthly meeting on Nov. 22. New York Mills Police Officer Tyler Schwartz gave the police report for October, which included routine traffic stops, wellness checks, and calls for medical issues. A NY Mills Police Department service agreement request for a 2 percent… Read More

New positions will be funded through grants By Chad Koenen Publisher In a meeting lasting just under 20 minutes, the New York Mills School Board worked swiftly through a light agenda on Monday, Nov. 22. The New York Mills School District is looking for a unique way to reach students as young as kindergarten through their… Read More

Photos by Tucker Henderson The New York Mills Christmas Tree Festival wrapped up over the weekend with the annual New York Mills Lions Club Community Christmas Party. The event capped a busy 1 1/2 weeks at the city hall ballroom as a number of activities were held with dozens of Christmas trees and displays were set… Read More

Contributed photos New York Mills local hunters got to celebrate their 2021 hunting season success on November 26th at the annual New York Mills Wrestling Big Buck / Big Doe contest awards night.  There were 24 other guns raffled off to Big Buck / Big Doe ticket buyers.  Congratulations to those winners!   The New… Read More