By Chad Koenen Publisher For Bonnie Dykhoff, and the rest of the staff at Centennial Realty, selling real estate isn’t just about getting a completed transaction, it’s about building relationships that can develop into lifelong friendships. Whether that means having an open door to anyone who walks by and wants to say hi, or even going… Read More

Fifth graders construct green house out of former COVID-19 testing building By Chad Koenen Publisher The New York Mills fifth graders are putting a whole new twist on using their green thumb. Students in Doug Salo’s fifth grade science class constructed a new greenhouse last fall in the Elementary Courtyard at the school. The greenhouse was made… Read More

On April 6, a small crowd gathered at the Garden of Hope near the Wesley building in Wadena. Tri-County Health Care staff and some special guests filled the garden for a special flag-raising event. April is National Donate Life Month. During this time, medical organizations around the world promote organ donation and the life-saving benefits… Read More

Fishing seasons open for walleye, bass, trout in lakes, and northern pike on Saturday, May 15, with this year’s date taking the prize for the latest possible opener under Minnesota statute. “We know there is some confusion about this year’s opener date,” said Jon Hansen, fisheries program consultant for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Minnesota statute… Read More

Otter Tail County businesses and nonprofits hit hard by winter pandemic-related closures were provided $1.15 million in relief grants by the county. The state-funded grant program was administered through the Otter Tail County’s Community Development Agency and provided grants from $1,250 to $15,000 to 129 local businesses and nonprofits impacted by COVID-19. The grant program was… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Otter Tail County and area counties have in place the philosophy of “One Watershed, One Plan.” This plan is intended to utilize the existing structures of county government, soil and water conservation districts and watershed districts while increasing collaboration across county lines. The challenge comes from the fact that four major watersheds… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher About 70 Brunswick/Lunds employees made the one block walk from the New York Mills based facility to the City Hall Ballroom on Thursday to get in line for a COVID-19 vaccine.  The vaccine clinic was hosted by Brunswick/Lunds to not only allow employees a chance to get the COVID-19 vaccine, but also help… Read More

Man with local ties to canoe to the Gulf of Mexico By Chad Koenen Publisher When inspiration strikes, a person has two choices—stand pat, or float down the stream. Hank Kohler has never been one to stand pat, so 42 years after making a trip from East Leaf Lake to the Hudson Bay, he is making… Read More

New art show is sponsored by NYM Lions Club The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center has unveiled a new gallery show featuring art by talented local high school students. “Rising Stars” is sponsored by the New York Mills Lions Club and is on display for a short time only, now through Saturday April 17. This… Read More