Tucker Henderson Reporter The 2021-22 New York Mills Elementary yearbook has received national recognition from its printer, Balfour (formerly Jostens). The yearbook, designed and compiled by Media Processor Connie Vandermay, makes up less than three percent of Balfour publications that have been selected as an example copy to be used in training sessions this summer… Read More

Community input sought through January 12 By Chad Koenen Publisher Do you want to help shape the future of New York Mills School over the next five years? If so, the NY Mills School District wants to hear from you.  Between now and Jan. 12, the NY Mills School is seeking input from the community via an… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent At long last, completion of the Pelican Rapids to Perham recreational trail is in sight. “The East (Perham) segment is finished and the McDonald, Silent Lakes and West (Pelican Rapids) segments will be completed in 2022,” says Nick Leonard, deputy county administrator. The recreational trail, when completed, will be 10 feet wide… Read More

On Dec. 28, 2021, the Merickel family of Wadena contributed $100,000 to the construction of Tri-County Health Care’s new building project. Merickel Lumber and Ace Hardware have long been partners with Tri-County Health Care and the Foundation, supporting building projects and events like the Golf Classic and the All Heart Gala.   Jim and Jane Merickel… Read More

The United Way of Otter Tail and Wadena counties are now accepting Community Investment grant applications from 501c3 tax-exempt organizations interested in applying for program funding.  Application and guidelines are available on the United Way of Otter Tail and Wadena counties website at www.uwotw.org.  Priority areas for program funding include:    • Education: Helping children and youth… Read More

Otter Tail County has over 2,000 lane miles to plow Plowing Otter Tail County roads is a matter of public safety. County snowplow drivers are a dedicated crew. The removal of snow and ice from county roads is the most important job for the Highway Department Maintenance personnel during the winter. Sometimes these heroes are… Read More

Aby Wolf to host special show on Jan. 15 in NYM The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center will host Aby Wolf and Champagne Confetti for an evening of new works for strings, voices, percussion and electronics. The music will be performed by a cast of renowned musicians and friends at the NY Mills City… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County residents, in light of ongoing Covid-19 challenges, need to double down their efforts in order to stay healthy in 2022. Otter Tail County Public Health Director Jody Lien, speaking to county board members in late December 2021, said that Otter Tail County continues to be identified by the Center for… Read More

The first baby born at Tri-County Health Care in 2022 is Natalie Josephine Hassa. She was born on Jan. 3, 2022 at 9:11 p.m. She weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces, and was 19.5 inches long. Her sibling is Braxton Grewe. “It feels great; she is precious,” said Leah Oberg, the mother of the new year’s baby.  Oberg… Read More

WCI has been partnering with communities since 1986 Four new team members have joined West Central Initiative (WCI) in the areas of community planning, operations and accounting.   WCI has been partnering with communities in the region since 1986.  “We all share a dream of west central Minnesota as vibrant and welcoming, a corner of the world… Read More