Minnesota State Community and Technical College is offering free certified nursing assistant course in Moorhead and Fergus Falls, as part of Governor Tim Walz’s initiative to recruit, train, and deploy at least 1,000 new certified nursing assistants for Minnesota long-term care facilities by the end of January.  The initiative will offer resources and support to those… Read More

National debate scheduled for June 11 in NY Mills The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is pleased to announce the 2022 Great American Think-Off question, selected by public vote: Which should be more important: personal choice or social responsibility?  All are invited to submit an essay answering this question by April 1, 2022. When you… Read More

Photo by Chris Hahn Record snowfall as well as record low temperatures hit the area over the past holiday season. Some areas saw over 18 inches of snow and temperatures that dipped down to -27 degrees.

Deer Creek Lions Club makes donation for repairs at community center, new lawn mower By Lori Newman Correspondent The Deer Creek City Council held its regular monthly meeting on Dec. 20. Anthony Maule from Bolton and Menk Engineering attended the meeting and provided the council with an evaluation of the city water system, including many photos of problem… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Sheriff deputies, on Dec. 28, said a county resident reported a substantial amount of money in charges on a Xbox account linked to her credit card. Xbox is a gaming console capable of connecting to a TV or other display media.  Microsoft employees say that people using Xbox can remove passwords from… Read More

Over 50 vehicles participate in caravan in honor of the longtime New York Mills Police Officer By Tucker Henderson Reporter Frigid five-degree weather and slippery road conditions didn’t stop the multitudes of people lining Highway 10 and the streets of New York Mills to pay their last respects to their fallen friend, NY Mills Police Officer… Read More

Photo by Tucker Henderson Residents at Mills Manor received a special gift last week as Mary Kay representative Molly Perry and Tessa Braukmann of Designs by Tes delivered 37 gift bags to residents of the local facility. The pair have been delivering poinsettia plants and Mary Kay products to residents of the facility for the past… Read More

World’s Best Workforce hearing held By Chad Koenen Publisher New York Mills School District taxpayers could see a small decrease in the school portion of their taxes in 2022. During its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday night, the school board approved its preliminary tax levy at a .6 percent decrease over 2021. That will amount to a… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County commissioners, on Dec. 21, gave final approval to the 2022 tax levy. The net property tax levy of $45.4 million for 2022 represents a 4.71 percent tax increase compared to the 2021 levy. Final action by the county board followed a truth in taxation public meeting that was held on… Read More

NY Mills grad brings marketing savvy to area By Barbie Porter Editor  Erica Martin’s new Perham-based marketing business began with a dream job and a picture frame. The 1998 New York Mills High School graduate was working in marketing for Target Corp., which is well known for having iconic branding and a knack for understanding the pulse… Read More