A ride along in NYM sparked an interest in becoming an officer By Tucker Henderson Reporter Like many graduates fresh out of high school, Tyler Schwartz wasn’t sure what career he was interested in.  After some deliberation, he decided to attend the Minnesota State Community and Technical College in Wadena to pursue an Associate of Arts degree…. Read More

Contributed photo David Fraki was recently honored at the New York Mills Senior Center for his service to the center and to his country.  He was presented with a quilt made by Mellie Peach. Fraki will be leaving the area and going to a veteran’s care center in Luverne, Minn.  

New York Mills School honored 12 students as students of the quarter. The new program recognizes students in the areas of academics and/or character. NY Mills high school staff nominate students at the end of each quarter for the award. Four junior high students and eight high school students will be recognized as Star Students… Read More

Military personnel serving overseas that have ties to the community, VFW Post 3289 or Auxiliary will once again be receiving a soldier care package this Christmas to show love and support for them.  A drop off for donations has been set up at Mills Lucky Strike Lanes. Donations are accepted through Dec. 1. Care package ideas that… Read More

Tri-County Health Care recently renewed its comprehensive advanced life support certification. Tri-County Health Care has been a CALS hospital for over two decades.  CALS training honors rural healthcare facilities and the communities they serve by teaching advanced lifesaving techniques. This special training benefits every hospital department serving patients in critical situations. “CALS focuses on a multidisciplinary team… Read More

Tammy Suchy, director of quality and risk management at Tri-County Health Care, was selected as a national Virtual Quality Improvement Mentor. This program is organized by the Rural Quality Improvement Technical Assistance program through Stratis Health. Mentors are chosen from a pool of candidates across the country who were nominated by their respective state flex programs…. Read More

Mojo, Eifert share a special bond between one another By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Mojo, a Dutch Shepherd, has answered the call, time and again, to assist the Otter Tail County Sheriff Office. This dog is under the direction of County Sheriff K9 Officer Zach Eifert. “November is the birth month for Mojo,” Eifert said. “He’s… Read More

Photo by Tucker Henderson Construction crews began tearing down the structure on a tax forfeited property at 105 South Main in New York Mills last week. The City of NY Mills purchased the property a few months ago with the hope of tearing down the dilapidated home and clean up the property.

“America, where do we go from here?” Morgan Guck Voice of Democracy  – 1st Place The television screen flashes headlines of criminal reports over the view of two politicians brawling with each other. Alas, this is the standpoint of the united States of America. I flip the channel. Now, the screen displays the little-known stories that define… Read More

Bergen Roder Patriot’s Pen “For to be free is not merely to cast off, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others’- a quote from Nelson Mandela. We all should respect people’s ways. Great Americans think all are equal, treat everyone with the same amount of fairness, and see… Read More