By Bev Johnson Master Gardener By now you should have planted some colorful shrubs, filled in the bare spots in your flower garden with reduced price perennials (they are usually on sale now), and decorated your yard with new shrubs. So what’s next you ask? Next spring’s flowers.  Do you remember what your flower beds looked like… Read More

Eagles to host Wadena-Deer Creek on Friday night By Chad Koenen Publisher The New York Mills Eagles picked up right where they left off last season with a commanding 43-0 win over Red Lake on Sept. 2. The Eagles jumped out to a 25-0 lead in the first quarter and never looked back as they dominated… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher The New York Mills Eagles opened their season with a pair of wins and a second place finish at the Browerville Tournament on Saturday. The Eagles are currently 4-2 on the season and will travel to Lake Park-Audubon on Monday, before hosting Sebeka on Thursday night in their home opener.  Aug. 31 With… Read More

The New York Mills cross country team began their season on Aug. 30 as they traveled to Staples-Motley. The team did well in a meet that had full teams for both the boys and girls. NY Mills had a total of seven runners competing in their first 5K race as part of their team.  The girls’ team… Read More

NY Mills residents band together to help grieving family in Mexico By Barbie Porter Editor, Frazee-Vergas Forum Bonnie Dykhoff thought God put Cris Gaspar Garcia in her path to help him find a better life. When he fell ill with congestive heart failure and died, it all became clear­­—God put her in his path to help his parents…. Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Dreams really do come true, and a local group of volunteers are hoping to grant dreams and wishes for local children. The 16th annual Dreams for Kids bike and car ride is set for Saturday. The event will begin and end at the Silvermoon Lounge in Perham.  The ride will feature a breakfast… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher The large yellow tent and wood dance floor will take shape near the water tower in Ottertail this week. The Ottertail Lions Club will host several hundred people from across the upper Midwest for the annual Polka Daze celebration. Five bands will perform over three days beginning on Thursday with Eric’s Dance Band…. Read More