Photo by Tucker Henderson Santa and his elf visited the Farmer’s Daughter Rustic Bakery last week along with the Grinch and some local community members.

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Close to nine months have gone by since Otter Tail County opened its remodeled Motor Vehicle/Driver’s License Center at the Government Services Center on the northwest side of Fergus Falls. Otter Tail County enhanced the space to better serve the public. The remodeled center has convenient service counters where county employees assist… Read More

Contributed photos Several New York Mills Junior High students visited the Cultural Center on Friday, Dec. 8. The students checked out some of their peers participation in this month’s gallery show from the visiting artist. The students really enjoyed the exhibit and hope other people in the community visit this new exhibit.

Photos by Tucker Henderson The famous Coca-Cola Polar Bear was at Mills Market last Friday and posed for photos with local community members. Among the local residents visiting the Coco-Cola bear were Karen Selander and Rachel Ecklund (above) and Kerry Saewert (below).

Cameras to be purchased with state funding By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County Commissioners, on Dec. 12 and following a public comment period, gave approval for implementation of the use of body worn video cameras for sheriff deputies and corrections officers in 2024. Citizen approval was close to 85 percent. “The body cameras will be used… Read More

Photos by Tucker Henderson Volunteers from across the community gathered at the City Center building to package, wrap and distribute the Santa Anonymous packages for another year. Proceeds from the New York Mills Christmas Tree Festival helped to purchase the items for each box, which was delivered right before the holiday season.

Photos by Tucker Henderson The New York Mills fifth and sixth graders, as well as the pre-k students held their holiday concerts at New York Mills School last week. In addition to the night performance, the students held a special show in the afternoon for students, family and friends. The holiday concerts wrapped up this week… Read More

How An Optimized And Secure Internet Is A Gift That Keeps Giving Whether you are shopping online for deals of the season, streaming your favorite classic holiday movies and music 24/7 through December, or expecting a house full of guests (and their devices), a lagging internet is the last thing you want. A secure, speedy internet… Read More

Contributed photos The New York Mills kindergarten through second grade (above) and third and fourth grade students (right) performed their holiday concerts in front of a pair of large crowds at the school last week. The holiday concerts will continue this week with the pre-k concert on Tuesday and Wednesday, as well as the high… Read More

Business manager to stay on staff to train replacement By Tucker Henderson Reporter For the past 25 years Marsha Maki has worked as the business manager at the New York Mills School District. During her time at the school district she has remained busy working behind the scenes, making sure that school operations ran smoothly and… Read More