Contributed photos The New York Mills Class of 1973 held their 50th class reunion on September 16. The reunion was held at the New York Mills VFW Club, which also included a surprise visit by a few former teachers. In addition to the reunion, several members of the Class of 1973 received a tour of… Read More

The following individuals appeared in county court, Fergus Falls, in relation to felony cases. Courtrooms are located at the Otter Tail County Courthouse just south of downtown Fergus Falls. • Gina Luree Boutain, 53, of rural Underwood, received a stay of imposition on Oct. 23, 2023, related to a felony conviction of aiding an offender to… Read More

Photos by Tucker Henderson The annual Veterans Day program was held at New York Mills School on Wednesday morning. The event was sponsored by the NY Mills VFW and VFW Auxiliary and included the awarding of Quilts of Valor to Jerry Anderson, Jon Underdahl and Carol Thompson, as well as musical selections by the choir and… Read More

Local business restores native habitats across NYM area By Tucker Henderson Reporter Deer hunters from around the state of Minnesota and surrounding areas are out on stand this week as rifle season opens up the opportunity to tag a big buck and provide some meat for the freezer. Many of these hunters are experiencing the benefits of… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Snow plowing on 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 County Highway Department maintenance personnel during the winter months. Please use caution when you see… Read More

By Tucker Henderson Reporter With a fourth place finish in the Section 8A girl’s race in snowy Bagely, Minn. on Friday, Oct. 27, Jada Goeson made New York Mills history as the first female cross country runner to qualify for the Minnesota State High School League meet which took place on Saturday, Nov. 4 in St. Paul…. Read More

Community carnival set for November 17 in NYM By Tucker Henderson Reporter The 12th annual New York Mills Community Carnival will be returning this year on Friday, Nov. 17 from 4-7 p.m. at the school. The event proceeds sponsor a variety of programming at the school each year. “We’re excited about the upcoming carnival,” said Hailey Windels,… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The snowfall stayed to the northwest on Oct. 27, allowing some residents of Otter Tail County to travel to the annual fall lutefisk feed at Richland Lutheran Church north of Wahpeton and near Walcott, N.D. The lutefisk season, in most areas of Otter Tail County at churches and restaurants, doesn’t start… Read More

Contributed photos The City Center parking lot was filled with a variety of movie stars, athletes and a few princesses during the annual trunk or treat celebration in New York Mills. The trunk or treat featured nine groups handing out candy to approximately 450 children who stopped by the event. The trunks were decorated by… Read More