Digital Connectivity and Lifeline Awareness Week is right around the corner, and Arvig is joining the effort to spread the word about this federal program. Lifeline provides discounts to help low-income residents connect to the nation’s broadband and phone networks to find jobs, access health care services, connect with family and call for help in an… Read More
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Broadband, phone assistance available through federal program
News | Published on September 9, 2025 at 5:30pm GMT+0000 Tucker Henderson| Author: Tucker Henderson
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Department of Ed. announces new tools to support schools
News | Published on September 9, 2025 at 5:30pm GMT+0000 Tucker Henderson| Author: Tucker Henderson
0Helping families access services and resources As new federal income guidelines take effect for the 2025-26 school year, the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) today announced new tools for school districts as they support eligible families in completing the Application for Educational Benefits. Completing the form not only unlocks additional resources for families, such as… Read More
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Lions of 5M9 Youth Outreach Scholarship
News | Published on September 9, 2025 at 5:26pm GMT+0000 Tucker Henderson| Author: Tucker Henderson
0The Youth Outreach scholarship committee of Lions District 5M9 is offering up to $12,000 in college scholarships for the 2026 school year. The application deadline is November 15, 2025. Students must be in the last year of an accredited college 2-year program, final two years of a degreed college program or the final year of… Read More
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Yates welcomed as OTC Public Information and Education Officer in Solid Waste Department
News | Published on September 9, 2025 at 5:25pm GMT+0000 Tucker Henderson| Author: Tucker Henderson
0Otter Tail County announces the hiring of Natalee Yates as the new Public Information and Education Officer (PIEO) in the Solid Waste Department. Yates brings extensive environmental expertise and a passion for community education to the county’s recycling and waste reduction programs. Yates was born in Virginia and earned a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Conservation… Read More
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Moen joins WCI as Rural Democracy Network Coordinator
News | Published on September 9, 2025 at 5:25pm GMT+0000 Tucker Henderson| Author: Tucker Henderson
0Justin Moen has joined West Central Initiative as the new Rural Democracy Network Coordinator. In this role, Moen will help lead efforts to strengthen civic engagement and empower residents across rural Minnesota to shape the future of their communities. Moen made Otter Tail County his home in 2023 and began working with the United Way of… Read More
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Ready, set, prepare!
News | Published on September 9, 2025 at 5:24pm GMT+0000 Tucker Henderson| Author: Tucker Henderson
0September is National Preparedness Month Otter Tail County Emergency Management is joining Minnesota’s Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) and communities nationwide in observing September as National Preparedness Month, encouraging residents and visitors to take steps to prepare for potential emergencies and disasters. Emergency Manager Patrick Waletzko said the annual campaign provides an important… Read More
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VFW 3289 Auxiliary minutes
News | Published on September 9, 2025 at 5:17pm GMT+0000 Tucker Henderson| Author: Tucker Henderson
0The VFW Post 3289 Auxiliary met August 14 with 13 members and one guest present. Minutes from the July 10 meeting were approved, and the July Treasurer’s Report was filed subject to audit. The General Orders Bulletin for August 2025 from the Department President was read and discussed. Information about the September 19-21 Fall Conference in Plymouth,… Read More
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Grace Connection to host wild game feed in December
News | Published on September 9, 2025 at 5:16pm GMT+0000 Tucker Henderson| Author: Tucker Henderson
0Grace Connection, a church just outside of New York Mills, announces its annual Wild Game Feed – Critter Cooking Contest on Friday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. This year’s event features special guest speaker Al Lindner—well-known outdoor enthusiast, co-founder of Lindy Tackle Company and In-Fisherman Communications, and host of Angling Edge and Angling Buzz. Lindner will… Read More
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Vitality Living of New York Mills
News | Published on September 9, 2025 at 3:29pm GMT+0000 Tucker Henderson| Author: Tucker Henderson
0A cornerstone of compassionate senior care Nestled in the heart of New York Mills, Vitality Living is redefining what it means to age with dignity, purpose and community. Licensed for 38 assisted living beds, this facility is more than just a residence—it’s a vibrant hub of care, connection and community engagement. Vitality Living of New York Mills… Read More
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NYM Class of 2026 welcomes kindergartners to school
News | Published on September 9, 2025 at 3:29pm GMT+0000 Tucker Henderson| Author: Tucker Henderson
0Photo by Tucker Henderson The New York Mills High School Class of 2026 provided a warm welcome to the incoming Class of 2038 last week for the first week of school. The kindergarten students posed for a quick picture with the senior class to wrap up a busy week of school in New York Mills.