Photo by Tucker Henderson Volunteers from Trinity Lutheran Church in New York Mills worked on a variety of crafts and goodies that will be for sale at the church’s annual fall bazaar which will be held on Saturday, Nov. 22 at the church. Tammy Douglas (below left) cuts out labels for goodie boxes for the annual… Read More

The 2025 Relay for Life of Otter Tail County was both exciting and challenging for the Relay Event Leadership team.  It was exciting to be planning to celebrate and honor the 30th anniversary of a successful relay, yet there was also the challenge of searching for and adapting to a new venue. All things considered,… Read More

Adam Zachman, New York Mills School, completed the MASMS Facility Manager Certification Program offered by the Minnesota Educational Facilities Management Professionals Association (MASMS).   The MASMS Certification Program was developed to provide a knowledge base for Building and Ground/Facility Leaders to provide safe and healthful educational facilities in the State of Minnesota.   To obtain certification an… Read More

This fall, the M State Fine Arts Department invites you to step into the potluckpowered kitchen of a rural Minnesota church with its musical comedy, “Church Basement Ladies.” Inspired by the best-selling book, “Growing Up Lutheran,” by Minnesota authors Janet Letnes Martin and Suzann Nelson, the show celebrates the unsung heroines who keep the coffee brewing… Read More

The Community Cantata singers will present the Christmas Cantata “Comfort and Joy” from December 13-14, under the direction of Sheila Childs and accompanied by Janell Brakell. The concerts will be Saturday, Dec. 13, at 5 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Perham and Sunday, Dec. 14, at 3 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in… Read More

When the Board of Directors and Executive Director of Love INC of Greater East Otter Tail County began planning their Fall Fundraiser, they had two main goals: raise a substantial amount of money to support the mission and help attendees understand the hardships experienced by people who reach out to Love INC for help.  As… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher The eighth seeded New York Mills Eagles had their season come to an end on Tuesday, Oct. 21 as the top seeded and sixth ranked Breckenridge Cowboys came away with a 48-12 win in the opening round of the Section 6A tournament. While the loss ends the Eagles season with a record of… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen The third annual Deer Creek Trunk or Treat once again turned out a big crowd of people on Sunday afternoon. Held at the Trinity Lutheran Church parking lot, the event was organized by church members, Deer Creek Fire and Rescue, as well as community members. Approximately 20 trunks and 250 people attended… Read More

Contributed photo Reagan Rastedt, age 12, of New York Mills shot this buck.

Locker plant gears up for busy deer processing season By Tucker Henderson Reporter Mills Locker Plant is more than just a butcher shop, with small-town values and big-time quality, the meat market is more like family in the New York Mills community. That’s doubly true for Jeremiah Critt and his daughter, Hailey, who both work at… Read More