Photos by Dani Koenen Sunny skies and warm temperatures greeted those who stopped by Deer Creek over the weekend for the annual Deer Trails Day celebration. The weekend included fireworks, parade, street dance, petting zoo and much more. One of the highlights of the weekend was the 55th reunion of the 1970 Class B state champion… Read More

NYM purchases 24 lots on north side of town By Tucker Henderson Reporter The New York Mills Economic Development Authority met for their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, July 16 to discuss the discuss the ever changing economic landscape within the city. The EDA Board has been trying to solicit consulting quotes for a number of months… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher To close a man made cut in the Otter Tail River or not to close—that was the question facing the Ottertail City Council after several property owners along the river expressed a concern over little-to-no water flow along the southern edge of the river.  During its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, July 17,… Read More

Visiting artist focuses on developing new typeface By Tucker Henderson Reporter July brings another artist in residence to the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center’s artist residency program, though one with quite an uncommon medium. Mia Cinelli is an associate professor at the University of Kentucky in the School or Art and Visual Studies. In Lexington, Ky…. Read More

Railroads helped OT County grow in early years By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The Railway Express Agency is one of this writer’s favorite exhibits at the county museum in Fergus Falls. County residents have a wonderful museum on the west side of Fergus Falls (West Lincoln Avenue) under the banner of the Otter Tail County Historical Society…. Read More

Twenty-five small businesses have been awarded Promise Act Grants By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent West Central Initiative (WCI) representatives told county commissioners on July 22 that 25 small business grants totaling $485,000 have been awarded to applicants throughout Otter Tail County. This represents the first of two grant rounds of the Promise Act Grant. WCI… Read More

Photos by Tucker Henderson The Farmers & Merchants State Bank of New York Mills hosted their annual customer appreciation picnic last week and served up hot dogs and brats to the community. 

During the 2025 legislative session, State Sen. Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) secured $143,000 in annual funding through the Human Services budget to support transitional recovery housing programs in Otter Tail County. Over the next four years, this investment will total $572,000 and directly support three key facilities: Perham 180, Matthew House and Barbara’s House. “This investment… Read More

The New York Mills Wrestling Club will be sponsoring a Community Shoot and fun night on Friday, Aug. 22 at the Rush Lake Range, 49899 County Highway 54, New York Mills. The shoot will start at 5 p.m. All proceeds from the activities will go to the New York Mills Youth Wrestling Club. Bring shotguns and… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The Theodore Roosevelt presidential library construction continues near Medora in western North Dakota. A grand opening is planned for July 4, 2026. Roosevelt was a rancher near Medora before becoming president of the United States. Medora has, for many years, been a popular tourist destination for many residents of Otter Tail County…. Read More