By Tucker Henderson Reporter The New York Mills Economic Development Authority met for their regularly scheduled meeting last Wednesday to discuss matters relating to economic development within the city.  ¶  The board is maintaining a healthy revolving loan fund balance with all loans current or ahead and a balance of $213,364.27 available for local business ventures… Read More

Organizers planning for 2025-26 school year By Tucker Henderson Reporter As the school year is in full swing for the local schools in the Lakes Area, many students are benefiting from the cross-cultural learning opportunities provided by the variety of foreign exchange students who are spending their year in the United States. Sheila Piippo, rural New York… Read More

Free meal to be available on Thursday By Tucker Henderson Reporter As families come together for their annual Thanksgiving traditions tomorrow, not everyone is so lucky to have a place to go, a meal to eat, or a family to laugh with during the holiday season. The Continental Divide Brew Pub in New York Mills will… Read More

Ditches 13, 19 are located in rural Parkers Prairie By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County commissioners, on Nov. 19, approved unanimously the merging of Ditch 13 and Ditch 19 that will include the townships of Parkers Prairie, Woodside and Eastern. Prior to the vote, commissioners heard from landowners affected by the merger. Drainage Inspector Colby Palmersheim… Read More

Photos by Tucker Henderson The New York Mills Education Foundation hosted the 13th annual Community Carnival in NY Mills on Friday night. The event featured a number of carnival-style games that raised funds for the school and classrooms. Among the games was a mini golf course (above), silent auction (below right), spin the wheel (bottom left),… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County commissioners, on Nov. 5, authorized a contract agreement between Otter Tail County and the State of Minnesota’s Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board. This allows for a pilot project that evaluates alternative Emergency Medical Services (EMS) ambulance services primary in Otter Tail and Grant counties.  Otter Tail County will serve as… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Gert Larson, who this reporter visited at the Pioneer Pointe senior living facility in Fergus Falls in late October, is a person who has a stabilizing influence on other people. She is an excellent listener who always provides encouragement. This dear friend, to many people, is doing well and is alert… Read More

Distinction comes from Minnesota Association of Small Cities The Minnesota Association of Small Cities (MAOSC) recently honored Sen. Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) with its 2024 Legislative Champion Award for his exemplary work on behalf of small cities. This award is given each year to state legislators who show strong leadership in supporting city leaders’ ability… Read More

Contributed photo The New York Mills Elementary Knowledge Bowl teams had another amazing showing at last week’s meet in Fergus Falls. All four teams placed in the top eight overall. NY Mills had teams that placed second, third and fourth after overcoming the challenging opening  written round. This is the first year that NY Mills… Read More

The New York Mills Junior High knowledgeable team competed in Fergus Falls on November 19. A total of 16 teams from  Barnesville, Henning, Parkers Prairie, Campbell-Tintah and Moorhead competed in the meet and each had good things that happened throughout the day.  NY Mills Neon finished in the highest of the three Eagles teams in sixth… Read More