Local business constructed over 1,100 fiber miles in 2022 The Arvig fiber network has surpassed a major growth milestone, the company announced recently. Arvig has now constructed more than 15,500 fiber route miles throughout Minnesota, bolstering its strategic goal to grow the network by at least 1,000 route miles per year. Arvig ended 2022 with more than… Read More

Photos by Tucker Henderson Missy Hermes recently led a discussion about Native Americans in Minnesota to students at New York Mills School. The discussion included a short video and opportunity to see things like sweet grass and other Native American artifacts.

Tracy Ann Slavik, 43, of Perham, was sentenced Feb. 3, 2023, in county court, Fergus Falls, following a felony conviction of 5th Degree Drug Possession. Incarceration in the state correctional facility in Shakopee, Minn., will be waived if she remains law abiding during a probationary period of five years. The balance of 30 days local confinement in… Read More

Opening reception planned for Friday in New York Mills The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center has announced its new gallery exhibit “Heavy Metals.”  This show features the metal art of eight regional artists. This exciting and dynamic artwork will be on display March 8 to April 8. A reception will be held on Friday, March… Read More

MSUM alums trade stories from time in a fraternity, college By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent On Feb. 27 two rural Vergas retirees (Doug Safar and Dave Asleson) and retiree Tom Hintgen of Fergus Falls went back in time to 1968 at what was then Moorhead State College (now MSUM). The three residents of Otter Tail County reconnected… Read More

Several roadway accidents reported on March 3 By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Sheriff deputies, on March 6, reported a stabbing at the Rothsay Truck Stop. “Shortly after midnight Otter Tail County dispatch received a 911 complaint of a stabbing that resulted in a non-life-threatening wound to a 42-year-old female,” said a sheriff deputy. The woman was transferred to… Read More

Grand opening set for March 18 in Wadena Tri-County Health Care is now Astera Health. In addition to the new name, Astera Health will host a grand opening ceremony for its brand new campus on March 18, from 12-4 p.m.  The event is open to all and free of charge. Community members are invited to enjoy guided tours… Read More

By Cody Hill Chill Guide Service Tullibee season is here, and action will only be picking up over the next few weeks. Saturday, I had a group that were members of Women Anglers of Minnesota. They wanted to catch their Master Angler caliber tullibee. With the amount of snow lately it had made travel difficult, but we… Read More

Contributed photo Mills Lanes won the Wednesday night bowling championship at Mills Lanes and Lucky Strike Grill. Team members include: Joey Brasel, Leroy Ament, Jon Tumberg, Dolly Tumberg and Kathy Tumberg.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources encourages Minnesotans who intend to burn vegetative debris – such as brush, grass, leaves, and untreated lumber – during spring clean-up to start planning now. The best time to burn vegetative debris is when there is ample snow on the ground, rather than later in the spring when wildfire… Read More