The VFW Post 3289 Auxiliary met October 12 with 19 members and one guest present. Minutes from the September 14 meeting were approved, and the September 30 Treasurer’s Report was filed subject to audit. The General Orders Bulletin for October 2023 from the Department President was read and discussed.  A Thank You was received from the Department… Read More

Eight online programs rank in nation’s Top 10 Minnesota State Community and Technical College has been named the No. 1 Best Community College in Minnesota, and eight of the college’s online degree and certificate programs have earned national Top 10 honors, from three leading college planning websites. The Best Community College in Minnesota designation was awarded… Read More

Jess Steinbrenner has been hired by Otter Tail County to serve as Assistant Human Services Director. Deb Sjostrom, long-time Director of Human Services, introduced Steinbrenner to county commissioners as she was welcomed at a recent board meeting. “The role of the Assistant Human Services Director focuses on business operations, integrated service delivery, and provides for capacity… Read More

Contributed photos New York Mills’ eighth grade science and social classes of Ms. Mithun and Mr. Grieger traveled to Detroit Lakes on Wednesday, Oct. 25. The science classes toured Sucker Creek Preserve learning about plants, organisms water and geological formations. The social studies class visited the Becker County Museum and attended a traveling exhibit featuring… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher The Perham/New York Mills divers continued their dominance above the pool this fall by capturing the top two spots at the Mid-State Conference championship on Friday night in Park Rapids. Brittney Lorentz took first place in diving with a score of 412.35 to edge teammate Avery McAllister with a score of 363.80 who… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen The Cultural Center, as well as Mills Lanes and Lucky Strike Grill in New York Mills hosted a pair of Halloween parties on Saturday. The event at the Cultural Center featured a variety of arts and crafts, as well as games throughout the facility. 

Kid’s Halloween Parties set for Saturday at Cultural Center, bowling alley By Tucker Henderson Reporter Halloween will cap off the month of October with some family fun, cool weather and of course, candy for everyone. There will be three Halloween events in New York Mills this year as the festivities will be taking place in the last… Read More

E-bike business continues to grow in the heart of New York Mills By Tucker Henderson Reporter County Cycle Pit Stop recently moved locations to 17 East Centennial in the Old Ten Center and will be hosting an open house on Saturday, Nov. 4 in their new storefront. Paul Bloyer, owner and operator, has been racing since… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher The Ottertail City Council is moving forward with upgrading one of its last remaining gravel roads in the city limits. During its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday night, the Ottertail City Council directed Bob Schlieman, of Apex Engineering, to complete the preliminary engineering work on Wallenberg Drive. What that final plan will look… Read More

Local group hopes to address water level variance By Chad Koenen Publisher With the recent success of a new rock rapids system on West Leaf Lake, members of the Leaf Lakes Association Board of Directors are hoping a similar system can help to regulate decreasing water levels on East and Middle Leaf Lakes. The rock rapids… Read More