By Chad Koenen Publisher As many small town grocery stores continue to struggle to stay afloat, Tim Muehler and the staff at Mills Country Market are not only focusing on the immediate day-to-day operation of the locally owned grocery store, but are also looking to the future as well. Over the past few years Muehler has… Read More

Student built house to be sold by a bid By Tucker Henderson Reporter Each year high school students at New York Mills School learn everything from preparing a building site to shingling a house as they work to construct a new the house. Eric Niemi, NY Mills High School Industrial Technology teacher, has taught the building trades… Read More

Photo by Tucker Henderson The annual senior breakfast was held at the the New York Mills school last week as teachers Barb Tumberg, Nancy Hendrickx and Bridget Weller hosted their 2011 kindergarteners for breakfast.

Discounts on product lines to be offered By Tucker Henderson Reporter Coinciding with Mental Health Awareness Month, Lund Boats will be offering discounts on their product line for “Everyday Heroes,” the first responders responsible for helping out communities in tough times. The discount will be valid to all eligible members throughout the month of May. “Everyday Heroes… Read More

Photo by Tucker Henderson New York Mills Elementary students braved some cooler temperatures and even a bit of rain as they competed in the annual track and field day festivities. Among the events was the long jump, three-legged race and tug of war. 

City council to consider changes to ordinances By Chad Koenen Publisher A public hearing that typically garners little interest from the public turned out quite a bit of discussion over the use of public streets.  During its regularly scheduled meeting last week, the New York Mills City Council held a public hearing to gather input on changes… Read More

House could be located in Arvilla By Chad Koenen Publisher A proposed Habitat for Humanity home in the City of Ottertail has been put on hold, but that doesn’t mean either the city council or organizers within the Habitat for Humanity organization are giving up hope about bringing a new habitat home to town. During its regularly scheduled… Read More

Photos by Tucker Henderson The New York Mills sixth grade students were honored last week as part o the annual DARE graduation at the school. The event featured guest speakers, student speakers and honoring the students who graduated from the DARE program. 

Photos by Tucker Henderson Longtime New York Mills teacher and administrator Blaine Novak (above right), was honored for his 35 years of service to the NY Mills School District on Wednesday afternoon. Novak will be retiring from the school district at the end of June as the school superintendent. He has also served as a teacher,… Read More

Contributed photo Brian Schornack’s horticulture/greenhouse class at New York Mills  School planted and grew the petunias baskets for downtown again this year. The Dream Team for Relay for Life for the American Cancer Society coordinated this project again and placed them in the downtown planters. The baskets are watered and cared for by Dream Team… Read More