Contributed photos Above: Jade Wegscheid shot a 10 point buck during the annual state youth hunt. Below: Jemma Goeson, 13, with her first buck shot north of New York Mills during the youth hunt weekend.

Photos by Chad Koenen The Cultural Center in New York Mills was filled with local youth dressed in everything from a hot dog costume to superheroes on Saturday. The annual community Halloween party featured a number of games, like pinning the tale on a cat (above), throwing a rat through a hole (below), as well as… Read More

NYM resident has expansive Halloween display By Tucker Henderson Reporter As Halloween festivities arise in New York Mills this coming week, don’t miss the display at 406 Gilman Street East as Jennifer Windel’s home in NY Mills is complete with over 1,000 pieces of Halloween decor to spook, shock and scare you on your trick-or-treat route… Read More

By Tucker Henderson Reporter Karvonen Funeral Home is hosting their third annual Halloween Party at their Wadena location with an open invitation to everyone. With 185 visitors during their first year and 250 participants at last year’s party, this year’s event should make for a shocking success as families choose a safe and warm alternative to trick-or-treating. “We… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The deadline for homebuilders to apply for the Otter Tail County Property Tax Rebate Program is approaching, with applications due by Dec. 31, 2024. This program offers a rebate on property taxes for new home construction, providing up to $10,000 from the county. While the rebate program is ending, the county… Read More

By Tucker Henderson Reporter The New York Mills Economic Development Authority board met last Wednesday, Oct. 16 for their regularly scheduled meeting to discuss economic development within the city. Jordan Grossman from Community and Economic Development Associates (CEDA) and guest Trisha Geffre from Newman Signs were present with Geffre to give a presentation about available billboard marketing… Read More

Trunk or treat to be held at Mills Country Market The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center will host its annual Kids’ Halloween Party on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 12-3 p.m. at the Cultural Center. The event is open to all children ages 10 and under.  Join a number of local volunteers at the Cultural Center… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County sheriff deputies, on Oct. 14, reported two injuries in a Amish buggy accident near New York Mills. A minivan struck the rear of the buggy at 5:50 p.m. on Highway 67. Both drivers were southbound at the time of the accident. The driver of the Amish buggy, 40-year-old Mabel Stauffer… Read More

One injured in residential fire near BL By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent One person was injured Oct. 14 in a farm accident near Vining in southeastern Otter Tail County. The accident took place at 11:48 a.m. Sheriff deputies said that Daryl Baardsen, 76, was pulling a tractor with a pickup when the accident took place. He… Read More

Otter Tail County Probation hosted its annual program tour spotlighting transitional housing initiatives. The tour included visits to the Teens in Transition Program and Next Step Program, both run by North Homes Children and Family Services in Grand Rapids, Minn. Additionally, participants visited the new adult male transition home operated by Rewind, Inc. in Perham. “Assisting… Read More