During the most recent legislative session, Minnesota lawmakers modified safety laws involving children and car seats. The new legislation, which aims to better protect kids in the event of a car crash, goes into effect on Aug. 1. “It’s important that children and families follow these new laws, which are designed with their safety and well-being… Read More

Fundraising $5k to benefit the K9 program The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office announced K9 Koa as the newest addition to their team on Friday, July 19. K9 Koa is a 2-year-old German Shepherd from the Slovak Republic and will be assigned to his handler, Deputy Kelby Jensen.  Together they will be attending a 13-week training program… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen Hot weather and sunny skies highlighted a busy week at the annual East Otter Tail County Fair last week. The Perham-based fair featured a number of rides in the midway, as well as animals, 4-H projects and even a few barnyard games between members of local 4-H groups. One of the games… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher If you can’t find a product you need for a home maintenance project, chances are you are either not looking hard enough or you don’t need it in the first place. With 10,000 square feet of space, Cenex/Hardware Hank in New York Mills has just about everything a person could dream of… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen Despite hot temperatures and the threat of thunderstorms throughout the day, the annual Deer Trails Days celebration was held in Deer Creek over the weekend. The weekend included a fireworks display on Friday night, as well as a parade, games, street dance and much more on Saturday. The annual celebration was moved… Read More

Photos by Tucker Henderson The New York Mills Bible Reading Marathon returned for its fifth year last week. The Bible Reading Marathon was held from July 14-20 at 12 West Gilman Street, adjacent to the First Congregational United Church of Christ. Dozens of readers took turns throughout the week to page through the Bible from start… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher It has been a homecoming of sorts for New York Mills School Superintendent Adam Johnson. While he is originally from Menahga, Johnson is quite familiar with the greater NY Mills area due to his time growing up just down the road and the many athletic contests his Braves had against the Eagles. The… Read More

Event to include tractor pull, demo derby By Tucker Henderson Reporter The East Otter Tail County Fair will kick off on Thursday, July 25 and running through Sunday, July 28. The annual event is in its 114th year as it celebrates everything from local agriculture, artistic talent, and fun for everyone. The fair will begin on Thursday, July 24… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher After a brief fling with the month of June over the past few years, Deer Trails Day has moved back to the last Saturday in July once again this year. While a bulk of the activities are set for Saturday, Deer Trails Day will actually kick off on Friday night with a Deer… Read More

Vaughn Auto to make repairs to sidewalks By Tucker Henderson Reporter The New York Mills Economic Development Authority met for its monthly meeting on Wednesday, July 17 at the city hall chambers. The revolving loan fund balance sits at $130,916.77 and all loans are current. The EDA wanted to thank former NY Mills School Superintendent Blaine Novak for his… Read More