By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County residents from all political persuasions came together Thursday evening, Oct. 3, in Fergus Falls to learn and practice effective listening and speaking skills while talking to others with different points of view.  The title of this workshop was “Depolarizing ourselves” for residents of Otter Tail County. “There will always be differences,… Read More

Performance set for Saturday at Cultural Center  The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center’s Fall 2024 Concert Series continues with Larry Long & Fiddlin’ Pete on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m.  The Cultural Center is gearing up to present this special night of music featuring the legendary duo Larry Long & Fiddlin’ Pete Watercott, bassist… Read More

The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center announcd Ceramics Workshops at the Cultural Center on two Thursdays, Oct. 17 and Oct. 24 This is an exciting opportunity for art enthusiasts to join a two-part ceramics workshop series with local artist and instructor Brad Wegscheid. Held on two consecutive Thursdays, Oct. 17 and Oct. 24, from 5-6:30… Read More

Residents hear from Minnesota’s first woman lieutenant governor By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County residents gathered Oct. 1 at the Fergus Falls Public Library for an inspiring evening with Marlene Johnson, Minnesota’s first woman lieutenant governor who served with the late Governor Rudy Perpich. Johnson is the author of a book, “Rise to the Challenge.” She… Read More

Saturday, Oct. 5 was National Do Something Nice Day. It is easy to forget the impact that a simple act of kindness can have on other people, but kindness is contagious. Every act of kindness, no matter how small, ignites a chain reaction of goodwill and positivity. Last Saturday area members of Finn Creek and area… Read More

Otter Tail County resident could be out as much as $20,000 in scam attempt By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies, on Oct. 8, reported one injury in a roadway accident at a location known as Cabbage Corner northeast of Fergus Falls on County Highway 1. The accident took place at 10:27 a.m. A 77-year-old male… Read More

Contributed photo Members of the New York Mills Fire Department recently visited preschool students at Trinity Lutheran Church. The classroom theme for the week of “Communities” from the Christian curriculum “One In Christ.” In addition to the fire department the students heard from representatives from the NY Mills Police Department and other community helpers in town. 

Photos by Tucker Henderson The New York Mills Education Foundation hosted Turkey Bingo last week to raise funds for their annual grant program. The NYM Bandwagon also served a free-will hot turkey sandwich meal to help raise funds for their band trips.

Photo by Tucker Henderson Amberly Snyder spoke to the NY Mills 7-12th graders last week about living life in a wheelchair after a car accident and how that hasn’t stopped her from living life to the fullest.

Photos by Tucker Henderson Members of the New York Mills Fire Department visited students last week as part of the annual Fire Prevention Week celebration. Firefighters stopped by the elementary school on Friday to visit with kindergarten students, while also hosting first grade students at the fire hall. The event gave students the opportunity to get… Read More