The walleye limit on Mille Lacs Lake will increase from two to three beginning Saturday, Aug. 23, and continuing through Sunday, Nov. 30. The size limit — which allows anglers to harvest fish 17 inches or longer but only one longer than 20 inches — remains in place. “Our primary management objective is to maintain a… Read More
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Mille Lacs Lake walleye limit increased from 2 to 3 on Aug. 23
News | Published on August 26, 2025 at 2:27pm GMT+0000 Tucker Henderson| Author: Tucker Henderson
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M State wins national award for streamlined, student-centered course scheduling
News | Published on August 26, 2025 at 2:26pm GMT+0000 Tucker Henderson| Author: Tucker Henderson
0Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State) has been honored with the 2025 AcOpscar Innovation Award for its efforts to enhance student success through more cohesive, efficient course scheduling. The award was presented by Coursedog, a leading academic software company that supports over 300 colleges and universities nationwide. M State’s Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs… Read More
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Starry stonewort confirmed in four Minnesota lakes
News | Published on August 26, 2025 at 2:24pm GMT+0000 Tucker Henderson| Author: Tucker Henderson
0Recent search event led to new confirmations The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of the invasive algae starry stonewort in Garfield Lake near Laporte in Hubbard County; Gull Lake one mile west of Tenstrike in Beltrami County; Three Island Lake near Turtle River in Beltrami County; and Two Rivers Lake near… Read More
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NYM trap team takes second place in conference
News | Published on August 26, 2025 at 2:21pm GMT+0000 Tucker Henderson| Author: Tucker Henderson
0The 2025 New York Mills trap shooting team took second place in its conference behind Wayzata High School. The Eagles wrapped up a fun and successful season with the final trap shoot held in Alexandria, Minn. Several students achieved personal best scores at this event, marking a strong finish to the year. One athlete scored high… Read More
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Minnesota District Court strikes down gun provision
News | Published on August 26, 2025 at 2:14pm GMT+0000 Tucker Henderson| Author: Tucker Henderson
0Issues strong ruling on omnibus bill In a significant victory for the Minnesota Constitution and the rule of law, the Minnesota District Court today ruled in favor of the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus in a lawsuit brought by the Upper Midwest Law Center (UMLC). The court found that the 2024 Omnibus Bill violated the Minnesota… Read More
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Kangas Construction, Blue Waves Rentals serve residents in greater OTC area
News | Published on August 26, 2025 at 2:13pm GMT+0000 Tucker Henderson| Author: Tucker Henderson
0By Tucker Henderson Reporter With summer nearing it’s end and the warmer weather starting to cool off, local businesses Kangas Construction and Blue Waves Rentals are finishing out this year’s season and will be transitioning to fall and winter services. Kangas Construction began in 1996 when Ken and Lyle Kangas decided to start the roofing company. Now… Read More
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MDE grants support two Family Resource Centers in OT County
News | Published on August 19, 2025 at 3:23pm GMT+0000 Tucker Henderson| Author: Tucker Henderson
0New locations in NY Mills and Pelican Rapids By Robert Williams Editor The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners authorized the acceptance of $882,860 in Multi-Purpose Community Facility Projects Grant funding from the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE). This investment will support the renovation of spaces at locations in New York Mills City Center ($382,860) and The… Read More
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Little Free Library opens on south side of town
News | Published on August 19, 2025 at 3:21pm GMT+0000 Tucker Henderson| Author: Tucker Henderson
0Four Little Free Libraries are located in New York Mills By Tucker Henderson Reporter Literacy has always taken priority in New York Mills. Even since the early days of the first English newspaper and the plethora of Finnish ones, as well as the long and supported history of the public library, reading has played an important role… Read More
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Huebsch named as 2025 Farmfest Woman Farmer of the Year
News | Published on August 19, 2025 at 3:18pm GMT+0000 Tucker Henderson| Author: Tucker Henderson
0Rural NYM family operates Otter Berry Farm By Tucker Henderson Reporter “I was shocked,” said Kris Huebsch, a farmer in rural New York Mills, about being named the 2025 Farmfest Woman Farmer of the Year in Morgan, Minn. on Thursday, Aug. 7. “This spring I got an email from the Otter Tail County Extension, that the Extension County… Read More
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Land of the free and home of the Braves at Bluffton Hometown Days
News | Published on August 19, 2025 at 3:15pm GMT+0000 Tucker Henderson| Author: Tucker Henderson
0Photos by Chad Koenen Bluffton Hometown Days turned out quite a crowd over the weekend as the town hosted a parade, fireworks, anything but a bat and glove baseball game, car show and much more. The theme of the weekend was land of the free and home of the Braves to recognize the Bluffton Braves baseball… Read More