By Tucker Henderson Reporter Volunteers from across the state are being sought to join the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s (MPCA) volunteer water monitoring program. The program monitors water clarity/transparency in Minnesota lakes and streams. “Our goal is to collect high quality and usable date for the MPCA and have volunteers collect that high quality, consistent data,” said… Read More

By Tucker Henderson Reporter The New York Mills Economic Development Authority met for their regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, April 17 to discuss economic development within the city. First on the docket for new business was a request from Chris Roberts of the Newton Township board of directors. He had corresponded with City Clerk Julie Roberts that… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Driving will be a bit smoother on Wallenberg Drive this summer. During its regularly scheduled meeting last week, the Ottertail City Council approved a low bid from Ottertail Aggregate to enhance the current gravel road to a bituminous surface. The city received three bids for the project with Ottertail Aggregate’s bid coming in… Read More

Public works dept. gears up for summer season By Chad Koenen Publisher The New York Mills City Council received some positive news from its annual 2023 year-end audit report from Eide Bailly. During its regularly scheduled meeting last Tuesday night, the city council learned that it received 33.2 percent more revenue than anticipated, due in large part… Read More

The Mills Dream Team is gearing up for the Otter Tail County Relay for Life set for July 12 at the Perham track.  A meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 12 from 3:30-5 p.m. at St Peter’s Lutheran  church in NY Mills. Individuals can come when they are able to attend and find out how… Read More

Perham Public Schools was recently awarded a $100,000 Youth Skills and Training grant, which was announced by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry. They are one of 17 schools in the state to be selected for this grant. The purpose of the grant is to receive funding to develop and expand programs to offer meaningful career… Read More

Contributed photo The fourth grade New York Mills Math Masters team traveled to Thief River Falls and competed in a Math Masters contest. The team placed third overall as a team.  Team members included: Millie Schik, Elijah VonRuden, Eli Schneider, Drake Green and Hayden Belichner. Green placed first overall in the facts contest, VonRuden placed… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Gift card scams, despite repeated warnings, continue in Otter Tail County. The most recent scam was reported by sheriff deputies on April 16. A county resident, at an undisclosed location, lost $300 in this latest scam. Deputies said a woman received an email from a person she believed to be was a member… Read More

Minnesotans are encouraged to explore outdoors with friends and family The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is waiving vehicle permit fees at all 74 state parks and recreation areas on Saturday, April 27. This “Free Park Day” is one of four days each year on which the DNR waives the requirement for a vehicle permit at… Read More

With tens of thousands of hunters set to hunt wild turkeys between now and the end of May, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources encourages them all to prioritize safety and remember a safe hunt is a successful hunt. Hunting overall is a safe activity, and the DNR generally sees few firearms-related incidents specific to turkey… Read More