By Chad Koenen Publisher A student built house at New York Mills School will soon have a new place to call home. During its regularly scheduled meeting last Monday night, the NY Mills School Board approved a high bid of $92,735 for the two-bedroom, two-bathroom home. The house is 28’x52’ and will be moved from the back… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen The annual New York Mills pre-k graduation ceremony was held on Tuesday, May 14 in the school auditorium. Dressed in graduation gowns, the students performed a number of songs, while also receiving their pre-k diploma from elementary principal Judith Brockway and school superintendent Blaine Novak. 

Paraprofessional began at NYM School in 1987 By Tucker Henderson Reporter After 37 years as a paraprofessional at the New York Mills Elementary School, Julie Witt will be taking her well-earned retirement. She was hired in September of 1987 by the then principal Mike Hart.  Since then, she has worked mainly as a paraprofessional and also filled… Read More

City prepares for upcoming projects By Chad Koenen Publisher Deer Creek’s general fund grew by just over $113,000 last year, which was a welcomed sight as the town prepares for a number of expansive projects in the near future. During its regularly scheduled meeting last Monday night, the Deer Creek City Council heard its 2023 audit report… Read More

Photos by Connie Vandermay The annual New York Mills graduation ceremony was held on Friday night at the school. A total of 42 students received their high school diploma as part of the Class of 2024. Among those who received a diploma was Justina Boe and Lynsey Olson, Morgan Guck  and Andrew Krosch. The night also… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County commissioners, on May 21, again postponed until June 11 a final decision about a proposed vacation home rental ordinance. Last-minute citizen input has been received and changes to the proposed ordinance need to be reviewed by all five county board members. The purpose of the proposed ordinance is to allow… Read More

CLC announces honors lists Central Lakes College, Brainerd and Staples, has announced its 2024 spring semester honors lists.    The President’s List includes 220 students who earned a grade-point average of 3.75 to 4.0 while enrolled for at least 12 credits.   The Dean’s List includes 203 students who earned a grade-point average of 3.25 to 3.74 while… Read More

Photos by Tucker Henderson Dustin Geiser and Angie Paavola’s fourth grade classes presented Tall Tales and Fairy Tales to their families and to the Kindergarteners last week. Plays included “Three Little Pigs Wise Up,” “The Princess, The Prince, and the Vegetables,” “Paul Bunyan,” and “Fairy Tale News.” 

By Chad Koenen Publisher As many small town grocery stores continue to struggle to stay afloat, Tim Muehler and the staff at Mills Country Market are not only focusing on the immediate day-to-day operation of the locally owned grocery store, but are also looking to the future as well. Over the past few years Muehler has… Read More

Student built house to be sold by a bid By Tucker Henderson Reporter Each year high school students at New York Mills School learn everything from preparing a building site to shingling a house as they work to construct a new the house. Eric Niemi, NY Mills High School Industrial Technology teacher, has taught the building trades… Read More