By Tucker Henderson Reporter Pastor Stew Burns, Central Haven Church, and three of his children gathered around the flagpole next to the New York Mills High School last Wednesday morning to pray as a part of the growing International Day of Student Prayer event, also known as “See You at the Pole.” See You at… Read More

Preliminary tax levy set at a 5.5 percent increase By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent On Sept. 23 the five-person Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners approved a preliminary net property tax levy of $58.6 million for 2026. This represents a proposed 5.5 percent net tax levy increase from the year 2025. “Earlier this year… Read More

Laundromat is open seven days a week in the heart of Ottertail By Chad Koenen Publisher Shelly Soupir and her daughter Samantha have big hopes for the Ottertail Laundromat and the area surrounding the business on Highway 108. The mother-daughter pair bought the laundromat right before the Fourth of July and have been busy creating… Read More

The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center will present a special evening of live comedy with Rob Fairbanks on Saturday, Oct. 4, at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m.  This performance is part of the Cultural Center’s 2025 Fall Performing Arts series, offering audiences a night of uplifting, original comedy in a welcoming, community-oriented… Read More

A Perham man was arrested for solicitation of prostitution after he contacted a business in New York Mills looking for a massage. According to a release from the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office, on September 19 at approximately 12:21 p.m. the sheriff’s office assisted the New York Mills Police Department with arresting Larry Mcclendon, Jr.,… Read More

Contributed photo The Ronald McDonald RIDE committee recently presented a check to the Ronald McDonald House staff for $70,000. The money was raised as part of the annual Ronald McDonald RIDE that was held in June in New York Mills.  

Contributed photo The New York Mills High School Class of 1961 met on Sept. 6 at the Apostolic Lutheran Church for their 64th class reunion. Attending the reunion was: Front row: Gerald Blom, Kathy (Oman) Perala and Reuben Newberg. Back row: Dennis Mielke, Jim Keskitalo, Daryl Huwe, Robert Haman, Alice (Bentley) Anderson, Mary Ann (Braukmann)… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Fergus Falls, in harmony with residents from throughout Otter Tail County, celebrated Welcoming Week from Sept. 12-21. Organizers emphasized the importance of building multiracial democracies. Otter Tail County is one of many rural areas across the nation inviting residents to host events that deepen understanding and connection among… Read More

Seven local nonprofits received grants of up to $75,000  West Central Initiative was selected by the Otto Bremer Trust as a philanthropic intermediary partner to administer and distribute funds through its Community Responsive Fund.   “These dedicated organizations are meeting critical needs while also building long-term strength for our region,” said West Central Initiative Grants… Read More

New York Mills Elementary is excited to once again partner with local businesses for the 2025-26 school year. The main goal for the Adopt-A-Class program is to build relationships between NY Mills businesses, students, teachers, and the community.   The program is meant to provide opportunities for students to display art/classroom work for NY Mills… Read More