The Otter Tail County Historical Society’s new exhibition RESORTS is now open. “In the heart of the lakes with excellent resorts, we invite you to stay, fish and play.” By the early 1880s, Otter Tail County was already becoming a destination for people seeking to escape the heat of teeming cities or the scorching plains of Iowa,… Read More

Otter Tail County Commissioners hosted an open house community event at New York Mills City Center on Monday, March 18. Residents engaged with commissioners and gained insight into ongoing projects within the New York Mills area. Employees from several service areas were available to share information and answer questions. Patrick Waletzko, Otter Tail County Emergency Manager,… Read More

Photos by Tucker Henderson The New York Mills kindergarten classes hosted their annual Donuts with Grown ups event where they shared a sweet treat with someone special last week. The annual event featured a variety of activities, games, a chance to see the kindergarten classrooms and enjoy a tasty donut with the kindergarten class. Among the… Read More

The application deadline for Class XIII of the Minnesota Agriculture and Rural Leadership (MARL) program is March 31 and program Executive Director Brad Schloesser is anticipating another outstanding group of ag leaders when the class kicks off its 23-month cohort in November 2024. “As an alumnus of the MARL Program myself, I can attest to the… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The county Sheriff Office again reminds residents of Otter Tail County, particularly senior citizens, of the need to continue to be vigilant and not become scam victims. As for phone calls from scammers, never forward money or purchase iTune cards when a scammer says you need to send money to fix… Read More

Baseball will take center stage at the New York Mills Public Library on Thursday, April 4. The library will host author Frank M. White for an event to discuss his new book “They Played for the Love of the Game.”  The book details the history of African American baseball players in Minnesota from the 1870s to… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County residents are reminded that the Minnesota Clean Water Partnership (CWP) and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) have awarded Otter Tail County with a grant to provide low interest loans to property owners to replace non-compliant subsurface sewage treatment systems (SSTS).  “Otter Tail County serves as the lender,” says County… Read More

Event is held once a month at Cultural Center By Tucker Henderson Reporter Having the opportunity to try new art mediums, techniques and materials is not always an affordable or easy option for most people. Fortunately for residents in and around New York Mills, Art for Lunch provides just that opportunity along with a place to… Read More

Interviews expected to be held in April By Chad Koenen Publisher Just one week before the application deadline approaches for a new school superintendent, the New York Mills School Board hosted a special meeting last week to go over an expansive survey that polled nearly 200 people in the community.  During a special meeting on Thursday night,… Read More

Council split on decision to end early By Chad Koenen Publisher New York Mills’ new calendar parking ordinance will end a few weeks early this year.  During a special NY Mills City Council meeting on Monday, March 4, the city council approved ending the new calendar parking ordinance  effective immediately for the 2023-24 winter season. The ordinance… Read More