This fall, the M State Fine Arts Department invites you to step into the potluckpowered kitchen of a rural Minnesota church with its musical comedy, “Church Basement Ladies.” Inspired by the best-selling book, “Growing Up Lutheran,” by Minnesota authors Janet Letnes Martin and Suzann Nelson, the show celebrates the unsung heroines who keep the coffee brewing… Read More

The Community Cantata singers will present the Christmas Cantata “Comfort and Joy” from December 13-14, under the direction of Sheila Childs and accompanied by Janell Brakell. The concerts will be Saturday, Dec. 13, at 5 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Perham and Sunday, Dec. 14, at 3 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in… Read More

When the Board of Directors and Executive Director of Love INC of Greater East Otter Tail County began planning their Fall Fundraiser, they had two main goals: raise a substantial amount of money to support the mission and help attendees understand the hardships experienced by people who reach out to Love INC for help.  As… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher The eighth seeded New York Mills Eagles had their season come to an end on Tuesday, Oct. 21 as the top seeded and sixth ranked Breckenridge Cowboys came away with a 48-12 win in the opening round of the Section 6A tournament. While the loss ends the Eagles season with a record of… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen The third annual Deer Creek Trunk or Treat once again turned out a big crowd of people on Sunday afternoon. Held at the Trinity Lutheran Church parking lot, the event was organized by church members, Deer Creek Fire and Rescue, as well as community members. Approximately 20 trunks and 250 people attended… Read More

Contributed photo Reagan Rastedt, age 12, of New York Mills shot this buck.

Locker plant gears up for busy deer processing season By Tucker Henderson Reporter Mills Locker Plant is more than just a butcher shop, with small-town values and big-time quality, the meat market is more like family in the New York Mills community. That’s doubly true for Jeremiah Critt and his daughter, Hailey, who both work at… Read More

Concerns raised from business owners about county setbacks in small communities By Chad Koenen Publisher New York Mills will continue to utilize the county’s cannabis ordinance—at least for the time being. During its regularly scheduled meeting last Tuesday night, the NY Mills City Council failed to approve a motion to call for a public hearing to develop its… Read More

Cultural Center to host NYM community Halloween party By Tucker Henderson Reporter With Halloween right around the corner, Karvonen Funeral Home has come up with another evening of festivities for families across the region. With an early date set for Saturday, Oct. 25, there will be activities for everyone at their facility in Wadena. This year’s theme… Read More

By Tucker Henderson Reporter The New York Mills Education Foundation is gearing up for their annual Turkey Bingo event again which is set for Tuesday, Oct. 28 with a meal at 5 p.m. sponsored by the NY Mills Bandwagon and Bingo starting at 6 p.m. The meal will kick off the night at 5 p.m. and will… Read More