By Tucker Henderson Reporter New York Mills students, Trygg Roder, seventh grade and Samantha Genoch, sixth grade, were the recent first and second place winners at the District Competition Hoop Shoot at Lake Region Christian School in Baxter on Saturday, Jan. 18. The Hoop Shoot is a national competition sponsored by The Benevolent and Protective Order of… Read More

Specialty bake shop puts unique twists on sweet treats By Matthew Johnson Reporter All things sweet are pre-ordered made at a small, but growing family custom bake shop in the Blowers Township countryside between Sebeka and New York Mills. Carrie Ruther, with the help of her husband Justin Ruther, have established Ruther’s Sweetie Pies LLC, which offers… Read More

Hunters harvested over 170,000 deer in 2024 The 2023-2024 mild winter conditions helped deer populations begin to recover Hunters harvested more than 170,000 deer during the 2024 hunting season, up 7 percent statewide from the 2023 hunting season, according to a report by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Wednesday, Jan. 22.  The statewide harvest was… Read More

Roosevelt lived in North Dakota from 1883-85 By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent One year from this coming July 4 will mark the grand opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum near Medora in western North Dakota. Medora has, for many years, been a popular tourist destination for many residents of Otter Tail County. It… Read More

The Minnesota Department of Transportation will host a public input meeting on Monday, Feb. 3, from 5-7 p.m., for the public to learn more about the Highway 78 corridor study and potential design solutions to address safety and accessibility. The meeting will be held at the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Operation Center, located at 469… Read More

On January 22, a total of 22 members of the New York Mills Business Professionals of America traveled to Detroit Lakes to compete against 17 schools in various business competitions.  Eleven talented members are now advancing to the State Leadership Competition in Minneapolis, held March 6–8 at the Hyatt Regency in the Twin Cities. Students advancing to state •… Read More

The new year marks an important achievement for Astera Health as Jan. 30 marks its 100th anniversary. Throughout the last century, Astera Health has been proudly serving families across Central Minnesota, providing compassionate care and unwavering dedication to the health of its communities.  “This milestone is a testament to the tireless efforts of our incredible team… Read More

Are you starting to think about planning for a management transition of your farm? Or maybe you are working with a next generation or new operator on farm succession already. Need a path forward to help you think about the options?  University of Minnesota Extension will provide full-day workshops and two-day multi-generational retreats across Minnesota on… Read More

On Wednesday, Jan. 22, Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls), the Republican chair of the Senate Human Services Committee, led a hearing on program integrity and fraud prevention within the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS). The committee focused on understanding ways for the agency to strengthen oversight, ensure taxpayer dollars are spent wisely, and guarantee… Read More

Geiser named to SDSU Dean’s List South Dakota State University announces Moriah Geiser* of New York Mills, Minnesota, has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2024 semester. Geiser is a student in SDSU’s College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences. To earn dean’s list distinctions in SDSU’s colleges, students must have completed a minimum of… Read More