By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Sheriff deputies, on Wednesday, April 2, reported a minor injury during a traffic accident on a slushy roadway at 1:22 p.m. east of Elizabeth and north of Fergus Falls. “The driver went off the roadway as the result of the slushy and snow-covered roadway,” said a sheriff deputy. “The driver hit… Read More

Four Arts Learning Opportunities in April & May 2025 This spring, the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is bursting with opportunities to spark your creativity! Join us for a variety of engaging workshops on April 12, April 23, May 3, and May 14 led by accomplished regional and visiting artists. From glass mosaics and… Read More

Steve Grove, CEO and Publisher of the Minnesota Star Tribune, to deliver keynote address West Central Initiative invites the public to attend The View from Here: Telling the Stories of Our Region, a special event exploring the power of local journalism to inform, connect, and strengthen our communities. The event will be held on May 1… Read More

Otter Tail Lakes Country Association has announced the appointment of Tasha Rohlfs as their new Brand Ambassador.  Rohlfs has a rich background in public speaking and community development. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Communication from Gustavus Adolphus College and a master’s degree in Communication from North Dakota State University.  Otter Tail Lakes Country Association (OTLCA) is… Read More

Martin and Helen Mursu celebrate 75th anniversary By Tucker Henderson Editor One unique milestone that not many couples have reached, was recently surpassed by a lifelong couple, who were born, lived and certainly hope to die here in the New York Mills area. Just over 75 years ago, in a quiet and unassuming ceremony set in… Read More

By Tucker Henderson Reporter The New York Mills Apostolic Lutheran Church is gearing up for a Lenten Fish Fry Fundraiser that will be held in their church on Friday, April 11 from 5-7 p.m. Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit youth and families attending Bible camp in July. “Every year there’s a family camp put on by… Read More

Photo by Tucker Henderson New York Mills kindergarten students invited some special friends to class last week for the annual Donuts with Grownups event in the elementary school. The day featured a variety of activities, games, and of course, donuts.

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent A social worker pilot program was approved March 25 by the five-person Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners. The service aims to avoid the need for commitment and to enable the proposed patient to voluntarily engage in needed treatment.  The action by the county board follows 2024 legislative approval of a… Read More

Photo by Tucker Henderson The New York Mills second graders continued a long-standing tradition of presenting a variety of performances as part of the annual poetry cafe at the school. The students recited a number of poems as part of the activity which was open to family and friends. 

OTC resident scammed out of close to $80,000 By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent On March 27 a county resident, sadly, called a scammer who the county resident believed was an actual Microsoft employee. Personal bank information was given out and the resident of Otter Tail County lost close to $80,000. If a computer is locked up,… Read More