On Tuesday, May 27, crews will install an all-way stop at the intersection of Highway 210 and Otter Tail County Road 35 in Underwood, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. To increase safety at the intersection, MnDOT is changing the traffic control from a two-way stop to a four-way stop. Signs and pavement markings will… Read More

A great way to kick off summer is with a tour of Mount Pleasant Cemetery on Friday, June 6, at 7 p.m. As the Civil War raged a group of religious pilgrims left southwestern Iowa where their leader, Alpheus Cutler, said he had a vision of a new home in Minnesota on a piece of land… Read More

New housing unit may be constructed in rural NYM By Tucker Henderson Reporter A group of around 50 people were present at the Newton Township meeting last Monday, May 12 as representatives from Mahube-Otwa, Otter Tail County and Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV) answered questions about a homeless veterans housing project planned for a location… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen Members of the New York Mills Class of 2025 took a trip down memory lane on Thursday morning for the annual senior breakfast at the school. Kindergarten teachers host the event each year, which features donuts and breakfast while students get a chance to look through their old class projects that have… Read More

Tyler Wohlers Trail grand opening set for June 21 By Chad Koenen Publisher Chickens may soon be coming to the land of otters.  During its regularly scheduled meeting last week, the Ottertail City Council gave initial support to proceed with exploring the possibility of adopting a chicken ordinance in the community. What the ordinance may actually look… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher The City of New York Mills is reaching a crossroads, of sorts, about whether it should move forward with a new water treatment facility. During its regularly scheduled meeting last Tuesday night, the NY Mills City Council heard a preliminary engineering report on its water treatment plant. The presentation was made by Michael… Read More

Cultures to take center stage at annual event in NYM The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center, in partnership with Niijii Radio (White Earth), is proud to present the fifth annual Celebrating Cultures, a free, family-friendly event on Wednesday, May 21, from 4-7 p.m. at the NYM Sculpture Park and Barn (off Highway 10 and… Read More

Olekfandr Ihnatenko, 55, New Jersey, was injured last Thursday afternoon, May 15, when his semi-truck overturned on U.S. Highway 10 east of New York Mills in Newton Township when the high winds pushed him off the road.  Ihanatenko was transported to Astera Health in Wadena for non-life threatening injuries. He was wearing a seat belt at… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher New York Mills Public Works Director Kyle Mattson gave a brief update about his department gearing up for a busy summer season during last week’s regularly scheduled city council meeting. During last Tuesday’s meeting, Mattson said the public works department has completed the pool coating project and both pools have already been filled… Read More

As the event leadership team of Otter Tail County’s Relay For Life is busy planning this year’s Relay For Life, there is an added air of excitement because we will be celebrating the 30th year of the Otter Tail County Relay.  As the OTC Relay celebrates its 30th year, the American Cancer Society Relay For… Read More