Rastedt makes SDSU Dean’s List South Dakota State University announces Amber Rastedt of New York Mills, has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2023 semester. Rastedt is a student in SDSU’s College of Nursing. More than 3,400 students were recognized for their outstanding academic performance over the fall 2023 semester at South Dakota State University… Read More

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has announced the programmatic framework that will guide how and where the historic, one-time Get Out MORE (Modernize Outdoor Recreation Experiences) investments will be focused. The transformative $149.9 million Get Out MORE investments, part of Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan’s One Minnesota Budget, will help ensure Minnesotans… Read More

Photo by Dani Koenen Members of the New York Mills wrestling team took advantage of some unseasonably warm temperatures on Wednesday afternoon as they went for a run through Smith Park. Temperatures reached the mid 50 degrees across portions of the state last week.

Agency has served Otter Tail County area since 1959 By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Productive Alternatives has served persons with disabilities in Otter Tail County since 1959. The name has changed over the years, but the mission has remained the same: providing services that make a huge impact in people’s lives. “As a non-profit social services agency,… Read More

Low interest loans to replace non-compliant SSTS By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent 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,” said… Read More

Photo by Chad Koenen The new Olympic size ice skating rink at Thumper Pond was officially dedicated on Monday morning. Representatives from Hilltop Lumber, Thumper Pond and the City of Ottertail were on hand to celebrate the occasion. In addition to the ribbon cutting, Ottertail Mayor Ron Grobeck and city councilman Mike Windey presented the new… Read More

Longtime superintendent to retire on June 30 By Chad Koenen Publisher There were more than a few heartfelt messages, pats on the back and a few tears at the New York Mills School Board meeting last week. The somber tone came after longtime NY Mills administrator and superintendent Blaine Novak submitted his letter of retirement to… Read More

Artist in residence worked on science fiction manuscript By Tucker Henderson Reporter January’s quiet stillness has provided opportunities to this month’s Artist in Residence through the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center. “It’s just a very sleepy month,” said Nicholas Schorn, who took up residence in NY Milla from January 5-30 as he finished work on a… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher The Deer Creek water tower could receive a new makeover as soon as this summer. During its regularly scheduled meeting last Monday night, the Deer Creek City Council received several paint designs for the upcoming water tower repair and repainting project. Much of the discussion last Monday night revolved around what color and… Read More

By Tucker Henderson Reporter The ongoing Welcoming Communities Cohort met on Wednesday, Jan. 24 to share the results of the surveys that were available around the community and online from November 15 to January 7. Through facilitation by the University of Minnesota, the assessment has been analyzed and the results were shared at the meeting. The surveys,… Read More