Contributed photos The New York Mills High School Class of 1972 held its 53rd reunion on July 26 at the NY Mills Sculpture Park. Class members who attended the reunion include: From left to right:  Delbert Sandback, Bonnie (Nesges) Minten, Peter Minten, Laurine (Abrahamson) Braukman, Julie (Jacobson) Doll, Cole Grace, Mary (Persson) Meine, Jerry Guck,… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent In the Detroit Lakes City Park, near the pavilion and lakeshore, you’ll find Alexa, a spoon-wielding troll in need of ingredients as she plans to brew a special elixir to counteract a spell. Alexa is one of several trolls seen by visitors in and near Detroit Lakes. The… Read More

A high-speed internet connection offers unparalleled opportunities for learning, connection and community impact. Yet, to fully realize its wide-reaching potential, this powerful tool requires one essential component: Knowledge. With this in mind, Arvig is launching Digital Life Skills, a new educational initiative aimed at equipping individuals with practical knowledge and skills to safely and effectively… Read More

The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners authorized the acceptance of $882,860 in Multi-Purpose Community Facility Projects Grant funding from the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE). This investment will support the renovation of spaces at locations in New York Mills City Center ($382,860) and The Bridge ($500,000) in Pelican Rapids to allow for the establishment… Read More

By Jenny Hoppe Correspondent The New York Mills Fishing Team capped its 2025 Heart O’ Lakes Fishing League season Saturday, Aug. 9, by entering the maximum three boats per team in the league’s final tournament. A total of 19 teams launched 55 boats across the league’s chosen lakes before meeting at Lions Park in Battle… Read More

The first day of the new activities season always brings excitement to athletes and coaches. Sometimes, the excitement gets amped up when there is a new face to lead the direction of the team. That is the case with the Perham Yellowjacket girls swimming program. Monday brought change at the top of the Yellowjacket swim… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Rural Otter Tail County native Dick Stigman, raised at Nimrod east of Perham in Wadena County, was a pitcher for the Minnesota Twins in 1965. That year the Twins played the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series, losing four games to three. Stigman and some of his… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen Members of the New York Mills Civic and Commerce said thank you to community and businesses on Friday night at the annual corn feed. Free corn was served by representatives from the C&C at the NY Mills VFW as a way to say thank you for another busy summer season in… Read More

New York Mills High School alum operates Perham, Tri-County Stockyards By Tucker Henderson Reporter Not every auctioneer gets the chance to compete in an industry contest, especially in a worldwide competition located out of the country. One local auctioneer did just that, however, and came back home with a fourth place finish under his belt. Mitch… Read More

Picnic to be held on Aug. 14 at VFW By Tucker Henderson Reporter The Otter Trail Riders Snowmobile Club is hosting its annual landowners picnic on Thursday, Aug. 14 at the VFW Club in New York Mills. Members, landowners and those who’d like to join the club are all invited to attend. A social hour… Read More