The Otter Tail Lakes Country Association (OTLCA), the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office, and Special Olympics Minnesota are excited to host the fifth annual Polar Plunge on Feb. 3. Participants and organizers have been hard at work preparing and fundraising for the event on Otter Tail Lake with a goal to raise $75,000 for Special… Read More

Photos by Tucker Henderson The New York Mills Intro to Acting class gave two showings of the one-act play ’30 Horrible Catastrophes of Middle School’ last week to showcase their progress this year.

Geiser named to SDSU fall 2023 Dean’s List South Dakota State University announces Moriah Geiser* of New York Mills, has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2023 semester. Overall, 3,475 students from 39 states and 24 foreign nations are on the list. Nearly 1,500 students received a 4.0 GPA, and those are indicated with… Read More

Snow cover in northeast and southwest Minnesota means snowshoers can enjoy the sport Snowshoeing is the perfect way to beat cabin fever, bringing people outside for fresh air and providing a connection with nature that is beneficial for physical and mental health. Snow came late to Minnesota this year, and although there are still areas… Read More

Broad collaboration informed plan update The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has released the updated Invasive Carp Action Plan for the next 10 years of prevention and management efforts in Minnesota.   The plan includes a prioritized set of recommended actions that build upon the DNR’s current intensive invasive carp efforts, including additional actions in the… Read More

Participants will receive high-quality data on their woodlands at no cost The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is inviting private woodland owners with two or more acres of forested property to participate in a new effort to help improve and advance forest inventory across Minnesota. The DNR’s Resource Assessment Program is developing a more precise forest… Read More

Contributed photos Ayla Olson eclipsed the 1,000 career point mark during Tuesday’s Park Region Conference game against Pillager. The Eagles won the game by a score of 74-33 and Olson celebrated the accomplishment with her coaches (above) and teammates (right) following the game. 

Ericksrud to be honored this week By Chad Koenen Publisher The New York Mills wrestling team will officially dedicate its wrestling room in honor of long-time coach Richard Ericksrud on Thursday night. As part of parents and senior night festivities, the NY Mills wrestling family will officially change the name of the wrestling room at the school… Read More

New doctor joins staff at NYM facility By Tucker Henderson Reporter Dr. Michael Kerr’s face is becoming more familiar in New York Mills since his start at Perham Health New York Mills Clinic in August. After all, patients from throughout the region have looked to him for their everyday health care needs. Kerr has been practicing family… Read More

NYM students participate on local mock trial team By Tucker Henderson Reporter For the past 6-7 years, there has been something missing from the New York Mills School’s extracurricular offerings. This year, Jason Boe along with volunteer coaches Angela and Nick Sonsalla, Emma Barthels and Jackson Veazie has resurrected the program. The mock trial team in NY… Read More