The Red River Valley (RRV) Emerging Leadership Program (ELP) celebrated its most recent cohort of leaders and a program milestone this spring. A dinner and recognition program at University of Minnesota Crookston recognized participants and celebrated the program’s 40th year. The celebration included a slide presentation narrated by Jody Horntvedt, Extension educator for the program, who… Read More

AJ Peters has officially received the endorsement of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL) for the United States Congress representing Minnesota’s 7th Congressional District.  This endorsement underscores his commitment to help the people of rural Minnesota by strengthening economic opportunities, enhancing healthcare accessibility, creating workforce and senior housing funding, and advocating for sustainable environmental policies, Peters said in… Read More

Photo by Connie Vandermay New York Mills School Superintendent Blaine Novak shook the hand of every member of the NY Mills Class of 2024 during Friday’s commencement ceremony. There were 42 members of the Class of 2024 who received their high school diploma. For more pictures and information about graduation, check out page 4.

Photos by Chad Koenen A pair of featured speakers highlighted the New York Mills Memorial Day program on Monday morning. The speakers included VSO Jim Bakkila and American Legion Ninth District Commander Steve NaSalle (below), as well as the NY Mills high school band (above). More information about Memorial Day check out next week’s issue of… Read More

Butler man has been with KLN for 33 years By Tucker Henderson Reporter It was 44 years ago that Mark Hendrickx was awarded his diploma from the New York Mills High School as a graduate of the Class of 1980. The son of the late John and Eileen Hendrickx, of Butler, went on to graduate from… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher A student built house at New York Mills School will soon have a new place to call home. During its regularly scheduled meeting last Monday night, the NY Mills School Board approved a high bid of $92,735 for the two-bedroom, two-bathroom home. The house is 28’x52’ and will be moved from the back… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen The annual New York Mills pre-k graduation ceremony was held on Tuesday, May 14 in the school auditorium. Dressed in graduation gowns, the students performed a number of songs, while also receiving their pre-k diploma from elementary principal Judith Brockway and school superintendent Blaine Novak. 

Paraprofessional began at NYM School in 1987 By Tucker Henderson Reporter After 37 years as a paraprofessional at the New York Mills Elementary School, Julie Witt will be taking her well-earned retirement. She was hired in September of 1987 by the then principal Mike Hart.  Since then, she has worked mainly as a paraprofessional and also filled… Read More

City prepares for upcoming projects By Chad Koenen Publisher Deer Creek’s general fund grew by just over $113,000 last year, which was a welcomed sight as the town prepares for a number of expansive projects in the near future. During its regularly scheduled meeting last Monday night, the Deer Creek City Council heard its 2023 audit report… Read More

Photos by Connie Vandermay The annual New York Mills graduation ceremony was held on Friday night at the school. A total of 42 students received their high school diploma as part of the Class of 2024. Among those who received a diploma was Justina Boe and Lynsey Olson, Morgan Guck  and Andrew Krosch. The night also… Read More