Photos by Tucker Henderson New York Mills kindergarteners and some of the “wonderful women” in their lives gathered on Friday for muffins, arts and crafts and a time to visit in the classroom. Among the guests were Chase Beversluis with mom, Britney Beversluis (above), as well as Mason and his mom Jessica George, Porter and his… Read More

New school superintendent to begin in July By Tucker Henderson Reporter After 35 years of service to the New York Mills school community, Superintendent Blaine Novak will retire at the end of June. Novak grew up in Foley, Minn., graduating with the class of 1985. He then attended the University of Minnesota for his Bachelors Degree in… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County commissioners, on May 7, accepted with sincere appreciation the gift of a grain wagon which will be positioned under the canopy of Phelps Mill. The gift was donated by the Claypool family whose family members hauled wheat to the flour mill which operated from 1889 to 1939. “My father, Warren… Read More

Progress continues on  apartment building By Tucker Henderson Reporter The New York Mills Economic Development Authority (EDA) met last week for their monthly meeting to discuss the economic development within the city. The first order of business was to discuss the quote of $365 for a 4×4 sign promoting the NY Mills Civic and Commerce’s slogan of… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent An exhibit, “Slavery to Today,” ran from April 26 to May 9 at the Fergus Falls Public Library. African American artifacts and artworks, from the collection of Alan Page and his late wife, Diane Sims Page, made up the exhibition “Testify: Americana.” Page, formerly a star lineman for the Minnesota Vikings,… Read More

Photos by Tucker Henderson New York Mills kindergarteners and their special guests completed a number of projects together and had plenty of time for a few smiles and surprises.  Among those who stopped by on Friday were Finley Vaughan with mom, Kaylee Vaughan (above), Isla Sneeden with mom, Ciara Sneeden (bottom right), Hayden Mitchell with mom,… Read More

Members of the New York Mills National Honor Society were recognized prior to the start of last week’s scholarship recognition program at the school.  New members include:  Riley Anderson, daughter of Jessica and Austin Anderson.  Riley’s pledge is to be the co-student blood drive coordinator for the American Red Cross. Co-President, Kalyn Balbach, daughter of Melissa Becker and… Read More

Trail winds through woods, prairies and lakes at Maplewood State Park Construction is underway on the 3.8-mile segment of the Heart of the Lakes Trail that winds through the woods, prairies and lakes of Maplewood State Park. The Heart of the Lakes Regional Trail is a 10-foot wide, 32-mile long, multi-use recreational trail that will connect… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies, on May 7, reported two accidents in Otter Tail County. The first accident took place May 5 in Rothsay at the intersection of SE Second Avenue and South Center Street at 2:44 p.m. This was a minor vehicle crash with non-life-threatening injuries. A woman was transferred to the hospital… Read More

Event to be held at NYM Sculpture Park/Barn The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is pleased to present Celebrating Cultures, a family-friendly community art and cultural exchange event at the New York Mills Sculpture Park/Barn just off Highway 10 in NY Mills from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22.  Celebrating Cultures is co-presented by the… Read More