Contributed photos The New York Mills Lions Club recently honored members with a variety of awards at a recent meeting. Award winners were recognized by Latham Hetland of the NY Mills Lions Club. Award winners include: Peder Butenhoff – Youth Outreach; Above right: Ken Becker – Dream Catcher; Right: Ron Ehnert – Helen Keller Sight… Read More

Astera Health celebrated National Volunteer Week by bringing back its volunteer program. This program was on hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic.   “Our volunteer program had existed for many years, but like many programs, it was halted due to a shifted focus on COVID. We know the efforts of our volunteers are welcomed by our patients,… Read More

In a rush to legalize cannabis last year, Democrats created numerous challenges for Minnesotans. Instead of repairing the problems in this bill, Senate Democrats on Friday, May 3, passed legislation that makes the licensure process even more convoluted and less fair for Minnesotans. This highly partisan bill fails to take any meaningful steps to address… Read More

On June 12, West Central Initiative, the University of Minnesota Morris, and the City of Morris will host the first 17 Rooms event in Minnesota. This dynamic, day-long gathering at the University of Minnesota Morris campus aims to unite approximately 200 participants from across the state and beyond, connecting Minnesota with a global community working… Read More

Photos by Tucker Henderson New York Mills kindergarten students had the opportunity to visit a working dairy far in rural New York Mills on Friday afternoon. Students were able to visit Mursu Dairy Farm and see everything from dairy cows (above) to horses, tractors, horses and small grain. The kindergarten students learned about the milking process… Read More

Fishing guides get in on the tradition fun By Tucker Henderson Reporter With Minnesota’s fishing opener coming up this weekend, no doubt there will be countless boats on the waters of Otter Tail County and across the state. Making up a small fleet of those fishermen will be Phil Jensen and Todd Cameron, business partners in… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher There may be no bigger high than pulling a large fish during the annual fishing opener weekend in Minnesota—other than, of course, the birth of a child or getting married.  After a near record ice out in March, area fishing guides and fishermen have been chomping at the bit to head back out… Read More

Ten people attend event in Central Park By Tucker Henderson Reporter Last week 10 members of the New York Mills community braved the wet and windy weather under the Lions Shelter at Central Park to come together to participate in the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 2 at 11 a.m. The first National Day of Prayer… Read More

Contributed photo On Saturday, April 27, Minnesota’s Ninth District VFW Post and Auxiliary held their Loyalty Day Convention in Pelican Rapids. Commander Kelly Booge and President Shirley Quist were installed to serve in 2024-25.

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent People who visit Paisley Park, the home and studio of the late musician Prince, see lots of purple throughout the facility and even an entire “Purple Rain” room. The hour and a half tour is $65 per person and is well worth it. As noted on the Paisley Park website, the… Read More