By Tucker Henderson Reporter The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center will host a stand-up comedy show on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 7:30 p.m. Twin Cities-based comedians Jodie Maruska and Jason Schommer will take the stage to showcase their comedy talents and raise some laughs. Maruska grew up in Minnesota and has 30 years of experience making… Read More

By Tucker Henderson Reporter February is annually observed as Black History Month and in recognition of the occasion, the New York Mills Public Library is hosting the TESTIFY: Americana from Slavery to Today photo exhibit during the entire month. Along with the many photo banners that showcase each artifact from the Diane and Alan Page collection, companion… Read More

Photo by Tucker Henderson The kindergarten classes in New York Mills held their gingerbread party last week where students and a special adult worked together to create a delicious gingerbread creation.

Photo by Tucker Henderson Lacey Hendrickx recently shared her adventures in Iceland as a part of Elevate’s Passport Series at the New York Mills Public Library. Close to a dozen people attended the talk about Iceland.

Driver injured north of Henning By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Deciding whether to pursue a motor vehicle is a critical decision that must be made quickly and under difficult and unpredictable circumstances.  “In recognizing the risk to public safety created by vehicle pursuits, no deputy or supervisor shall be criticized or disciplined for deciding not to engage… Read More

Contributed photo The New York Mills speech team for their success at their first varsity meet of the season. Thirteen of the team’s members competed at the Otter Otterations tournament in Fergus Falls last Saturday. Three students advanced to the Final Round in their events. Five students advanced to the Next-In Honor Final Round in… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent The Central Lakes Trail, Minnesota’s 23rd state trail, runs along an abandoned railroad corridor purchased by the State of Minnesota in 1992. Otter Tail County was among the governmental agencies working with local volunteers to finance construction of the trail.  It was a long process. The project took 12 years to… Read More

Photos by Tucker Henderson The kindergarten classes in New York Mills held their gingerbread party last week where students and a special adult worked together to create a delicious gingerbread creation.

The VFW Post 3289 Auxiliary met January 11 with 12 members present. Minutes from the December 14 meeting were approved, and the December 31 Treasurer’s Report was filed subject to audit. The General Orders Bulletin for January 2024 from the Department President was read and discussed.  A thank you was received from the VFW National Home for… Read More

Otter Tail County has announced that Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Commissioner Sarah Strommen has appointed Spencer McGrew, Otter Tail County Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Specialist, will serve on the Statewide Aquatic Invasive Species Advisory Committee. The Committee is comprised of 15 stakeholders who are responsible for advising the Minnesota DNR on its AIS Program…. Read More