By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent County commissioners, on May 21, approved the hiring of an additional Communications Sergeant for the County Sheriff Office. “With the two Communications Sergeants, each will be responsible in overseeing 6 to 8 staff which is more in line with supervision recommendations,” said County Sheriff Barry Fitzgibbons to the five-person county board…. Read More

Kevin Lovegreen, author of the popular Lucky Luke’s Adventures series, visits New York Mills on Wednesday, June 12, at 1 p.m.  Lovegreen has published 20 books for children, ranging from picture books to chapter books. The series follows Lucky Luke in his hunting or fishing escapades.  In his presentation, Lovegreen will describe the behind-the-scenes team involved… Read More

Allyson and Jared Wegscheid, of Bluffton, are proud to announce the birth of their son, William Joseph Wegscheid, who was born on May 21, 2024. He weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces and was 20.5 inches long. He was delivered by Doctor Bobbi Adams at Astera Health in Wadena.  Proud grandparents are Lynn and Scott Putzke; Daniel… Read More

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.