Photo by Tucker Henderson New York Mills Elementary students braved some cooler temperatures and even a bit of rain as they competed in the annual track and field day festivities. Among the events was the long jump, three-legged race and tug of war. 

City council to consider changes to ordinances By Chad Koenen Publisher A public hearing that typically garners little interest from the public turned out quite a bit of discussion over the use of public streets.  During its regularly scheduled meeting last week, the New York Mills City Council held a public hearing to gather input on changes… Read More

House could be located in Arvilla By Chad Koenen Publisher A proposed Habitat for Humanity home in the City of Ottertail has been put on hold, but that doesn’t mean either the city council or organizers within the Habitat for Humanity organization are giving up hope about bringing a new habitat home to town. During its regularly scheduled… Read More

Photos by Tucker Henderson The New York Mills sixth grade students were honored last week as part o the annual DARE graduation at the school. The event featured guest speakers, student speakers and honoring the students who graduated from the DARE program. 

Photos by Tucker Henderson Longtime New York Mills teacher and administrator Blaine Novak (above right), was honored for his 35 years of service to the NY Mills School District on Wednesday afternoon. Novak will be retiring from the school district at the end of June as the school superintendent. He has also served as a teacher,… Read More

Contributed photo Brian Schornack’s horticulture/greenhouse class at New York Mills  School planted and grew the petunias baskets for downtown again this year. The Dream Team for Relay for Life for the American Cancer Society coordinated this project again and placed them in the downtown planters. The baskets are watered and cared for by Dream Team… Read More

Programs to include featured speakers, music, reflection By Chad Koenen Publisher Memorial Day weekend isn’t just a time for people to fire up the grill and head to the lake for the first time—it is an opportunity to pay respect to individuals and their families who paid the ultimate sacrifice defending the country. Two Memorial Day… Read More

Photos by Tucker Henderson The annual New York Mills Elementary track and field day featured some cool temperatures and a bit of rain on Wednesday. The track and field day, which was held on the football field and track, featured everything from three-legged races (above), the long jump (right and below left) and sack races among… Read More

Vehicle tires, rims stolen at Big Pine Lake near Perham By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Sheriff deputies reported a farm fatality north of Parkers Prairie which took place early afternoon on May 7. The name of the victim is Kyle Olson, 28, of Parkers Prairie. The victim, who at first sustained critical injuries, had been working… Read More

Petersen served during the Vietnam War By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Mike Petersen, who grew up in Otter Tail County, is a decorated veteran of the Vietnam War who will be one of the speakers May 27 during the annual Memorial Day ceremony in Washington, D.C. This ceremony, at the Vietnam Wall, is a tribute to… Read More