Local vets home is located in Fergus Falls By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Many military veterans from Otter Tail County are fortunate to be living at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Fergus Falls. This facility receives rave reviews as a leader in skilled nursing care delivery. The holidays are a special time to point out that the… Read More

Longest Night Music Festival is set for Dec. 21 The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is hosting its 16th annual Longest Night Music Festival on Saturday, Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. The Longest Night is a celebratory live music event that brings together an eclectic group of beloved local and regional musical artists to each play… Read More

Contributed photos New York Mills students were recently honored as part of the annual Veterans Day poster and essay contest. The contest is sponsored by the NY Mills VFW Auxiliary for students in grades 3-6. Above: Fourth grade: Anora Knutson(first place), Emma Felix (second place), Sydney Doucette (third place), Jayden Wood (fourth place), and Ava… Read More

County Commissioner Lee Rogness has been honored with the 2024 Outstanding Service Award by the Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC). This prestigious award recognizes individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation, and dedication to county government and the Association. Commissioner Rogness’s career has been defined by a strong focus on the agribusiness community, where he previously served… Read More

Perham Living has announced that Annette Riestenberg, RN, has been honored with the prestigious DAISY Award. This recognition highlights Annette’s compassion, wisdom, and desire to uplift others, including both residents and colleagues.  The DAISY Award recognizes nurses who demonstrate extraordinary care and make a difference in their communities, and Riestenberg is a shining example of what… Read More

A new study shows crypto scams are surging this holiday season and Minnesota ranks No. 19 in the nation, losing a record $75.3 Million last year and No. 18 with 17.1 victims per 100,000 residents. Inboxes and social media feeds are being flooded with crypto scams exploiting pain points that arise during the holidays. This includes… Read More

Photos by Tucker Henderson Mills Country Market got in the festive spirit on Friday for the annual Taste of the Seasons event at the grocery store. For a free-will donation, with proceeds benefitting the NYM Education Foundation, residents could sample a number of new items and festive twists on Christmas and holiday treats.

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture received 143 applications and was able to award $31,583 to 41 farmers in the third year of offering the Produce Safety Mini-Grant.  The mini-grant helps reimburse Minnesota produce farmers for expenses to improve on-farm food safety systems, up to $800 per farm. This includes purchasing items such as harvest totes, waxed… Read More

Contributed photos The holiday spirit was on full display last week as several classes of students at New York Mills Elementary School joined their adopt a classroom friends at Farmers & Merchants State Bank for wagon rides through New York Mills on Tuesday. The event was held in conjunction with the NY Mills Christmas Tree… Read More

By Tucker Henderson Reporter These days fraud is at an all-time high, leaving many consumers with financial problems stemming from this increasing variety of scam work. The Farmers & Merchants State Bank of New York Mills and Elevate of Otter Tail County have teamed up to host a Fraud Forum to help raise awareness and educate… Read More