By Tucker Henderson Reporter The annual Veteran’s Day Program sponsored by the New York Mills VFW Post #3289 and their Auxiliary is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 11 at 10 a.m. in the NY Mills School Auditorium. The event highlights and honors veterans who have served so selflessly for the nation including the sacrifices they’ve made for freedom…. Read More

Church tradition dates back to the 1930s By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent People again came from near and far, on Friday, Oct. 25, to mark the 90th year of the Richland Lutheran Church lutefisk feed near the town of Walcott, north of Wahpeton. The day-long feast, which also included meatballs, ran from lunch to evening supper. Church… Read More

Project scheduled to start in spring 2025 By Chad Koenen Publisher The long-awaited water tower project in the City of Deer Creek has been officially pushed back to the start of 2025. During its regularly scheduled meeting last week, the Deer Creek City Council approved a change order with Onyx Blasting and Coating, LLC that will push… Read More

Photos by Tucker Henderson The New York Mills first LEGO Club met for their fifth practice in the HS Media Center last Tuesday where they cracked open their engineering books and learned more about the up and coming sport. Brunswick/Lund Boats donated funds to purchase supplies for each of the 16 students in the program.

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent  Sheriff deputies, on Oct. 29, reported that seven heads of cattle were killed in a semi crash close to 9 p.m. near the intersection of Highway 35 and 360th Street, near Star Lake in central Otter Tail County. Four more cattle were euthanized after the crash. A total of 37 heads… Read More

The VFW Post 3289 Auxiliary met October 10 with 12 members present. Minutes from the September 12 meeting were approved, and the September 30 Treasurer’s Report was filed subject to audit. The General Orders Bulletin for October 2024 from the Department President was read and discussed.  The VFW National Home is celebrating 100 years and will commemorate… Read More

As the demand for renewable energy rises, the future of solar development on agricultural land is a growing concern for state and local governments.  A new fact sheet from the Center for Rural Affairs highlights the use of both solar energy generation and agricultural production on the same land. “Dual use is a great solution to alleviate… Read More

Contributed photo 10 year old Maximus Geiser of New York Mills shot this 10 pointer during the youth season with his grandpa Terry.

Deer carcass movement restrictions are in place for 14 deer permit areas located in southeastern and north-central Minnesota and the south metro area. Deer permit areas 604, 605, 642, 643, 644, 645, 646, 647, 648, 649, 655, 661, 679 and 684 together form the chronic wasting disease management zone. Hunters are not allowed to take… Read More

Contributed photos The New York Mills Trunk or Treat was held on Halloween night at Mills Country Market and had a record turnout of over 650 children from around the area with twelve groups handing out candy.