A Wisconsin angler caught and released a 46.25 inch northern pike on Mille Lacs Lake that the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources certified as a tie with the current catch-and-release state record. Brad Lila of Hudson caught and released the fish Sunday, Jan. 22. “I set the hook as the line was quickly peeling out,” Lila said…. Read More

Essays for annual contest are due on April 1 Whether a local zoning committee is approving a new parking lot, or a federal agency is approving a new pipeline, our elected officials must continually grapple with balancing the needs of the environment with the needs of the economy.  President Biden recently showed his hand when… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent On March 7, at 9:31 p.m., county dispatchers received a call concerning a structural fire near Highway 59, close to Dunvilla and northeast of Pelican Rapids. Firefighters were unable to save a shop near a residence. Sheriff deputies said close to $15,000 in tools were damaged in the fire. “There were no… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher New York Mills School is getting “Wild About Kindergarten” at this year’s registration night. The registration night will get underway on Thursday, March 23 from 5:30-7 p.m.  The night will begin with a meal from 5:30-6:15 p.m. in the school commons and hands-on activities will be held from 6:15-7 p.m. Childcare will be… Read More

Bea Muckala celebrated for 100 years of life. Beatrice (Trupukka) Muckala, a long-time resident of New York Mills and now residing at Perham Living, achieved 100 years of life on March 10, 2023.  Her words when she awoke that morning, “I made it!”  Muckala, born in 1923 in Deer Creek Township along the Leaf River, raised her… Read More

Contributed photo Tumberg Accounting won the Wednesday night bowling championship at Mills Lanes and Lucky Strike Grill. Team members include: Joey Brasel, Leroy Ament, Jon Tumberg, Dolly Tumberg and Kathy Tumberg.

Photos by Chad Koenen, contributed The New York Mills Senior Citizens Center was abuzz on Thursday morning for the annual St. Urho Day celebration. In addition to serving purple donuts, those in attendance heard an ode to St. Urho by David Wiitikko.

F&M Bank to undergo an expansive remodeling project By Tucker Henderson Reporter Farmers and Merchants State Bank in New York Mills will be receiving a new look in the coming month as the lobby and drive-up portions of the building will be renovated. “It will have a new, more open look,” said President Nick Roder. “Our teller… Read More

Solar panels could be added this summer By Chad Koenen Publisher The New York Mills School Building and Grounds Supervisor Jeff Perala provided a snapshot of the school building and grounds on Monday, Feb. 27.  During its regularly scheduled meeting on Feb. 27, Perala presented the second of several department updates to the new school board. Last month… Read More

By Tucker Henderson Reporter After over 40 years working as a Director of Christian Education (DCE) in the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS), Gary Bach of Trinity Lutheran Church of New York Mills is retiring. An open house will be held from 11:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 26 at Trinity Lutheran Church in… Read More