Deer Trails Day to return to fourth weekend in July By Chad Koenen Publisher A large fireworks display will continue to be a part of the annual Deer Trails Day celebration in Deer Creek. During its regularly scheduled meeting last week, the Deer Creek City Council approved a three year contract with Premier Pyrotechnics for the Deer… Read More

Summer Ottertail resident to share experience of 1,900-mile canoe trip By Tucker Henderson Reporter The New York Mills Public Library has a variety of events lined up for November that are free and open to all. The library will be closed on Saturday, Nov. 11 and Thursday, Nov. 23 for Veterans Day and Thanksgiving, respectively. Passport Series Becca… Read More

The VFW Post 3289 Auxiliary met October 12 with 19 members and one guest present. Minutes from the September 14 meeting were approved, and the September 30 Treasurer’s Report was filed subject to audit. The General Orders Bulletin for October 2023 from the Department President was read and discussed.  A Thank You was received from the Department… Read More

Eight online programs rank in nation’s Top 10 Minnesota State Community and Technical College has been named the No. 1 Best Community College in Minnesota, and eight of the college’s online degree and certificate programs have earned national Top 10 honors, from three leading college planning websites. The Best Community College in Minnesota designation was awarded… Read More

Jess Steinbrenner has been hired by Otter Tail County to serve as Assistant Human Services Director. Deb Sjostrom, long-time Director of Human Services, introduced Steinbrenner to county commissioners as she was welcomed at a recent board meeting. “The role of the Assistant Human Services Director focuses on business operations, integrated service delivery, and provides for capacity… Read More

Contributed photos New York Mills’ eighth grade science and social classes of Ms. Mithun and Mr. Grieger traveled to Detroit Lakes on Wednesday, Oct. 25. The science classes toured Sucker Creek Preserve learning about plants, organisms water and geological formations. The social studies class visited the Becker County Museum and attended a traveling exhibit featuring… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher The Perham/New York Mills divers continued their dominance above the pool this fall by capturing the top two spots at the Mid-State Conference championship on Friday night in Park Rapids. Brittney Lorentz took first place in diving with a score of 412.35 to edge teammate Avery McAllister with a score of 363.80 who… Read More

Photos by Chad Koenen The Cultural Center, as well as Mills Lanes and Lucky Strike Grill in New York Mills hosted a pair of Halloween parties on Saturday. The event at the Cultural Center featured a variety of arts and crafts, as well as games throughout the facility. 

Kid’s Halloween Parties set for Saturday at Cultural Center, bowling alley By Tucker Henderson Reporter Halloween will cap off the month of October with some family fun, cool weather and of course, candy for everyone. There will be three Halloween events in New York Mills this year as the festivities will be taking place in the last… Read More