Protect yourself and your loved ones from costly utility scams by teaming up with Minnesota Energy Resources and law enforcement agencies across the state. Minnesota Energy Resources is partnering with police and sheriff’s departments across Minnesota to share the warning signs of utility scams on social media. The goal is to flood newsfeeds with this important… Read More

Organization serves nine counties in west central Minnesota Camille Pearson Walz has joined West Central Initiative as its Development Officer. An experienced philanthropic and business professional, Pearson Walz most recently led corporate philanthropy as a community relations business partner, where her focus was on creating awareness and impact through grantmaking and team member programs. Pearson… Read More

What could go wrong will at annual fall show There are so many things right about “The Play That Goes Wrong.” Hailed by critics as one of the funniest plays to ever hit Broadway, this award-winning comedy proves what wonderfully good fun it can be to watch a terribly bad show. From bumbling actors breaking props and forgetting… Read More

The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Big Stone Lake, a long, narrow lake that extends 26 miles through Big Stone County in Minnesota and two South Dakota counties. Zebra mussels were found on multiple docks being removed from the lake at the end of the… Read More

By Chad Koenen Publisher Insurance is one of life’s great balancing acts. While you don’t want to be paying for more insurance than you need, you also want to make sure you have enough insurance that when faced with a tragic life experience you have the right insurance to take care of all of your needs. How… Read More

Photos by Tucker Henderson The New York Mills homecoming week festivities came to a close on Friday with the annual pepfest and powder puff volleyball game. Friday’s pepfest featured a variety of games, including a race where teams pulled one another on a blanket across the gym floor (above). For more pictures and information about homecoming… Read More

Mueller, Monson to serve on local board By Tucker Henderson Reporter The New York Mills Economic Development Authority held its monthly meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 11. The NY Mills EDA board has overcome a few obstacles in the past two months as two board members have recently submitted their resignations, which made it difficult to reach a quorum… Read More

Improvements continue at NYM pool By Chad Koenen Publisher The New York Mills City Council will move forward with buying back a pair of properties located on South Main Ave. after a planned housing project never materialized. During its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday night, the NY Mills City Council heard a plan for a multi-unit housing… Read More

Ordinance to restrict parking in winter months By Tucker Henderson Reporter The cold weather of fall has come to central Minnesota and with it, the eventual promise of snow and ice.  The City of New York Mills has recently adopted a new ordinance to keep the streets safe and clear while providing an option for those who require… Read More

Photos by Tucker Henderson Members of the New York Mills Fire Department visited kindergarten students at the school (above, left and below left) and welcomed first grade students to the fire hall (below) as part of their annual visit with elementary students during fire prevention week. The students were able to get an up close look… Read More