Local food shelves can offer additional assistance Most households will get their last E-SNAP payment in March. Starting in April, most households will get only one SNAP payment. That amount will be the household’s standard monthly benefit. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) program is a county-run, federally funded program administered through the U.S. Department of… Read More

By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Sheriff deputies, on Feb. 12, reported that fire destroyed a garage and severely damaged a home at Wall Lake between Fergus Falls and Underwood. The fire was called in at 10:10 a.m. When firefighters arrived the garage was fully engulfed in flames and the house had flames in the living room…. Read More

Photos by Tucker Henderson Missy Hermes of the Otter Tail County Historical Society came to give a presentation to the New York Mills sixth grade class about the fur trade in Otter Tail County.

By Tucker Henderson Reporter Every year, in a mad dash to show their affection, couples make a special trip to pick up flowers, sweets, and a card for their special someone. This might only take a couple extra minutes at Mills Market, a doughnut stop at Farmer’s Daughter Rustic Bakery, and a quick pick up at… Read More

Foodshare month gets underway next week By Tucker Henderson Reporter As Minnesotans clear roads, driveways, and sidewalks after another bout of ice and snow, food shelves across the state are gearing up for their largest fundraiser of the year. Minnesota FoodShare is an annual campaign in March to bring together communities and rally businesses, organizations, churches and… Read More

Visits to NYM Library increases By Chad Koenen Publisher A new road and utilities to serve one of the largest housing projects in the history of New York Mills is one step closer to coming to fruition. During its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday night, the NY Mills City Council approved a low bid from Kuechle Underground,… Read More

Convenience store, bulk oil company is a family affair By Tucker Henderson Reporter A busy little service station sits at the crest of the small hill just north of Highway 10 between New York Mills and Wadena. The gas station, tire shop and bulk plant has been serving customers in that location since 1976. The country… Read More

Photos by Tucker Henderson and Bridget Weller Above: Kindergarten students in NY Mills collected over 100 items for the Food Shelf as a part of their 100th Day of School festivities last week. Below right: Kiara Raisanen and Kensie Jabas hold up a sign to commemorate the 100th day of school at New York Mills. Below… Read More

Council holds hearing on Maple Ave. project By Jenna Esala Correspondent The February Ottertail City Council meeting opened with a public hearing regarding the improvements to South Maple Avenue and the alley north of the Community Center.  Bob Schlieman. of Apex Engineering, was present to speak on the planned improvements.  Improvements to South Maple Avenue, from Trunk Highway… Read More

NYM EDA looks into internship program opportunity By Tucker Henderson Reporter The monthly meeting of the Economic Development Authority of New York Mills held much discussion of ideas for the coming year during the morning of Feb. 15. An expressed interest in offering a social media marketing internship for a local student was discussed as a way to… Read More