NYM Library has a free smart room available for area residents With a bigger appreciation for WiFi and internet service after 2020, Otter Tail County and Otter Tail County communities, the Blandin Foundation, local telecommunications companies and Viking Library System have partnered to provide free public WiFi and smart rooms. These community partners utilized CARES Act… Read More

Kendra and Dustin Geiser, of New York Mills, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Livia Lillian Geiser, who was born on March 8, 2021. She weighed 8 pounds, 13 ounces and was 21.5 inches long.  Proud siblings are Isaac, Ezekiel, Oscar, Micah, Shawna and Isla.  Proud grandparents are David and Janice Huwe and Donna… Read More

Sada and Brad Aschnewitz of New York Mills, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Crosby Archie Aschnewitz, who was born on March 8, 2021. He weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces and was 19.5 inches long. He was delivered by Dr. Laura DuChene at Tri-County Health Care in Wadena.  Proud siblings are Mila and Sage. … Read More

Contributed photo New York Mills VFW Auxiliary President, Amanda Weller, presented the New York Mills Elementary Librarian, Nancy Schik, with three Patriotic books for the students to enjoy and learn.

Contributed photo Maggy Weller’s VFW Americanism essay “What the Flag means to me” won 1st place in the Department of Minnesota and was awarded a certificate and a personalized blanket.

Contributed photo On Tuesday, March 2, New York Mills VFW Post 3289 Auxiliary President Amanda Weller, presented New York Mills Police Chief Bobby Berndt, with a Certificate of Appreciation for the New York Mills Police Department, along with rolls from the local bakery. “Our local police officers protect and serve our community daily. We just… Read More

By Tucker Henderson Special to the Dispatch Well, here I am, less than twelve hours before the deadline to submit to the paper, with only a sentence written. You would think that I would learn from my own history that I need to set aside some time and write a few history articles before Friday comes. Oh… Read More

Mike Parta was recognized for his years of service as part of New York Mills’ planning committee. Parta was honored for his work in forming and subsequent decades of service to NY Mills and the NY Mills Zoning Committee. Parta resigned from his position on the committee at the end of 2020. 

Stephanie and Kyle Goeller, of Sebeka, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Alaina Grace Goeller, who was born on January 13, 2021. She weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces and was 20.5 inches long. She was delivered by Dr. Julie Meyer at Tri-County Health Care in Wadena.  Proud siblings are Zachary and Brady.  Proud grandparents… Read More

The New York Mills football team received several district awards recently. Above: The 2020 senior football team members are pictured with their sub-district trophy. Seniors included: Front row: Zack Partlow, Nolan Cassidy and Caleb Dresser. Back row: Jace Rudolph, Trey Gilster, Cody Ahart, Daunte Leiran, Isaiah Laudenbach, John Ronning and Lucas Grabow.