By Chad Koenen Publisher If you can’t find a book that peaks your interest at the New York Mills Library used book sale, you aren’t looking hard enough. That’s because from July 20-21 the NY Mills City Hall Ballroom will be filled with used books for as little as $1 apiece on the first day and… Read More

Locally owned grocery store continnues to expand offerings By Chad Koenen Publisher As several signs throughout Mills Country Market say, “small enough to be your neighbor, large enough to meet your needs.” There is perhaps no better way to describe New York Mills’ full service grocery store than that—big enough to find what you need, but small enough… Read More

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