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.

Landmarks have different meanings for local residents By Tucker Henderson Special to the Dispatch Have you ever asked for directions and someone told you to turn at “Jaaska’s Corner” or maybe that their house is near “Tim’s Pond?”  Depending on how long you have lived in this community, you may know more of these local names than others. Some names… Read More

Perham Health welcomed its first baby of 2021 on New Year’s Day.  Tate Maxwell Rutten was born at 7:37 a.m. to Ashley and Isaac Rutten of Perham. He weighed eight pounds and is 20 inches long. Supporting the family throughout the pregnancy and delivering Tate was Tonya Diggins, certified nurse midwife.  Welcoming Tate into their family are… Read More

Tri-County Health Care welcomed the first baby of 2021. Sawyer Jay Kelderman was born on Monday, Jan. 4 at 4:07 p.m. to Avery and Zack Kelderman of Wadena. He weighed 9 pounds, 14 ounces, and was 22 inches long at birth. His siblings are Tucker and Parker. “It feels like it’s going to be a good… Read More

Kayla and Jason Januszewski of New York Mills are proud to announce the birth of their son, Oliver Jason Januszewski, who was born on December 14, 2020. He weighed 7 pounds, 8.5 ounces and was 20 inches long. He was delivered by Dr. Laura DuChene at Tri-County Health Care in Wadena.  Proud siblings are Dashawn and Chloe. … Read More

Leah Mills and Josh DeYonge, of New York Mills, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Gemma Jane DeYonge, who was born on December 17, 2020. She weighed 8 pounds, 2.5 ounces and was 20 inches long. She was delivered by Dr. Shaneen Schmidt at Tri-County Health Care in Wadena.  Proud siblings are Jaxton… Read More