First class is set for October 20 in NY Mills The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is hosting artist Sue Kalseim as she presents two Alcohol Ink Workshops, on Wednesday, Oct. 20 and Wednesday, Nov. 17 from 5-7 p.m., at the Cultural Center. These evening workshops are designed to teach participants the basics of… Read More

It’s that time of year when school administrators have to change their underwear several times a day. That’s due to the fact that teachers and staff are coming back to keep them company as the school year begins. They were lonely. Now they’re brimming with excitement. They’ve had all summer working on various methods of boring… Read More

The following students have been named to the 2021 spring semester Dean’s List at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, the university announced today.   To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must complete 12 or more letter-graded credits while attaining a 3.66 grade point average. Local students named to the list include: Madalyn Erp, New… Read More

Of course, it goes without saying that out here in the country– and “out here in the country” can be just about anywhere in these 50 United States–that one of the most anticipated events of the year is The Demolition Derby. Even my Appliance Army–which consists of everything around this farm that has either wheels, or… Read More

I have to admit I cringed a little bit when I changed the dates of the newspaper this week. I even had to check my calendar to make sure I didn’t accidentally miss the month of July. Now that Jeff Bezos and Richard Branson conquered space, maybe their next project can be creating a time machine. … Read More

Robert “Bob” Bay, 67 held for Robert “Bob” Bay on Monday, July 19, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Karvonen Funeral Home in Wadena, with Pastor Ryan Stout officiating.   Robert Craig Bay was born on January 28, 1954 in Wadena, to Lester and Bernice (Huhta) Bay. Bob attended New York Mills High School and graduated from the Wadena… Read More

Myles Hotakainen Kayla and Jared Hotakainen, of New York Mills, are happy to announce the birth of their son, Myles Marlow Hotakainen. Myles was delivered by Dr. Jaimie Deraney, OB/GYN at Perham Health on July 3, 2021, at 4:40 p.m. He weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces and was 18-1/4 inches long.  Myles is welcomed home by… Read More

The Family of Gladys Bentley would like to thank everyone for their love and support during this difficult time.

Thursday, July 22  Sliced Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Baby Carrots, Butterscotch Pudding/Topping, Bread/Butter/Milk Friday, July 23  Chicken Kiev, Rice Pilaf, Mediterranean Blend, Carrot Cake, Bread/Butter/Milk Monday, July 26  Baked Chicken, Twice Baked Potatoes, Cream Style Corn, Bistro Bars, Bread/Butter/Milk Tuesday, July 27  Ribs/Sauerkraut, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Angel Food Cake, Bread/Butter/Milk Wednesday, July 28  Sliced Turkey, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Dressing, Peas N Carrots, Pumpkin Pie, Bread/Butter/Milk