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

Apostolic Lutheran Church 315 Main Ave. S, New York Mills Pastor Nicholas Kandoll (218) 385-2166 (360) 241-8450 (Kandoll’s) 8:05 a.m. Echoes of Mercy on KWAD Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship Assembly of God 103 N Hayes Ave., New York Mills Pastor Larry Bessler (218) 385-2033 Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Worship Bethany Free Lutheran Church 21987 Co. Rd. 23, Blue Grass Rev. Curtis Emerson (218) 495-3771, (218) 639-4320 www.zionandbethany-flc.org Sunday: 9 a.m. Worship… Read More