To Whom it may concern: I am writing to encourage residents on South Walker and South Main to be present at the upcoming informational meeting on Tuesday, March 8th at 5:30 pm.  The discussion will focus on the potential annexation of “Newtonville,” which is on the south side of New York Mills.  The information presented at… Read More

To the Editor, I am the chair of the Viking Library System Board of Directors and also serve on the Pelican Rapids Public Library Board. VLS is one of Minnesota’s 12 regional public library systems.  VLS serves the six member counties of Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens and Traverse and 11 member libraries within those counties. The… Read More

Publisher’s Perspective Chad Koenen We all have those people we love to hate—the ones who know your weakness and do everything they can to rub your nose in your shortcomings.  After spending most of my Monday and Tuesday digging out from what seemed to be at least 2 feet of snow, even though the National Weather… Read More

By Lois Wiirre Special to the Dispatch Imagine for one moment, you have just sailed across the Atlantic ocean from Finland, so happy to see land again. The woman of the family is carrying a small patch of cloth with a teaspoon of “viili”  in her satchel. Going through customs will be the test, she holds her… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda With all the attention police are getting all across the country, perhaps I can kick in some of my experiences. I have Paula with me in my old, souped-up Chevy. It’s 1965. She’s a nurse, just finished a night shift. I had just picked her up after my band gig, and although… Read More

The VFW Post 3289 Auxiliary meeting was held on February 17 with nine members present.   There were two petitions for new membership. A thank you was received from the Fergus Falls Veterans Home for our donation to the Green House Project and, also, for the Valentine Cards we provided. A total of 133 cards were made and… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: I am a new parent and I am not sure if I am doing this child car seat thing properly. Is there somewhere I can go to find out if I am doing it right? Thank you. Answer: Congratulations on parenthood! I know the feeling and there will only be more… Read More

We want to thank all who came out to support “Gray for Gary” night.  A “”Special” thank you to the girls’ and boys’ basketball teams that attended to show their support for Madison and her Dad!  It is so AWESOME to see that kind of support from surrounding communities!  With gratitude, The Packer Family

To the Editor,  One summer day during my 1940’s childhood I told my mother that my neck hurt. “Don’t talk that way,” was her almost angry retort. I was shocked at her response, but later realized that she was living in constant fear that one of her kids would fall victim to the polio epidemic that… Read More

By Tucker Henderson Reporter The title “Founder” of New York Mills can be postulated upon a number of people. Many may think of the early Dr. Henry Van Aernam, Olcot Boardman, or George Cornwell, who were the three main men who established the New York Mills Company in 1872. Others may say that those such as… Read More