All Four Lanes of Highway 10’s West Segment Open in Wadena

Second season of three-year improvement project wraps up BAXTER, Minn. The Minnesota Department of Transportation announces that all four lanes of Highway 10’s west segment in Wadena are now open to traffic, marking the completion of the second year of a three-year expansion and improvement project.

Perham Musician Mitch Paul Groethe to Perform at NYMRCC November 5

Original Live Music at the Cultural Center   NEW YORK MILLS, MN, October 19, 2026—The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center will welcome singer, songwriter, and musician Mitch Paul Groethe for an evening of local live music on Thursday, November 5, 2026, with the concert beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Annual Community Kids’ Halloween Party Returns to NYM October 24

Free Family Fun at the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center   NEW YORK MILLS, MN, October 19, 2026—Costumes, crafts, games, and Halloween fun are on the way as the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center hosts its annual Community Kids’ Halloween Party this Saturday, October 24, from noon to 3 p.m. The free event…

Dylan Doyle Band Returns to the Cultural Center October 22

Original Live Music at the Cultural Center   NEW YORK MILLS, MN, October 19, 2026—The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center will welcome back the Dylan Doyle Band for an evening of original live music THIS Thursday, October 22, 2026, with music beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Otter Tail County Highway Worker Honored for Saving a Life

A quick stop for an ice cream cone turned into a lifesaving moment for an Otter Tail County highway maintenance worker. The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners recognized Jeff Ratz at its Oct. 13 meeting. Ratz helped a choking person at a local convenience store while on his break.