The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center's new gallery exhibit “Local Legends" opened earlier this month with artwork by 11 regional artists. It runs through March 2 with a reception on Feb. 23.
University of Minnesota Extension shared results from the “Welcoming Communities” assessment in November and December. The assessment aims to find out how to make New York Mills more welcoming.
Susan Wirta and her husband, Dick, purchased Smith Furniture in downtown Wadena in 1991. Longtime employee Christina Frost bought the business in 2020 and Susan Wirta remained on staff until January.
The Wadena-Deer Creek School Board met on Tuesday, Jan. 16. A parent voiced several concerns with the district during the meeting's public comment period.