Finalists announced for Great American Think-Off in New York Mills This year, the four finalists received a prize $500 will debate the topic: "Which is more important: to win or to play by the rules?” on Saturday, June 12, at the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center. Written By: News Staff | × New York Mills Cultural Center's 28th annual Great American Think-Off (Submitted photo) An annual New York Mills tradition is back for its 28th year. The Great American Think-Off invites several finalists from their essay contest to compete in a civil disagreement between different ideas. This year, the four finalists received a prize $500 and will debate the topic: "Which is more important: to win or to play by the rules?” on Saturday, June 12 at the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center. Two finalists will debate for one side of the argument, while the other two will debate for the other side.