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Teaching Fido new tricks just got easier for Perham area residents. Dog training offered in Otter Tail County provides unique options, from scent work to tricks, along with basic obedience and therapy dog certifications. Brien Meyer and Tim Fresonke elected to Perham City Council, Tim Meehl wins mayor race.
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New lift stations purchased for north end of town in Perham
8 hours ago · PERHAM — The city of Perham is getting two lift stations on the north side of town. The $23,236 purchase was approved by the City Council during its meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 12. Lift stations move wastewater from lower elevations to higher elevations so it can flow to the treatment plant. In the ...
Update: Perham Township treasurer named in write-in contest, …
Nov 6, 2024 · “The election could’ve gone either way,” she said. “I look forward to continuing to be a part of a team that works for our city.” Boyne said she looks forward to working with the council, community club and residents to bring people to the community and share why people choose to live in the “cute town” that is about nine miles southwest of Perham.
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Fresonke received 899 votes (33%) and Meyer received 628 votes (23%). Local news stories from Perham, Minnesota, and more. News, crime, government, traffic, fires, education news, and more.
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Minnesota man charged in 1974 homicide cold case in Wisconsin. Jon K. Miller, 84, of Owatonna, was charged with first-degree murder in the death of Mary Schlais, of Minneapolis, in 1974. Investigative genetic genealogy credited with leading to his arrest. 1d ago.
Perham City Council approves ordinance allowing cannabis …
11 hours ago · At Perham City Council’s Committee of the Whole meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 30, Smith explained the county’s location regulations would reduce the viable lots to about 10 in the city. The city ordinance limits cannabis retail shops to be at least 500 feet from a school or school athletic facility and 300 feet from a residential …
Main Street is open again, and it's looking good
Oct 25, 2024 · PERHAM — Main Street is open! With the shorter days and a limited amount of trucks hauling, the paving of the final four blocks of Main Street took a little longer than expected, with the final pavement completed on Tuesday evening by Central Specialties, according to a news release from Perham City Engineer Jade Berube.
2024 Perham Main Street construction project makes phasing plans
Nov 21, 2023 · PERHAM — As the end of 2023 approaches, the 2024 Perham Main Street construction project draws closer. Currently, the city, Perham Area Chamber of Commerce, Main Street businesses and other community members are working on coming together to make plans and answer questions of concerned locals: What about Turtle Fest?
Perham City Council approves preliminary 10.1% tax levy
Oct 1, 2024 · PERHAM — The Perham City Council approved a preliminary tax levy increase of 10.1% during a special meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 25.. City Administrator Jon Smith explained the increase includes a $90,000 budgetary addition for EMS funding. He said discussions on other funding options for the EMS are taking place.