‘Little Angels’ find home in East Otter Tail
Of the thousands of stories of heroism, charity and humanity surfacing after the Haiti earthquake, three of them trace all the way back to East Otter Tail County–specifically to one church in Perham.
‘Portraits of Home II’ photo exhibit opens Feb. 6 at NY Mills Cultural Center
“Portraits of Home II,” a new photographic exhibit, opens Saturday, Feb. 6 at the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center. Gallery hours are Tuesday–Friday from noon to 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There is no admission charge for this exhibit.
PHS Gymnastics: Perham wins 6th straight State True Team title
Perham looking for 8th Mid-State Conference title Feb. 6 in Park Rapids.
Frozen Fest: Schedule is full of activities
The “Frozen Fest” schedule has become a full slate, with numerous businesses and organizations involved in the promotion. The centerpiece of the “Frozen Weekend“ slate of events is Kinship’s “Freezin’ for a Reason,” where participants will be taking an icy bath in Little Pine Lake–as a fundraiser for the youth mentoring program.
Klyma concert Feb. 11 in NY Mills
Singer/songwriter Greg Klyma will perform a concert Thursday, Feb. 11, at the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center, starting at 7:30 p.m.
Annual song festival hosted at St. Paul’s
A delightful assortment of musical styles were presented at the fourth annual Perham, all-church song festival Jan. 31. Hosted for the first time in the spacious sanctuary of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, more than 200 attended the concert.
Chuck Hofius reinstated as Perham hospital chief
Chuck Hofius will return to Perham Memorial Hospital and Home (PMHH) as CEO effective Monday, February 8, 2010. Hofius had recently resigned from the position after 12 years to take a job with Volunteers of America.
‘Boarders’ rejoice
A skateboard park is on the verge of becoming a reality in Perham. With more than $54,000 deposited with the city for the skateboard and BMX bike park, the Perham City Council is ready to let the park promoters proceed with construction.
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Little Falls boat manufacturing facility merges with NY Mills plant
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A two-headed sales pitch for programs that serve gifted and talented students was delivered at the Jan. 20 Perham School Board meeting. Presenting the case for gifted and talented programs–also referred to as “enrichment”–was Perham’s former coordinator Tricia Hamann.
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What a long, strange trip it’s been here in New York Mills and East Otter Tail County. Living here was strange at times, and an overall positive experience, but now it’s time my family and I move on to our next adventure.
RELATED CONTENT$200,000 tech grant won by NY Mills, Perham schools
The Minnesota State Department of Education awarded an “Enhancing Education through Technology” or “E2T2” grant to share between Perham and NYM schools in early January.
RELATED CONTENTEmergency services restructured in East Otter Tail
Perham Memorial Hospital has announced changes in leadership for its Information Technology Systems and Emergency Services Departments.
RELATED CONTENTNY Mills holds Family Fun Fit Days in Feb.
Getting and staying healthy is an admirable goal for young and old alike. Making it a family affair brings added benefits, and to support these efforts the Mills IMPACT Team is hosting free Family Fun Fit Days from 10 a.m. to noon on all four Saturdays in February at the New York Mills School.
RELATED CONTENT‘Prairie Lakes’ garbage plan puts Perham at central location
It will be called the “Prairie Lakes Solid Waste Authority,” and Perham will be at the center of it.
RELATED CONTENTOttertail Business Association dinner Feb. 9
The Ottertail Business Association will hold their annual membership dinner on Tuesday, Feb. 9 at Betty’s Pantry in Ottertail.
RELATED CONTENTPerham trade show undergoing 2010 ‘makeover’
Are you looking for a change in your life? If you’re a little bit lucky, you might get a change...at no charge…at this year’s Perham Area Trade and Home Show.
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