Wadena, Minn., man missing, needs diabetes medication
A 76-year-old man in need of diabetes medication went missing near Wadena Monday morning, authorities say.
Tim Meehl appointed new mayor of Perham; now replacement needed for city council
The Perham mayor’s seat is no longer vacant, but now–there’s an open city council chair. With the resignation of Mayor Kevin Keil, earlier this year, Councilman Tim Meehl stepped forward to fill the mayor’s slot. He was officially appointed and sworn in March 8.
MeritCare-Sanford merger out-lined at Perham Power Hour
Stability and sustainability were some of the key points he touched in a presentation about the MeritCare and Sanford Health merger at the March 9 Perham Area Chamber of Commerce “Power Hour” meeting.
State Patrol identifies Ottertail woman killed in crash with bus
The State Patrol has released the name of the woman who died in a collision with a bus Friday evening near Detroit Lakes.
RELATED CONTENTEOT Horticulture Day set for March 20 in Perham
Registration begins at 8 a.m. on Saturday, March 20, for the 21st annual East Otter Tail County Horticulture Day.
RELATED CONTENTFebruary was ‘Literacy Month’ in schools
February could just as well be called “National Literacy Month.” In schools everywhere, February has become a full four weeks of reading.
RELATED CONTENTNY Mills students bring history to life
Did you know that rock ‘n roll saved the radio from extinction? That half of the world’s workers are involved with agriculture? That the flappers paved the way for some of the most significant shifts in American fashion? This was just some of the insight spectators gained at the annual History Day at New York Mills School.
RELATED CONTENT‘Go Getters’ lead East Otter Tail campaign against MS
Once again, “The Go Getters,” will be stepping up to the plate in the fight against Multiple Sclerosis.
RELATED CONTENTRoad issue tops Edna Twsp. agenda
March 9 is township election day, and most area town halls will host small, low-key neighborhood gatherings–except perhaps Edna Township.
RELATED CONTENTDNR seeks input on deer hunting, trapping, duck, fall turkey hunting
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking citizen input on nearly a dozen different hunting season options.
New ‘hybrid’ approach at Perham High School
Online and classroom learning will be combined next year at Perham HS.
RELATED CONTENTFive region spellers to compete in multi-region state bee
Spelling “angst” correctly earned Danielle Nicholson, an 8th grader from Hawley, the title of Champion at the Lakes Country Service Cooperative Region IV Spelling Bee.
RELATED CONTENTMost township annual meetings, elections March 9
Township voters throughout the area will be going to the polls March 9.
RELATED CONTENTMedical partner donates to hospital
From cocktail hour to coat check, a matter of a few hours, Perham Memorial Hospital and Home’s bank account grew by a tidy $100,000.
RELATED CONTENTArvig selected for Perham Hall of Fame
Leaders of two of the largest community projects of 2010, and a longtime business owner have been selected for Perham honors this spring.
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