Community

Following more than a year of research and brainstorming about how to get more kids to bike and walk to school, Perham’s final Safe Routes to School plan was released last week. Prepared by West Central Initiative, the plan was put together with help and input from the schools,...

The Perham Lions Festival Committee is still seeking entries for this year’s Holiday Parade of Lights. The parade will be held after sundown in downtown Perham on Friday, Nov. 29. Any interested businesses, community groups or individuals are encouraged to enter a lighted...

The annual Coats for Kids drive is underway in Otter Tail County. The program helps defray costs for parents who may not be able to afford cold weather clothing. Last year, more than 1,500 coats, hats and mittens were distributed to families throughout the county, and organizers...

Perham High School students will be volunteering around town next Wednesday, Sept. 18, for the city’s first-ever Day of Caring. Organized by the United Way of Otter Tail County, the Day of Caring is a way for students to contribute and give back to others in their community. Christi...

A mother who benefitted from Perham’s generosity 15 years ago has come back to pay it forward. Former resident Joni Bloomquist said she would have been “living on the streets” back then if not for the support and donations of community members, who rallied around her in her...

Perham’s 1st Annual Day of Caring is coming up on Wednesday, Sept. 18, and Perham High School juniors and seniors are needed as volunteers. Day of Caring projects will include painting, washing windows, raking lawns, landscaping, mulching and more for local senior citizens and...

Stuff the Bus school supply collection, on the front lawn of Perham High School on Tuesday, Aug. 6 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Other drop-off sites include Calvary Lutheran, New Creations, and Community Alliance churches in Perham, as well as United Way in Fergus Falls. Stuff the Bus...

After a two month trial period, the Perham Food Shelf has decided to add new afternoon hours one week per month. The food shelf will now be open from 3-5 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month, beginning Aug. 6. The morning hours, which run from 8:30-11:30 a.m. every Tuesday,...

The Otto Bremer Foundation, majority owner of Bremer Bank, recently awarded $70,970 to Someplace Safe, based in Fergus Falls. The funds will be used to help with community violence prevention education and training. “The Otto Bremer Foundation and Bremer Bank are committed...