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Businesses that decontaminate, rent or lease boats or other water-related equipment will now be required to attend aquatic invasive species (AIS) training and acquire a permit under a state law change that took effect July 1, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. “Before...

The public is invited to a free Lake Region Arts Council ‘Meet and Greet’ presentation at the Perham Area Public Library on Tuesday, July 30 at 3:30 p.m. The presentation is one of a few that will be held in the region through August, as part of an effort by the LRAC to educate...

The National Association of Letter Carriers will conduct its 21th annual food drive to combat hunger on Saturday, May 11. Letter carriers will collect non-perishable food donations on that day as they deliver mail along their postal routes, allowing postal patrons to easily donate...

On Tuesday, March 5 at 10 a.m., the Perham Area Community Center will offer a massage workshop. Scarlet Dittman, director of the massage therapy program at Minnesota State Community and Technical College, and her students, will be at the PACC to talk about the benefits of massage,...

The Otter Tail County GOP convened at Thumper Pond in Ottertail on Saturday to select new leaders for the party's executive committee. More than 120 delegates, alternates, and guests attended. Will Blasczyk of Dunn Township was elected to be presiding chair of the convention. Reports...

The 2012 Ole's Ride, a benefit for Hospice of the Red River Valley, is happening this Saturday in Vergas. Riders will leave Billy's Corner Bar at noon, taking a route through scenic Lakes Country and then celebrating with food and live music by David Lee after the ride. Cost is...

Teen Girls In Faith is hosting its first Teens Ignited concert on Friday, Aug. 24 from 7-11 p.m. at the Pioneer Grounds in Perham. All teenagers ages 13-18 are welcome to join the outdoor event for clean, wholesome fun and entertainment. Summertime Dropouts, These Guys, and local...

A benefit dinner with live entertainment and an auction/raffle is planned for Terry Green and his family. In May, Green was seriously injured in a car accident. The Frazee man is now on the road to recovery, but still has weeks of therapy ahead of him. The benefit will help defray...

On Saturday, Aug.

Thursday, May 20 Up North Quilters: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Akeley United Methodist Church. Park Rapids Area Library: Open 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Duplicate bridge: 12:30 p.m. at the Park Rapids Senior Center, 102 2nd St. West. Headwaters stroke support group: 1:30-3 p.m. at St. Joseph's...

The Perham Area Community Center and the members of the nationally recognized Healthways SilverSneakers Fitness Program, will be hosting a benefit dance for Perham's Promise (a non-profit organization that works with children of all ages and their families) on January 17, at the PACC...