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Indigenous remains found during Twin Ports Interchange construction

Work has stopped in the immediate area. The Minnesota Indian Affairs Council and tribal nations may do additional archaeological work there.

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'It's the culture' — Perham continues to see growth in 2022 economic development report

The 2022 Perham EDA report confirms what many have already suspected: the town just continues to grow.

March 01, 2023 08:00 AM

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Otter Tail County Board honors Rod Boyer; bids approved for $4.6 million in county highway projects

Rod Boyer, retiring member of the Otter Tail County Planning Commission, received a standing ovation on Feb. 14 as members of the County Board presented him with a plaque for his years of service.

February 15, 2023 07:00 AM

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Protesters at MnDOT in Detroit Lakes demand immediate halt to Hwy. 34 logging

The tree removal is part of a $15.7 million road project set for this summer on Highway 34, but the work could have been done without touching the trees, said Jen Johnson of Detroit Lakes.

February 10, 2023 06:31 PM

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Silvermoon's old motel to be 'resurrected'

AFIC LLC, a Detroit Lakes-based investment company made up of three partners, closed on their purchase of the property on Jan. 10.

January 25, 2023 08:00 AM

By Elizabeth Vierkant

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New Wadena County Humane Society building takes shape

Phase One will be home to new cat-dedicated space, one humane society board member said.

December 22, 2022 08:00 AM

By Devlyn Brooks

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Wadena residents voice concerns over proposed Highway 10 expansion plan; final design expected fall 2023

Dozens of Wadena residents showed up on Dec. 8 to make their concerns known during the second of two public information open houses concerning the Highway 10 expansion project.

December 12, 2022 07:10 AM

By Michael Achterling

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A historic end: Old Becker County Museum building demolished

Through a brisk wind and intermittent rain, a large excavator demolished the old Becker County Museum building on Wednesday. The museum's new home, attached to the Historic Holmes Theatre, is expected to be open to the public for the first time on Feb. 17 during the 2023 Polar Fest, according to a museum official.

November 10, 2022 04:32 PM

By Michael Achterling

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The PACC is on track — Perham Area Community Center construction to be done by end of year

Construction on the PACC started in March 2021, and after over a year, it is on track to be completed by the end of 2022.

September 14, 2022 08:00 AM

By Elizabeth Vierkant

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Serving over 60 townships: Otter Tail County's humane society launches expansion project

The Humane Society of Otter Tail County recently launched a capital campaign to fund the $1.1 million and 3,500-square-foot expansion of their organization, which will help them serve the community and animals better.

September 08, 2022 08:00 AM

By Elizabeth Vierkant

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MnDOT announces $2 million in Transportation Economic Development funding for projects in Greater Minnesota

MnDOT’s TED Program is a competitive grant program that helps meet the state’s transportation and economic development needs by creating and preserving well-paying jobs and leveraging private and local investment in transportation infrastructure.

June 10, 2022 04:15 PM

By News Staff

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Productive Alternatives has moved into its new space in Perham; take a peek

Located at 400 Fourth Street S.E., the arch-style building has a long history in the Perham community. It's been used as a hub for 4-H project presentations, a roller rink, basketball court, and more.

May 10, 2022 09:20 AM

By Elizabeth Vierkant

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Perham keeps getting bigger and younger, new housing study shows

The recently-finalized 2021 Perham Housing Study shows the town's population is continuing a years-long trend of growing faster than homes can be built.

March 22, 2022 12:00 PM

By Elizabeth Vierkant