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Arvig achieves major network milestone: 15,500 route miles

Arvig ended 2022 with more than 1,100 fiber route miles constructed.

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Sharks and guppies welcomed at new billiards hall in Wadena

Owner hopes to grow the game, weekly tournaments are offered for all ages.

February 01, 2023 07:00 AM

A map highlighting the area of Otter Tail County.

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Otter Tail County broadband providers receive $4.5 million in state's Border-to-Border Broadband grants

Internet providers across Minnesota will receive nearly $100 million as part of the state's Border-to-Border Broadband grant program, according to a Dec. 13 Otter Tail County news release.

December 20, 2022 04:32 PM

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Ransomware attempt caused statewide Arvig outage

The company said internet service was restored by Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 25.

October 26, 2022 11:37 AM

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UPDATE: Arvig reports 'most' customers have restored internet services

Arvig, a Perham-based internet service provider, is reporting "most" of their customers have their internet service restored after a statewide outage began affecting customers on Tuesday morning.

October 25, 2022 11:53 AM

By News Staff

Local

'All hands on deck': Arvig works to resolve statewide internet outage affecting customers

Arvig, a Perham-based internet service provider, is working to resolve a statewide internet outage affecting their customers on Tuesday. The outage first began being reported by customers around 7 a.m. and, according to a post on the Arvig Business Facebook page, the company has "all hands on deck" working to resolve the issue.

October 25, 2022 10:21 AM

By News Staff

Business

Carrie Underwood will perform at the Alerus Center this fall

Underwood, who is also a three-time ACM Entertainer of the Year, will be joined by special guest Jimmie Allen.

May 16, 2022 09:40 AM

By Jacob Holley

Business

Arvig network growth continues with Chicago expansion

“The addition of the Equinix data center not only furthers the reach, redundancy and diversity of the Arvig network, but it presents an exciting opportunity for service providers and enterprises to establish a physical presence in Minnesota,” said Dave Shornack, Director of Business Development & Sales for Arvig.

April 20, 2022 03:31 PM

By Vicki Gerdes

Community

'I enjoy the headache, the challenge': Custom-made jewelry a budding business for self-taught Perham man

Perham jeweler RJ Dolan makes and sells jewelry through his growing business, Creations of RJ. His custom-made pieces range from rings to bracelets.

April 19, 2022 10:22 AM

By Rebecca Mitchell

Business

Following in her mother's pawprints: Veterinarian daughter joins her mom's practice in Perham

The start of a “wonderful” mother and daughter time began when Dr. Ciarrin Covington-Sailer was five years old, though she officially joined as a veterinarian in September 2021.

March 11, 2022 07:00 AM

By Rebecca Mitchell

Local

New KLN office on Perham's Main Street offers charitable gift baskets for sale

The old Pine Island Fishing Company building in downtown Perham is no longer a restaurant, but a KLN office space where gift baskets are sold.

March 03, 2022 07:00 AM

By Elizabeth Vierkant

Local

KLN Family Brands gives $10,000 to service dog organization

The donation will help provide service dogs for Minnesota veterans and police officers in need

February 16, 2022 04:56 PM

By News Staff

Business

Bucks Mill Brewing finds hoppy home in Detroit Lakes

After signing their lease on Feb. 1, Bucks Mill Brewery finally has its location in the former Homestyle Crafts and Fabrics store on Washington Avenue, and connected to the Washington Square Mall, in Detroit Lakes. The brewery founders said they want their new space to be family-friendly with a game room, and other amenities, but also the best place in town for beer.

February 13, 2022 07:30 AM

By Michael Achterling