Perham Archives - KVRR Local News

Detroit Lakes man killed after motorcycle crashed into pickup is identified

October 2, 2025

TJ Nelson,

PERHAM, Minn. (KVRR) — A Detroit Lakes man who died after crashing his motorcycle west of Perham Monday afternoon has been identified as 65-year-old Robert Stelzer. Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office says he was on Fort Thunder Road and failed to stop at the intersection of County Highway 125. The motorcycle crashed into a pickup. The person who reported the…

Perham, MN man accused of prostitution solicitation

September 22, 2025

TJ Nelson,

OTTER TAIL CO., Minn. (KVRR)– A 55-year-old Perham, Minnesota man is facing prostitution solicitation charges after deputies say he asked for sexual favors from a massage therapist. Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office says Larry McClendon Jr. contacted a New York Mills business looking for a massage. While texting with a therapist, he is accused of asking for sexual services and…

Protesters Gather Outside Fishbach’s Office After ‘Yes’ Vote on Bill

The demonstration largely focused on potential cuts to Medicaid, but also mentioned the ways it will hurt society as a whole.

July 9, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Labor union members and other concerned citizens began their protest outside Rep. Michelle Fischbach’s Moorhead office at about 12:30 on July 9. Fishbach was one of four Congressional members representing Minnesota who voted yes on President Trump’s budget bill. Protesters came from all points on the political spectrum – like Jessica Cain, who voted for Trump…

Checkout who is heading to the Class AA finals for MSHSL state track and field

June 11, 2025

Aaron Walling,

ST. MICHAEL, MN (KVRR) – The Class AA MSHSL track and field preliminaries are done in St. Michael, MN, showing who is heading to the finals this week. The top nine in the events qualify for the finals. BOYS BOYS 100m PRELIMS: Daniel Jackson (Sr.) – Alexandria – 5th place (10.80) BOYS 200m PRELIMS: Evan Kludt (Sr.) – Alexandria –…

Fire departments from several communities battle fire in downtown Perham, Minnesota

April 11, 2025

Jim Monk,

PERHAM, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO)—Fire crews battled a massive fire in Perham, Minnesota. The fire was reported shortly before 4:30 a.m. Friday. Police said the fire appears to have started in a large commercial building with shared businesses located in the 300 block of West Main Avenue. It was engulfed in flames. Mutual aid from several area communities were called in to…

Otter Tail County Women Charged With Wrongfully Receiving Assistance

January 14, 2025

KVRR Staff,

OTTER TAIL CO., Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — Two women in Otter Tail County are accused of fraud and charged with wrongfully receiving assistance. Court documents show 26-year-old Kara Gondringer of Fergus Falls failed to update her income for medical assistance since moving to the county in February. A fraud investigator determined she received over $3,000 more than allowed. 30-year-old Bailey Freel…

Shop likely total loss after fire south of Perham

January 1, 2025

KVRR Staff,

PERHAM, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – A shop in Otter Tail County is likely a total loss after a fire Wednesday morning. The Sheriff’s Office says fire crews from Perham, Dent, Ottertail, and New York Mills were called to Precision Plumbing on Highway 14 south of Perham around 9:20 a.m. While the shop and everything in it are likely a total loss,…

Perham, MN Man Arrested In String of Burglary and Theft Cases

December 8, 2024

TJ Nelson,

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) — Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office arrests a suspect in a number of burglary and theft cases around Perham. 31-year-old Wiley Tschida of Perham was arrested on December 2. He is being held on charges of burglary and theft. The break-ins started happening around October. The sheriff’s office would still like to hear from anyone who…

Man Arrested Two Years After Assaulting His Girlfriend at a Perham House Party

October 8, 2024

KVRR Staff,

PERHAM, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — An Otter Tail County man accused of assaulting his girlfriend two years ago has finally been caught. 29-year-old Jose Pena of Perham was taken into custody Sunday and made his first court appearance Monday. Pena is charged with 3rd-degree assault for the incident that happened on October 8th, 2022. According to court documents, they were at…

The Good Luck Charm Behind Perham Baseball’s Trip to the State Tournament: Pokemon?

A 22-2 RECORD, TWO STRAIGHT SECTION 8AA TITLES, AND A POKEMON TOKEN; PERHAM EYES FIRST STATE TITLE IN PROGRAM HISTORY.

June 8, 2024

Ryan Bowlin,

PERHAM, Minn. (KVRR)–In a game full of great defense, offense and lightning delays on Wednesday night, the Perham Yellowjackets won their second consecutive Section 8AA title and are heading back to the State Tournament. Senior pitcher Blaiz Schmidt tells us what it means to head back to the MSHSL State Tournament. “It means a lot to this team to be…