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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…

Woman Reported Missing in Perham, MN, Last Seen on December 21, 2023

January 8, 2024

TJ Nelson,

PERHAM, Minn. (KVRR) — Authorities in Perham and Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office are searching for a missing Waseca, Minnesota woman. They say 33-year-old Alexandria Bricker was staying with family in Perham. She was last seen on a trail camera near the Ottertail River south of the city on December 21, 2023 around 5:30 p.m. Property owners in that area…

Minnesota based Dog Food Company to open a New Service Dog Training Facility

October 25, 2023

KVRR Staff,

GREENVILLE, MINN. (KVRR) – NutriSource, a Perham, Minnesota based dog food company, is opening a new service dog training facility. The Spot located in Greenfield, west of the Twin Cities, will support veterans and first responders on their path toward healing with their four legged best friend by their side. The facility along with training will offer daycare,…

One dead in crash near Perham

September 9, 2023

Site Staff,

UPDATE: Dianne Tyge, 64, Perham died in the crash. PERHAM, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) – A 64-year-old Perham woman died in a crash in Otter Tail County Friday night. The crash happened just before 7 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 10 and County Road 60 about five miles northwest of Perham. The State Patrol says the woman was driving east on…

Early morning fire destroys house in Otter Tail County

August 22, 2023

Alison Voorhees,

OTTER TAIL COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) — A fire destroys a house in Otter Tail County, between Battle Lake and Perham. The Battle Lake and Ottertail Fire Departments and deputies responded to 40655 28th Street shortly after 2:30 this morning. The fire was out, but the house is considered a total loss. The cause of the fire is under investigation by…

Victim and Suspect Identified After Standoff on Big Pine Lake Near Perham

July 18, 2023

TJ Nelson,

OTTER TAIL CO., Minn. (KVRR) — Authorities in Otter Tail County identify the woman who was found dead and the man who was arrested after a standoff Monday on Big Pine Lake near Perham. The victim is 77-year-old Jean Mart. The suspect, who remains in custody, is 79-year-old Paul Mart. They lived on the south end of the lake, east…

UPDATE: Big Pine Lake Incident: Woman Dead, Man in Custody

July 17, 2023

KVRR Staff,

PERHAM, Minn. (KVRR) — A standoff on Big Pine Lake near Perham, Minnesota is over with a woman dead and a man in custody. Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office says names are being withheld as the investigation is ongoing. Numerous crews responded to the home east of Perham around 10:30 Monday morning after the sheriff’s office got a call that…

Bongards Creameries announce major expansion at Perham plant

June 26, 2023

Alison Voorhees,

PERHAM, Minn. (KVRR) — Bongards Creameries announces a major investment in its Perham plant. The expansion will increase overall plant capacity to 5.5 million pounds of milk per day. The latest investment includes expansion of the milk intake bays, cheese packaging equipment, whey drying and packaging equipment, whey warehousing, and wastewater treatment. The work is being done by local Perham…

Four Minnesota Post Offices To Be Renamed To Honor Veterans & Postal Carrier

December 21, 2022

TJ Nelson,

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — A bill to rename three post office buildings in Minnesota in honor of three fallen Minnesota National Guardsmen is headed to the president. If he signs the bill just passed by the senate, the Perham Post Office will be renamed in honor of Army National Guard Chief Warrant Officer Charles Nord. The Winsted Post Office will…