News
Filling in the gaps
Tools to help create successful sustainable community development now include mobile data, which can help fill gaps in information that can help guide rural planning.
Community
Ojala named BCC director
Todd Ojala has been hired as Backus Community Center executive director and will start his new duties March 2.
Outdoors
Crappie catch
Jasper Goulet, International Falls, shows a few of the nice crappies caught while ice fishing on Rainy Lake earlier in the month. Goulet is the son of Lindsey and Marty Goulet and the grandson of Wendy and Dennis Wagner of Ranier. DAVE PETERSON PHOTO
Business
TruStar pays record dividend
TruStar Federal Credit Union has paid a patronage divide totaling $1 million to its members.
Sports
Bronco Wrestling update
There were multiple tournaments Feb. 21-22 that the Bronco Wrestling Club competed at. Perham had a MNUSA qualifying tournament on Saturday, which three of our wrestlers competed at.
Letters
Cultivating change for 60 years
2026 is a special year for the United Way of Northeastern Minnesota as we will be celebrating our 60th anniversary.
Pet of the Week
Pet of the Week
Hi, I’m “Bolt.” I am 7 months old and about 50 pounds. I am a handsome dude and am looking for friends and a new family to come visit me and take me for a walk. I love my chew toys and playing ball!