Land acquisition for Perham to Pelican Rapids Regional Trail another issue for Otter Tail County Commission. Written By: Karen Tolkkinen | ×
The Perham to Pelican Rapids Regional Trail will run alongside this narrow section of Highway 34, requiring acres of fill. (Focus file photo)
Even as the state chugs ahead in expanding high-speed internet access, broadband remains a source of frustration in many rural areas.
At their March 9 meeting, Otter Tail County commissioners agreed to pay $30,000 for a two-year position to focus on expanding broadband access.
It’s through an organization called Lead for Minnesota, which seeks to supply leaders age 21 to 30 to help rural communities with a variety of issues. In this case, the issue is broadband access, with Land O’ Lakes sharing the cost to place four of these leaders, called fellows, throughout Minnesota.
Land acquisition for Perham to Pelican Rapids Regional Trail another issue for Otter Tail County Commission. Written By: Karen Tolkkinen | ×
The Perham to Pelican Rapids Regional Trail will run alongside this narrow section of Highway 34, requiring acres of fill. (Focus file photo)
Even as the state chugs ahead in expanding high-speed internet access, broadband remains a source of frustration in many rural areas.
At their March 9 meeting, Otter Tail County commissioners agreed to pay $30,000 for a two-year position to focus on expanding broadband access.
It’s through an organization called Lead for Minnesota, which seeks to supply leaders age 21 to 30 to help rural communities with a variety of issues. In this case, the issue is broadband access, with Land O’ Lakes sharing the cost to place four of these leaders, called fellows, throughout Minnesota.
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Perham Committee of the Whole reviews Yellow Pine utility extension survey results
Residents shared their interest in a survey and an informational meeting. About 45 people attended the meeting online and in-person. 7:27 am, Mar. 1, 2021 ×
A map of the proposed areas that will be surveyed to gauge interest in hooking these three areas into the Perham city utilities for both water and sewer services. (Submitted photo)
Residents from the Yellow Pine development area have shared their disapproval and interest in the possible utility extension project.
On Wednesday, Feb. 24, City Manager Jonathan Smith shared survey results from residents on Yellow Pine Drive, Lakeside Estates and Lilac Drive. Residents could choose from four responses to gage their interest in continuing with the project: definite yes, leaning yes, leaning no and absolutely not. All Lakeside Estates and Lilac Drive residents who attended or completed the survey said no. The city likely wou