Perham is a vibrant community located on Highway 10 in Otter Tail County, MN. Centrally located in the heart of Minnesota’s lake country, Perham has something for everyone. Whether you are here for the weekend or a lifetime, you can experience #LakeLife on Big Pine Lake and Little Pine Lake are right on the edge of town. There is a golf course, a newly renovated Community Center, shopping for every taste and plenty of places to dine. If you are new to town, be sure to stop by the Perham Area Chamber of Commerce to get all the info you need to Find Your Inner Otter.
More than 3,000 people call Perham, MN home and are happy to share why they love living in Perham. This is more than just a great place to live and raise a family. The city is surrounded by lakes, with swimming, boating, and fishing in the summer, and community events and activities year-round. We also have an active downtown, with many shops, restaurants, and attractions for people of all ages.
Companies in Perham do business locally, regionally, nationally, and even internationally. In fact, products made right here in Perham, Minnesota, are exported to over twenty countries worldwide.
With a wide variety of recreational activities, and a relaxed, resort-like lifestyle, Perham offers many of the attractions of big-city life while providing the home-town feel of a smaller community.