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Learning to dance, with a twist

Sam Foust, right, along with wife Lora, takes dance lessons from instructor Paul Mathieu every Tuesday at the Promenade Ballroom in Perham. Foust is legally blind, but has no problem finding his way around the dance floor. Joe Bowen/FOCUS

Perham and NY Mills win in opening round of softball playoffs

The Perham Yellowjackets advanced to the second round of the 8AA playoffs with a win on the road over the Panthers in Park Rapids.

Girls Golf: Perham sweeps Heart O' Lakes Conference

Becca Huus put two solid rounds together to take Medalist honors at the HOL Conference meet Monday at Wildflower. Robert Williams/FOCUS

Lending their time

Karen Hasskamp, left, and Jane Bartlett are two of about 15 active, regular volunteers at the Perham Area Library. They’re pictured here in front of a row of books by one of their favorite authors, Elizabeth George. Marie Nitke/FOCUS

One last wave

Larry Wankel waves to the crowd at the Perham High School Auditorium as he holds a sign read-ing, “We’ll miss you!” The sign was presented to Wankel by current band members at a fare-well concert on Friday, May 10. Joe Bowen/FOCUS
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Early deadline due to Memorial Day holiday
Due to Memorial Day, the Perham Focus office will be closed on Monday, May 27. All copy and display advertising intended for the May 30th...
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Ottertail bike path dedication set: Summer Concert Series cancelled
As the weather continues to warm up, more and more people are taking their first walk, run, or bicycle ride down Ottertail’s new bike path. The path, which was completed last fall, serves as a connection between the “old town” portion of Ottertail City and the newer area...
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Go-Getters raise $8,000 at Walk MS
Once again the Perham “Go-Getters” represented the community with style at the area Walk MS. This year’s walk was held May 5 at the M State...
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Memorial Day events
Services in Perham A traditional Memorial Day ceremony will take place outside Prairie Wind Middle School on Monday, May 27, starting at 10...
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Hunters rescue injured osprey
Zach and Dan Ramsey’s turkey hunt was a bust, but they did bring home a bird — an injured osprey. The son and father were hunting May...
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‘Seatbelt Saturation’ could mean additional tickets
The Perham Police Department is undergoing a ‘Seatbelt Saturation’ campaign this week, according to Police Chief Jason Hoaby. Extra Click...
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Franken still frustrated with gas prices
United State Senators Al Franken, D-Minn., and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today pressed the nation’s top energy official to act quickly to address...
news / stateMay 22, 2013 - 9:41am
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Minnesota DNR lifts burn bans in 32 counties
Prompted by recent rains, the Department of Natural Resources on Tuesday lifted burning restrictions in all or parts of 32 Minnesota counties, including Becker, Hubbard, Otter Tail, Todd and Wadena. The DNR also lifted burning restrictions in Aitkin, Anoka, Benton, Carlton,...
news / regionMay 22, 2013 - 9:29am
Rain helps contain 7,100-acre grass fire in Park Rapids area
PARK RAPIDS, Minn. – A 7,100-acre grass fire that consumed 64 buildings last week is contained. Weekend rains helped departments get the fire under control. “We got rain, and that’s excellent,” Jeff Edmonds, spokesman for the state Department of Natural Resources, said...
news / regionMay 22, 2013 - 9:04am
Capitol, flooding, veterans close out Minnesota session
ST. PAUL – The Minnesota Legislature decided to renovate the state Capitol building, help communities fight floods, give veterans a new facility and provide disaster assistance Monday night as it ended its 2013 session. Some votes were pending press time, but legislative leaders...
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Legislature puts $485 million more into Minnesota public schools
ST. PAUL -- Minnesota Democrats say new money they are putting into education will boost the economy by giving the state a better-educated workforce. “This...
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Minnesota tax bill heads to passage
ST. PAUL — The keystone of Minnesota Democrats’ budget plans, $2 billion in tax increases, was headed for final legislative passage while late Sunday a public works bill remained in doubt as time runs out in the 2013 legislative session. The tax increases are for plugging a...
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Moorhead man's dog helps police catch him after car chase
MOORHEAD – Moorhead police nabbed a suspect in a Sunday morning car chase with a little help from the suspect’s canine companion. According to a Moorhead police report on the incident: An officer attempted to make a traffic stop on an SUV about 1 a.m. on 30th Avenue...
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Fire destroys house near Dent
DENT, Minn. – Fire destroyed a rural home here Saturday, according to the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office. A Sheriff’s Office report on the incident states: The fire occurred was reported about 9 a.m. Saturday at a house owned by Timothy Dougherty. Dougherty had...
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Kenny Nelson a finalist for regional entrepreneur award
Kenny Nelson, president and CEO of KLN Family Brands in Perham, is a finalist for the 2013 Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards in...
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