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Semi fire closes down Highway 10

Firefighters responded to the scene of a semi-truck on fire along Highway 10 near Perham last night. That fire also caused two grass fires. Submitted photo

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

Otter Tail Power Company signs 25-year wind energy contract

On May 9, Otter Tail Power Company entered into a 25-year contract to purchase wind energy from the Ashtabula III wind farm northeast of Valley City, N.D. Wind energy now will supply about 19 percent of the Fergus Falls-based Otter Tail Power Company’s retail sales. 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

Some in Minnesota fire’s path luckier than others

The Green Valley fire consumed the Blueberry Log and Timber Co. about 10 miles southwest of Park Rapids. Travis Guida / Special to The Forum

Some anglers say weather made opener ‘worst one’ ever

Joe Bowen/FOCUS Anglers try their luck on the Otter Tail River during Saturday’s fishing opener.
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