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Since Kathryn Knuttila was crowned as Miss Minnesota in 2010, the Detroit Lakes native has been busier than ever. While she was still the reigning titleholder, Kathryn met her future husband, Nashville musician Andy Karg, and they began writing and performing music together. “We...

‘Tis the season for Christmas carols. Fans of holiday music will have the chance to get their fill with a free Christmas concert by Heart O’ Lakes Harmony. Featuring male singers from throughout west central Minnesota, this popular men’s chorus will perform two groups...

The Saana Ensemble, a five-voice group performing Finnish music, will give a concert at the Cultural Center in New York Mills at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6. The much-admired group sings a capella and sometimes with percussion or other instruments. Tickets are available by...

After Black Friday shopping was over in Perham last Friday, the Christmas tree in NP Park was lit up and the 13th annual Parade of Lights took over the streets of downtown. Businesses turned off all their lights so that the floats would shine especially bright, and people lined...

The New York Mills Christmas Tree Festival has more than a dozen trees currently on display at New York Mills City Hall. Tree viewing and voting for favorites will continue through Saturday, Dec. 7. The festival will wrap up with a community Christmas party on Saturday, beginning...

What building is this? Hint: this picture was taken in Perham in the 1880s. ‘History Mystery’ is a weekly feature of the Perham Focus. Working in partnership with the History Museum of East Otter Tail County, we will publish a ‘mystery photo’ each week, challenging you,...

As turkey time ends in leftover sandwiches and naps on the couch, some minds are already turning toward the next holiday. In New York Mills, the Christmas Tree Festival will be kicking off its 16th annual celebration in the City Hall Ballroom the day after Thanksgiving. Festivities...

Get the holiday season off to a bright start with Perham’s 13th Annual Parade of Lights. As in past years, the parade promises to feature a long line of floats, decorated and lighted for the holidays. As of press time on Monday, 23 floats were signed up and ready to go, with...

It’s “Lefse, Cookies, and Much More” this year at Calvary Lutheran Church’s 18th annual Christmas Bake Shoppe. Women of Calvary will be sponsoring this event on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9-11 a.m. in the Perham church’s Fellowship Hall. Returning will be the annual feature...

What could be more redneck than deer hide covered floats, camouflage outfits and running for beer, dressed in blaze orange? Find out Nov. 23 during the Redneck Holidazzle event in Vergas. After a successful first year last year, the Community Club decided to add a few more activities...