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A Pelican Rapids man, Brian Torres, 23, was sentenced to 90 days in the county jail on March 28 for a felony conviction of theft and transfer of property. However, a 21-month sentence at the state correctional facility in St. Cloud was stayed for 20 years, dependent on good behavior....

Sheriff deputies, on April 11, reported that a house east of Erhard on Highway 24 had extensive damage following a fire. A heat lamp for chickens was the likely cause of the fire. Several baby chicks perished as a result of the fire. Safety experts note that some chickens may try...

April 9 • Issued verbal warning for speed. • Perham resident reported IRS scam. • Perham resident reported suspicious person, requested extra patrol in the area. • Perham resident was arrested for a warrant. • Issued verbal warning for equipment violation. • Issued verbal...

Last month proposed changes to the county tobacco ordinance were presented by Diane Thorson, Public Health Director and PartnerSHIP4Health's Jason McCoy, Tobacco Prevention Coordinator. The Board of Commissioners directed the Public Health staff to work with the County Attorney's...

The Perham School Board met Wednesday night and discussed a new meal plan policy, plans for a fishing team, and enrollment projections for the 2018-2019 school year. Superintendent Mitch Anderson told the board about the new Heart of the Lakes School Fishing League for grades 7-12....

Minnesota's new deer plan sets a new statewide harvest target, increases citizen participation in deer management, and outlines ways to keep the population and habitat healthy, according to a Minnesota DNR news release. The Department of Natural Resources is taking online public comments...

The 22nd annual Walk for Glendalough will be Saturday, April 21, at Glendalough State Park. Registration begins at 9 a.m. at the historic Glendalough lodge, which will be open for tours. There is no fee to enter the park on this day, but because the walk is intended as a fundraiser,...