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NEW YORK MILLS —Having awaited a lengthy, wet April as the Class A preseason No. 2-ranked team, the New York Mills Eagles have backed up that accolade getting off to...

A river ride transforms teenage minds creating revelations on grouse, girls and more. *** It all started in a place where farmers tip their John Deere hats to strangers ...

George Fresonke, of Perham, recently got his hands on a gun with an entire new set of sights. Fresonke is blind. He lost his sight six years ago in a...

Fred Sailer has been a catalyst for change and success since taking over the Activities Director position at Perham public schools in 1997. Since that time, the school district’s athletics...

Sometimes Simple Moments with Your Grandfather are the Times You Will Never Forget. *** “I just can’t get it Grampa,” I said leaning my hands slightly to the right to...

Charles Beck's home doesn't just house his art, it frames it, inspires it, and has become one of his finest pieces. The view of his property on the outskirts of...

At 65-pounds and a mop of hair, 7-year-old Clancy sleeps at the end of his master's bed every night. "He smells really well but doesn't see very well because he...

This Valentine's Day, embrace the PDA. Give your loved one a very public display of affection - a Valentine in the Perham Focus! We're seeking submissions of personalized messages, poems,...

Meet Maverick, the miracle dog. After being hit by a car at the beginning of December, this yellow lab lay in an icy ditch for nearly two weeks, freezing cold,...

Do you have a favorite photo of your kids with Santa? We'd like to feature it in the newspaper! We are especially looking for photos that show kids' reactions to...

Ane Aas arrived in New York Mills from Norway three weeks ago to begin her yearlong journey as a foreign exchange student. As she learns of the American way, she...