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    January 18, 2018
    The Dent Community Club Fiesta dinner and raffle is January 20 at the Dent Community Center. The raffle begins at 7 p.m.
    Dent Fiesta to raise money for local projects
    If you're looking for a good meal and a good time with friends, the Dent Community Club's Fiesta dinner and raffle is coming up on January 20...
    community/eventsJanuary 18, 2018 - 1:52pm
    December 20, 2017
    Perham Lions recruiting request
    Perham Lions would like to invite new members who want to continue promoting worthwhile community events. Some of the past events promoted by the Perham Lions include Turtle Fest, Rib Cook Off, Parade of Lights, Fair Bingo, Chicken Feed, Demo Derby, Project New Hope Cyle Ride, as...
    newsDecember 20, 2017 - 8:19am
    November 24, 2017
    17th Annual Holiday Parade of Lights tonight
    Perham’s streets will sparkle with twinkling lights tonight when the Perham Lions Club 17th Annual Holiday Parade of Lights gets underway at...
    community/eventsNovember 24, 2017 - 10:58am
    November 23, 2017
    Derek and Krystal Boyd, with their son, Traesyn. The couple went through a long and arduous adoption process to get Traesyn, but Krystal says they'd do it all over again in a heartbeat; their son is worth it. Submitted photo
    'It's just a feeling you can't explain'
    Editor's note: This is the second of two feature stories in today's newspaper on local families that are thankful to have gone through the adoption...
    newsNovember 23, 2017 - 4:40pm
    The Pauruses had this photo of their family members' hands taken after the adoption. Marie Johnson / Perham Focus
    Thankful for family
    Editor's note: November is National Adoption Month, and what better time to talk about family than at Thanksgiving? Family, in all its many modern...
    newsNovember 23, 2017 - 12:48pm
    November 21, 2017
    More than 700 people attended the Perham Sportsman’s Club's 10th Annual Chili Feed on Oct. 26, including a record number of kids. Submitted photo
    Sportsman's Club Chili Feed raises $70K
    More than 700 people attended the Perham Sportsman's Club's 10th Annual Chili Feed, held at The Cactus on Oct. 26. In a press release to the...
    newsNovember 21, 2017 - 8:59am
    November 15, 2017
    Diana Porath and her husband, Deland. Submitted photo
    Porath named Perham-Dent Teacher of the Year
    Diana Porath has been named Perham-Dent School District's Teacher of the Year. Porath has worked for the district since 1978, and has been teaching...
    newsNovember 15, 2017 - 9:18am
    November 11, 2017
    Perham Community Play Children of Eden runs November 16-19
    How do you solve the problem of too much talent and only one play? Create two casts and have four shows. Problem solved. Perham High School Choir Teacher, Nikki Mattfield said she hadn't heard of this particular production, Children of Eden, until this past spring, but when she saw...
    news/educationNovember 11, 2017 - 8:15am
    November 3, 2017
    What will become of the 100-year-old Perham High School building when it's no longer a school? A group of community leaders is working on that, with hopes of converting it into a health and wellness and family services center. Marie Johnson / Perham Focus
    From high school to 'hub'
    What will happen to Perham High School once it's no longer a high school? With the iconic 100-year-old building hosting its final class of graduates...
    news/educationNovember 3, 2017 - 3:00pm
    New Perham dog park to celebrate grrrrrand opening
    Perham area residents—and their dogs—are invited to attend a grand opening celebration for the new Wardale Dog Park in Perham. A leash cutting ceremony will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 8, though the celebration will run from 4:30-7 p.m. The dog park is located...
    newsJune 3, 2017 - 10:18am
    May 25, 2017
    A picture of Rodney Hanson taken from his third and final book, "Fading Memories." Used with permission from the Hanson family
    A ‘good guy’ is gone: Rodney Hanson remembered for his kindness, love of local history and many community involvements
    Rodney Hanson’s many friends and family members are mourning the loss of one of the “good guys.” Hanson, a nearly-lifelong resident of...
    community/peopleMay 25, 2017 - 11:06am
    Perham High School graduation is one of many events coming up over the next few weeks. File photo
    Perham area calendar of events
    Friday, May 26 Chamber Golf Scramble, Perham: At Lakeside Golf Course. Annual Perham Area Chamber of Commerce event. For more information, contact...
    community/eventsMay 25, 2017 - 8:53am
    May 14, 2017
    Letter carriers will 'Stamp Out Hunger' May 13
    Saturday, May 13, postal workers across the country will be collecting food for the National Association of Letter Carriers' 25th annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive. Letter carriers will be picking up non-perishable food items at mailboxes and ensuring that those donations get to...
    newsMay 14, 2017 - 11:10am
    May 9, 2017
    The Perham Area Boys & Girls Club has grown tremendously since opening in 2011. Marie Johnson/FOCUS
    Boys & Girls Clubs celebrate growth, success
    The Boys & Girls Clubs of Detroit Lakes and Perham are doing some great things, as the burgeoning membership at both sites attests. Last...
    newsMay 9, 2017 - 10:26am
    April 24, 2017
    John and Anne Alexander pose for a photo while celebrating Christmas in 2014. Forum News Service
    Always together in life, husband and wife of 64 years die hours apart in Detroit Lakes
    John and Anne Alexander were always together after 64 years of marriage, rarely doing anything without their spouse at their side. "They were...
    newsApril 24, 2017 - 9:52am
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