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    July 10, 2015
    Elizabeth Huwe/FOCUS The 2015 relay will mark the 20th event for the East Otter Tail County Relay for Life. Funds raised will go to the American Cancer Society, “the official sponsor of birthdays.”
    Calling all ‘Heroes of Hope’: EOT Relay for Life celebrates 20 years
    Elizabeth Huwe ehuwe@perhamfocus.com It all started in 1994, when then-cross country coaches Ron Anderson and Ruth Wegscheid were on a bus home...
    newsJuly 10, 2015 - 12:25pm
    Gallery: A fantastic 4th in Perham
    Perham celebrated the Fourth of July Holiday in traditional American style, with a baseball game and fireworks. The Perham Pirates and Dent Wildcats...
    newsJuly 10, 2015 - 10:48am
    July 9, 2015
    Carnivores to converge for Rib Cook-Off
    Carnivores will converge in Perham on Saturday for the Third Annual Perham Lions Rib Cook Off. While this is the third year for the rib-cooking competition, a chicken-cooking competition is a new addition to the event. Held Saturday, July 11 in the Arvig parking lot, near...
    newsJuly 9, 2015 - 11:31am
    Staff Photo/FOCUS Back again by popular demand will be the bed races. Outfits are encouraged for the bed races, as everyone involved has a great time watching.
    Skedaddlin’ on down to Dent Daze
    You won’t have to wait until ‘high noon’ to kick off this year’s Dent Daze. Held on July 11, the theme for the festivities this year...
    newsJuly 9, 2015 - 10:52am
    July 2, 2015
    Fourth of July tradition continues at Krueger Field
    The annual Fourth of July baseball game and fireworks display returns on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. when the Perham Pirates play host to the Dent Wildcats. “We have been hosting this annual game with a local opponent for 40-years or so,” Krueger Field’s Bob Schepper said. “It’s...
    newsJuly 2, 2015 - 3:54pm
    Focus file photo Otter Jam 2015 will consist of four top-ranked classic rock tribute artists, as well as numerous food vendors and the Ottertail Lions’ beer garden.
    Otter Jam set to rock July Fourth weekend
    Back for its second year, Otter Jam 2015 has moved to the Fourth of July weekend, in hopes of providing an entire day’s worth of rock music...
    newsJuly 2, 2015 - 2:45pm
    June 26, 2015
    Submitted Photo/ (left to right) Tim Fresonke, Perham, and Abe and Anna Carlson, New York Mills found their medallion on the sign across from the football field next to Dairy Queen, at 11:30 a.m. on June 23.
    Turtle Fest medallion hunt winners claim prizes
    The two Turtle Fest Medallions were found for the festival's medallion hunt. Prize seeking used a number of clues to locate the medallions.
    newsJune 26, 2015 - 11:21am
    June 25, 2015
    Honorary co-chairs for EOT Relay for Life announced
    The East Otter Tail Relay for Life has announced the names of their two honorary co-chairs for the 2015 event: Laurine Brauckmann and Larry Wankel. Brauckmann and Wankel, of New York Mills and Perham, respectively, will represent all cancer survivors in the eastern portion of...
    newsJune 25, 2015 - 3:36pm
    June 19, 2015
    Paul Schmitt/FOCUS David Lapakko, left, and Paul Terry, right, were opponents in the final round of the Great American Think-Off on June 14 in New York Mills.
    “Tech frees us,” Think-Off concludes
    During a time of news stories regarding cybersecurity and hackers, contestants of the 23rd Annual Great American Think-Off in New York Mills...
    newsJune 19, 2015 - 3:05pm
    June 18, 2015
    Paul Schmitt/FOCUS Bikers departed the VFW at noon on June 13 for a 4.5 hour ride through Henning and Parkers Prairie.
    Bikers unite for charity ride
    Under sporadic cloud cover, bikers of all ages gathered in the dusty parking lot of the New York Mills VFW to take part in the longstanding Ronald...
    newsJune 18, 2015 - 5:29pm
    June 11, 2015
    Submitted Kathy Koski, Colleen Sazama, Mary Chase, Bryce Sazama, Justin Sazama, Jarrod Christen, Darlene Christen, Eileen Bachmann, Brittany Melvey, LeRoy Bachmann, Jed Sazama, Lois Wellbrock, Justin and Amy Koski with twins Mercy and Grace, Laura Wickline, Ken Sazama, Logan Sazama, Jared Sazama, Mary Jorud, Brenda Wickline, Pat Conlin, Joan Guck, Bob Wickline, Jody Conlin and Dale Koski. Not pictured are Stephanie Barney, Kellyn Barney, Kally Conlin, George and Jan Peters, Erin Bishop, Barbie Ruther.
    Perham MS Go-Getters raise more than $8,000
    Perham’s MS Go-Getters celebrated 15 years of walking and raising funds to fight MS at area Walk MS events. According to the National MS...
    newsJune 11, 2015 - 10:53am
    May 26, 2015
    Submitted photo Amber Franks (formerly Sazama) was injured in an accident on April 2. She and her husband, Ryan, are both 2010 Perham High School Graduates. A benefit to assist the couple with medical costs will be held on Saturday, May 30.
    Benefit to be held for Perham graduate
    A benefit is planned for Amber Franks (Sazama), a 2010 Perham High School graduate on Saturday, May 30 to help cover medical expenses following...
    newsMay 26, 2015 - 4:24pm
    May 21, 2015
    Submitted photo Scott and Jeanette Simdorn’s 1937 Packard 1507 V-12 will be on display at the 10,000 Lakes Concours d’Elegance on June 7.
    Ottertail family’s car to be featured in Excelsior event
    The third annual 10,000 Lakes Concours d’Elegance will feature more than 150 juried, historical and superbly-conditioned cars and classic boats...
    newsMay 21, 2015 - 11:46am
    May 15, 2015
    Turtle Fest wrangles new entertainment
    This year’s Turtle Fest has upped the ante for entertainment during the celebration. Adding to the always-packed weekend, T and C Rodeo is scheduled to make its first appearance at Turtle Fest on Saturday, June 20 at 7 p.m.
    newsMay 15, 2015 - 11:15am
    May 8, 2015
    Fitness for the whole family
    A family-friendly event promoting good health is coming to Perham next week. “Family Fitness Night” is scheduled for Thursday, May 14 at Arvig Park in Perham. Activities will begin at 6 p.m. “This is the first year we are trying this. I had planned it with the intentions...
    newsMay 8, 2015 - 11:52am
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