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    September 4, 2015
    Submitted photo Lora Rogness
    Meet Your Teacher: Lora Rogness
    Editor’s note: Meet Your Teacher is a weekly series spotlighting new teachers within the Perham-Dent School District. 1. What are...
    News/localSeptember 4, 2015 - 10:15am
    August 28, 2015
    Submitted photo With giant scissors in hand, the new Tuffy’s Pet Foods Facility opened Aug. 19. Providing the ceremonial services from KLN Family Brands was left to right: Chase and Tina Rasmussen, Kenny and Kim Nelson, Charlie and Megan Nelson.
    Tuffy's opens $70 million facility
    Officially opening its new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, Tuffy’s Pet Foods, Inc. held a special grand opening luncheon and...
    News/localAugust 28, 2015 - 12:01pm
    Functional math class breaks ground at PHS
    To have a math teacher teach a math class – it seems like an idea so obvious, it goes without saying. However, when planning school classes for students with special education needs – it might not always happen like that. “I’d give out and design the curriculum, and...
    News/educationAugust 28, 2015 - 11:42am
    July 15, 2015
    Minn. congressional delegation pushes for Killebrew stamp
    The face of former Minnesota Twins slugger Harmon Killebrew once struck fear in the hearts of American League pitchers. If Minnesota's congressional delegation has its way, that same face could also greet your mail carrier. On Tuesday, Sens. Amy Klobuchar and...
    News/stateJuly 15, 2015 - 11:43am
    June 11, 2015
    Paul Schmitt/FOCUS Brian Schroeer and Dorvin Wendt, the cemetery groundskeeper, align the archway to mount it on the concrete foundation.
    St. Stan’s cemetery gains an archway
    A steel archway was installed at the St. Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery on May 27, finally giving a name-marker to the final resting place of many,...
    News/localJune 11, 2015 - 11:11am
    March 25, 2015
    Move over Park Place: Minnesota town winds up on new Monopoly board
    WACONIA, Minn. - Soon, someone will pass “Go,” collect $200 and land on Waconia. How did it happen? Nobody seems to know. “It’s...
    News/stateMarch 25, 2015 - 11:02am
    March 12, 2015
    Submitted photo Jacob and Cassie Anderson are both pastors living in Perham with their children, Jackson and Layla. Cassie is the new associate pastor of Cal-vary Lutheran Church.
    When Two Are Called Together
    Cassie Anderson answered the call, and she is now the new associate pastor of Calvary Lutheran Church in Perham. Here, her emphasis will be working...
    News/localMarch 12, 2015 - 3:54pm
    October 17, 2012
    Leaky roof dampens plans for NY Mills Business Incubator
    Due to a leaky roof and other building problems, the official opening of the New York Mills Business Incubator has been postponed until April 2013. It was originally scheduled to open this month. Located in the old creamery building on Centennial Drive, the Business Incubator is...
    Business/NewsOctober 17, 2012 - 4:16pm
    July 12, 2012
    New York Mills Police Report, July 2-7
    July 2 8:00 a.m. Assisted EMS with an ambulance call. 10:59 a.m. Cited a motorist for speeding. 11:28 a.m. Assisted with a civil matter. 2:19 p.m. Took several reports of a temporary sign obstructing view of traffic at an intersection. The sign was moved to an alternate location....
    News/crimeJuly 12, 2012 - 10:08am
    June 14, 2012
    Student News
    Connie Vandermay, New York Mills, has been named to the dean's list at the University of Minnesota-Crookston for spring semester 2012. To qualify for a place on the list, students must complete 12 or more letter-graded credits while attaining a 3.66 or higher grade point average....
    education/localJune 14, 2012 - 11:13am
    John Reger was awarded a special plaque for working for 50 years as a bus driver for New York Mills schools. The plaque now hangs in his home office north of NY Mills. Connie Vandermay/FOCUS
    The wheels on his bus have gone 'round for 50 years
    John Reger has been awarded a special plaque for his 50 years of service to the New York Mills School District. Teachers and staff presented...
    News/education/featuresJune 14, 2012 - 10:50am
    June 13, 2012
    Submitted photo New York Mills Mary Kay Sales Director Molly Perry, with her newest career car.
    New York Mills woman earns her fourth Mary Kay career car
    Mary Kay Independent Sales Director Molly Perry of New York Mills is on the road to success. Last month, Perry earned the use of a new Chevy...
    Business/NewsJune 13, 2012 - 3:09pm
    Submitted photo This year's intern, Sam Slieter, with Farmers and Merchants State Bank Executive Vice President Al Berube and former intern Stephanie Carrlson.
    Farmers and Merchants State Bank mentors interns
    As summer begins, Farmers and Merchants State Bank in New York Mills is gearing up to mentor its seventh intern via the T.E.A.M. Future Banker...
    Business/stateJune 13, 2012 - 3:02pm
    Linda Salo stands in front of her new gift shop in New York Mills. Connie Vandermay/FOCUS
    LuLu's Picks opens in NY Mills
    Linda Salo has taken her hobby of antiquing to a whole new level. She has recently opened a store called LuLu's Picks, located in the same...
    BusinessJune 13, 2012 - 2:52pm
    New York Mills Police Report, June 4-10
    June 4 9:11 a.m. Assisted the school in identifying the owner of a vehicle blocking the marching band practice area. 10:59 a.m. Took a report of some garbage on a property that was attracting animals. The owner disposed of the garbage. 12:14 p.m. Checked the welfare of a person...
    News/crimeJune 13, 2012 - 2:49pm
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