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13-year-olds involved in car theft, chase, crash in Otter Tail County
Two 13-year-old males crashed in a stolen car after leading deputies and police on a chase that ended south of Perham Friday. An Otter Tail County...
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So many options now for our 'last wishes'
My trips around the sun are up to numbers I never considered when I was young. I suppose I should begin to consider what should be done with my "remains." (What a word! "Remains." Ugh.) After a great deal of thought, and the precedent set by my parents—who kind of surprised me be...
 opinion May 19, 2019 - 2:52pm
Fourth grade-Row one: Daisy Loerzel, Courtney Poser, Olivia Reed, Braysen Salo Fifth grade-Row 2: Kallie Bachmann, Leelou Novotny, Jaxon Pickrain, Avery Shannon Sixth grade-Row 3: Zameira Ridley, Morgan Smith, Miranda Poser, Reese Hunt Photo courtesy of Jason Smith
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News May 19, 2019 - 6:50am
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DWI rehabilitation expansion proposed
Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners Chairman Doug Huebsch of Perham is among those who would like to see a county DWI rehabilitation program, currently referred to as the DWI Court, expanded to also assist those with drug and mental health issues. "A name change from DWI Court...
 News May 18, 2019 - 2:58pm
Loan program open for fixer uppers
The City of Perham and United Community is partnering up to offer assistance to homeowners in updating their older homes. The Fix Up loan program provides up to $50,000 to be used in addressing code and structural corrections, energy improvements and general repairs. EDA Assistant...
 News May 18, 2019 - 11:54am
Robb Reed, the new agent/realtor at Real Estate RESULTS. Courtesy photo
Robb Reed joins Real Estate RESULTS
Real Estate RESULTS has hired Robb Reed to their team as an sales agent/realtor. Reed will also continue to work for Perham Health as a Chiropractic...
 News May 17, 2019 - 4:53pm
Superintendent releases information regarding an alleged threat to the school
Rumors of a perceived threat at the school had Perham-Dent School Superintendent Mitch Anderson releasing a statement regarding the situation,...
 News May 17, 2019 - 4:07pm
Fishing. I catch and release. Pike perch on freedom.
What the DNR is fishing for: Anglers can expect local reel survey this summer as lakes are stocked
DNR officers are going to seem a bit more curious about what fish you're taking off the lakes this year, but no worries — it's not you, it's...
 News May 17, 2019 - 10:57am
Denny Ehrichs received the Star of Life Award from the Minnesota Ambulance Association on March 28. (Submitted photo)
Perham community paramedic earns state award
Denny Ehrichs was inspired to become a paramedic after first responders saved his father's life during a heart attack in the late 70s. Now after...
 News May 17, 2019 - 10:55am
Sheriff's report: Negligent fire arrest near Dent
Sheriff deputies reported the arrest of Joshua Fearing, north of Dent, on a charge of negligent fire damage of more than $2,500. On May 8 Fearing was in a verbal argument with a female acquaintance at her residence in rural Dent. He became upset in a garage and kicked a plastic gas...
 News May 17, 2019 - 10:54am
Lourdes Escareño opened Lula's Tienda to serve Perham's Latin American population. "There is a lot of people from the south, from Honduras, Guatemala, Mexico, it's like multicultural town," she said. (Carter Jones/ FOCUS)
Lula's Mexican Tienda brings a slice of the south to Perham
To the untrained eye, most of what lines the shelves in Lula's Tienda is totally novel, but to Lourdes Escareño's loyal customers, it's just...
 News May 17, 2019 - 6:16am
Perham Area calendar
Thursday, May 16 Vocal ensemble Lyra from St. Petersburg, Russia Perham: At Calvary Lutheran Church. Chants of the Russian Orthodox Church and Folk Songs from Russia. All singers are professional musicians, singing in different churches of St. Petersburg. No admission charge, free...
 entertainment May 16, 2019 - 1:30pm
The Army Surplus bulldozer that was buried for 43 years was towed from Valhalla Resort last Thursday. The bulldozer is now at the Perham Pioneer Village. (Carter Jones/ FOCUS) play button
Free at last: Bulldozer leaves Valhalla Resort after 43 years
The army surplus bulldozer that was resurrected in March after being buried for 43 years is now at the Perham Pioneer Village. Last Thursday,...
 News May 16, 2019 - 1:12pm
Frazee-Vergas school district voters say no to bond referendum
When the unofficial results were tabulated Tuesday night, the Frazee-Vergas School Board and administration were left wondering what went wrong:...
 News May 15, 2019 - 1:15pm
Don Lee waves at passing cars on Main Street to raise awareness about mental health. "If it weren't for A Place to Belong, I would've been dead, plain and simple," Lee said. (Carter Jones/ FOCUS)
Community works to "break barriers" on mental health stigma
Don Lee's struggle with mental health stems from problems in his childhood. He says those underlying issues were exacerbated by a disagreement...
 News May 15, 2019 - 12:58pm

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Shearer's Foods is planning to invest more than $8 million in their Perham facility. Brian Hansel/FOCUS

Shearer’s Foods, LLC, announced Wednesday its long-term growth plans to invest $8 million in its Perham manufacturing facility.  

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