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Three injured in I-94 accident near Dalton The county sheriff office, working in conjunction with the state highway patrol, Said that three people received non-life-threatening injuries Feb. 12 in a traffic accident on Interstate 94 near Dalton. The location of the accident is Tumuli...
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Perham Police Report
February 11 3:02 p.m. - caller reported accident after the fact; documentation only 5:12 p.m. - Perham merchant reported theft of merchandise 5:19 p.m. - Perham merchant reported theft of merchandise 7:19 p.m. - caller requested welfare check on Perham resident; all ok February...
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A crowd of about 200 people filled the large conference room at M State in Detroit Lakes on Tuesday for the "Inside Out" Video Premiere and Panel Event, which kicked off the new community campaign to normalize mental illness. (Marie Johnson / Tribune)
'You could hear a pin drop': 'Inside Out' mental health event draws a crowd in DL
It was standing room only in the conference center at M State on Tuesday for the "Inside Out: A Step Inside Mental Illness" Video Premiere and...
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Arvig Vice President and COO David Arvig, President Allen Arvig and Director of Business Development and Sales Dave Schornack, left to right, talk about the company's history and continued growth at the annual Perham EDA Retreat on Feb. 13. (Carter Jones / FOCUS)
Perham business leaders celebrate success at annual EDA retreat
Perham’s area businesses continue to thrive, but more can still be done to attract and retain workers. That was the main focus of the Perham...
 News/government and politics February 20, 2019 - 1:25pm
After passing a background check, those in need can exchange this voucher for food at Lakes Cafe or Mrs. B's Restaurant. (Carter Jones/ FOCUS)
A kind stop along a bumpy road: Perham’s churches work to help passersby in need
People travelling through town in need of a helping hand can once again call on Perham’s churches to help. The Good Samaritan Fund, a program...
 News February 20, 2019 - 1:14pm
Perham elementary, high schools to hire deans of students
The Perham-Dent School Board has approved a plan to hire two new Deans of Students, one for Heart of the Lakes Elementary School and another for Perham High School. District Superintendent Mitch Anderson said the hirings are “certainly warranted” with the district’s steadily...
 News/education February 20, 2019 - 1:03pm
The Perham Speech Team competed at Eastview. Courtesy photo
Perham Speech Team competes at Star Tribune Eastview competition
Last weekend, the Perham Speech team traveled to Apple Valley, MN to compete at the Star Tribune Eastview Lightning Classic. This meet was split...
 News February 19, 2019 - 9:34am
Frazee officer takes four knives from Wadena man found with rental car
Cory Thomas Swift, 42, of Wadena has been charged in Becker County District Court with felony receiving stolen property and felony fifth-degree controlled substance crime. According to court records, on Jan. 10 a Frazee police officer was on watch for a stolen black 2018 Nissan Altima...
 News February 19, 2019 - 9:34am
"The Progress of the State" statue, better known as the Quadriga, stands at the base of the Minnesota Capitol dome in this file photo. Don Davis / Forum News Service
Should Minnesota require a civics credit? Lawmakers are weighing that
ST. PAUL - Minnesota high school students would be required to take a course in government and citizenship under a proposal up for consideration...
 News/government and politics February 18, 2019 - 6:22pm
Payless to close all U.S. stores
GRAND FORKS -- Payless ShoeSource will close all U.S. stores this year, including several in North Dakota and Minnesota. Between March and May,...
 Business/retail February 18, 2019 - 3:14pm
Ask a Trooper: What do you think about raising speed limits?
Question: What is the State Patrol's perspective on raising the speed limit on certain two lane roads from 55 MPH to 60 MPH? As a law enforcement...
 opinion February 18, 2019 - 6:10am
The Perham Yellowjackets celebrate their fifth straight Section 8AA Championship after defeating Detroit Lakes 48-12 in Thief River Falls. Jason Groth/FOCUS
Perham wrestlers make it five straight section championships
The Perham wrestling team wasted little time in taking the momentum and cruised to a 48-12 victory over Detroit Lakes. it‘s the fifth straight...
 sports/wrestling February 17, 2019 - 3:32pm
Perham Health accepting applications for healthcare careers scholarship
Students pursuing careers in the healthcare field are eligible for Perham Health's Healthcare Career Educational Scholarship. Five scholarships of $1000 each will be available to qualifying high school seniors from New York Mills, Frazee, Perham, Battle Lake, and Henning schools,...
 News February 17, 2019 - 6:07am
Perham's Gareth Covington drives Brandon Funk of Pierz into the mat during their match at 120 pounds. Covington picked up a 4-2 decision win over Funk. Jason Groth/FOCUS
Perham into the Section 8AA finals
The four-time defending Section 8AA champion, Perham Yellowjackets, will be back to defend their title after a 57-11 victory over Pierz in the...
 sports/wrestling February 16, 2019 - 3:44pm
Ski, snowshoe or hike the candlelit trails at Maplewood State Park on Saturday, Feb. 23 during the park's annual Candlelight Ski event, which runs from 6 to 8:30 p.m. – or come early and enjoy the trails by daylight before enjoying a warm chili supper. (Submitted photo)
Candlelight Ski set for Feb. 23 at Maplewood
Maplewood State Park will host its annual Candlelight Ski event on Saturday, Feb. 23 from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
entertainment February 16, 2019 - 6:06am

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

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