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Laura Nyhus, left, Jade Berube and Emily Smoak enjoy a ride around Perham's bike paths in this May 2018 file photo. The League of American Bicyclists recognized Perham as a Bicycle Friendly Community with an honorable mention award. (Michael Johnson / FOCUS)

Recreation Dec 9th 2019 - 7am

Perham recognized as a bicycle-friendly community by national group

Accidents Dec 7th 2019 - 4pm

Perham graduate Charles Nord killed in National Guard helicopter crash

Hockey Dec 8th 2019 - 10am

DL boys split weekend series

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Art Dec 9th 2019 - 6pm

New York Mills art bazaar is this weekend

Crime and Courts Dec 9th 2019 - 2pm

Police report: 2 dogs at large; small dog in car

News Dec 9th 2019 - 12pm

Perham coach remembers former athlete Charles Nord

Crime and Courts Dec 9th 2019 - 10am

Rural Perham woman scammed out of $4,300

Recreation Dec 9th 2019 - 7am

Perham recognized as a bicycle-friendly community by national group

Weather Dec 9th 2019 - 5am

Weather Talk: The Arctic is where cold weather originates

News

First, $100 in Chamber of Commerce Christmas Promotion presented to Frank Paschke by Bill Hughes. The winning entry came from the Red Owl Store. (1969)

History Dec 6th 2019 - 7am

Looking Back 50 and 25 years ago in Perham

The Giving Tree at the ITOW Veterans Museum. (RosaLin Alcoser / FOCUS)

Nonprofits Dec 8th 2019 - 7am

Perham Giving Tree guarantees a Christmas for every child

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Nonprofits Dec 5th 2019 - 7am

Perham businesses find help becoming autism aware and sensory friendly

Obituaries

Dec 9th 2019 - 5pm

Terry L. Moberg

Dec 9th 2019 - 4pm

Charles Nord

Dec 9th 2019 - 3pm

Robert H. Plowman

Dec 9th 2019 - 1pm

Lucille J. Schmitz

Video

Videos Nov 4th 2019 - 11am

WeFest has brought neighbor great memories for decades

Sports

Laura Nyhus, left, Jade Berube and Emily Smoak enjoy a ride around Perham's bike paths in this May 2018 file photo. The League of American Bicyclists recognized Perham as a Bicycle Friendly Community with an honorable mention award. (Michael Johnson / FOCUS)

Recreation Dec 9th 2019 - 7am

Perham recognized as a bicycle-friendly community by national group

Hockey Dec 8th 2019 - 10am

DL boys split weekend series

Hockey Dec 5th 2019 - 10pm

Laker girls pick up first victory

Business

Agriculture Dec 7th 2019 - 8am

Goats become electrician's side business. No kidding!

Nonprofits Dec 5th 2019 - 7am

Perham businesses find help becoming autism aware and sensory friendly

Small Business Dec 3rd 2019 - 7am

Black Friday gives way for Perham's snowy Small Business Saturday

Events

Santa Claus and Raindeer on the first place winner's Mike's Lock and Key's float. (RosaLin Alcoser / FOCUS)

Events Dec 2nd 2019 - 12pm

Perham Main Street lit up by 19th Holiday Parade of Lights

Events Nov 25th 2019 - 7am

Parade of Lights kicks off holiday season Friday

Events Nov 5th 2019 - 12pm

Looney Daze 2020 dates change after WE Fest cancellation

Government

A single shoe by the canal that divides El Paso, TX and Juarez, Mexico is telling of a person who ditched them to try to make it across the river. (WDAY)

Government and Politics Nov 29th 2019 - 8am

A River Becomes a Wall: WDAY DOCUMENTARY on the border crisis and local faith leaders who investigated

Government and Politics Nov 26th 2019 - 8am

Fargo-Moorhead group travels to Mexican border to see what's really happening with illegal crossings

Government and Politics Nov 26th 2019 - 7am

County residents can comment on levy and budget for 2020

Education

Voice of Democracy Contest winners were: Madelyn Tangen, left, third place; Greta Hillukka, first place; Katherine Ternus, second place; Ethan Siira, fourth place; Nancy Schmitz, Auxiliary Youth Activities Chairwoman; and Mike Dombeck VFW Commander. Greta’s winning essay will now be forwarded to the District level competition. Not pictured: Lily Lorenson, fifth place. (Submitted photo)

Education Dec 8th 2019 - 10am

Local students win at Voice of Democracy, Patriot's Pen contests

Education Dec 7th 2019 - 10am

Student news: Minnesota State graduates

Education Nov 28th 2019 - 7am

Compassion, gratitude shared at program for Perham elementary students

News

Crime and Courts Dec 9th 2019 - 2pm

Police report: 2 dogs at large; small dog in car

News Dec 9th 2019 - 12pm

Perham coach remembers former athlete Charles Nord

Crime and Courts Dec 9th 2019 - 10am

Rural Perham woman scammed out of $4,300

Outdoors

Local planning committee chair Erik Osberg shows off his 29-inch walleye he caught during the summer of 2019 in Otter Tail County. The local committee announced new events for the 2020 Governor's Fishing Opener. Submitted photo

Outdoors Dec 3rd 2019 - 7am

New events planned for 2020 Minnesota Governor's Fishing Opener

Outdoors Nov 26th 2019 - 12am

Free admission to 75 Minnesota state parks, recreation areas Nov. 29

Outdoors Nov 19th 2019 - 8am

Another deadly disease found in Minnesota grouse

Columnists

Sgt. Jesse Grabow, Minnesota State Patrol

Columns Dec 3rd 2019 - 12pm

Ask a Trooper: Parents encouraged to prep teens for driving

Columns Nov 27th 2019 - 7am

Column: New reporter takes long way back to Minnesota

Columns Nov 26th 2019 - 10am

Perry: Thankful for new reporter, and more

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