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Perham Mayor Tim Meehl, center, and Perham Pickleball Club members Brad Offutt, left, and Alan Krueger, right, recently accepted a donation check from the Perham Athletic Association for construction of new pickleball courts at Arvig Park. (Elizabeth Vierkant / Perham Focus)

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Perham Health has had to reduce the number of inpatient surgeries it performs because of no beds being available during the recent surge in local COVID cases, according to a recent statement from CEO Chuck Hofius. Leaders at Lake Region Healthcare have reported similar issues, saying Lake Region can't handle the wave of referrals it's getting for monoclonal antibody treatments and is forced to send those patients to other clinics. (Perham Focus File Photo of Perham Health)

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Perham-Dent school facilities director Russ Winkels was named the Facilities Management Director of the Year in Minnesota on Sept. 30, 2021.
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Perham's Russ Winkels named Minnesota Facilities Management Director of the Year

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(Let to right) Brad Offutt, Mayor Tim Meehl and Alan Krueger stand where the new pickleball courts will go as the Athletic Association donates a check to the city of Perham for construction. (Elizabeth Vierkant/Focus)

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New pickleball complex planned for Perham

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Construction begins on Vergas pickleball courts

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Emily Beal visits with businesses and sugarbeet farmers in the Red River Valley about the community impact of sugarbeet harvest.

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Red River Valley businesses rally during sugarbeet harvest

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As businesses struggle, Minnesota veterinarian makes plea for understanding, civility

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Minnesota apple orchard lifts spirits

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Learn the basics of alcohol inks with artist Sue Kalseim at the New York Mills Cultural Center

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Otter Tail County Historical Society to hold tour of state hospital, cemeteries

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Airports in North Dakota, Minnesota look toward potential infrastructure dollars

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Minnesota state senator asks supporters to donate to family charged in Jan. 6 riot

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West Central Area Public Schools Superintendent Dale Hogie shows where the new elementary school will be located in Grant County, Minn. if the bond referendum passes on Nov. 2, 2021. C.S. Hagen / The Forum

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Public school opponent fuels fire in fight over county referendum in central Minnesota

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As Perham schools make long-range plans, elementary Special Education teachers make their case for more space

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Perham's Prairie Wind named a Best Middle School by U.S. News & World Report

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Arvig's headquarters, in Perham. (Perham Focus File Photo)

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Arvig to invest $7.4 million to expand fiber, gig access in Perham area

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Prince up for top congressional medal, Minnesota officials lead the push

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Fergus Falls doctor loses job after 'parental freedom' mask mandate comments

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Ammunition shortage drags on for second hunting season

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Minnesota's hunter walking trails offer access for grouse, deer

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Minnesota DNR wildlife manager, whose region is 75% hunting land, retires after 34 years

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Mossy the kitten enjoys a snack of cream inside Jenny Schlecht's house.
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Accepting domestication when the weather changes

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Ask a Trooper: If you see a school bus, expect it to stop

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Why we need to get to know farmers around us

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From HEALTHY LIFE: Maintaining a healthy lifestyle when traditional sports just aren't for you

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Family tree hugger: Perham historian Mary Pfeffer has spent 50 years documenting the histories, connections of local families

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Perham family dairy farm, Sandhill Dairy, now on third generation

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