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John Leikness, Bridge Pantry Executive Director receives a $1,000.00 donation from Dave Still, Service Foods Manager. Photo courtesy of The Bridge Pantry
Local businesses support The Bridge Pantry March Campaign
The March Campaign is an annual event where donations received by The Bridge Community Pantry are partially matched by the State Minnesota Food...
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These are some of the bravest faces around lakes country
For the last eight weeks, this newspaper hasn't been fun to read. It's been full of stories that have broken hearts. We know our mental health series has been exhausting and heavy, but we are so fortunate to be able to share it with you.
 opinion 8 hours 35 min ago
Front Row (L-R): Makiya Cavalier (grade 8), Veronica Harris (8), Michael Stoll (6), Lydia Klettke (5). Back Row: Logan Myers (7), Sadie McManigle (7), Bree Schossow (6), Sophia Preussler (5). Missing: Aaron Mycke (5) Photo courtesy of Scott Bjerke
Outstanding Yellowjackets at PWMS
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News April 18, 2019 - 4:49pm
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Saturday, April 20 Ottertail Easter Egg Hunt Ottertail: At Ottertail Community Center and Park. 12:30-1:30 p.m.: Easter bunny will be available for pictures. 12:30 p.m.: Crafts will be available for the kids. 1:00 p.m.: The egg hunt begins. Groups- ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-9, 10 and up. Be...
 entertainment April 18, 2019 - 3:39pm
Jose Perez and Sadie Bjorkland Photo courtesy of Nancy Schmitz
Perham students named VFW art contest winners
Perham High School student Jose Perez took first place in the Patriotic Creative Art Contest sponsored by the VFW. Fellow student Sadie Bjorkland...
 News April 18, 2019 - 11:37am
Letter: Plan to see the movie 'Unplanned' -- our country needs it
Last Friday my husband and I and three friends went to the movie "Unplanned." Several churches went as groups. Although this movie is rated R,...
 opinion April 18, 2019 - 9:38am
Sheriff's Report: Theft northeast of New York Mills
County sheriff's deputies reported the theft of several items northeast of New York Mills, in Paddock Township and near the intersection of Highways 8 and 19. The call came in on March 30. Taken near an outdoor wood burner were an Echo chainsaw, 30-pound propane tank, propane weed...
 News April 18, 2019 - 9:16am
In this still from the "Inside Out" video on schizophrenia, Kyle Larson is seen talking about how the disorder has changed his life. (Leighton Broadcasting video still) play button
'I'm a good person': Schizophrenia has turned Kyle Larson's life upside down
Editor’s note: This story is the seventh in an 8-part series of feature stories written in conjunction with the ongoing “Inside Out” community...
 lifestyle/health April 18, 2019 - 9:06am
Perham Police Report
April 8 1:33 p.m. - Issued verbal warning for stop sign violation 6:48 p.m. - Complaint of excess garbage and junk in residential yard 7:00 p.m. - Caller complained of marijuana odor in apartment building 7:15 p.m. - caller reported neighbors are lighting off loud fireworks 10:36...
 News April 17, 2019 - 9:25am
Periwinkle Marketplace is now open in Ottertail. (Carter Jones/ FOCUS)
Back in business: Periwinkle Marketplace reopens in new building following fire last year
The paint is barely dry, but Periwinkle Marketplace in Ottertail is open for business again. After losing everything in a fire over a year ago,...
 News April 17, 2019 - 9:21am
School board talks new gymnastics facility, approves transportation bid
The Perham-Dent School Board approved a transportation bid for the 2019-20 school year at the board meeting on Wednesday, April 10. The four-year agreement with Z Transportation is front-loaded to allow the company to upgrade its bus fleet and attract more drivers, it then balances...
 News April 16, 2019 - 8:15am
Local Rotary Club sponsoring campers
Perham high school students are encouraged to apply for a chance to attend Camp RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards). The Perham Rotary Club is seeking students that have potential or established leadership skills. Camp RYLA is a weeklong camp that aims to strengthen participants...
 News April 15, 2019 - 10:02am
St. Henry's Area School raises an amazing $5,835 in just six weeks
This year brought another successful Catholic Schools Raffle at St. Henry's Area School as teachers, staff and the surrounding community of Perham united with students and their families to raise an outstanding total of $5,835 for the school. The school averaged tickets sold per student,...
 News April 12, 2019 - 1:15pm
A group plays Magic the Gathering at Ultima Gaming. “It’s pulling in really big numbers for a tiny town,” Robbie Olson said of the store's following. (Submitted)
A place to play: Ultima Gaming maintains loyal following
From the outside, Ultima Gaming looks just like any other retail store on Perham's Main Street. An "open" sign flashes next to the store's posted...
 News April 12, 2019 - 1:14pm
Perham Focus Office closing due to weather
Due to the inclement weather and travel conditions, the Perham Focus Office will be closing at 2:30 p.m. on April 11. The Focus will resume regular business hours on April 12. 
 News/Weather April 11, 2019 - 2:02pm

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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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