In addition to approving the purchase of a new tanker truck, the council approved two equipment donations for the fire department.| Perham Focus
A cannabis retail business in New York Mills was reviewed by the Otter Tail County Board. Two more applications confirmed.| Perham Focus
After a few months of being led by an interim engineer, Otter Tail County Commissioners hired Jodi Teich as the county's new engineer.| Perham Focus
United Community Bank is hosting Food Truck Fridays throughout September to help raise money to send local veterans on an upcoming Honor Flight to see the nation's capital.| Perham Focus
Central Market in Perham has a new store director.| Perham Focus
We make plans. Sometimes plans don't go as we hope. These are learning opportunities, and our children should be there, seeing us react appropriately to those moments.| Perham Focus
The USDA ordered nationwide testing after multiple states confirmed the virus was present in dairy cattle. Minnesota reported nine cases last year.| Perham Focus
While work to protect the state's drinking water has ramped up in recent years, environmental groups want more evidence to see that it's working.| Perham Focus
In Fielding Questions, readers also asked about fall planting and Trader mulberry trees.| Perham Focus
Neither grass, both of which are considered weeds today, existed in North America until they were imported by well-intentioned people, and now they’ve spread uncontrollably throughout the continent, Don Kinzler writes.| Perham Focus
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The latest hunting, fishing and wildlife news from Minnesota. Deer, moose, walleye, archery, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources news and more.| Perham Focus
Jenny Schlecht was never all-in on things like balling a steer’s tail or fluffing a sheep’s legs. But she has a strong appreciation for the real-world lessons 4-H provides.| Perham Focus
As producers head closer to harvest and make fall preparations, a soil health specialist asks them to consider practices that could keep soils where they are at.| Perham Focus
Buss will be remembered for revitalizing Farmfest all the way from his father's home farm in Lake Crystal, among many other things.| Perham Focus
After suffering an act of political violence, Minnesota politicians are quickly condemning the shooting of the conservative commentator at Utah Valley University.| Perham Focus
Robert Ivers, 72, formerly of North Dakota, was previously sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for threatening to kill a federal judge| Perham Focus
12-year-old Sophia Forchas has improved from critical condition to serious condition.| Perham Focus
The Sept. 13 celebration of local foods and farmers will include a cooking demonstration by award-winning Minnesota chef Amy Thielen.| Perham Focus
In 2007, southeast Minnesota set a state record in rainfall, leading to improvements in emergency systems.| Perham Focus
Perham weather forecast. Keep up to date with the latest winter weather, blizzard warnings and travel conditions. Your #1 source for Perham, Minnesota, weather forecasts and your local weather radar. WDAY StormTracker team storm, tornado, rainfall totals, snowfall totals, and weather headlines.| Perham Focus
The new law and Brom's 'model prisoner' behavior set the stage for work release after 37 years in prison.| Perham Focus
"It's doing damage to my reputation," said Bishop Robert Barron, of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Winona-Rochester, about the AI-generated videos.| Perham Focus
Matthew Stolle has been a Post Bulletin reporter since 2000 and covered many of the beats that make up a newsroom. In his first several years, he covered K-12 education and higher education in Rochester before shifting to politics. He has also been a features writer. Today, Matt jumps from beat to…| Perham Focus
Devlyn Brooks is an ordained pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and serves Faith Lutheran Church in Wolverton, Minnesota.| Perham Focus
Devlyn Brooks is an ordained pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and serves Faith Lutheran Church in Wolverton, Minnesota.| Perham Focus
Devlyn Brooks is an ordained pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and serves Faith Lutheran Church in Wolverton, Minnesota.| Perham Focus
If you’re tired of salads and veggie sticks, here are some fun options for using garden produce in your meal plan.| Perham Focus
In Fielding Questions, readers also asked about a raspberry insect trap and how to prevent cracking on tomatoes.| Perham Focus
In Growing Together, Don Kinzler invites an Extension intern to share information about the vital role of pollinators in our landscapes and gardens.| Perham Focus
Three Fargo officers are on administrative leave after an exchange of gunfire Monday at a Moorhead apartment, said Moorhead Police Chief Chris Helmick.| Perham Focus
A severe swimmer’s itch outbreak at Big Pelican Lake is being linked to parasites from merganser ducks. Locals want the ducks removed to stop the spread.| Perham Focus
The Minnesota DNR denied a permit to remove ducks from Pelican Lake despite scientists linking them to a swimmer’s itch outbreak.| Perham Focus
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Golfers across the country who shot lower or netted a better score than the professional golfer would receive medals saying “I beat Ben Hogan.”| Perham Focus
Patsy Magner’s hellraising career as a boxer and saloon owner in South Dakota and Iowa came to a violent end in December 1934.| Perham Focus
Minnesota needed backup for first-time starter J.J. McCarthy after other veterans struggled.| Perham Focus
The Hornets punched their ticket to state for the first time since 1999.| Perham Focus
A crash involving two semis on Interstate 94 in Otter Tail County sent one over a bridge. Both drivers were hurt and one was taken to a hospital.| Perham Focus
Emily Beal was able to tour Riverview’s Campbell dairy and gain some insight into how they run their operations.| Perham Focus
The fireworks weren’t the only sparks flying at the Minnesota State Fair.| Perham Focus
Shooting left 17 others, including 14 children, injured during mass at Annunciation Catholic School.| Perham Focus
New morning session for visitors with sensory issues among the new offerings| Perham Focus
University of Minnesota Extension is offering three free family retreat weekends in 2023 to help guide the farm transition discussion.| Perham Focus
In Fielding Questions, readers also asked about climbing slugs and caring for dwarf lilac bushes.| Perham Focus
Malorie Thorson, a 20-year-old college student from Waverly, Minnesota, was crowned in an evening ceremony on Wednesday, Aug. 20. April Klaphake of Stearns County, was selected as a runner-up.| Perham Focus
Perham Focus is your #1 source for news, weather, and sports around Perham and throughout Minnesota.| Perham Focus
The deal keeps Rossi, 23, under team control through the 2027-28 season| Perham Focus
Veteran defensive tackle spent the past three seasons in Minnesota| Perham Focus
Ryan Fitzgerald and James Outman bear a striking resemblance to each other| Perham Focus
Minnesota looks to avoid three-game sweep Thursday afternoon| Perham Focus
The Athletics jumped all over José Ureña, scoring six runs in the second inning, all with two out| Perham Focus
Lopez, Woods Richardson scheduled to make rehab starts in St. Paul this week| Perham Focus
Undrafted rookie Max Brosmer, a Gophers product, got the start Friday and was solid considering the circumstances — leading a third-team offense against many of Tennessee’s defensive starters| Perham Focus
In his one season playing under Kevin O’Connell, Thielen pulled in 70 catches for 716 yards and six touchdowns| Perham Focus
This will be a chance for Sam Howell to prove he should be the backup quarterback| Perham Focus
Minnesota brought in more than 20 new players, but these six could be counted on for huge roles| Perham Focus
The U players start camp with a dinner at Buca di Beppo and close it with a feast at Fogo de Chao| Perham Focus
Second-year receiver redshirted in 2024, playing just one snap in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl| Perham Focus
The NFL prospect led Minnesota in sacks and was just outside top 10 in Big Ten in tackles for loss| Perham Focus
Nine players with 2025 gold medals are vying for another shot at the 2026 American roster| Perham Focus
Quarterback Drake Lindsey shines, receiver Cristian Driver remains absent, and position battles are being settled| Perham Focus
Following in the skates of his superstar cousin, the Canadiens' draft pick is U-bound soon| Perham Focus
The courts are the ones truly shaping the future of college athletics, not the NCAA, nor the White House| Perham Focus
His announcement comes amid a wave of Minnesotan commitments to the Gophers.| Perham Focus
It’s easy to compare the two-way players, but it’s not fair right now to expect Heisman Trophy production from the U sophomore| Perham Focus
Two long touchdown passes to freshman receiver Jalen Smith were two highlights from Tuesday’s practice| Perham Focus
The Katy, Texas, native didn’t stay at the U for more than a week of fall training camp| Perham Focus
The conference playoffs will be single-elimination games on campus over two weeks starting this season| Perham Focus
In a championship field that consists of top college and high school golfers in the area, the two older gentlemen in the division navigated their way to the top.| Perham Focus
Most divisions were sliced down to their best two golfers, while the Championship division will hit the course early to determine its finale.| Perham Focus
More names were etched into the lengthy history of the coveted amateur golf tournament.| Perham Focus
Perham extended its winning streak to three matches, tying their longest of the season so far.| Perham Focus
The Yellowjackets continued to sting their opponents with only one loss in their two matches at Big Lake.| Perham Focus
The Yellowjackets' trip to the south was a success, bringing home some early-season hardware.| Perham Focus
The Perham post office was renamed after Charles P. Nord, a fallen Minnesota National Guardsman, to honor his memory in a ceremony on Friday, Nov. 17.| Perham Focus
Perham High School track is on the fast track to completion. Work is also planned on infield event areas.| Perham Focus
After seeing $36,000 in federal funding frozen a day before disbursement, Perham schools have received most of the money.| Perham Focus
Both Perham High School and Heart of the Lakes Elementary reported enrollment increases for the upcoming school year.| Perham Focus
The Perham City Council is considering installing 90 solar panels on the roof of the municipal liquor store. A bid for the project came in lower than anticipated at $106,439.| Perham Focus
The Perham City Council approved a contract to pre-pay for natural gas through the Minnesota Municipal Gas Agency.| Perham Focus
Ninety solar panels will be installed on Perham's municipal liquor store, Landmark Liquors, for $106,439. Rebates may reduce the cost to about $4,000.| Perham Focus
Otter Tail County Commissioners discuss culvert replacement options and installing lights at five highway intersections.| Perham Focus
Otter Tail County Commissioners acceptance an $882,860 in Multi-Purpose Community Facility Projects Grant from the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE).| Perham Focus
The Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office secured a grant to increase video coverage of the county jail.| Perham Focus
A child maltreatment investigation began in 2022 after Children’s Minnesota hospital in the Twin Cities treated one of the children.| Perham Focus
A guided sunset kayak tour on Pine Lake in Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge is set for Thursday, Aug. 28.| Perham Focus
Beardsley himself will be participating, and he's bringing along a special guest — fellow running legend Bill Rodgers.| Perham Focus
"We got lucky last night,” WE Fest owner-producer Matt Mithun said Friday. “We watched the weather real closely, a lot of our crew and the sheriff's office were up until about 7 a.m. ”| Perham Focus
Mikayla Koski of Park Rapids outsang three other finalists – Ashley Block of Elk River, Taylor Made of St. Cloud and Hunter Evenson of Rochester – to win the contest.| Perham Focus
Racers and fans gathered at Soo Pass Ranch for the Super Special stage on Thursday, Aug. 21.| Perham Focus
Locals support the idea, unlike a plan floated last year to create a regional park at the site, which was killed by fierce resistance from people who live in the Toad Lake area.| Perham Focus
Free motorcycle ride to honor Perham resident set for Sunday, Aug. 24.| Perham Focus
Grandflower Farm on Little Pine Lake offers flower picking with bloom socials.| Perham Focus
The Perham City Council agreed to collaborate with Fergus Falls, Pelican Rapids and Otter Tail County to continue providing public transportation in the community.| Perham Focus
Public transportation through Otter Express may continue if a joint powers board forms. Perham would be one of three cities on the board, in addition to Otter Tail County.| Perham Focus
Scoliosis diagnoses leads to spine surgery for Molly Neseth, who found support from her Perham classmates and family.| Perham Focus
Four government entities are being asked to join a board so bus service can continue. Productive Alternatives currently operates the transportation service but will conclude service in 2026.| Perham Focus