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From Perham to South Sudan
3+ hour, 6+ min ago (1057+ words) PERHAM " Pennguan Awel Nhial was born April Lehman. The 2006 Perham High School graduate got a degree, married a Lost Boy, changed her name, moved to Africa and opened a school. When the daughter of Ricky and the late Penny Lehman…...
Happenings around the Perham area, July 2-12
3+ hour, 7+ min ago (1495+ words) Federal holiday to observe Independence Day: Government offices, banks, libraries, etc. , will be closed, though retail stores, restaurants, bars and most other businesses will be open. Live Music: The Otter in Ottertail will host a live DJ from 9 p. m. -1 a. m. Ice Cream…...
Minnesota won't enforce social media health warning as lawsuit continues
14+ hour, 23+ min ago (484+ words) ST. PAUL " Minnesota won't enforce a new law mandating pop-up mental health warnings on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Tik Tok until a legal challenge is resolved in court. A requirement for platforms to display a "conspicuous mental…...
Sheila Carlson - Perham Focus | News, weather, sports from Perham Minnesota
16+ hour, 8+ min ago (205+ words) Sheila Carlson passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026, at the age of 74 years at home in Barnesville, MN. " Memorial Services will be held at 1: 00 pm, on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Barnesville with Rev. Alison Haugerud officiating. "Visitation…...
Deer Creek woman injured in vehicle accident involving Perham man
20+ hour, 8+ min ago (134+ words) PERHAM TOWNSHIP " A Deer Creek woman was injured in a two-vehicle collision involving a Perham man that occurred around 9: 14 a. m. on Wednesday, July 1. A press release by the Minnesota State Patrol stated a 2018 Jeep Compass and 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee collided as…...
LIVE: Coverage of President Trump's visit for the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library grand opening
20+ hour, 45+ min ago (165+ words) Perham Focus MEDORA, N. D. " After nearly a decade of planning and construction, the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library will open in North Dakota's Badlands. The $450 million project, just outside of Medora, North Dakota, tells the story of Roosevelt's life, including his time…...
Person intervenes in domestic assault in Otter Tail County, pins suspect until deputies arrive. - Perham Focus | News, weather, sports from Perham Minnesota
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (483+ words) Person intervenes in domestic assault in Otter Tail County, pins suspect until deputies arrive. Perham Focus Person intervenes in domestic assault in Otter Tail County, pins suspect until deputies arrive. Vehicle found parked in the middle of the road with…...
Third-generation owner pours new life into Holly's Resort with Sven's Pub & Lounge on Otter Tail Lake
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (854+ words) OTTER TAIL COUNTY " There are lot of changes underway at Holly's Resort on Otter Tail Lake. In addition to opening a public pub at the resort, the family that owns it is handing the reins over to a grandson. Chase…...
Vehicle strikes child riding bicycle near Ottertail
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (194+ words) OTTER TAIL COUNTY " A vehicle reportedly struck an 11-year-old riding a bicycle near the 40000 block along County Highway 1, around 4 p. m. on Sunday, June 28. According to a press release from the Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office, the accident near the city of…...
Braves score early, fend off streaking Pirates behind strong pitching from Hamann and Kawlewski
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (350+ words) BLUFFTON " Behind timely hits and stellar pitching, the Bluffton Braves shut out the streaking Perham Pirates on Sunday, June 28. The Braves got up early and never let go of the lead, defeating the Pirates 5-2 and snapping their three-game winning streak....