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New owners, old charm: Perham resort welcomes summer guests

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New owners, old charm: Perham resort welcomes summer guests

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PERHAM, Minn. — It sure seems like summer is taking hold. Temperatures this weekend will be in the 80s, school is out for many, and resorts in Lakes Country are booking up. In Perham, a family owned resort is selling nostalgia — and the entire family is buying in. The Preussler family is now in year two of owning a resort on Big Pine Lake near Perham — Sunny Bay Resort. Year one, as recalled by their children, was filled with a lot of work. "We…See the Story

Turtles take to the track in Perham's 2025 turtle race season opener

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Turtles take to the track in Perham's 2025 turtle race season opener

PERHAM — Racers from more than 10 states and another country met in Perham for the first turtle race showdown of 2025 on Wednesday, June 4. With more than 100 racers signed up, there was a lot of anticipation for fun and making memories at the summertime event that is held every Wednesday through July at Turtle Park in downtown Perham. The goal was achieved thanks to the volunteers, such as Cade Trout. Trout, 12, found success as a racer last ye…Read Article

Volunteers help keep stories shared along Arvig Park Trail fresh and clean

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Volunteers help keep stories shared along Arvig Park Trail fresh and clean

PERHAM — While walking the Arivg Park Trail in Perham, one may lose their thoughts as their eyes climb the towering trees or when they see a duck on a bicycle. Susan Heusser-Ladwig, the head librarian at the Perham Library, explained that the adventurous duck that people may see is a character in David Shannon's children's book. The book pages that bring the duck to life are placed in plastic coverings that are attached to a post driven deep int…Read Article

Prowler's costly errors help Perham to its sixth consecutive Section 8AA title game

PARK RAPIDS — No. 1 Perham was out-hit 6-1 by No. 2 Thief River Falls in the Section 8AA winners bracket semifinals on Monday, June 2. But the Yellowjackets came out victorious, securing their sixth consecutive championship game appearance. Perham walked away with a 5-3 victory and will wait for the winner of the final elimination bracket game between the Prowlers and No. 1 East Grand Forks. The first pitch for the championship is 2:30 p.m. Perh…Perham · Perham Read Article

Uptown success found in the early season of Perham's farmers market

PERHAM — The farmers market in Perham is already drawing crowds and rave reviews from vendors. Vendor Jennifer Johnson, who owns Yummy Sweets and More, explained that the uptown location offers plenty of parking on the side streets. She and several other vendors commented how they appreciate vendor parking behind their booths, as it allows for quick set up and tear down. The steady stream of visitors at the recent market covered all ages, from s…Perham · Perham Read Article

Millers hand Pirates first loss of the season

PERHAM — The Perham Pirates welcomed the New York Mills Millers to Al Krueger Field on Friday, May 30. The Millers recorded 13 hits to knock off the Pirates 7-5 to hand Perham its first loss of the season. The Pirates dropped to 2-1. Maddux Kovash started on the mound for Perham. He threw six innings and gave up seven runs on 12 hits. Kovash struck out four batters and walked one. Evan Kovash threw three innings of relief and allowed one hit wit…Perham · Perham Read Article

3-time Perham City Council candidate accused of falsely reporting a crime

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PERHAM — Jeffrey Dennis Fritz, 39, of Perham, has been charged in Otter Tail County District Court with misdemeanor falsely reporting a crime. According to the criminal complaint, at approximately 6 p.m. on April 10, a Perham police officer was approached by a man while in a marked squad car in the Perham Police Department parking lot. The man, who was eventually identified as Fritz, stated he screwed up about an hour ago. He said he was sitting…Perham · Perham See the Story

Blume mows down Hawley, bench players bring the buzz in 20-run blowout over Barnesville

PERHAM — The Perham baseball team had the hive buzzing at Al Krueger Field as the Yellowjackets made their push for a third consecutive Section 8AA title on Thursday, May 29. No. 1 Perham swatted away No. 4 Hawley in a 5-1 victory to start the day. After No. 6 Barnesville upset No. 2 Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton to get a chance at the reigning champs, the Trojans weren’t ready for the barrage of stings they were about to endure. The Yellowjackets unl…Perham · Perham Read Article

Perham state and finals qualifiers after Day 1 of Section 8AA tournament

COLD SPRING — The Perham track and field teams had a successful Section 8AA tournament prelims at Rocori High School on Wednesday, May 28. The Yellowjackets finished with three state and five final qualifiers. Kennedy Detloff punched her ticket to the Class AA state tournament with the top time (15.64) in the 100-meter hurdles, finishing three-tenths of a second under the state qualifying time (15.96). Detloff also qualified for the finals on Sa…Perham · Perham Read Article

Clarkston Area Optimists Honor First Responders

Members of the Independence Township Fire Department and the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Independence Township substation stand with Firefighter/Paramedic Ron Bray (9th from left) and Detective Anthony Taliercio (10th from left) who were honored by the Clarkston Area Optimist Club for their dedication to serving the Clarkston community. Photo by Megan Kelley By Megan Kelley Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com CLARKSTON — At its weekly meeting on …Firefighters · Perham See the Story

Perham Memorial Day program features Ottertail veteran and his Patriot Assistance Dog

Editor's Note: This article discusses suicide and PTSD.If you or someone you know is in crisis or needs immediate mental health support, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Veterans needing support can visit veteranscrisisline.netfor more information. PERHAM — The In Their Own Words Veterans Museum in Perham was packed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, with community members and area veterans paying their respects to those …Mental Health · Perham Read Article

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