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The Perham girls basketball team defeated DGF 71-63 in the Section 8AA championship game on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Moorhead High School. It marked Perham's third section title in four seasons.

State senators heard testimony on a bill that would change how the state manages its MinnesotaCare and Medicaid plans. It was laid over for future consideration.

The proposals, which include eliminating Managed Care Organizations in the Medicaid program and shifting some Medicaid eligibility work off counties to the state, are already seeing pushback.

Perham Scout makes veterans memorial his Eagle Scout project; city to apply for grant for Arvig Park improvements.

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ST. PAUL — More Minnesotans went without health care coverage in 2025, the Minnesota Department of Health said Tuesday, March 10. Data from the Minnesota Health Access Survey show that 5.8% of ...

Dog found with gunshot wound to the head on Vergas Trails, DWI leads to scuffle with officer in Battle Lake and more from the Otter Tail County Sheriff's blotter for March 3-9.

The recreational use of chatbots for minors — such as ChatGPT, Character.AI, Gemini and Claude — took up the bulk of the hearing Monday. The bill would go further than banning recreational use and ...

PERHAM — The Perham Yellowjackets Speech Team took a group of top performers to the annual Eastview Lightning Classic in Apple Valley, Minnesota, on Feb. 28. The highly competitive tournament featured ...

During her numerous Mayo Clinic visits, one of the world’s most famous women visited deaf schoolchildren, formed lasting friendships, and noted that Dr. Charlie Mayo 'reminded her of Einstein.' ...

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