Perham Focus

1 day ago | perhamfocus.com | Nick Leonardelli

PERHAM — Perham and Barnesville battled it out in a Heart O' Lakes doubleheader for four and a half hours in the blistering and unusual early spring heat at Arvig Park. Tuesday, May 13, was an extra special night for the Yellowjackets (7-10). They secured their first sweep of the season with a thrilling 9-8 extra-inning victory in Game 1 and a commanding 15-6 win in Game 2.

4 days ago | perhamfocus.com | Cooper Kanthak

PERHAM — Fans packed the stands at Tuffy Stadium for Baseball Across Minnesota Day as Perham put their undefeated streak to the test as they welcomed Anoka to town on Saturday, May 10. The Tornadoes swirled to a 3-1 victory over the Yellowjackets thanks to a lights-out performance from hurler Ethan Dufner and five errors committed by Perham. The Yellowjackets dropped to 11-1 on the season. Dufner tossed all seven innings and allowed one run on five hits.

5 days ago | perhamfocus.com | Nick Leonardelli

PERHAM — “If you’re not having fun, you’re not winning,” senior Seth Urbach said, emphasizing the team's chemistry after the Yellowjackets pummeled Frazee in five innings for their 11th consecutive victory at Tuffy Stadium on Friday, May 9. Perham (11-0) walked away with a 10-0 victory in five innings, marking their sixth win by mercy rule. Senior Ashton Detloff tossed a gem with two hits allowed and nine strikeouts.

6 days ago | perhamfocus.com | Ryan McNamara

DETROIT LAKES — The 77th annual Minnesota fishing opener kicks off this weekend, and with warmer-than-usual temperatures in the forecast, anglers and bait shops alike are expecting one of the best openers in years. “We're all chomping at the bit excited to get on the water,” said Brady Baxter, owner of Baxstar Outdoors in Detroit Lakes.

6 days ago | perhamfocus.com | Dane Mizutani

Though the Vikings entered the 2025 NFL Draft with fewer picks than any other team, general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah still managed to fill some holes while simultaneously adding depth across the board. The draft picks included Ohio State offensive guard Donovan Jackson, Maryland receiver Tai Felton, Georgia defensive tackle Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, Penn State linebacker Kobe King and Pittsburgh tight end Gavin Bartholomew.