Yellow Jackets

Yellow jackets wasp population on the rise

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — If you’re planning on spending time outdoors over Labor Day weekend make sure to bring some insect repellent as an increased number of wasps in the area could ruin your holiday plans. An entomologist from NDSU says the increased population of yellow jackets is normal for this time of year. He says they’re not a major…

Finn Diggins Looking To Translate Basketball Skills To Football At NDSU

Perham High's Finn Diggins commits to NDSU for Football and believes his success in basketball can help

PERHAM, MN – North Dakota State Football can impress you in a bunch of ways. That’s been the case for prospective athletes. If there’s one thing they take pride in, it’s the strength of recruiting, especially locally. Not long ago, they added a 6th to their class of 2021 commits. Perham High’s Finn Diggins announced his commitment to NDSU on…

Boys Basketball Roundup: Perham, Breckenridge Advance to Section Title Game

Jackets and Cowboys set up rematch for section title game.

MOORHEAD, Minn. — The Perham Yellow Jackets won their 29th consecutive game tonight defeating Osakis 62-39 at Moorhead High School in the section 8-AA semifinals. Logan Richter finished with 14 points and 10 rebounds, while Martin LaFond added 13. Perham has won its playoff games by 20, 22 and 23 points. In the other semifinal game, Breckenridge upset Hawley 64-60…

Boys Basketball: Perham Rolls Past DGF, Wins 25th Straight

Yellow Jackets have won 38-consecutive regular season games dating back to last season.

GLYNDON, Minn. — The Perham Yellow Jackets (25-0) boys basketball team continues to dominate on the hardwood this season as they rolled past DGF 81-44 on Tuesday night. The Yellow Jackets have now won 38-consecutive regular season games dating back to last season. Perham has an opportunity to cap off a perfect regular season on Friday when they travel to…

Girls Basketball Roundup: DGF Erases 18 Point Deficit, Wins in OT

Sheyenne downs North

GLYNDON, Minn. — The second-ranked DGF Rebels kept its undefeated season alive defeating Perham 76-74 in overtime on Tuesday night. The Rebels trailed the Yellow Jackets by 18 points at halftime. Senior guard Natalie Steichen scored 29 points to lead the Rebels, including the game timing bucket in regulation. Steichen hit two free throws with 6.9 seconds remaining to put…