A fifth-grade student from Osakis will advance to the Multi-Region State Spelling Bee after finishing in the top five spellers at the Region Spelling Bee on Wednesday, Feb. 8, in Fergus Falls.
The Perham team earned first place but due to a long-standing speech tradition, the hosting team does not take their trophies. Instead, the attending schools receive trophies and recognition. Pequot Lakes took the championship trophy home.