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New coach at the helm of the Streaks

Bill Infanger has waited patiently for his opportunity to accomplish what he called a lifelong dream of his with the Osakis football team.

Josiah Hetland

Hummingbirds heading out

Metallic green feathers catching the sunlight, black wings fluttering tirelessly, slender beaks sipping nectar – the sight of a ruby-throated hummingbird is a common and welcome one in Osakis from May to September. Soon, however, the colorful little birds will be heading to their southern home. Don Enger photo When the ruby-throated hummingbirds are preparing to leave, they are at the feeders most of the day.

Ruby-throated hummingbird

Walking School Bus offers rewards

Osakis students may soon be taking a different route to school, courtesy of an old-fashioned mode of transportation.

A walking bus?

Point of view: Getting pulled in by the tractors

Having grown up in a farm community, I should have a vast knowledge of tractor pulls. I don’t.

Central Lakes Trail to temporarily close Friday

Remember to stay off the trail Friday morning.

You'll be the envy of the lunchroom with this Choice Roast Beef Sandwich

My granddaughters were talking with me recently about going back to school, wondering who their teachers would be and which of their friends might be in their classes this year.

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It’s been six months since the Osakis Review began publishing its print edition on Fridays and we would like your opinion.

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ALL ABOUT FOOD
There are still s’more to try
When my friend, Ann, (yes, the same Ann who shared the recipe for Shamefully Rich Chambord Brownies that I posted recently) heard about the S’more celebration I had at my house, she was reminded of a recipe she had for … Continue reading →
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MORE WITH MORKEN
Alex volleyball opens with tough test
The Alexandria volleyball team won’t be easing into the season with a gimme. The Cardinals welcome last year’s Class AA champion, Marshall, into town tonight, Tuesday, for what should be a solid test to determine what this young but talented … Continue reading →
8/31/10

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CONFESSIONS OF A [FORMER] FAT GIRL
Sunday was an all-out food fest : (
Wow, I haven’t had a day like I did yesterday in a really, really long time. Not exactly sure (although I might have a guess) what happened to me, but I completely lost control. And I mean completely. It wasn’t … Continue reading →
8/30/10

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FORUM COMMUNICATIONS
News management meets
Editors, News Directors, and Publishers from Forum Communications Company’s newspapers and broadcast stations met this week in Fargo. The group discussed ways to continue to leverage the vast resources of the company’s news gathering ability. Much of the discussion centered around empowering the “community” to contribute content through the Area Voices social media platform.
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RETIRE EARLY IN MEXICO
Sammy and Annah Tie the Knot!
Bruce and Mary are leaving for Boston where they will marry off their eldest, Sammy, to the lovely Annah, completing the wedding trifecta: Three kids married off in 9 months. Not much of a feat when you think of Seven … Continue reading →
8/29/10

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MEET YOUR GOALS
The big secret to weight loss
3500 calories = 1 pound – it’s really not a secret, it’s just science. Here’s how it works: If you burn 3500 more calories than you consume you’ll lose 1 pound. If you consume 3500 more calories than you burn you’ll gain 1 pound. Therefore the following is true: If you have a shortage (burn [...]
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