Norman County East considering four-day school week
Norman County East is weighing a switch to a four-day school week, an unconventional approach to saving money that’s gaining traction in deficit-plagued Minnesota.
RELATED CONTENTAlexandria man sentenced to three years in prison for mortgage scheme
A 30-year-old Alexandria, Minn., man was sentenced in federal court Monday for concealing more than $400,000 in payments to himself and others from mortgage loan proceeds.
RELATED CONTENTHelping 4-H could hurt
A state senator’s bill designed to help fund a 4-H program in one county could end up hurting them statewide, a fellow senator and a county fair representative warn.
RELATED CONTENTMilk truck a total loss after roll over
An Osakis Creamery milk truck was deemed a total loss after it rolled over Friday.
RELATED CONTENTAbandoned snowmobile driver located
The Todd County Sheriff's Office located the driver Saturday of an abandoned snowmobile that was discovered partially submerged in Hayden Creek along U.S. Highway 10 east of Staples.
RELATED CONTENTState Patrol reaches out for more recruits
To recruit a more diverse workforce, the Minnesota State Patrol has created a specialized recruitment effort that provides a pathway for those without a law enforcement background to become a state trooper.
RELATED CONTENTDNR seeks input on deer hunting, trapping, duck and fall turkey hunting
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking citizen input on nearly a dozen different hunting season options.
RELATED CONTENTWinging a comeback
Not so long ago, it took an eagle eye to spot one around Douglas County.
RELATED CONTENTOsakis gets water grant
A five-year plan could make the difference in an effort to replace Osakis’ water plant.
RELATED CONTENTGreen Acres faces changes
Douglas County landowners enrolled in the Green Acres program need to make sure to check their mailbox.
RELATED CONTENTDNR offers firearms safety training in Osakis March 16
The Department of Natural Resources is again offering firearm safety training for all youth in the Osakis area.
RELATED CONTENTTownship elections Tuesday
Rural residents have the opportunity to let their voices be heard in grassroots government at the annual township elections and annual meetings Tuesday, March 9.
RELATED CONTENTOsakis garbage contract stays with West Central Sanitation
West Central Sanitation will continue to keep Osakis clean as its garbage hauler for the next three years.
RELATED CONTENTOsakis PD jumps into service
Osakis police officers Chad Gulbranson and Calvin Uhl jumped into the icy waters of Lake Darling for the annual Polar Bear Plunge February 27.
RELATED CONTENTJoining forces to bring nursing class to students
As many students struggle to find the money for college, some at Osakis High School (OHS) are taking a course that will set them right in the workforce well above minimum wage.
RELATED CONTENT
RSS Feeds