It's time to spread out the quilts

Quilts Along the Trail event September 11

Trixie’s is new again

Trixie’s New to You, the notorious second-hand store in downtown Osakis, will not be called Trixie’s for much longer. It will, however, continue to be a place that has something for everyone – especially people looking for a good bargain.

Sold! The horse statue has left Lake Street

Sold! The shout released a few tears among some of the locals who loved that white horse.

• auction crowd
• Leading the horse

Quilting isn’t just for old ladies: Hobby becomes business opportunity

An Osakis quilter can thank a bunch of gracious old ladies and her husband’s bad knees for her quilting business.

• Sampler quilt

Pickle ball is catching on

Sport is gaining in popularity in the Twin Cities, say organizers, participants

North Dakota Agencies Respond to Oil Well Leak in Dunn County

Denbury Onshore, LLC, reported that a wellbore failed in the course of a hydraulic fracturing operation at a drilling rig about 2 ½ miles southwest of Killdeer Wednesday morning, allowing oil and water to leak from the ground.

Funding offered for local projects

Business is up for the Osakis pull-tab operation and the EDA wants to share its good fortune.

Now anyone can fix the state budget

Budget wonks no longer are the only Minnesotans who can understand the difficulty of balancing a state budget nearly $6 billion in the hole.

Traffic resumes today on Highway 55 in Douglas, Pope counties

Traffic will resume later today on Highway 55 as crews finish a reconstruction, resurfacing, and bridge and culvert replacement project between Glenwood and the Grant/Douglas county line that began May 10.

Nevis, Minn., school bookkeeper placed on leave after son questions superintendent’s use of district vehicle

NEVIS, Minn. – A school district bookkeeper here says she was placed on “leave” last week after her son questioned the local superintendent’s use of a district vehicle in southern Minnesota Aug. 21.

Bears’ Facebook followers draw cash, attention to Ely

Combine the public’s fascination with two Ely-area black bears with the instant global connection of Facebook, and what do you get?

SALMON SUMMER: Salmon fishing has been tremendous on Lake Superior this summer, with both cohos and Chinooks in good numbers.

It has been the summer of salmon on Lake Superior. Anglers have enjoyed a bonanza of Chinook and coho salmon, and the average size has been the best in years, charter fishing captains say.

Ready for school?

Kindergarten kids can become overwhelmed and frightened

Douglas County Fair: Farmers rev it up

There’s more to just work for area farmers when fair time comes around.

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?