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Special Olympian defied the odds for gold medal victory

Special Olympian  defied the odds for  gold medal victory Four generations of the Abbott family made the trek to Nebraska to watch one very special athlete who was competing in gymnastics nationally for the very first time.

September 03, 2010

Osakis grad is now published author PressPass

Osakis grad is now published author Lewis Mundt coming to Cherry Street Books for reading August 28

By Greta Petrich, Editor , August 20, 2010

Women's association strives to make a difference in Osakis PressPass

The Osakis Women’s Association (OWA) was founded by two women from Osakis. Lyla Engfer and Nancy Muehlenhardt shared a vision of an organization that would sponsor community and children’s events in Osakis.

By By Shelly Engfer-Triebenbach , July 06, 2010

Sold! You can win big name items at celebrity auction PressPass

Intriguing items connected with the rich and famous are to be sold at the popular celebrity auction on July 10 in Osakis.

By Marit Aaseng, Intern Reporter , July 02, 2010

Mentor program helps generations share the joys of fishing PressPass

Mentor program helps generations share the joys of fishing “Let’s Go Fishing” is offering both seniors and youth an opportunity to experience fishing.

By Heather Huwe, Intern Reporter , June 18, 2010

Students give back 9th graders make Quilt of Valor PressPass

Students give back 9th graders make Quilt of Valor A bit of fabric, some batting, thread and a binding warms the heart of an injured service member, wrapped in the essence of pride shared from a stranger.

By Greta Petrich, Editor , May 28, 2010

A pet project PressPass

As animals learn from humans, can the complete opposite happen? By observing with patience, could a person learn the attitude and personality of their pets?

By By Jordan Peterson, student intern reporter , March 14, 2010

An unflappable bond: Chicken loves dog PressPass

An unflappable bond: Chicken loves dog There’s a chicken in Farwell that is barking up the wrong tree. She’s madly in love with a dog.

By By Jo Colvin, Staff reporter , March 01, 2010

The sky's the limit PressPass

The sky's the limit Even though Spencer Jacobson will admit that it’s a big deal, he doesn’t want anyone making a big deal over it.

By By Jo Colvin, Staff reporter , February 22, 2010

An almost fatal attraction PressPass

An almost fatal attraction A sick puppy taught Tina Qualls and her children a lesson they won’t soon forget.

By By Jo Colvin , January 08, 2010

A trip of a lifetime PressPass

A trip of a lifetime Ramona Hagen enjoys her life in Osakis, yet she jumped on a plane and traveled half way around the world for some sightseeing in August.

By By Greta Petrich, Editor , October 27, 2009

Quilts of Valor take Osakis show to another level PressPass

Quilts of Valor take Osakis show to another level After its sixth year, Quilts Along the Trail is giving comfort to others. As a new addition to the annual event, 24 quilts were collected, displayed and donated to wounded veterans from the War on Terror through the Quilts of Valor Foundation.

By By Greta Petrich, Editor , September 22, 2009

Osakis siblings advance in pedal pull PressPass

Osakis siblings advance in pedal pull A little competition goes a long way for an Osakis family, with both children taking top finishes in the state pedal pull contest and the younger sibling earning a place at nationals.

September 22, 2009

Auxiliary bazaar supports Community Memorial Home PressPass

Zinnias, pansies, orchids and lady slippers bring simple pleasure to the residents of Osakis’ Community Memorial Home and an annual bazaar provides the means to their continued presence. These are more than flowers – they’re the names of the four divisions of the Ladies Auxiliary, the driving force of volunteers with a mission to provide as much comfort as possible to Community Memorial Home (CMH) residents. They will host their annual CMH auxiliary bazaar fundraiser September 19.

By By Greta Petrich, Editor , September 15, 2009

A friend of the fair PressPass

A friend of the fair After spending more than two decades working at the Douglas County Fair, Joyce Engstrand can now actually experience it. And it’s only fair that she has a lifetime free pass.

By By Jo Colvin , August 21, 2009

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