GOVERNMENT NEWS
Minnesota budget improves a little
Minnesota's budget numbers are a bit better today, but not enough for state officials to celebrate.By By Don Davis, State Capitol Bureau , March 02, 2010
Pawlenty appeals unallotment ruling 
ST. PAUL -- Gov. Tim Pawlenty tells the Minnesota Supreme Court that he
followed state law and the constitution when he unilaterally cut state
programs last summer, and he asks justices for a speedy decision in the
case.
By By Don Davis , January 13, 2010
DFL candidates for governor to attend Alexandria forum
The Democratic Farmer Labor Party (DFL) in the counties of central and west central Minnesota are sponsoring a DFL Gubernatorial Candidate Forum on Saturday, January 9 at 1 p.m. at the Alexandria Technical College Auditorium, South Auditorium, Room 743.
January 08, 2010
New law as of January 1: Nonresidents need Minnesota ATV passes
All-terrain-vehicle riders from other states must buy passes to use Minnesota’s 2,000 miles of trails.
By By Don Davis, State Capitol Bureau , January 07, 2010
Osakis leaders ponder residents' requests
Taking over a pond, creating a one-way street and picking up leaves were all suggestions made by residents at the Osakis City Council’s regular meeting November 2.
By By Greta Petrich, Editor , November 10, 2009
City increases pull tab hours
In an attempt to save money without limiting the profits of the local charitable gambling operation, the Osakis Municipal Liquor Store is now selling pull tabs from the bar.
By By Greta Petrich, Editor , October 13, 2009
County orders ditch clean-up
The Todd County Board of Commissioners may have brought a long standing dispute nearer to an end when, on Tuesday, September 29, it ordered Reynolds Township to lower a culvert on 232nd Street seven-tenths of a foot.
By By Tim King, Contributing writer , October 13, 2009
Local forum will address health care issues
The Douglas County Democratic Farmer Labor Party (DFL) will sponsor an open forum on health care issues.
October 05, 2009
Todd County sets preliminary tax levy at $12 million
Commissioners intend to balance the budget before setting final levy
By By Tim King, contributing writer , September 29, 2009
City approves water conservation rates
Thanks to another state requirement, the city has to adopt a water conservation rate resulting in step increases for local water users.
By By Greta Petrich, Editor , September 22, 2009
City levy to rise 3.66 percent
Key reductions across all departments include overtime and capital outlay
By By Greta Petrich, Editor , September 15, 2009
Osakis going green for lawn waste
Area designated for leaves, brush and lake weeds
By By Greta Petrich, Editor , September 15, 2009
Federal health changes will cost state
Federal policymakers are debating health-care reform proposals costing $1 trillion, and state leaders are bracing for a fiscal fallout.
By By Don Davis, State Capitol Bureau , August 19, 2009
Osakis water plant to open for public viewing Aug. 29
Questions over the state of the city’s water plant will be answered when the city opens its doors to the public later this month.
By By Greta Petrich, Editor , August 11, 2009
Todd County residents stirred about another Ditch 2
The 60 or so citizens who filled the board room at the Main Street Government Center July 29 made it clear, in no uncertain terms, they were not in favor of a proposed repair project on Ditches 33 and 2, and they were incensed about the procedures to date.
By By Geri Wiegle, LP Leader , August 11, 2009
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