LOCAL NEWS
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.By Marit Aaseng, intern reporter , September 03, 2010
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.
By Greta Petrich, editor , September 03, 2010
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.
By Greta Petrich, editor , September 03, 2010
Funding offered for local projects
Business is up for the Osakis pull-tab operation and the EDA wants to share its good fortune.By Greta Petrich, editor , September 02, 2010
Good egg, bad egg? Recall has nation checking 380 million eggs
An egg recall around the state may have Douglas County residents running to their refrigerators.By Celeste Beam, staff reporter , August 21, 2010
Eye on the sky: Osakis storm watchers go out so you can stay in 
Who watches the weather when the skies turn dark?
By Greta Petrich, Editor , August 20, 2010
St. Agnes School gets double the leadership
Two teachers take on the shared role as co-principals
By Greta Petrich, Editor , August 20, 2010
Five new names to be on November school board ballot
Filings light for city offices
By Greta Petrich, Editor , August 20, 2010
Rep. Collin Peterson coming to Alexandria
Representative Collin Peterson will be the featured speaker and guest at local DFL party headquarters August 24.
August 20, 2010
Lottery ticket sold in Osakis worth $500,000
On August 15, while spending time at her lake home, Susan Detviler of Cottage Grove purchased what turned out to truly be a $500,000 Riches scratch ticket from Gas Mart in Osakis.
August 20, 2010
Belgian Brouns starts, shares local legacies
The fertile soil of Osakis has helped to cultivate a lasting legacy for Kenny Brouns, 86, and his family. With roots extending back nearly as far as the town itself, they have shaped, and been shaped, by Osakis since 1882.
By Marit Aaseng, Intern Reporter , August 20, 2010
Jailed – for a good cause
March of Dimes “Jail and Bail” brings together Alexandria’s most wanted leaders and citizens for a common cause – saving babies.
August 20, 2010
Miracles do happen: You just have to believe, says family of preemie
Danza Thompson of Alexandria was selected as the ambassador for this year’s March of Dimes’ Jail and Bail. She is the granddaughter of Chub and Jan Hensley of Osakis. This is her story.
August 20, 2010
Driver hits squad car, then rolls vehicle
A two-vehicle accident stopped traffic for a short time in Osakis last week.
August 13, 2010
Fishing is as fishy as the weather
Fishing had picked up, then slowed down over the weeks in the Osakis area.
By Heather Huwe, Intern Reporter , August 13, 2010
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