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National VFW Auxiliary president visits Osakis VFW Club

National VFW Auxiliary president visits Osakis VFW Club A crowd of 60 people gathered at the Osakis George H. Elliott VFW Club on Monday, October 15 to welcome National President of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Leanne Lemley on her official visit to central Minnesota.

By Roberta Olson , October 24, 2012

Sauk River Watershed District to host meeting on TMDL results

The Sauk River Watershed District will host a public information meeting to discuss the results of the total maximum daily load (TMDL) study conducted on Smith Lake, Faille Lake and Lake Osakis.

August 22, 2012

Todd County annual bridge inspection program

August 1 was the 5-year anniversary of the tragic I-35W bridge collapse in Minneapolis in which 13 people lost their lives and another 145 people were injured. This date in Minnesota history brings about concerns from the traveling public regarding the bridge inspection process that highway agencies are required to follow by state and federal law.

August 22, 2012

Douglas County Commissioners review preliminary 2013 budget

In midsummer with fall quickly approaching, Douglas County commissioners have already begun reviewing the 2013 budget. Department heads met with the board recently to glance at projections and make requests for adjustments in the preliminary numbers. Overall, the county has been on task for 2012.

By Crystal Dey , August 22, 2012

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Motorcycle ride to raise money for firefighters, EMS, law enforcement

The 10-88 Run motorcycle ride will be held on August 25 starting at Hillbillies in Erhard, rain or shine.

August 22, 2012

Rapp, Bales are winners in primary

Rapp, Bales are winners in primary Bev Bales or Jerry Rapp? That’s what the decision for Osakis area voters is now down to after last Tuesday’s primary election for the Douglas County Board of Commissioners. Bales, the District 3 incumbent, received the most votes, 432, followed by Rapp with 318, Bert Pexsa with 161 and David Erickson with 49. Bales and Rapp will square off in the general election on November 6.

By Al Edenloff , August 22, 2012

McKnight Foundation Grant helps local feedlot producers

Feedlot producers who have non-compliant feedlots are receiving technical assistance to bring their feedlot into compliance. The McKnight Foundation provided a grant to the Stearns County Soil and Water Conservation Development (SWCD) in August 2010 to hire a feedlot technician to work within a 12-county area.

August 15, 2012

Sauk Lake concerns get attention

On July 24, the Sauk River Watershed District (SRWD) Board of Managers and the Citizen Advisory Committee, as well as district staff, met at an annual event to hear from state and local representatives on Sauk Lake concerns.

August 08, 2012

News Briefs: Son of college coach killed in accident in Pope County

An infant was killed and two other people are in critical condition following a head-on collision Saturday in Pope County, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.

By Forum Communications Company , July 31, 2012

Four vie for county board spot

With the filing period now officially over, a total of 15 candidates are in the running for five Douglas County commissioner positions. The District 3 race in the Osakis area drew four candidates – Bert Pexsa, Bev Bales (incumbent), Jerry Rapp and David Erickson. The district includes the townships of Miltona, Spruce Hill, Osakis, Orange, Carlos and Belle River, and the cities of Osakis, Miltona, Nelson and Carlos.

By Al Edenloff , June 13, 2012

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Commissioners OK agreement with DOC

A renewal of the joint powers agreement between the Douglas County Jail and Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) was approved for 2013 at the May 8 county commissioners meeting. The agreement with DOC allows the county to house inmates at the jail who are participating in the work release program – and make a profit while providing the service.

By Crystal Dey , June 13, 2012

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Health officials confirm state's first influenza case of season

Olmstead County woman first case, Department of Health urges Minnesotans to get vaccinated

October 13, 2011

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Sales reps miss goal, get trip to Fargo

Some Pennsylvania sales reps who sell Hot Tamales, didn't win a trip to Hawaii, instead they were sent to Fargo.

December 15, 2010

Worker who fell ill atop 150-foot elevator equipment in Eldridge, N.D., is rescued

Authorities rescued a man who fell ill while working on grain handling equipment 150 feet off the ground.

December 10, 2010

Willmar Poultry accused of mistreating turkey chicks

WILLMAR, Minn. - An undercover investigation by the Humane Society of the United States has made allegations of what the organization describes as routine abuses and cruelty involving newly hatched turkey chicks at Willmar Poultry.

November 25, 2010

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