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STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER Stadium backers don't believe everything they read
Dont believe everything you read, especially in sports blogs and columns about government issues. That is what some Minnesota politicians say after dealing with Vikings stadium issues for months, or ...
Posted on 4/23/12 at 3:13 AM
CONFESSIONS OF A [FORMER] FAT GIRL When one door closes, another one opens
I am going to share with you, my dear readers, my last column for the newspaper, which is in today's issue, February 11. Enjoy. Here it is: As I sat down to my computer, fingers poised upon my keybo...
Posted on 2/11/11 at 7:02 AM
Candi's Corner - Cell phone users beware 
Cell phone users think they can multi-task; they can't. They are a danger to society and to themselves. That was especially true last Thursday. I absolutely had to go to the St. Cloud Post Office to mail something caught in a time crunch.
By Candi Vlasaty, guest humorist , February 15, 2012
Remember When - 1987: Curly NIehoff plays first round of golf February 12
75 years ago
February 18, 1937
The City Hotel advertised an oyster supper serving stew, sandwiches, pickles, cake and coffee for 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children.
February 15, 2012
Point of View: Spectacular pep fest Friday
Students’ spirit was contagious
By Amy Chaffins , September 28, 2011
‘Listening to the quiet’ – Nice visit with Petersons
I met with Tim and Joan Peterson last week to talk about Tim’s bone anchored hearing aid.
By Amy Chaffins , April 06, 2011
Testing season is here, prepare students for test
The annual statewide tests for students in grades 3-11 begins this week. Schools have been given a little flexibility on when the tests are administered because many of the tests must be done on a computer.
By Gregg Allen , April 06, 2011
Stop by, let’s have coffee Friday
This is my appeal to the Osakis community for your help in letting me know about great stories to tell.
By Amy Chaffins , February 23, 2011
Academic Intervention Program
Osakis Public School has a program to help students who need help with basic skills or with homework. The program is called the Academic Intervention Program and is offered during the school day and after school.
By Gregg Allen , February 23, 2011
Attention, fellas: Here’s the best Valentine’s Day gift ever
I am offering all of the husbands and boyfriends out there a wonderfully heart-stopping Valentine’s Day gift idea for your special lady.
By Amy Chaffins , February 02, 2011
Our helmets off to Osakis firefighters
By Jeff Karrow, Alexandria Fire Chief , February 02, 2011
Missing ingredient: ‘Back then’
You just can’t beat the joy that a great big helping of comfort food brings.
By Amy Chaffins , January 27, 2011
Column - School Notes: High school league offers more than sports; art is growing
Research has shown that students who participate in activities at their school have higher grade-point averages, better attendance records, lower dropout rates and fewer discipline problems than non-participating students.
By Gregg Allen , January 26, 2011
Point of View - Missing ingredient: 'Back then'
You just can’t beat the joy that a great big helping of comfort food brings.
January 26, 2011
Column - Remember when: Fire destroys Albin Larson home
The Meals on Wheels program was featured for its efforts to feed 25 seniors in the area every day.
January 26, 2011
Point of View: Ted is getting on my nerves
A few months ago, I affectionately named my brand new treadmill “Ted.” I promised to take long walks with him every day and never abandon him.
By Amy Chaffins , January 19, 2011
Remember When - 2001: Fish house counts are way up
A total of 301 fish houses were counted on Lake Osakis – that’s up from 191 fishing shacks counted in 2000, according to the Minnesota DNR.
January 19, 2011
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