COLUMNS
Point of view: Slices of Osakis
The Osakis Review wants to take a step back in time and revisit an old news section that has timeless appeal.By Greta Petrich, editor , September 03, 2010
Point of View: Painting project – work or fun? 
When your children surprise you, avoid taking that deep breath of initial concern. They will hear it and it could interrupt greatness.
By Greta Petrich, Editor , August 20, 2010
Point of View: He took the time to protect my glasses
Everyone agreed Duke was one of those people you could always count on to step forward, often without being asked, when help was needed.
By Greta Petrich, Editor , August 13, 2010
Point of View: Favre’s worth fighting for
I’m really tired of listening to people whine about Brett Favre.
By Greta Petrich, Editor , August 06, 2010
Point of View: Creepy, crawly and cash: I have cleaned it all
My family no longer comes running when they hear my scream from the laundry room. They say by now I should expect creepy crawlers to jump out when I open the washer.
By Greta Petrich, Editor , July 23, 2010
Guest columnist: Norway is home
It was the final week of my senior year, but more than 4,000 miles separated me from Jefferson High School. Leaving my studies behind, I found myself atop a frosty mountain swathed in pine, walking in the footsteps of my ancestors. In flimsy flip-flops.
By Marit Aaseng, Intern Reporter , July 16, 2010
Point of view: Babies, babies and more babies
Last Friday, I was the lucky one – or the only writer in the office – to receive the phone call from the Douglas County Hospital (DCH) announcing twins, lots of twins.
By Greta Petrich, Editor , July 09, 2010
Point of View: Trying to remember the soldiers of Korea
As I prepare to celebrate another Independence Day holiday, I’ve tried to evaluate just what it means to me. As I attempt to recall the sacrifices made for our independence there’s a conflict that often gets lost in the shuffle.
By Greta Petrich, Editor , July 02, 2010
Work assignment is lesson in community
Along with a few articles to be written, last week the Osakis Review interns were assigned the job of planning and decorating a table at the Osakis Festival Salad Luncheon.
By Heather Huwe, Intern Reporter , July 02, 2010
Point of View: In severe storms, I seek shelter
Curious chatter from my co-workers echoed through the office last Thursday afternoon, and, though I was busy it didn’t distract me one bit.
I was terrified.
By Greta Petrich, Editor , June 25, 2010
Point of View: Singing in the rain
Whether you’re singing in the rain or asking the rain to go away, we each react to life in a different way.
June 18, 2010
Point of View: Quick response comforting during emergency call
I had to call 9-1-1.
By Greta Petrich, Editor , June 11, 2010
School Notes - Goodbye and good luck
The 2010 senior class of Osakis will be graduating on Saturday, June 5 at 2 p.m. The time of graduation has been changed this year based on parent requests and a parent survey.
By By Gregg Allen, Osakis School Superintendent , June 04, 2010
Point of View: I think I would have liked George Elliott
The George H. Elliott Post. No. 7902 VFW has become almost a landmark in Osakis. Yet I wonder how many know the story behind the young man whose name graces the club that does so much for this community.
By Greta Petrich, Editor , May 28, 2010
Point of View: Marching to the rhythm of the Minnesota Vikings
Every once in a while you get a great story – and while Randy Resley doesn’t like to “toot his horn” in the figurative sense, his idea could bring a renewed interest to the Osakis Festival parade.
By Greta Petrich, Editor , May 21, 2010
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