opinion

100 Years Ago Oct. 17, 1918 Schools and public places to close due to outbreak of influenza. Following one death in the village and the report of other new cases of influenza in town and many more in the country, the village council, school officers and board of health at a joint...

Editor's note: The following information was submitted by Todd County Natural Resources Conservation Service. To the editor: Soil contains the organic matter, structure, nutrients, water, and living organisms that create healthy crops or plants. There are tools available to assist...

Over the last few weeks, Osakis has experienced numerous acts of vandalism and calls of suspicious persons throughout town. I cannot stress enough, the role the public can play in preventing and catching those responsible parties. One of the most important things that the public can...

100 Years Ago Oct. 10, 1918

I know that each of you reading this love a long weekend. When those days off hit just right, and you're looking at a three-day weekend and it's Friday morning, you're going to be pretty giddy (at least I know I am!). What if that ended up being every weekend? What if a shorter work...

100 Years Ago Oct. 3, 1918 Water tank condemned and deemed unsafe. Notice is hereby given, by order of the village council, that the village water tank and tower are in such condition that they may collapse at any time. At a special meeting of the village council held last evening...

100 years Ago Sept. 26, 1918 Relic train draws immense crowds. An estimated 5,000 plus from Alexandria and 2,500 from Osakis, stayed up late to tour the relic train on its way through the country. Among the exhibits included were: a German sniper box, a depth charge, an observation...

By Julie Didier, manager of the Osakis Liquor Store and staff, Osakis, MN The Osakis Liquor Store employees would like to thank everyone for attending the hearing regarding the future of the Osakis Liquor Store. We are very happy that you cared enough to attend. The city council will...

Editor's note: The following was provided by the Todd County Soil and Water Conservation District. Well sealing is permanently closing a well that is no longer used or is deemed unsafe. State law requires abandoned wells in Minnesota to be sealed. Well sealing involves clearing debris...

100 Years Ago Sept. 19, 1918 Clothes for war victims needed. Five thousand tons of clothing for the destitute people of occupied Belgium and France is the subject of a campaign announced by the American Red Cross in Washington. The Red Cross groups of Osakis will commit to doing their...

I cannot believe how fast the last year has gone. As we near fall and another year coming to an end, one likes to reflect on what the year has brought to Galeon. It has been busy year and I would like to express my gratitude for those individuals that are here to support Galeon in...

100 Years Ago Sept. 12, 1918 Gasoline users warned to save. Oil administrator declares voluntary economy is necessary. The decision of the fuel administration has notified the nation that unless wasteful methods in the handling and use of gasoline are corrected, the government will...

In my time as a member of the City of Osakis Planning and Zoning Commission (I was appointed in 2011), I have thought our public would be better served if they had a clear understanding of the purpose of zoning, as well as the reason for our commission's presence within the city....