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Editor’s note: This is part of a series of letters the Osakis Review is publishing as part of national County Government Month. To the editor: The Douglas County Library has a mission to provide equal access to resources and facilities that meet informational, recreational and...

Editor’s note: This is part of a series of letters the Osakis Review is publishing as part of national County Government Month. To the editor: Douglas County Public Works was created in 1991 by combining the Highway Department, County Surveyor, Parks, County Ditches and Agricultural...

My last column defined some of the more common terms used by fishermen, anglers and other spoofers. My goal was to help the less familiar folks understand some of the lingo and language you might hear around the area. I was simply amazed how much feedback I received from that column,...

The other day someone asked me if I could relive any moment in my life, what would it be? I couldn’t answer the question. In my head I had about 100 things I would love to relive. A trip to New York City with my high school friends, my brother’s wedding, every single moment I’ve...

10 years ago April 13, 2004 Melvin Resley of Osakis, 83, firmly believes that keeping active is the key to a long and healthy life. He can be seen every day walking and biking his way through town. Hometown banking just got a bit more comfy. You can now monitor your bank accounts...

By Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Lorie S. Gildea and Minnesota Department of Human Services Commissioner Lucinda Jesson Imagine two toddlers watching, wide-eyed, as their mother is handcuffed and taken away by police on drug charges in their meth-filled home. They’re...

Editor’s note: This is part of a series of letters the Osakis Review is publishing as part of national County Government Month. To the editor: University of Minnesota Extension in Douglas County provides practical education and research to help county residents, businesses and...

Editor’s note: This is part of a series of letters the Osakis Review is publishing as part of national County Government Month. To the editor: Functions of the Auditor/Treasurer’s office include administration of elections; property tax administration including collecting...

Editor’s note: This is part of a series of letters the Osakis Review is publishing as part of national County Government Month. To the editor: The Douglas County Assessor’s Office has a record of every parcel in the county, including property ownership, how property is used...

Like most 20-somethings, I have fallen into the habit of binge Netflixing, which is the act of discovering a new show on Netflix and burning through every season within a matter of days. When you reach the end of the episodes, nothing is more painful. The Netflix hangover is one of...

10 years ago April 6, 2004 Minnesota’s drunken driving blood-alcohol limit probably will fall to 0.08, but the House and Senate disagree about when. The women of Osakis have a way of always caring for those around them. The women work together to create quilts for the Listening...

Editor’s note: This is part of a series of letters the Echo Press is publishing as part of national County Government Month. To the editor: The Douglas County License Bureau assists the residents of our community with their motor vehicle, driver, and DNR license needs. The license...

Remember When - Review Pages of the Past 10 years ago March 30, 2004 Hailey-Rose Sherman, daughter of John and Stacy Betsinger of Osakis, sold the most boxes of Girl Scout cookies of all Osakis troops, selling a total of 450 boxes. Stephanie Sommars, daughter of Greg and Laura...

Rumor has it that it takes 21 days to form a habit. Some people say that’s a myth and a better estimate is around 66 days, but really it’s near impossible to assign a number to this process. The duration of habit forming completely depends not only on the individual, but on the...

Makin' Waves - Adam Hjelm This time of year we are all barraged with flyers of upcoming sporting equipment sales, boat shows, and fishing sale extravaganzas on TV and in our mailboxes. As a way to get ready for the spring rush and gear up for fishing, many of us flock to these...