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Osakis Women's Association members sort through gifts at City Hall during last year's Mitten Tree effort. They included (left to right) Heidi Ciepielinski, Shelly Engfer-Triebenbach and Christine Uhl. (Contributed)
Osakis Mitten Tree project under way
Here's a way to brighten the Christmas of a child whose family is struggling financially: Support the Osakis Mitten Tree. The Osakis Women's...
 News December 5, 2018 - 11:53am
The winner for the "Most Unique" display in last year's Light Up the Night Contest was Robbie Alverson, 108 Lavens Lakeview Dr., Osakis. (Osakis Review staff photo)
Your yard display could win a prize
It's once again that time of year — time to enter the Osakis Review/ Echo Press' Light up the Night Christmas lights contest. Along with a...
 events / community December 5, 2018 - 11:51am
Wreaths were placed at the Osakis Armed Forces Memorial two years ago for all branches of the service and for prisoners of war. (Osakis Review file photo)
Buy a wreath to honor veterans
The Osakis VFW Post is once again participating in the Wreaths Across America program to place wreaths at the graves of veterans at local cemeteries. The...
 News November 28, 2018 - 9:52am
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Full-time pre-school in Osakis?
The Osakis School Board discussed the possibility of adding full-time preschool for the 2019-2020 school year at its Wednesday, Nov. 14 regular meeting. Elementary Principal Shad Schmidt reported that the Preschool Committee had met twice and discussed the all day kindergarten option....
 News / government and politics November 28, 2018 - 9:46am
Sharolyn Sievert
Class offers skills for saving pets
Ever thought about the fact you can't call 911 for a medical pet emergency? Pets, like children, are at greater risk of death or injury from...
 News November 28, 2018 - 9:51am
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First ice incident reported in Osakis
The Osakis Police Department handled its first "through the ice" incident on Nov. 14. A side-by-side fell through the ice on Lake Osakis while...
 News November 21, 2018 - 9:54am
Laura Backes
Council winners comment on election
Keith "Kip" Emerson won another term as Osakis mayor on Nov. 6 and Laura Backes was voted onto the Osakis City Council along with incumbent,...
 government and politics / News November 14, 2018 - 10:47am
Becky Hensley
School board winners react to election
Chris George of Osakis was pleasantly surprised by the results of the Osakis School Board election. He was one of the top vote getters and will...
 News / government and politics November 14, 2018 - 10:31am
Osakis sophomore Grace Oeltjen gets in front of the defense from LPGE junior Dian Salazar Cervantes during Friday night's game in Osakis. (Eric Morken / Osakis Review) play button
Girls basketball: Osakis closes out LPGE down the stretch for first win
Osakis junior guard Alexa Lien caught the ball on the left wing with almost two minutes left and found herself wide open in a two-point game...
 sports / basketball December 7, 2018 - 11:37pm
County gets good news about audit
Douglas County commissioners received good news from the CliftonLarsonAllen auditing firm at their Oct. 16 meeting. The board received an unmodified or "clean" opinion based on the financial statements, which is the highest assurance they can receive. Doug Host, a representative with...
 News / government and politics October 31, 2018 - 9:53am
Joe Nathe
Meet the five city council candidates
Five candidates are running for two positions on the Osakis City Council. In an effort to help voters make a more informed decision on Election...
 News / government and politics October 24, 2018 - 8:45am
Gift to school results in new Media Center
Osakis Public Schools will have a new Media Center, thanks to a generous gift of $50,000 from Newman Olson, Jr., and Sonja Olson. Construction on the center was planned for Oct. 18-19, during MEA when school is not is session. The improvements will include flexible seating, painting,...
 government and politics / News October 24, 2018 - 9:15am
Time to scare up some fun
Are you ready for some Halloween fun? The annual Osakis Community Halloween Party is set for Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Osakis High School cafeteria. Kids should dress in their Halloween costumes and be prepared for a lot of candy, fun and prizes. The party is...
 community / events October 24, 2018 - 8:15am
Osakis junior Luke Imdieke runs during a game against Browerville-Eagle Valley on Aug. 30. Imdieke had career game with 270 yards and three touchdowns, including the game winner, at Montevideo on Wednesday. (Eric Morken / Echo Press)
Football: Imdieke leads Osakis rally over Montevideo
Luke Imdieke compiled a career night with the Osakis football team on Wednesday by racking up over 270 rushing yards and three touchdowns, including...
 football / sports October 18, 2018 - 12:26pm
Bonds will save school taxpayers $400,000
The Osakis School Board ratified the sale of General Obligation School Refunding Bonds at its Tuesday, Oct. 9 regular meeting, at an interest rate of 2.6 percent. This will result in a savings to district taxpayers of nearly $400,000 over the next eight years. Superintendent Randy...
 News / government and politics October 17, 2018 - 10:10am

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