The Osakis Review

Osakis firefighters battled a house fire Monday afternoon, March 11 that caused an estimated $200,000 in damage, which could result in a total loss. They were called to the Karla Edenloff home at 12603 170th Street, Osakis in Todd County, at about 4 p.m., according to Fire Chief Travis...

The votes are in — as few of them as there were — and township boards in the Osakis area are ready to go for the upcoming year. Here's a look at the results of the March 12 township elections that took place in the Osakis area (results are unofficial until approved by canvassing...

A $1,000 cash reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for a drive-by shooting in Osakis early Tuesday morning, March 5. Anyone with information should call the Osakis Police Department at 320-859-2550 or message police on the...

Looking to buy your first home in Osakis? Help is available to make it more affordable. Minnesota Housing recently reported that it has more than $60 million available this year to provide affordable mortgages to first-time homebuyers through a collaboration with Minnesota cities...

A drive-by shooting is believed to have happened in Osakis early Tuesday morning, March 5. At 2:05 a.m., two people approached an on-duty police officer and reported hearing noises that sounded like five to seven gun shots in the area of 46 West Main Street and saw a vehicle with...

Because of expected bad weather this weekend, the St. Agnes School Carnival has been rescheduled to Sunday, March 17. It will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The fundraiser will include a silent auction (must be present to win), a vendor fair and lots of kids' games -- frog...

There are two ways to react to the brutal winter of 2019 — cuss at it, or grin and bear it. The Osakis Police Department chose the latter by having a little fun on its Facebook page with all the cold and the snow, which has dumped more than 60 inches of snow in the Osakis area so...

OSAKIS POLICE DEPARTMENT* February 20 Medical, male with irregular heartbeat, no transport, E Lake. Residential burglary alarm, garage door motion, no signs around building, W 8th Ave. Plow vs vehicle accident, driver of vehicle stated he was trying to maneuver into parking spot when...

Editor's note: The following information was provided by Todd County Soil and Water Conservation District. Minnesota is fortunate to have 11,842 lakes and the highest per capita watercraft ownership in the U.S. However, all those boats moving from lake to lake can create problems...

Do you want to help make your community healthier? Here's your chance to help — just by completing a survey. Every three years, the Morrison-Todd-Wadena Community Health Board, along with CentraCare Health Long Prairie, CHI St. Gabriel's Health, Lakewood Health System, and Tri-County...

The Catholic Schools Raffle returns this winter to St. Agnes School in Osakis. The fundraiser gives residents the chance to turn a $5 ticket into a brand new car or $20,000 in cash while supporting the local Catholic school. Starting Jan. 11, students from St. Agnes will join students...

The Osakis School District will offer a pre-school program starting with the 2019-2020 school year, following approval of the details at the Monday, Feb. 11 regular School Board meeting. Elementary Principal Shad Schmidt presented the plan to the board, including days offered, tuition,...