The Osakis Review

The Osakis School Board amended its current year budget at the Monday, Feb. 11 regular meeting, putting $300,000 in additional revenue to good use for the district. District Bookkeeper Theresa Moore told the School Board the original budget was based on an estimated enrollment of...

Three new employees were hired by the Osakis School Board at its Monday, Feb. 11 regular meeting. Tonia Hagedon was hired as the elementary secretary at a salary of $18.25 per hour. She has been a receptionist at the Glenwood State Bank. She holds a bachelor of science degree in elementary...

Osakis schools will make up a weather day on Monday, March 4, following School Board action at a special meeting held Tuesday, Feb. 5. The board voted not to hold school on Friday, Feb. 15, and approved a weather makeup day on Monday, March 4. Osakis schools have been hard hit —...

OSAKIS POLICE DEPARTMENT* January 30 Forwarded reports to property manager regarding persons, W Main. Report of multiple attempted phone scams. Found dog, W Main. Medical, elderly female, elevated heart rate, transported, W Main. Medical, severe back pain, transported, W Pike. Handgun...

A 19-year-old driver from Roseville was injured in a rollover on Interstate 94 east of Osakis Sunday afternoon, Feb. 10. Misael Moreno was driving east in a 1997 Ford F-150 east of the Douglas County line in West Union Township when the vehicle left the freeway. It rolled as it entered...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation advises no unnecessary travel in most Central Minnesota counties due to low visibility, slippery roads and a large number of crashes. The advisory includes Stearns, Todd, Morrison, Wright, Benton, Sherburne, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Crow...

Alomere Health in Alexandria has seen a recent spike in influenza cases in the region, and as a precautionary measure for patients and staff, visitor restrictions are being implemented. Only immediate family members should visit patients, according to Emma von Felden, infection control...

An informational meeting for a proposed new school, Prairie Ridge Nature School, has been set for Monday, Feb. 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Douglas County Library. Prairie Ridge Nature School, according to its acting director, Elizabeth Williams, is a nature-based micro school for students...

The Osakis School Board seated a new member and reorganized for the year 2019 at its meeting on Monday, Jan. 14 at 5:30 p.m. in the board meeting room. Chris George, who was elected to the board at the Nov. 6, 2018 election, was sworn into office. George, along with Becky Hensley...

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...