The Osakis Review

A very preliminary budget for next year was approved by the Osakis School Board at its Monday, June 10 regular meeting. The anticipated revenue of $10,398,015, does not include the 2 percent increase in state aids approved by the Minnesota Legislature in its 2019 session. Local taxes...

In June of 2018, the city of Osakis received a $10,000 grant from Pope/Douglas Solid Waste for the Organics Recycling pilot program. With less than $1,600 remaining, the council met on Monday to discuss how they will conduct spending in the second year of its contract.

A team of entrepreneurs from Osakis will be washing cars Sunday, June 23 to raise money for Ivy’s Legacy Foundation – a non-profit organization that provides comfort and support to infants and families in need. The donation car wash will take place at West Central Glass, 301 Broadway,...

A newly-formed Memory Loss Resource Center at the Douglas County Library will be expanding, thanks to a grant the library recently received. Library Director Dawn Dailey shared the information with commissioners at the June 4 Douglas County board meeting. Dailey applied for a Library...

The following scholarship awards for 2018-19 were announced during Osakis Senior Awards Night on May 20. Local scholarships and citizenship awards I Dare You Award, $500 — Jonathan Lara. George E. and Mae L. Barron Award, $500 — Megan Peikert. Pergol Scholarship, $1,500 each —...

More than 12 grams of methamphetamine were recently taken off the streets of Osakis. Officer Mark Grinstead was on night patrol when he noticed a glow from a cell phone coming from a driver's lap. Grinstead followed the driver and saw him cross over the center and fog line, so he...

Pre-school will be offered for the 2019-2020 school year at Osakis, and was approved by the School Board at its Monday, May 13 regular meeting. Elementary Principal Shad Schmidt discussed with the board all the alternatives that were offered to parents, and then recommended the board...

Editor’s note: For those who weren’t able to attend the Osakis High School graduation program on May 24, here are the student speeches that were made that night. The Review thanks the Osakis School District for providing these texts.