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Bad weather is once again closing schools early today, Thursday, Feb. 14. Here are the schools affected (as of 11:30 a.m.): Osakis closing at 12:30 p.m. (basketball game with Melrose is off); Alexandria closing two hours early (no afternoon early childhood program and decisions about...

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...

Douglas County Sheriff Troy Wolbersen is advising no unnecessary travel this evening and overnight. Visibility is expected to decrease as the winds increase this evening making driving very difficult in Douglas County. Public Works plows will complete their work Thursday at 4 p.m....

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...

OSAKIS POLICE DEPARTMENT* January 23 DARE classes, E 1st Ave. Lunch with senior high students, E 1st Ave. DARE class, W 3rd Ave. General search of school, E 1st Ave. Medical, chest and head pain, transported, E Lake. Funeral escort, CR 82, Alexandria. Warning for speed, Hwy 27/Todd...

Editor's note: The following information was provided by the Todd County Planning and Zoning Office. Minnesota winters can bring severe cold bringing on concerns about septic systems freezing up, especially when there is little snow cover. Homeowners we can reduce the risk of septic...

Editor's note: The following information was provided by Todd County Planning and Zoning. Many times a survey is needed to make a proper land transaction. A survey and subsequent protection of the property corner pins helps keep everyone honest and ensures that future construction...

The Energy Assistance Program (EAP) helps pay home heating costs and furnace repairs for income-qualified households. EAP is federally funded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Grants are available for renters or homeowners, with household income at or below...

Editor's note: The following information was provided by Todd County Soil and Water Conservation District. When evaluating a field for a producer, a conservationist from the Natural Resources Conservation Service will look at a variety of resource concerns including soil, water, air,...