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    December 9, 2018
    Leif Enger poses by Lake Superior, which figures prominently in his latest novel, "Virgil Wander." (Contributed)
    Leif Enger to sign books in Alexandria: Best-selling author grew up in Osakis
    You may well learn some new words by reading Leif Enger's long-awaited third novel, "Virgil Wander." The title character suffers a concussion...
    community/eventsDecember 9, 2018 - 8:13am
    December 5, 2018
    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...
    community/eventsDecember 5, 2018 - 11:51am
    October 24, 2018
    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/eventsOctober 24, 2018 - 8:15am
    September 26, 2018
    Mason Grove and Larissa Hoffarth, both of Osakis, put packages of instant oatmeal into bags during a Backpack Attack packing event at the Osakis High School on Sept. 19. (Al Edenloff / Osakis Review)play button
    Hungry to help (w/video)
    Fifty-five students in Osakis will be a little less hungry on the weekends, thanks to the United Way of Douglas and Pope Counties "Backpack Attack"...
    community/eventsSeptember 26, 2018 - 10:05am
    September 17, 2018
    Johnny Lara and Elli Clasemann, this year’s Osakis High School Homecoming king and queen, take a walk around the gym after receiving their crowns Monday morning. A Homecoming parade and pep fest will be held Friday before the Osakis football team takes on ACGC. (Lowell Anderson / Osakis Review)
    All fired up! Homecoming week begins
    Osakis High School is all fired for homecoming week. Festivities began Sunday with a "powder puff" football game and "power volleyball." On Monday...
    community/eventsSeptember 17, 2018 - 4:35pm
    September 5, 2018
    During last year's Moonshine Madness, Panther Distillery poured samples of its whiskey products. (Osakis Review file photo)
    Get ready for a gangster good time
    It's time to dress like a flapper or don a zoot suit — all to help Panther Distillery and the Osakis community. The fifth annual Moonshine...
    community/eventsSeptember 5, 2018 - 9:54am
    This group of chainsaw carvers will demonstrate their skills at Moonshine Madness Saturday. They are (left to right) Perry Carlson, Scott Johnson, Doug Johnson, Dave Brenna, Tom Brosseau and Joe Wavra. Not pictured is Bonnie Jans. (Contributed)
    Chainsaw carvers to show their skills at Moonshine Madness
    A group of chainsaw carvers will add rip-roaring fun to this year's Moonshine Madness Day in Osakis. They'll be doing "quick carve" demonstrations...
    community/eventsSeptember 5, 2018 - 9:52am
    August 22, 2018
    Caleb Miller, 5, of Osakis shows his foot power with a pull-through run at Schmidt's Pedal Pull at the Douglas County Fair Sunday. (Al Edenloff / Osakis Review)
    A fun-filled fair
    Another Douglas County Fair is in the history books and Osakis residents were part of it — entering 4-H categories, going on rides, munching...
    community/eventsAugust 22, 2018 - 10:06am
    August 15, 2018
    View of the 2017 Douglas County Fair from the air. (Danny Sieve / Special to the Osakis Review)
    It's fair time! Here's your guide to having fun
    It's that time! Minnow races, mouth-watering pork chops, and bike giveaways all scream Douglas County Fair. The annual county get-together will...
    community/eventsAugust 15, 2018 - 10:42am
    August 1, 2018
    Brody Uhlenkamp of Osakis and Bianca Wegner dance on stage in the Andria Theatre's Student Theatre Project's production of "Singin' in the Rain Jr." The show opens on Thursday, Aug. 2 at 7 p.m. (Celeste Edenloff / Osakis Review)
    Osakis plays a part in Singin' in the Rain
    The Student Theatre Project is proud to present "Singin' in the Rain Jr." at the Andria Theatre in downtown Alexandria. It includes at least...
    community/eventsAugust 1, 2018 - 10:00am
    July 25, 2018
    Alyssa Dean of Osakis (left) chases Douglas County 4-H intern Alisa Fenske in a game of "Duck, Duck Goose" at Park Osagi on July 18. Others at the Rock the Park day camp included (left to right) Brock Manderschied of Miltona, Mya Herges of Alexandria, Aubrey Wolf and Brooklyn Dean of Osakis. (Al Edenloff / Osakis Review)
    Kids 'rock the park'
    A group of children with curious minds and boundless energy giggled through a day of fun at Park Osagi in Osakis on Wednesday, July 18. They...
    community/eventsJuly 25, 2018 - 9:55am
    July 16, 2018
    Bill Frauly of Osakis (right) checks out the cars at Roddin’ Round the Lake Saturday afternoon with his son, Bill Frauly and grandson, Bill Frauly, both of Coon Rapids. The three generations noted that although they all have the same first and last name, they do have different middle names. (Celeste Edenloff / Osakis Review)
    Turning back the clock
    It was a hot and steamy sunshine-filled Saturday for the 27th annual Roddin' Round the Lake Show-n-Shine car show. The Roddin' Round the Lake...
    community/eventsJuly 16, 2018 - 12:39pm
    July 11, 2018
    A long line of classic cars gleamed in the sunshine at last summer's Roddin' Round the Lake Show-n-Shine. (Osakis Review file photo)
    See style and chrome in Osakis Saturday
    For the 27th year, the streets of Osakis will be filled with gleaming automobiles from bygone eras, bringing back fond memories of the good old...
    community/eventsJuly 11, 2018 - 9:25am
    July 3, 2018
    The Osakis Women's Association once again hosted a salad luncheon during the Osakis Festival on June 23. The event raises money for scholarships. (Cindy Drevlow / Osakis Review)
    Salad luncheon is a hit
    The Osakis Women's Association Salad Luncheon was a success again this year during the Osakis Festival, according to organizers. This year's...
    community/eventsJuly 3, 2018 - 10:49am
    Last year, the Jail House Rock float (right) took home the traveling trophy for best decorated while the "Viva Las Vegas" float took second place at the pontoon/boat parade on Lake Osakis. (Contributed photo)
    Find Fourth fun in Osakis
    If you're looking for some Fourth of July fun, the Osakis area is the place to be this week. Celebrations will take place by air, land and water....
    community/eventsJuly 3, 2018 - 10:37am
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