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Osakis Minnesota Community Guide
Location:
Population:
Osakis (city)
Douglas County |
1970 |
1980 |
1990 |
2000 |
2007
(est) |
1990-2000
Change |
| Actual |
Percent |
| Population |
1,237 |
1,267 |
1,198 |
1,392 |
1,440 |
194 |
16.19 |
| Land Area (sq. mile) |
1.70 |
1.63 |
1.68 |
1.66 |
-- |
-0.02 |
-1.29 |
| Density (persons per sq. mile) |
727.7 |
777.3 |
713.1 |
839.4 |
-- |
126.35 |
17.72 |
| Housing Units |
446 |
562 |
573 |
637 |
-- |
64 |
11.17 |
| Households |
-- |
510 |
504 |
588 |
626 |
84 |
16.67 |
| Persons Per Household |
-- |
2.34 |
2.23 |
2.21 |
2.16 |
-0.02 |
-0.90 |
Osakis (city)
Todd County |
1970 |
1980 |
1990 |
2000 |
2007
(est) |
1990-2000
Change |
| Actual |
Percent |
| Population |
69 |
88 |
58 |
175 |
168 |
117 |
201.72 |
| Land Area (sq. mile) |
0.30 |
0.23 |
0.25 |
0.35 |
-- |
0.10 |
40.92 |
| Density (persons per sq. mile) |
230.0 |
382.6 |
232.0 |
496.7 |
-- |
264.74 |
114.11 |
| Housing Units |
31 |
34 |
33 |
123 |
-- |
90 |
272.73 |
| Households |
-- |
33 |
28 |
73 |
73 |
45 |
160.71 |
| Persons Per Household |
-- |
2.67 |
2.07 |
2.40 |
2.30 |
0.33 |
15.86 |
Geography:
Osakis is a city in Douglas and Todd counties in the
state of Minnesota. The main part of Osakis is in Douglas County; only a
small part of the city extends into Todd County. Osakis is situated on
the southwest shore of Lake Osakis, on Minnesota State Highway 27.
Osakis is about one mile from exit 114 of Interstate 94. According to
the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.1 square
miles (5.5 kmē), of which, 2.0 square miles (5.2 kmē) of it is land and
0.1 square miles (0.3 kmē) of it (5.63%) is water. The elevation is
1,355 ft (413 m) above sea level.
From
Wikipedia,
the free encyclopedia
Demographics:
As of the census of 2000,
there were 1,567 people, 661 households,
and 405 families residing in the city.
The population density was 779.4 people
per square mile (301.0/kmē). There were
760 housing units at an average density
of 378.0/sq mi (146.0/kmē). The racial
makeup of the city was 98.15% White,
0.13% African American, 0.38% Native
American, 0.70% Asian, and 0.64% from
two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of
any race were 0.64% of the population.
There were 661
households out of which 26.2% had
children under the age of 18 living with
them, 50.2% were married couples living
together, 7.4% had a female householder
with no husband present, and 38.7% were
non-families. 34.8% of all households
were made up of individuals and 22.4%
had someone living alone who was 65
years of age or older. The average
household size was 2.23 and the average
family size was 2.84.
In the city the
population was spread out with 22.0%
under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24,
21.4% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to
64, and 29.7% who were 65 years of age
or older. The median age was 45 years.
For every 100 females there were 90.2
males. For every 100 females age 18 and
over, there were 85.0 males.
The median income for
a household in the city was $29,833, and
the median income for a family was
$38,864. Males had a median income of
$28,819 versus $20,000 for females. The
per capita income for the city was
$15,212. About 5.6% of families and 9.1%
of the population were below the poverty
line, including 8.1% of those under age
18 and 13.7% of those age 65 or over.
From
Wikipedia,
the free encyclopedia
History:
OSAKIS, first settled in 1859, was established June
15, 1866, this and Alexandria being the oldest townships of the county.
The name was received from Osakis Lake, which, as also the Sauk River
outflowing from it, has reference to Sauk Indians formerly living here,
as narrated in connection with Sauk Rapids in the chapter on Benton
County. In 1859 the stages running to Fort Abercrombie had a station on
the site of Osakis village, and the earliest settlers took claims, but
the Dakota War in 1862 caused these claims to be abandoned. The city,
section 25, with Todd County, was founded in 1866 and was incorporated
February 18, 1881, and again on January 5, 1887. It had a station
serving both the Great Northern Railway and the Northern Pacific
Railroad, and its post office began in 1864. The date of the first
passenger train was November 1, 1878.
Courtesy
Minnesota Historical Society
Government:
City of Osakis
14 Nokomis Street E
PO Box 486
Osakis, MN 56360
Phone: (320) 859-2150
Fax: (320) 859-3978
Web:
www.cityofosakis.com
City Council Meetings held 1st Monday of the
Month at 7:00 pm at City Hall. |
 |
| Title |
Term Ends |
Name and
Address |
Phone |
| Mayor |
12/31/10 |
Keith Emerson |
(320) 859-4584 |
| Clerk/Treasurer |
appointed |
Angela Jacobson |
(320) 859-2150 |
| Council Member |
12/31/10 |
Bruce Pederson |
(320) 859-5939 |
| Council Member |
12/31/10 |
Randy Anderson |
(320)
859-5512 |
| Council Member |
12/31/12 |
Chad Gulbranson |
(320)
859-4517 |
| Council Member |
12/31/12 |
Jerry Olson |
(320)
859-2664 |
Post Office:
US Post Office
60 Main Street
Osakis, MN 56360-4400
Phone: (320) 859-2147
Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS
Web: www.usps.com
|
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Regular Business
Hours:
Week Days
8:30 am - 11:30 am
12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Saturday
8:30 am - 10:00 am |
Latest Collection
at Post Office:
Week Days
4:00 pm
Saturday
10:00 am |
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Utilities:
Major
Employers:
News:
Weather:
Map:
Minnesota State
Highway Map of the Osakis area
Events:
Attractions:
Erickson's Petting
Zoo
11890 Hope Road
Osakis, MN 56360
Phone: (320) 762-0184
Web:
www.ericksonspettingzoo.com
Visit our old fashion farmyard with lots of
different farm animals and birds to feed and pet. Plus pony
rides and inflatable bouncer. Summer hours: M-S 10 am-4 pm;
Sunday 12 noon-4 pm; Admission: $4.00 per person; 1 and younger
free. Located 2 miles west of Osakis on Hwy. 27, 1 mile north
on Bird Lake Rd., 1/2 mile west on Hope Road. Be sure to bring
your camera. In the fall, visit our pumpkin patch and corn
mazes. |
 |
Osakis Visitor Heritage Center
11 Main Street
Osakis, MN 56360
Phone: (320) 859-3777 |
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Recreation:
|
Lions Park
The Bill Sliper
Lions Park is located at the intersection of Hwy. 127 and First
Avenue East on the southeast edge of Osakis. A shelter house,
restroom and sandpit volleyball court are provided. |
 |
|
Osakis City Beach
The Osakis City Beach is
located on the south end of Lake Osakis. A diving board, slide
and dock offer hours of fun in the water! The city beach in open
from Memorial Day weekend thru Labor Day weekend. |
 |
|
Park Osagi Park Osagi is located along
the south end of Lake Osakis. Three shelter houses are provided
along with picnic tables and restrooms. The shelters are a first
come first serve basis. A large playground area and basketball
court are located in the park for many hours of entertainment.
No overnight camping is permitted. |
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Lakes:
|
Lake Name |
Size
(acres) |
Lake info |
Lake Map |
Rec Map |
Topo Map |
| Beim |
n/a |
n/a |
 |
|
|
| Clifford |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
|
|
| Faille |
n/a |
n/a |
|
|
|
| Herberger |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
|
|
|
Little Osakis |
113 |
|
|
|
|
| Little Sauk |
268 |
|
|
|
|
| Osakis |
6389 |
|
|
|
|
| Smith |
666 |
|
|
|
|
| Stevens |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
|
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Health
Care:
Osakis Medical Clinic
811 3rd Avenue E
Osakis, MN 56360
Phone: (320) 859-3038
Toll Free: (800) 989-3038
Web:
www.alexclinic.com
Dedicated to providing preventative,
interventional, and supportive services for our patients in the
most compassionate, thoughtful, and efficient manner. |
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Schools:
Churches:
Elim Lutheran Church
16307 141st Avenue
Osakis, MN 56360
Phone: (320) 859-4244 Pastor: Wilmore
Gunderson
Sunday Worship: 10:30 am |
|
First Presbyterian Church
101 W Oak Street
PO Box 446
Osakis, MN 56360
Phone: (320) 859-4550
Web:
www.osakispresbyterian.org Pastor: Tim Sutton
Sunday Worship: 10:00 am |
 |
Immaculate Conception Church
316 W 3rd Avenue
PO Box F
Osakis, MN 56360
Phone: (320) 859-2390 Pastor: n/a
Saturday Mass: 4:00 pm
Sunday Mass: 9:30 am |
 |
Leslie Community Church
15496 County Road 10
Osakis, MN 56360
Phone: (218) 943-4241
Pastor: Larry Pearson
Sunday Worship: 9:00 a.m |
|
Osakis Lutheran Church
(ELCA)
310 E 1st Avenue
PO Box 427
Osakis, MN 56360
Phone: (320) 859-2350 Pastor: Ron Calvert
Sunday Worship: 10:00 am |
 |
Redeemer Lutheran Church
418 3rd Avenue W
PO Box 310
Osakis, MN 56360
Phone: (320) 859-2769
Pastor: Allan Craig
Sunday Worship: 9:30 am |
 |
Salem Lutheran Church
16134 170th Street
Osakis, MN 56360
Phone: (320) 859-3137 Pastor: Steve Hilde
Sunday Worship: 10:30 am |
|
United Methodist Church
211 E 1st Avenue
PO Box B
Osakis, MN 56360
Phone: (320) 859-4277 Pastor: Mark
Bateson
Sunday Worship: 9:00 am |
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Media:
Motels:
Lakeland Motel
204 W Nokomis Street
PO Box 181
Osakis, MN 56360
Phone: (320) 859-4466 |
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Sportsman's Motel & RV Park
301 W Nokomis Street
PO Box 336
Osakis, MN 56360
Phone: (320) 859-5410 20 motel rooms -
13 full hook up RV sites - Telephone & DSL - Restaurant open
6 a.m.- 8 p.m. Fish cleaning house and freezer. Battery
charger hook-ups. |
 |
Resorts:
Buck Point Lodge
21004 Fairfax Lane
Osakis, MN 56360
Phone: (320) 859-2530
Toll Free: (800) 543-4179
Web:
www.buckpoint.comClean Minnesota
cabins that are furnished with full kitchens, bedding, heat,
showers, fans, AC, hide-a-bed, microwaves, color TV's, gas BBQ
grills and a 16 ft. Lund boat. The resort is on level ground and
is sheltered 3 directions from the wind. |
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Head of the Lakes Resort
15080 Gardenia Drive
Osakis, MN 56360
Phone: (320) 859-4252
Toll Free: (800) 662-4253
Web:
www.headofthelakesresort.com
7 modern cottages with AC, TVs and microwaves;
camping; restaurant/lounge/game room; ATM; pontoon, boat & motor
rental; fish house rental; snowmobile trail (runs through
resort). Also, new cabin with a loft overlooking Little
Osakis. North End of Lake Osakis with access to Little Osakis
fishing bridge, marked swimming area, sandy beach with no drop
offs. Free color brochure. Open year round. |
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Holiday Resort
13377 Falcon Drive
Osakis, MN 56360
Phone: (320) 859-4360
Toll Free: (800) 635-2306
Web:
www.lakeosakisresorts.com
North end of Lake Osakis. 1 & 2 bedroom resort
cabins, marked swimming area, sand beach, play area, screen
house, fishing docks, on site boat ramp, 16 ft. Lund boats,
motor rental, gas, oil,, paddleboat, live bait, tackle and guide
service. Dock help to see to all your boat & fishing needs.
Resort lodge with rec. room, snack bar, beverages, freezer
service and licenses. |
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Idlewilde Resort
811 E Lake Street
Osakis, MN 56360
Phone: (320) 859-2135
Toll Free: (800) 648-1713
Web:
www.idlewilde.com
The Family Resort for the Serious Fisherman!
Quiet setting-close to town. Clean, modern 1-4 BR cabins with
decks and grills, kitchenettes, hotel rooms and camping, boats
available with housekeeping units, color cable + HBO, indoor
pool and sauna. |
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Lakeshore Resort
12676 Fairfax Drive
Osakis, MN 56360
Phone: (320) 859-2400
Toll Free: (800) 525-6056
Web:
www.lakeshorecabins.com
NW shore of Lake Osakis. Our resort is well
known for excellent Dock Fishing with 19 comfortable benches on
a steep drop-off for walleye, northern and panfish. Eleven
1-2-3 bedroom clean cabins (all electric) with air conditioning,
color TV, microwave, deck, grill, lawn chairs and picnic table.
We are located at the end of a dead end road on level grounds. |
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Linwood Resort & Campgrounds
17898 Lake Street E
Osakis, MN 56360
Phone: (320) 859-2175
Toll Free: (800-458-5136
Web:
www.linwoodresort.com
Twelve modern and spacious cabins - each
offering a spectacular lake view - will make your stay at
Linwood most enjoyable. One, two, three or four bedroom (sleeps
16) cabins are all air-conditioned with full kitchens including
microwaves and televisions. A 16-foot Lund boat is included with
your cabin. Our large marina with boat launch is fully lighted
and equipped with boat lifts of all sizes as well as all day
dock service to assist you with your needs |
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Midway Beach Resort & Campground
1821 E. Lake Street
Osakis, MN 5636
Phone: (320) 859-4410
Toll Free: (800) 367-2547
Web:
www.midwaybeach.com
Our resort is on level shaded area. The
cottages are right on the lake overlooking a spacious lawn and
sugar sand beach. Clean modern cottages with A/C, microwave, TV
and decks with gas grills. We have campsites with full
hookup. Pontoon, boat & motor rental. Retreats & specials.
|
 |
Smith Lake Resort & Campground
3189 Smith Lake Road SE
Osakis, MN 56360
Phone: (320) 859-2501
Web:
www.10kvacationrentals.com/smithlake
Is a beautiful and inspiring vacation spot. The
lake is spring fed and is known for the pleasant woods
surrounding the lake which provides a quiet, peaceful
atmosphere. Our cabins are paneled or knotty pine and carpeted.
They are all 2 bedrooms, also with hide-a-beds. They are fully
equipped kitchens with microwaves and coffee makers. |
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Sun-Fish Resort
19727 Eastwood Drive
Osakis, MN 56360
Phone: (320) 859-4535
Toll Free: (800) 993-4786
Web:
www.sun-fishresort.com
A small resort, big on hospitality. Quiet
country setting. 8 modern lakeside HSK cabins, boat included.
Heated pool in screened enclosure. Rec-room with pool table,
games, TV, VCR, and lots of movies. Snack counter, staple
groceries, bait, tackle, gas, and motors. Playground, funbugs,
and paddleboat. Swim area with no drop-offs. Enjoy panoramic
sunsets over the lake. |
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Campgrounds:
Hartmann's
Family Entertainment Center & RV Park
303 8th Avenue E
PO Box 477
Osakis, MN 56360
Phone: (320) 859-7888
Web:
www.hartmannsfamilyfuncenter.com
* 19 Sites
* Water, sewer, electric
* 17 sites with 30AMP service
* 2 sites with 50AMP service
* city soft water
* $19 per day
* $1,200 per season
* Open May 1 through October 15 |
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Shady Oaks Campground
3731 County Road 78 SE
Osakis, MN 56360
Phone: (320) 763-7694 |
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Businesses:
Aerial Photo:
Topographic Map:
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Topographic map is courtesy of the Minnesota DNR
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