Osakis Area Heritage Center

Osakis Area Heritage Center This is the official page for the Osakis Area Heritage Center located in Osakis, MN.

The Osakis Area Heritage Center is an incorporated non-profit organization that strives to discover, preserve and share the history of Osakis and the surrounding area. The organization is administered by a seven-person, all-volunteer board of directors. It is supported by donations and dues from public membership in the organization. Annual dues are $25.00 (Individual), $50.00 (Family), and $100.0

0 (life membership for those over 60. An annual meeting is held every September, at which time the board reports to its members and hears their concerns and suggestions.

The first annual "Miss Osakis Festival" was held Saturday, June 7, 1969. Full front page of the Osakis Review detailed ...
06/16/2026

The first annual "Miss Osakis Festival" was held Saturday, June 7, 1969. Full front page of the Osakis Review detailed the activities. It was a one day affair with parade, coronation and all on the one day. Hoping you can zoom in on this photo to read all about it and see the many candidates! Who remembers this?

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Beautiful historical site-Stage Site of 1800’s. This is located across, just north of original site along cty 82 going t...
06/04/2026

Beautiful historical site-Stage Site of 1800’s. This is located across, just north of original site along cty 82 going through Osakis. Thank you to the City and volunteers that created it and keep it so beautiful. Who has stopped by to see it? Please like, follow, and share Osakis Area Heritage Center page!

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05/26/2026

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This 16mm film footage was shot by Martin Pederson in Osakis MN in ...

05/26/2026

This 16mm film footage was shot by Martin Pederson in Osakis MN in ...

A Memorial Day parade in Osakis from 70+ years ago.
05/25/2026

A Memorial Day parade in Osakis from 70+ years ago.

This 16mm film footage was shot by Martin Pederson in Osakis MN in ...

As the school year comes to an end, we share a picture from the archives of the halls of OHS. So many memories in the w...
05/19/2026

As the school year comes to an end, we share a picture from the archives of the halls of OHS. So many memories in the walls of this hallway! What memories do you have?

OHS Prom 1971! Theme "Paris by Night." Who remembers? See anyone you know in this photo?
04/29/2026

OHS Prom 1971! Theme "Paris by Night." Who remembers? See anyone you know in this photo?

The Empress Theatre that used to stand north of AJ’s was demolished 22 years ago this spring
04/25/2026

The Empress Theatre that used to stand north of AJ’s was demolished 22 years ago this spring

Cool picture of Battle Point, Lake Osakis. Advertisement by Osakis Drug Co. Undated. Anyone have an idea of year?
04/17/2026

Cool picture of Battle Point, Lake Osakis. Advertisement by Osakis Drug Co. Undated. Anyone have an idea of year?

I’m hoping you are able to access this great article. https://www.echopress.com/news/womens-history-month-dr-adelia-sand...
03/25/2026

I’m hoping you are able to access this great article.

https://www.echopress.com/news/womens-history-month-dr-adelia-sanderson?utm_source=email&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=dailyam&utm_market=echopress&__vfz=medium%3Dsharebar&fbclid=IwdGRjcAQxAMRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeGivhc6G5nO7USDNJmrl-mVaO8JtwAMrQkr3pJIJ0tP_jvaCrSnSQyazDNkk_aem_0Ukj2r_wQoiAtfQ6jnfV_w

After the Civil War, one of the only doctors in Douglas County was a woman - and she settled in Osakis.

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11 W Main Street
Osakis, MN
56360

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