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The Osakis Police Department Officers include Police Chief Chad Gulbranson, Officer Calvin Uhl, and Officer Preston Oetterer, along with up to six part time Police Officers.

04/01/2026

City of Osakis – Snow Emergency Notice
We know it’s April Fools’ Day… but this isn’t a joke.
With a winter weather advisory in the forecast over the next few days, residents are asked to avoid parking on city streets overnight in case snow removal is needed. Snowplows prefer streets without obstacle courses.
If snowfall requires plowing, vehicles left on the street may be ticketed and/or towed.
Help our crews do their job and save your car from an unwanted ride.
Thanks for your cooperation, and let’s all hope this is winter’s final prank.

03/25/2026

NOTICE: 2026 DOG LICENSE REQUIREMENTS DUE MAY 1ST, 2026
Please be advised that the annual Dog License and Vaccination Clinic will not be held this year.
All dogs must have their 2026 dog license renewed by May 1, 2026.
Dog licenses may be purchased at City Hall. At the time of purchase, you must have on file with the city a current rabies or provide a current vaccination certificate.
License Fees:
• Male Dogs: $15.00
• Spayed Females: $15.00
• Non-Spayed Females: $20.00
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping your pets properly licensed and vaccinated in our community.

03/19/2026

On street parking through out town is now permissible with the exception of down town which has year round parking restrictions.

02/20/2026

SIDEWALK SNOW REMOVAL – FINAL NOTICE

It has been more than 24 hours since the last snowfall. All sidewalks are required to be completely cleared of snow and ice no later than midnight tonight, Friday, February 20th.

This is the responsibility of the property owner to ensure the safety of residents who use the sidewalks by clearing all snow and ice from the sidewalks adjacent to their property.

Ordinance #92.21 Amendment #143

Failure to clear your sidewalk by the deadline will result in the City’s contracted snow removal service clearing it for you. The full cost of removal will be charged to the property owner.

No additional notices will be given.

Clear your sidewalks and avoid unnecessary charges.

02/06/2026

Overnight Parking Enforcement Notice – City of Osakis
Please be advised that overnight street parking regulations will be more strictly enforced going forward.
No parking on city streets between midnight and 6:00 a.m.
Effective November 1 through April 1
In the past, vehicles parked overnight were generally ticketed only, and towed primarily during snow removal operations. Going forward, this will change.
This enforcement applies every night during this period, regardless of whether snow is forecasted or not.
Vehicles parked on city streets during these hours are subject to ticketing and towing.
These regulations are necessary to ensure public safety and allow for proper street maintenance. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping our streets clear.
Thank you,
City of Osakis

01/22/2026

Sidewalk snow removal: Please make an effort to remove snow from sidewalks today while the weather is tolerable. With extreme negative temperatures expected tomorrow, no citations will be issued at this time. Enforcement will resume once temperatures improve. Our goal is to keep everyone safe.

12/01/2025

The Osakis City Council is enforcing the sidewalk snow removel ordinance ( 92.21 ) again this year. Affected property owners have 24hours after the end of the snow event to remove the snow from their sidewalk. The city is focusing on educating property owners and the police department will begin Wednesday stopping at properties that have not cleared the sidewalks yet to remind them. Thank you for your cooperation.

12/01/2025

REMINDER - No On-Street Parking is now being enforced!
No on-street parking from midnight to 6am until April 1st.

Fire Hydrant clearance!Please try to clear a minimum of three feet around a Hydrant to give the Fire Fighters room for a...
11/26/2025

Fire Hydrant clearance!
Please try to clear a minimum of three feet around a Hydrant to give the Fire Fighters room for access.

11/26/2025

Attention!
Due to the snow conditions the City of Osakis Street Department will be out plowing at midnight. Please take all vehicles off the street to avoid the Abominable Tow Man!

11/24/2025

Winter Storm Warning!
Osakis parking ordinance.
The City of Osakis "No On-Street Parking" ordinance is still suspended until the first measurable snow fall...
BUT: please understand that if the City does get enough snow to make plowing feasible they will ticket and tow as needed.
NOTE: The OPD FB page will post when the City plans on plowing that evening in an attempt to gain compliance.

11/06/2025

Mayoral Veterans Day Proclamation

WHEREAS, Millions of American men and women have answered the call to duty in defending the hard-won freedoms we enjoy today, and

WHEREAS, November 11th, Veterans Day, is the occasion on which we remember, recognize, and honor the unselfish service, in all wars and military actions of our Veterans, and

THEREFORE, I, Judy Dvorsak, Mayor of the City of Osakis, MN, ask all citizens of the Greater Osakis area to join with me in this very special observance of Veterans Day.
Let us recognize the hardships and sacrifices of those we know as Veterans, and let us give them special recognition.

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14 Nokomis Street East, PO Box 486
Osakis, MN
56360

Telephone

+13208592550

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