OSAKIS — The Osakis School Board held a special meeting last week to approve a resolution calling for a $19.9 million building bond referendum. The vote is scheduled for Feb. 10, 2026 at the Ed Pollard Community Center.

In a news release put out by Osakis Superintendent of Schools Justin Dahlheimer, says “Taking the recently completed community facilities survey in consideration, the board refined the scope of projects to address the priorities, as seen by the stakeholders.”

The news release says, “Board Chair Dr. Michael Collins supported this new plan, citing lessons learned on the two failed referendums and community survey that suggested the board didn't understand the voters in the past, and now has a plan that does reflect the community's priorities and concerns, telling a conc

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