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The Osakis area is rich in Indian lore. The discovery of the remains of the Sauk Valley Man in 1938* indicates that the big game hunters found their way into this region. The remains were found in the gravel pit along the banks of the Sauk River just east of Osakis in West Union township. These remains along with those of the Minnesota Women and the Browns Valley Man substantiate the belief that people lived in or at least visited the west central area of Minnesota eight to twelve thousand years ago.

Archaic Indians who date from the time before Christ also lived in or visited this area. A copper spear point and other artifacts found in sites along the shores of the Lake and in other sites near the lake substantiate that claim.