Author: Abby Pearson

Local Radio

Fosston Elementary Off to a Great Start

Principal Dan Boushee wants to congratulate the Student Leaders for the 2023-2034 school year. Through the Student Leadership program students sharpen their leadership skills and gain confidence. The student leaders do a variety of projects for the school, including a school supply drive. Last year the students were able to collect enough donations so that…
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September 27, 2023 0

Fosston Homecoming Week

Fosston High School’s Student Council will begin their Homecoming Buttons Sales this week. By purchasing a Button, individuals will be able to get in to all Homecoming sporting events for free just by wearing their Button. Buttons are $5 and will be available at Nords Pharmacy and Gifts. Fosston Senior and Student Council member Kyla…
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September 26, 2023 0

New Art Center to Come to Fosston

The Firefly Center will be a space for the community and is in its beginning construction stages. Tim and Rhonda Carlin are passionate to see much needed mental health care to come to our area and have been huge supporters of this center: Firefly plans to partner with Alluma to help provide the community with…
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September 23, 2023 0

Win-E-Mac School News

Principal Kevin McKeever shares an update for the Strategic Plan the District has been working on. The Win-E-Mac school board has been working with the Minnesota School Boards Association to provide guidance and assist with the planning. With the new school year in full swing, Administration is focusing on a variety of safety information: The…
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September 22, 2023 0

FSA Report

To help raise awareness and prevent injuries during the busy harvest season, the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety recognizes every third week in September as National Farm Safety and Health Week. Farm Loan Officer Julie Kolodji shares a little bit about the history of this week. Officer Kolodji reminds drivers to use extra caution…
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September 22, 2023 0

Bagley School Update

Bagley School Superintendent Erich Heise provides an update from the recent school board meeting that took place on September 18th: While declining enrollment continues to be an issue for many rural schools, Erich shares the districts pleasant surprise at an increase for the kindergarten classes and the need for a new hire: Erich and the…
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September 20, 2023 0

OB Meeting with Essentia Spurs Controversy

City Council met in special session on Tuesday night in Fosston. Due to the overwhelming support, the city moved the location to the New Journey Church in Fosston. The meeting was held with Essentia West Market Executives to speak to the community about their plans to discontinue OB services at the Fosston hospital. Executives argue…
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September 20, 2023 0

Clearbrook School Referendum

Clearbrook-Gonvick Schools have been experiencing the joys and pains of growth. Superintendent Ryan Grow shares a little bit about the needs that have arose with the increased enrollment. There will be 3 Open House opportunities to learn more about the referendum project: September 19th at the Clearbrook School, October 17th at Leonard Town Hall, and…
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September 20, 2023 0

Fosston School Board Update

Fosston School Superintendent Todd Selk shares an update from the September 18th School Board meeting. Prior to the School Board meeting Todd Selk met with the board to discuss negotiations with the teaching staff. Other items on the agenda included approving the Initial Levy Certificate, which is typically finalized in December. There was a generous…
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September 20, 2023 0

County Commissioner Weighs in on Waste Disposal

Polk County Commissioner Joan Lee was in studio to talk about Environmental Services involving the Incinerators in our areas. The Senate Board Meeting was held last month. A plan has been formed to align to the new laws affecting landfills across the state. The Bonding Request affects 9 counties in the project. Joan shares more:…
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September 20, 2023 0