Author: Dawson Peterson

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Fosston and Clearbrook-Gonvick Elementary Students Are Masters of Math

The Math Masters mathematics competition program challenges 4th, 5th and 6th grade students to use critical thinking and problem-solving skills in mathematics. Students compete as individuals and on teams in eight rounds of competition held in April each year. Competitions consist of Fact Drill, Individual Rounds and Team Competition. Magelssen Elementary’s 6th grade Math Masters…
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May 3, 2022 0

Essentia Health Fosston Welcomes New Administrator

Essentia Health is proud to announce Callen Weispfennig as the new administrator for the Fosston hospital and clinic. Weispfennig brings more than 15 years of health care leadership experience to Essentia Health. He comes to Essentia from St. Cloud hospital. He shared more about his background in a recent interview. Weisphennig was asked how he…
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April 29, 2022 0

Homebuyers Seminar at Win-E-Mac School

Spring and early summer is generally considered the beginning of the home buying season. Are you considering buying your first home? Or are you a potential buyer who hasn’t been in the market for a while and could use a refresher on the process? There are many factors to consider when committing to this large…
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April 26, 2022 0

Pennies For Pencils Fundraiser

Magelssen Elementary school in Fosston’s student leaders have come up with a way to assist families because of the rising cost of school supplies. Their Pennies For Pencils fundraiser runs April 25th through May 5th. So bring in your pennies. Dimes, nickels, quarters and dollars will be accepted, too. All the money raised will go…
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April 26, 2022 0

Dinner and a Concert April 30 in Shevlin

What better way to spend an evening out then enjoying an evening of good food and music. The Clearwater County Historical Society and Clearwater Lutheran Church have teamed up to offer a dinner of scalloped potatos and ham followed by a concert with the Lost Forty duo. Both the dinner and the concert will be…
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April 26, 2022 0

House Approves Agriculture Budget

Monday, on a vote of 70-62, the Minnesota House of Representatives approved legislation boosting investments in agriculture and food production. The legislation delivers new funding for a variety of important initiatives including soil health improvements, noxious weed and invasive plant species eradication, pollinator protection, cover crop development, and new opportunities for farmers market vendors. The…
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April 26, 2022 0

Ag Is Back and Growing Strong in Fosston

Fosston school districts strategic plan included the creation of new classes that provide more access to and information about careers and technical education. This 2021-2022 school year, the district fulfilled part of the plan by hiring a licensed agricultural teacher, Myla Donovan and reinstating the FFA program. Donavan lists the wide variety of ag-related classes…
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April 26, 2022 0

Fosston Junior Qualifies For State Speech Meet

Fosston High School Junior Alexus Perreault is on her way to the State Speech Meet at East View High School in Apple Valley this weekend. Alexus qualified for state by placing second in her category at the Section Speech Meet which was held at Fosston High School. We caught up with Alexus and asked about…
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April 21, 2022 0

Starry Starry Night Theme of Clearbrook-Gonvick Prom

Clearbrook-Gonvick juniors and seniors with be dancing under the stars at their 2022 prom. Their prom is set for Saturday, April 23rd with the theme is A Starry Starry Night. The Grand March begins at 8:00 pm. Junior Kjersti Snyder explains the fitting theme. Everyone is excited for the return of a more normal prom…
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April 19, 2022 0

Fosston Rotary Responds to Ukraine Crisis

As one of the world’s largest humanitarian organizations, Rotary International has made peace the cornerstone of their global mission. They are deeply concerned about the Ukraine crisis and have created a channel for direct humanitarian support to the people in Ukraine. They are prioritizing contributions made to the Rotary’s disaster response fund through April 30th,…
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April 19, 2022 0