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Like Fosston, many communities are experiencing a childcare shortage. Four years ago the city of Fosston decided to create a committee to help with the provider shortage. The committee determined there was a need, researched funding sources and put a budget together to ensure the business would cash flow. On January 1st, 2021 Leah Faudskar…
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On Thursday, March 10th. the Minnesota House of Representatives approved a package of legislation to help livestock farmers, specialty crop producers, and communities harmed by 2021’s historic drought. The proposal provides grants, loans, and other direct relief for farmers. The funding is targeted to small operations unable to access federal crop insurance. Representative Mike Sundin,…
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Long term enrollment is trending downward in the Bagley School District and that means less revenue for schools since state aid is based on pupil count. Bagley Superintendent Erich Heise spoke about budget concerns during last week’s Bagley School News. Heise said covid relief funds made up for the enrollment decline last year. Like many…
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Last week the Clearbrook-Gonvick School hosted the Scholastic Book Fair which the kids were very excited about since they had not been able to have the book fair for a couple of years due to covid concerns. This was Tiffany Kraulik’s first year in charge of the book fair which she called a huge success.…
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Fosston Robotics, FFA and Knowledge Bowl teams are competing at a high level and having a successful season. Three students are competing in Minnesota Middle School State Robotics March 3rd and 4th at River’s Edge Center in St. Cloud. Two FFA teams and three individuals have qualified for the state convention April 24th through 26th.…
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February was a fun month at Magelssen Elementary School in Fosston as the kids got to participate in activities in recognition of the 100th day of school and the date 2/22/22 before wrapping up the month with Kindness Week. On the 100th day of school the kids dressed like it was 100 degrees outside rather…
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The Farm Service Agency reminds producers who participated in the Whip Plus or Quality Loss program in 2018 or 2019 and received a payment under Whip Plus (the Wildfire, Hurricane Indemnity Program) or the Quality Loss Adjustment program for either production or quality losses occurring in the 2018 or 2019 crop years you are required…
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Bagley Early Childhood invites you to bring the kids to Storytime with Anne Sawyer. Anne is a twin cities author and artist. She has written and illustrated three picture books. Corrie Uhler Community Education Director tells us about the storytime event which is open to everyone, in the community. Storytime will be held during ECFE…
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Each year, FFA chapters around the country celebrate National FFA Week. It’s a time to share what FFA is and the impact it has on members every day. The week-long tradition began in 1947 when the National FFA Board of Directors designated the week of George Washington’s birthday as National FFA Week in recognition of…
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By: Laura Hamilton (2/21/2022) laurahamilton@rjbroadcasting.com Fosston, MN — Fosston Independent School District 601 Superintendent Sue Richards-Chase has been offered and accepted the Superintendent position at Cass Lake. Chase has family in the Cass lake area and that factored in to the decision to leave Fosston and return to the Cass Lake-Bena School district. Chase spoke…
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