Fosston City Administrator talks Essentia dispute, city to hold meeting later this month 

Fosston City Administrator talks Essentia dispute, city to hold meeting later this month 

January 6, 2026 News -- KRJB-KRJM-KKCQ 0

The City of Fosston has been in the midst of a dispute with Essentia Health over the last couple years, and despite a quiet couple months, the city is making it clear that they’re still pursuing ways to split from their partnership with the health care provider. Fosston City Administrator Cassie Heide. 

Heide says the city will also be holding a community meeting in the coming weeks to have further discussions about the state of healthcare in the Fosston Community. 

The State of Healthcare Community Meeting will take place on Thursday, January 22 starting at 6:00 at the New Journey Church in Fosston.