Tag: city of Fosston

Fosston City Projects nearing completion 

There’s multiple projects that have been going on across the City of Fosston this summer, and the projects are nearing completion. One of the projects is the City’s walking trail project, which City Administrator Cassie Heide gives us an update on.  Heide says the city’s industrial park, airport, and street projects are also progressing well,…
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August 18, 2025 0

Fosston Highway 2 project update 

The Fosston City Council heard an update on the Highway 2 construction project at their meeting earlier this week, which included an update on the controversial plans to remove a traffic signal in the Middle of Fosston. Fosston Administrator Cassie Heide gives us an update on where things currently stand with light.  The Minnesota Department…
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August 16, 2025 0

Fosston residents voice concerns over proposed stoplight removal to MNDOT 

The Minnesota Department of Transportation held a public hearing in Fosston on Monday, to discuss a construction project on Highway 2, which goes right through the City of Fosston. The meeting was well attended by community members, who raised concerns about MNDOT’s plan to remove a stoplight on Highway 2 near the Fosston High School.…
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June 25, 2025 0

City of Fosston still pursuing plans to end partnership with Essentia, despite $12 Million investment 

Last week, healthcare provider Essentia Health announced a $12 million investment to upgrade their emergency department at their hospital in Fosston despite an ongoing dispute between them and the City of Fosston. Fosston City Administrator, and First Care Medical Services Board member Cassie Heide says the City of Fosston supports the investment by Essentia Health,…
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March 31, 2025 0

Fosston City Administrator clarifies Essentia Health objection, calls Essentia Press Release “misleading”

Earlier this week, Essentia Health announced a $12 million investment to upgrade their emergency department at the Essentia Health hospital in Fosston. In their press release Essentia Health stated that funding for the project was “approved via a 2-1 vote by the First Care Medical Services Board on March 18,” and that  “The sole vote…
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March 28, 2025 0

City of Fosston gearing up for busy project season 

After having to take a pause for the winter, construction crews will be getting back to work in the City of Fosston to work on the city’s many upcoming spring and summer projects. Fosston City Administrator Cassie Heide says one project that will be breaking down this year is a full street project on 5th…
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March 14, 2025 0

Fosston City Council discusses concerns with ambulance services 

The Fosston City Council met in regular session on Wednesday, and had discussions with Essientia Health about some concerns being raised by residents in regards to ambulance services. Fosston City Administrator Fosston City Administrator Cassie Heide tells us more.  Heide says the city council also had to approve an updated ordinance on garbage cans, due…
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March 13, 2025 0

 Fosston City Council Meeting Recap 

The Fosston City Council met in regular session last week. One of the items on the agenda was the adoption of a new cannabis ordinance. Fosston City Administrator Cassie Heide tells us more about the ordinance that was adopted, and why the council made the decision they did.  Heide says the council also heard updates,…
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November 26, 2024 0

Fosston Industrial Park Project Update

If you’re traveling through Fosston right now, you may notice a sizable construction project taking place on the North side of the city. Fosston City Administrator Cassie Heide explains what this project is, and what’s being done.  Heide tells us more about the funding of the project as well, and explains how the city is…
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September 25, 2024 0

First care task force members weigh in on Fosston Hospital arbitration ruling 

On Wednesday it was announced that an arbitration panel had ruled in favor of Essentia Health in its ongoing dispute with the City of Fosston over the operation of the Fosston Hospital. Fosston City Administrator Cassie Heide and First Care Taskforce member Evan Fonder walk us through the arbitration process leading up to this decision,…
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September 16, 2024 0