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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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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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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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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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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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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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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After 52 days of waiting an arbitration panel has ruled in favor of Essentia Health in its ongoing dispute with the City of Fosston over the operation of the Fosston Hospital. This ruling means that Essentia will continue their management of the Fosston hospital and clinics. Fosston Mayor Jim Offerdahl gives a statement on the…
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During his monthly department update on the KKCQ Food For Thought program Fosston Police Chief Phil Juve announced that there’s a new prescription drug drop off box at the Pharmacy in Fosston. Juve says he has also been asked questions on the appropriate number to call when wanting to contact local law enforcement. Finally, Juve…
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The City of Fosston and Essentia Health have been in an ongoing dispute over the management of the Fosston Hospital, and the City of Fosston has been hard at work to make sure the city is prepared for a ruling. Earlier this year the city established the First Care Task Force made up of community…
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