The City of Fosston purchased some land last year, and the city is eying potential expansion projects. Fosston City Administrator Cassie Heidie tells us more about these purchases, and what the city hopes to achieve with the properties. Heide says these purchases were a once in a lifetime opportunity for the City of Fosston. More…
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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…
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2025 was a busy year for projects in the City of Fosston, but work is not done yet. Fosston City Administrator Cassie Heide says one project that made strides in 2025 was the city’s park trail project, which will pick up again later this year. Heide says the city also made a lot of progress…
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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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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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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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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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