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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The City of Fosston wrapped up arbitration in their ongoing dispute with Essentia Health earlier this week. Fosston Mayor Jim Offerdahl says he remains confident that the ruling will be favorable to the Fosston community and lays out an estimated timeline on when they will revive the official ruling. R&J News will continue to follow…
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New Fosston Police Chief Phil Juve was sworn in as Fosston Police Chief on Monday. Juve says he is excited to return to law enforcement after a one year hiatus, and to be working in his hometown. Juve also told us more about his career in law enforcement and how he’s gotten to where he…
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The City of Fosston swore in a new police chief and patrol officer at their City Council meeting on Monday. Fosston City Administrator Cassie Heide tells us more. Heide says city project updates where the next major topic on Monday’s agenda including a new walking trail through Brege-Stafford Park in Fosston. Heide says project discussion…
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Fosston City Council met on Monday, May 13th with an array of items on the agenda. City Administrator Cassie Heide shares details: One of the larger projects in town is the construction on Johnson Avenue. Heide assures the residents of Fosston that the project is well on it’s way: Lastly, Heide shares some recent personnel…
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