Yesterday many residents across the region received a survey through text regarding the Fosston Hospital. The City of Fosston and Essentia Health have been in a dispute for over a year after Essentia Health announced that they will no longer be offering labor and delivery services . Fosston Mayor Jim Offerdahl tells us more about…
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Fosston City Council met in regular session on Monday March 11th at 7:00pm. City Administrator Cassie Heide gives us an update: Other items addressed included liquor licensing, leasing of the Ignite Youth space, and approving gambling fundraiser permits. With multiple grants awarded to the City of Fosston, Heide shares some of the upcoming projects those…
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On Tuesday, March 5th the City of Fosston held a Special Meeting to share updates regarding the dispute with Essentia. Many hospital workers were among the 60-plus people who attended a special city council meeting to discuss the future of labor and delivery services. City Administrator Cassie Heide shares more: Heide points out that the…
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Community Development Coordinator Kristi Thorfinnson was in studio to share a little bit about a Grant available through the Northwest Minnesota Multi Housing and Redevelopment Authority (NWMNHRA). The grant is provided through the Department of Economic Development and will soon be available for residents in Fosston. Thorfinnson shares more: If you were not a part…
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Fosston City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, January 17th. City Administrator Cassie Heide shares an update from the meeting: There were other business items addressed as well, such as adjustments of wages for the police department: Lastly, Heide talks about upcoming projects for 2024. The next city council meeting will be scheduled for…
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The unusual warm temperatures this winter have put a delay on the public ice skating rink in Fosston. Typically open in December, patrons have been patiently waiting for ice to be made. Abby Pearson gives an update from the Fosston Rec Department: Once open, Warming House hours will be posted. Stay tuned for more details.
Fosston City Administrator Cassie Heide gives an update from the December 11th City Meeting: The annexation project will take place next during summer’s construction season with Federal and State dollars coming in to make it happen. The December meeting also included a Truth and Taxation meeting which was open to the public: The Monday meeting…
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Fosston Police Chief Jim Juve was in studio to provide some winter updates on parking regulations throughout the city: Juve would like to remind people that parked vehicles become more than just a safety issue: Lastly, Chief Juve encourages community members to check visibility of their house numbers and signage on their homes as the…
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The City of Fosston held their monthly City Council Meeting on Monday October 16th at 7:00. City Administrator Cassie Heide gives us an update on changes made to the Licensing regulations on the Sales of edible Cannabinoids within city limits: The Council approved one application for low potency edible Cannabinoids, making it the final of…
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City Council met in special session on Tuesday night in Fosston. Due to the overwhelming support, the city moved the location to the New Journey Church in Fosston. The meeting was held with Essentia West Market Executives to speak to the community about their plans to discontinue OB services at the Fosston hospital. Executives argue…
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