A town hall meeting hosted by Essentia Health was held at the Fosston High School on Wednesday night regarding the ongoing dispute between Essentia and the City of Fosston. Fosston Mayor Jim Offerdahl gives an update on the dispute and where they’re at in the termination process. Offerdahl also gave his takeaway from the meeting,…
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The City of Fosston is hosting their annual Arbor Day Tree Sale on Friday, May 3rd. City Administrator Cassie Heide shares details: And the Tree Sale isn’t just limited to people within City limits: Be sure to check out the Arbor Day Tree Sale on Friday, May 3rd from 1:00 to 4:00 or until supplies…
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The City of Fosston met in regular session on Monday April 8th at 7:00. City Administrator Cassie Heide shares details from the meeting: The city will continue to move forward with grants and audits throughout the year: Heide shares a brief update on the OB Taskforce with the Essentia Dispute: The next regular city meeting…
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Fosston City Administrator Cassie Heide was in studio to give an update on the current status of the ongoing Essentia Dispute. The city is heading into arbitration this Summer with Essentia in regards to Essentia cutting OB and other Core services in Fosston that breaches the contract between the two entities. During this process the…
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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.