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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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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