Tag: Firefly Center for Art and Wellbeing

Firefly Center in midst of fundraising campaign after losing federal funding 

Last month, R&J News told you about the Fire Fly Center For the Arts and Wellbeing losing their federal funding. Since then, the center has been in the midst of a fundraising campaign to make up for that lost funding, and grant repayment. Firefly Center Director Heidi Danos tells us more about the center, and…
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June 2, 2026 0

Firefly Center launches campaign after federal government pulls financial support 

The Firefly Center for the Arts and Wellbeing recently launched a campaign to make up for budgeting shortfalls after having their federal funding stripped with no warning. Firefly Center Director Heidi Danos explains their current situation, and how they got here.  Danos tells us more about their campaign, which recently kicked off in response to…
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May 21, 2026 0

Mental Health awareness event being held at the Firefly Center 

Last week, R&J News told you about Fosston resident Ben Miller, and his battle with depression during his high school years. What we didn’t tell you is that Ben and his mother Wonell will also be holding an event at the Firefly Center in Fosston, to talk about his experience, and help others who may…
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March 27, 2026 0

Firefly Center For the Arts holding book launch on Wednesday 

The Firefly Center For the Arts will be hosting a book launch for a local artist on Wednesday, and the community is invited to come and celebrate. Firefly Center Executive Director Heidi Danos says the boom being launched was one that she actually wrote.  Danos says the Firefly Center will be holding more events throughout…
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March 24, 2026 0

Firefly Center construction update 

The Firefly Center for the Arts in Fosston has been in the midst of a massive construction project, and progress has been moving a little slower than originally expected. Heidi Danos of the  Firefly Center gives us the latest update on the construction.  Despite the work being done, Danos says Programming is underway at the…
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February 11, 2026 0

Sketches of Minnesota coming to Fosston 

Later this month, a free event will be coming to Fosston, thanks to the Fire Fly Center for the Arts and Wellbeing. On October 18 the Sketches of Minnesota Improv Comedy Tour will be performing at the Firefly Center, and tour Representative Tane Danger tells us more about this very special event.  Heidi Danos of…
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October 1, 2025 0

Firefly Center programming update 

The Firefly Center for the Arts in Fosston will be holding a free workshop next week, and all are invited to attend. Heidi Danos of the Firefly Center gives us a preview of what they have planned for the day.  Danos says they also have other events coming up later this month, and next month. …
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May 16, 2025 0

Firefly Center Receives Remodeling Grant

FOSSTON, MN—There’s going to be some construction work starting soon at the Firefly Center for Art and Wellbeing in Fosston.  Firefly Center Director Heidi Danos says the remodeling is possible thanks to a grant. Danos was asked about the timetable for the remodeling. There’s more information on the Firefly Center and upcoming activities online at…
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May 6, 2025 0

Fosston Festival Of Tables Is Saturday

FOSSTON, MN—The Firefly Center for Art and Wellbeing in Fosston is preparing for Saturday’s annual Festival of Tables fundraiser.  Bonnie Stewart, Firefly Center vice chair, talks about the event. Laura Danielson, a Festival of Tables organizer, says there will be a guest speaker on Saturday. Stewart says there are still a few tickets still available.…
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April 7, 2025 0

Firefly Center Seeks Donations

FOSSTON, MN—The Firefly Center for Art and Wellbeing in Fosston is asking for donations to support their various programs.  Bonnie Stewart is the center’s vice chair. There’s more information at the Firefly Center’s website: http://FireflyCenter.org.  Or you can call them at 218-209-2002.


March 10, 2025 0