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College Football Signings

Several area athletes signed national letters of intent Wednesday to accept college football scholarships for next fall. Fertile-Beltrami running back Isaiah Wright signed with University of Minnesota-Duluth.  Wright was a two-time All State player in 9-man football and led the Falcons to a Minnesota state 9-man championship last fall. Barnesville defensive back Gannon Bolgrean and…
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February 6, 2025 0

Firefly Center News

FOSSTON, MN—The Firefly Center For Art and Wellbeing in Fosston is holding a class on making mosaics in February.  Bonnie Stewart, vice chair of the Firefly Center, has details. The $20 fee includes the supplies.  Stewart also says the Firefly Center will take part in Giving Hearts Day on February 13. And that website is:…
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January 31, 2025 0

Coaches Vs Cancer At Win-E-Mac

You may have heard about the National Association of Basketball Coaches holding annual games to raise money for Coaches versus Cancer and the American Cancer Society.  These games are common at the college level, but next Tuesday, there will be one at the high school level—when Win-E-Mac hosts Fosston in boys basketball.  Win-E-Mac assistant coach…
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January 30, 2025 0

Fosston Elementary School News

FOSSTON, MN—There’s a new program at Magelssen Elementary School in Fosston that encourages good behavior in students.  Magelssen Elementary Principal Dan Boushee explains. Boushee says it’s exciting to see the cards accumulate on the bulletin board.  You can hear the latest Fosston School News Friday afternoons at 2:05 on KKCQ 96.7 FM.


January 27, 2025 0

Fosston March For Life On Saturday

FOSSTON, MN—This Saturday there’s going to be a March For Life in Fosston.  Todd Lundell with Minnesota Citizens Concerned For Life local chapter #45 has details. A March For Life was also held Wednesday at the State Capitol in St. Paul. 


January 23, 2025 0

Wellbeing At Work Breakfast In Fosston

FOSSTON, MN—Next Wednesday, the Firefly Center for Art and Wellbeing in Fosston will be hosting a breakfast workshop about wellbeing at work.  Bonnie Stewart with the Firefly Center has details. You’re asked to RSVP for this breakfast on Wednesday, January 22 from 8:30 to 9:30am.  You can RSVP through this link: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=5unBIbbYlkyvg8N8kU7aDNTPgk8MZ7VJiumN9vpe2DhUMEIwSE5QU08xV1MyNElURkw2RUFFUElMVy4u&route=shorturl


January 15, 2025 0

U of M Extension Holds Cow/Calf Days In Fosston

The University of Minnesota Extension’s annual Cow/Calf Days workshop will be held in Fosston next week.  It will be held at 5:30pm at Ventures Bar and Grill in Fosston on Tuesday, January 21st.  Heather Dufault with the Polk County Extension Office talks about Cow/Calf Days. Dufault tells us who should attend Cow/Calf Days. You’re asked…
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January 14, 2025 0

Charges Dropped In Polk County Stabbing

Charges against a Fargo dentist accused of stabbing a man near Fosston have been dropped.  In February 2023, 51-year-old Daniel Mengedoth was charged with first and second degree assault after allegedly stabbing a 35-year-old Iowa man in the face and hands at a cabin near Fosston.  Both charges against Mengedoth were dropped this week at…
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January 11, 2025 0

Essentia Health vs. Fosston Update

Essentia Health has responded to last month’s decision by the City of Fosston to terminate its contract with Essentia to run the Fosston Hospital.  In a statement released Wednesday, Essentia says the City doesn’t have the authority to terminate that agreement.  The statement goes on to say the only thing the City of Fosston can…
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December 18, 2024 0

Fosston Terminates Agreement With Essentia Health

FOSSTON, MN—A dispute between the City of Fosston and Essentia Health over services to be provided reached a boiling point Tuesday.  At a special City Council meeting, the Fosston City Council voted unanimously to terminate its 2009 agreement between the City, Essentia Health and First Care Medical Services.  In a written statement, the City and…
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November 26, 2024 0