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High School Art Competition

LENGBY, MN—Students in grades 9 through 12 are invited to take part in an art competition.  It’s being held by The Old School Artist Retreat Center in Lengby.  Fosston High School art teacher Mike McColl, who operates the center with his wife, talks about the competition. McColl says this competition won’t have just one winner.…
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October 5, 2024 0

Fosston Studio Art Crawl

FOSSTON, MN—If you have an interest in local art, you might want to head to Fosston on Saturday.  Bonnie Stewart, vice chair of the Firefly Center for Art and Wellbeing, says there will be a studio art crawl. Stewart says she’s excited about Saturday’s art crawl. Stewart also says if you visit three of the…
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October 4, 2024 0

Fosston Elementary School News

FOSSTON, MN—The new school year has begun and with it come new staff members at Fosston’s Magelssen Elementary School.  Magelssen Principal Dan Boushee introduces us to the new teachers on the block. Meanwhile, Boushee says students have been busy with assessment tests. Boushee appeared on KKCQ’s Fosston School News program.


September 16, 2024 0

Fosston Golf Fundraiser

FOSSTON, MN—There’s going to be a golf tournament to raise money for the East Polk Heritage Center in Fosston this weekend.  Bonnie Stewart gives us details. For more information, call the Fosston Golf Club at 218-435-6535.


September 9, 2024 0

Fosston Heritage Day Saturday

FOSSTON, MN—Fosston will hold its 29th annual Heritage Days celebration Saturday.  Bonnie Stewart tells us where the celebration is located and what’s on tap. Stewart says there will also be several artists demonstrating their crafts. The Sons of Norway will also have a tent set up from 9am to 2pm featuring Norwegian artifacts and more. …
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September 5, 2024 0

Fosston-Lengby Lions Water Softener Sale Is On

Do you need to stock up on water softener salt?  The Fosston-Lengby Lions Club is selling tickets for its annual water softener salt delivery fundraiser.  Justin Marquis of the Lions Club says they’re getting help from a group from Fosston High School. Delivery will be on October 2.  Marquis says their delivery service aims to…
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September 4, 2024 0

Pier One Performing In Fosston

FOSSTON, MN—There’s going to be a country music concert Friday night at the Aurora Center for the Arts in Fosston.  Curtis Wayne is leader of the group Pier Country. Pier Country will perform Friday night at 7 at the Aurora Center for the Arts in Fosston.


September 3, 2024 0

Firefly Center Construction

FOSSTON, MN—Bonnie Stewart, vice chair of the Firefly Center for Art and Wellbeing in Fosston, spoke with KKCQ’s Dawson Peterson Friday about how construction at the Center is going. Stewart also says the Firefly Center is available for groups to hold meetings. Bonnie Stewart was a guest on KKCQ’s Food For Thought program on Friday.


August 17, 2024 0

Harp & Soul Performed In Fosston Thursday

FOSSTON, MN—There’s going to be a free performance Thursday night at the Aurora Center for the Arts in Fosston.  Bonnie Stewart, executive director of the Aurora Center, talks about the play. Stewart says she has been asked if the play is just for kids. Harp and Soul will be performed Thursday night at 7:30 at…
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August 15, 2024 0

Suicide Alertness Training Thursday In Fosston

There’s going to be a suicide awareness training Thursday morning in Fosston.  Ag Mental Health Specialist Monica McConkey will lead the training. McConkey says when it comes to mental health, anyone can make a difference. This suicide awareness training will be Thursday from 8:30am to 12:30pm at the Firefly Center in Fosston.   Pre-registration is…
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July 17, 2024 0