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City of Fosston Looks to 2023 & 2024 for Big Investments in Infrastructure and Economic Development

Fosston, MN — The city of Fosston held off on any major projects in 2022, but looking ahead to 2023 and beyond there will be a great deal of investments being made by the city, including through both infrastructure and economic developments.  In terms of infrastructure, Fosston City Administrator Cassie Heide says they plan on…
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January 3, 2023 0

Fosston School Board News & Notes

Fosston, MN — Fosston School Superintendent Todd Selk joined KKCQ Radio this past month to recap the most recent Fosston School Board meeting. At the meeting, the board approved the decision to go ahead with creating a Transportation Director Position. The position was talked about last year, but never moved forward due to the change…
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December 5, 2022 0

NW Minnesota Art Exhibit On Display In Ada

ADA, MN—The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council’s traveling art exhibit will be in Ada for the holidays.  The exhibit will be on display at the Ada Public Library through January 17.  Mara Hanel is director of the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council. Hanel says three artists from Ada have their work in the exhibit. Artists from Crookston,…
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December 1, 2022 0

Fosston Community Library & Arts Association Presents “A Christmas Through the Eras”

Fosston, MN — Hear the best of the Christmas Classics during the Fosston Community & Library Arts Association’s musical production of “Christmas Through the Eras: A Musical Revue” this weekend at the Fosston Community Theatre. Showtimes are 7pm this Friday & Saturday and 2pm on Sunday. This original production is written and directed by Abby…
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November 29, 2022 0

East Polk Heritage Center Hosting Taste of Scotland for Annual Holiday Dinner on Saturday

Fosston, MN — The East Polk Heritage Center in Fosston is hosting their 8th annual Holiday Dinner this Saturday, December 3rd at L.W. Larson House. Each year, their holiday dinner features a traditional Christmas menu from a different country around the world and this time around guests will enjoy the tastes of Scotland. The four-course…
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November 29, 2022 0

EPHC Hosting Open House & Swedish Dinner During Light Up the Night and Lefse Fest in Fosston

Fosston, MN — The East Polk Heritage Center and participating Fosston businesses welcome you to their annual “Light up the Night and Lefse Fest this Friday, November 18th. “Light up the Night” is a years-long tradition that kicks off the holiday season on the Friday before Thanksgiving. The East Polk Heritage Center will be hosting…
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November 17, 2022 0

Fosston doctor honored

ST. PAUL, MN—A doctor from Fosston is one of three health care professionals who will receive a Minnesota Rural Health Award this week.  Dr. Wesley Ofstedal, the medical director of Living Center at Essentia-Health-Fosston, is receiving the Rural Health Lifetime Achievement Award for his devotion to his patients and his focus on geriatric care and…
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November 14, 2022 0

Fosston Craft Fair & Shoppers on the Hunt this Saturday

Fosston, MN — While most are out hunting for deer, everyone else can go hunting for great deals during this Saturday’s Fosston Craft Fair and Shoppers on the Hunt event. The Fosston Craft Fair, which is now in its 44th year, will take place from 9am until 3pm at the Fosston High School and Civic…
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November 3, 2022 0

Hunting Booms Business for Local Fosston Hardware Store

Fosston, MN — It’s a busy week at the local hardware stores as hunters rush in to get their hunting licenses and grab those last minutes hunting supplies before this Saturday’s firearms season opener. Tim Johnson, Assistant Manager at Burggraf’s Ace Hardware in Fosston, says this is probably their busiest week of the year. Burggraf’s…
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November 2, 2022 0

Two Drop Boxes Available in Fosston for Unwanted Prescription Drugs

Fosston, MN — While National Drug Take Back Day was this past weekend, the City of Fosston Police Department wanted to notify community members that they have a drop box available for disposal of unwanted or unused prescription medications. Fosston Police Chief Dustin Manecke during this week’s KKCQ Food for Thought Program said they have…
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November 1, 2022 0