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Fosston School District looking to restore rockwall

On the latest edition of the Fosston School News, Fosston Superintendent Todd Selk joined Tom Lano to discuss the potential restoration of the outdoor rockwall on the school. Check out the rest of the Fosston School news by clicking here!


May 22, 2023 0

Fosston City Council update: May 19, 2023

Following the latest Fosston city council meeting, city administrator Cassie Heide spoke with R&J News’ Tom Lano about the discussions from the meeting. She also elaborated on some repairs to the Fosston Airport.


May 19, 2023 0

Scandinavian concert comes to Fosston on May 17th

FOSSTON, MN – Syttende Mai will be celebrated in Fosston with the East Polk Heritage Center and Sons of Norway Granlund Lodge #240 on May 17th. Professional pianist Gordy “Crazyfingers” Lindquist, who has specialized in Scandinavian music, will perform a concert at the event. Cencert doors open at 6:30 PM and the performance will begin…
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May 15, 2023 0

Free Rides To The Fargo VA

Veterans who need to travel to the VA facility in Fargo for health care can leave the driving to someone else.  Norman County Veterans’ Service Officer John Rosenberger says there used to be a shuttle service running from Bemidji to Fargo that would run alternately on Wednesdays and Thursdays.  But that shuttle will now run…
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March 30, 2023 0

Region 8A East Visual Arts Festival comes to Fosston

On Wednesday, March 29th, the Region 8A East Visual Arts Festival will come to Fosston High School, with 125 student artists from Grade 9 through 12 from eleven area schools entering the festival. There will be 160 pieces of art entered in twelve different categories, including drawing, painting, sculpture, and more! Professors and professional artists…
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March 29, 2023 0

Fosston FFA Alumni Meeting Sunday

FOSSTON, MN—A year ago, an FFA Alumni and Supporters Organization was set up in Fosston.  This coming Sunday, the Fosston FFA Alumni and Supporters Organization will meet again.  Tim Johnson is the spokesman for the group. Johnson says there are similar groups around Minnesota and the country. He goes on to say that groups like…
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March 7, 2023 0

Fosston Police Chief Talks Internet and Cell Phone Safety for Kids

Fosston, MN — Fosston Police Chief Dustin Manecke is reaching out to parents to provide some safety tips when it comes to their kids using mobile and personal devices such as cell phones, tablets, and computers.  Manecke recommends parents to have a conversation and plan on how they want their children to utilize technology, as…
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February 27, 2023 0

Fosston School Board Changes Date for Monthly Meetings

Fosston, MN — The Fosston School Board is now meeting at a new time. During this week’s Fosston School News, Superintendent Todd Selk shared that the school board has changed the date of their regular monthly meetings. Instead of the third Thursday of the month, they will now meet on the third Monday. Superintendent Selk…
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February 20, 2023 0

Craft Sale Sunday in Fosston

FOSSTON, MN—Kingo Lutheran Church in Fosston is hosting a craft show this coming Saturday, February 25.  Tami Ragan has details. Ragan says there will be several demonstrations at the craft fair. Saturday’s craft fair at Kingo Lutheran Church is free of charge and Ragan says there will also be child care available. For more information,…
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February 20, 2023 0

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