Fosston

The region will be well represented in the Class A meet, with 69 entries; Northern Minnesota has five entries in the 2A meet.

The health care provider said the upgrades will improve safety and efficiency. The announcement is another flashpoint in the Essentia-Fosston conflict.

KAXE's weekly list of concerts near you features Sarah Morris and Doyle Turner, Scott Jasmin and The Gracenotes, Charlie Parr and LaPlant Road.

In 2021, about 14% of Minnesota women had no birthing hospital within 30 minutes, according to a report from the nonprofit March of Dimes.

KAXE covered pushback on the LGBTQ+ community, changes in rural health care delivery, a coal ash spill at Boswell Energy Center, tribal land back efforts, helium mining and more.

After arbitrators ruled 2-1 that Essentia Health did not breach the affiliation agreement by ending labor and delivery at the Fosston hospital, leaders remain committed to restoring local control.

George Bosselman, Roy Dufault, Mike Mulry and Abby Pearson are running for Fosston City Council.

In a split decision, arbitrators ruled in favor of Essentia Health, finding no breach of contract for shuttering labor and delivery services at the Fosston hospital.

“Harp and Sol” will be performed at various locations in Northern Minnesota from Aug. 15-17. Geoffrey Taylor and Mary Overlie join “Area Voices” to discuss the production process.

While Fosston and Essentia Health wait for an arbitrator's decision on terminating the affiliation agreement, local leaders are looking to operate the hospital with a 501(c)3.