Fosston

After arbitrators found no breach of contract with Essentia Health ending labor and delivery services at Fosston, the city announced it is seeking to end the provider's role in the hospital.

Proceeds from the Nov. 30, 2025, event will support hospice care services at Essentia Health-Fosston.

Plus: Secretary of State Steve Simon presented St. Louis County election workers with awards; and the Minnesota Department of Health presented two Northwest Minnesota practitioners with rural health awards.

Dr. Joseph Corser, a medical director at Sanford Bemidji, and Nicole Kiesow, physician assistant from the Headwaters Health Clinic in Fosston, were recognized for their contributions to rural health.

Aurora Center for the Arts is hosting UpNorth LitFest Sept. 25-26, 2025, in Fosston. Bonnie Stewart joined “Area Voices” to discuss the guests hosting workshops.

The MN trauma system is a voluntary network of hospitals designated at various levels, reflecting their resources and capabilities, which aim to match severely injured patients with the most appropriate care.

Essentia surveys Northland communities on their health needs every three years. The results guide the organization's community health initiatives.

KAXE's weekly list of concerts near you features The Cactus Blossoms and Boxcar, Ditty Wish Band, Caleigh, Scott Jasmin, The Brothers Burn Mountain and MorningBird.

One person died in a house fire in Fosston on Wednesday morning, June 25, 2025, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

Plus: MnDOT will host a listening session at the Fosston High School Gymnasium on June 23, 2025, ahead of planned construction on Highway 2; the Minnesota DNR is seeking a wide range of perspectives for fisheries input groups on Lake Winnie and Rainy Lake; and animal experts urge pet owners to remain vigilant during bouts of Canadian wildfire smoke.