Fosston, Minnesota

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Population in 2022: 1,399 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -11.2%
 
Males: 659  (47.1%)
Females: 740  (52.9%)
Median resident age:

49.5 years
Minnesota median age:

39.0 years

Zip codes: 56542.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $44,818 (it was $27,634 in 2000)
Fosston:

$44,818
MN:

$82,338

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $27,506 (it was $17,064 in 2000)

Fosston city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $136,458 (it was $52,200 in 2000)
Fosston:

$136,458
MN:

$314,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $138,991; detached houses: $137,634; mobile homes: $131,169

Median gross rent in 2022: $905.

March 2022 cost of living index in Fosston: 86.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 19.8%
(19.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 22.2% for Black residents, 63.6% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 25.0% for American Indian residents, 16.3% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Fosston, MN (2022)
    • 1,15288.4%White alone
    • 866.6%Two or more races
    • 221.7%Hispanic
    • 181.4%Black alone
    • 110.8%American Indian alone
    • 50.4%Asian alone

Races in Fosston detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: Norwegian (42.3%), German (18.1%), Irish (5.3%), Scandinavian (4.0%), American (3.5%), Northern European (3.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1889

Elevation: 1298 feet

Land area: 1.63 square miles.

Population density: 861 people per square mile   (low).

Fosston, Minnesota map

10 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.8%
Minnesota:

8.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,656 (1.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,366 (1.1%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Fargo, ND (69.8 miles , pop. 90,599).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (216.2 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (560.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Lengby, MN (2.6 miles),
McIntosh, MN (2.8 miles ),
Winger, MN (3.4 miles ),
Ebro, MN (3.4 miles),
Erskine, MN (3.7 miles ),
Bejou, MN (3.8 miles),
Trail, MN (3.8 miles),
Gully, MN (3.8 miles)

Latitude: 47.58 N, Longitude: 95.75 W

Area code: 218

Distribution of median household income in Fosston, MN in 2022
Distribution of house value in Fosston, MN in 2022
Fosston satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 1 building, cost: $273,300
  • 2019: 2 buildings, average cost: $250,000
  • 2018: 2 buildings, average cost: $214,500
  • 2007: 2 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $138,100
  • 2005: 2 buildings, average cost: $138,100
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $68,500
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $68,500
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $68,500
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $68,500
  • 2000: 3 buildings, average cost: $43,500
  • 1999: 3 buildings, average cost: $43,500
  • 1998: 3 buildings, average cost: $43,500
  • 1997: 3 buildings, average cost: $43,500
Number of permits per 10,000 Fosston, MN residents
Average permit cost in Fosston, MN
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.5%
Minnesota:

2.6%
Population change in the 1990s: +18 (+1.2%).
Most common industries in Fosston, MN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (18.6%)
  • Construction (9.0%)
  • Educational services (8.6%)
  • Social assistance (5.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.0%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (4.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (17.2%)
  • Health care (7.7%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (7.4%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (6.7%)
  • Educational services (5.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (28.7%)
  • Educational services (12.0%)
  • Social assistance (10.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.9%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.1%)
Most common occupations in Fosston, MN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.9%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.4%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (9.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.0%)
  • Registered nurses (5.0%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5.0%)
  • Child care workers (4.7%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.7%)
  • Cashiers (4.7%)

Average climate in Fosston, Minnesota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Fosston, Minnesota environmental map by EPA

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Tornado activity:

Fosston-area historical tornado activity is below Minnesota state average. It is 42% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/20/1957, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 53.9 miles away from the Fosston city center killed 10 people and injured 103 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 8/25/1960, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 17.5 miles away from the city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Fosston-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Minnesota state average. It is 36% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 132.8 miles away from Fosston center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 134.2 miles away from the city center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 291.8 miles away from the city center
On 10/20/1995 at 15:57:18, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 134.6 miles away from Fosston center
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 743.7 miles away from Fosston center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 2/7/2020 at 18:30:28, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 ML) earthquake occurred 141.4 miles away from Fosston center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Polk County (28) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 21
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 24, Storms: 13, Tornadoes: 7, Heavy Rains: 2, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Fosston topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Fosston:

  • ESSENTIA HEALTH FOSSTON (Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, 900 HILLIGOSS BOULEVARD SE)
  • PINE TO PRAIRIE HOSPICE INC (201 HILLSTAD AVENUE NORTH)
  • ESSENTIA HEALTH FOSSTON HOME HEALTH (900 HILLGROSS BOULEVARD SE)
  • FIRST CARE LIVING CENTER (900 HILLIGOSS BOULEVARD SOUTHEAST)
  • JOHNSON REST HOME (516 2ND ST NE, BOX 507)
  • MIDWAY CARE CENTER (114 SECOND STREET NE)

Airports located in Fosston:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Fosston:

  • Bemidji State University (about 42 miles; Bemidji, MN; Full-time enrollment: 4,316)
  • Northland Community and Technical College (about 43 miles; Thief River Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 2,717)
  • University of North Dakota (about 66 miles; Grand Forks, ND; FT enrollment: 12,858)
  • Minnesota State University-Moorhead (about 69 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 6,096)
  • North Dakota State University-Main Campus (about 69 miles; Fargo, ND; FT enrollment: 12,680)
  • Concordia College at Moorhead (about 69 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 2,767)
  • Minnesota State Community and Technical College (about 91 miles; Fergus Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 4,863)

Public high school in Fosston:

Public elementary/middle school in Fosston:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Fosston: Fosston (A), City of Fosston Campground (B), Fosston Library (C), Fosston Police Department (D), Fosston Volunteer Fire Department (E), East Polk Heritage Center (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Fosston include: Calvary Free Lutheran Church (A), First English Lutheran Church (B), First Baptist Church (C), Saint Mary's Church (D), Fosston United Methodist Church (E), Hope Lutheran Church (F), Kingo Lutheran Church (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Kingo Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Lakes: Second Lake (A), Melland Lake (B), First Lake (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Fosston: Melland Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotel: Super 8 Fosston MN (108 South Amber).

Birthplace of: Joe Hanson - Writer.

Polk County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Fosston that have no violations reported:

  • FOSSTON (Population served: 1,527, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.1 people
Minnesota:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

54.8%
Whole state:

64.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.1%
Whole state:

6.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households
66 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
25 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010

People in group quarters in Fosston in 2000:

  • 75 people in nursing homes
  • 11 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 9 people in homes for the mentally ill
  • 9 people in other noninstitutional group quarters

Banks with branches in Fosston (2011 data):

  • The First National Bank of Bagley: Fosston Branch at 124 West First Street, branch established on 1908/01/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $79.9 mil, Deposits: $71.9 mil, headquarters in Bagley, MN, positive income, 3 total offices, Holding Company: First National Agency Of Bagley, Inc.
  • Ultima Bank Minnesota: Fosston Branch at 603 Hilligoss Boulevard, branch established on 1994/08/04. Info updated 2011/04/11: Bank assets: $123.8 mil, Deposits: $111.8 mil, headquarters in Winger, MN, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Financial Services Of Winger, Inc.
  • American Federal Bank: Fosston Branch at 209 Johnson Avenue North, branch established on 1923/01/01. Info updated 2011/07/21: Bank assets: $439.6 mil, Deposits: $363.5 mil, headquarters in Fargo, ND, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 13 total offices

For population 15 years and over in Fosston:

Marital status in Fosston, MN
  • Never married: 23.9%
  • Now married: 44.8%
  • Separated: 1.0%
  • Widowed: 16.7%
  • Divorced: 13.6%

For population 25 years and over in Fosston:

  • High school or higher: 88.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 23.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.0%
  • Unemployed: 9.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.4
Minnesota average:

10.9

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Fosston
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Fosston, MN (based on Polk County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant9,58235
Catholic6,50013
Evangelical Protestant3,31139
Other2926
None11,915-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 7
This county:

2.28 / 10,000 pop.
Minnesota:

1.83 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Polk County:

0.33 / 10,000 pop.
Minnesota:

0.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 16
Polk County:

5.20 / 10,000 pop.
Minnesota:

3.90 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 18
Polk County:

5.85 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.98 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Polk County:

7.5%
Minnesota:

6.5%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.6%
Minnesota:

25.9%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Polk County:

10.9%
State:

13.0%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

50.3%
Minnesota:

50.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

46.2%
Minnesota:

48.4%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.4
State:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Fosston:

24.2%
Minnesota:

21.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

21.2%
Minnesota:

9.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.9
Minnesota:

6.8

Overweight people:
Fosston:

39.9%
Minnesota:

33.5%

General health condition:
Fosston:

51.2%
Minnesota:

57.7%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

74.6%
Minnesota:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Fosston, MN Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 3$15,772$63,0880$0
Parks and Recreation 3$13,085$52,3400$0
Other and Unallocable 2$9,884$59,3040$0
Solid Waste Management 2$7,531$45,1860$0
Gas Supply 2$12,295$73,7700$0
Transit 2$8,059$48,3541$1,180
Electric Power 2$12,384$74,3040$0
Water Supply 1$3,415$40,9800$0
Sewerage 1$5,616$67,3920$0
Other Government Administration 1$10,115$121,3800$0
Financial Administration 1$4,691$56,2920$0
Streets and Highways 1$5,557$66,6840$0
Totals for Government 21$108,405$61,9461$1,180

Fosston government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $1,125,000 ($804.15)
  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $3,191,000 ($2280.91)
    General - Other: $1,623,000 ($1160.11)
    Parks and Recreation: $739,000 ($528.23)
    Sewerage: $681,000 ($486.78)
    Water Utilities: $380,000 ($271.62)
    Police Protection: $202,000 ($144.39)
    Regular Highways: $156,000 ($111.51)
    Solid Waste Management: $137,000 ($97.93)
    Transit Utilities: $129,000 ($92.21)
    Local Fire Protection: $128,000 ($91.49)
    Financial Administration: $86,000 ($61.47)
    Health - Other: $66,000 ($47.18)
    Housing and Community Development: $64,000 ($45.75)
    Air Transportation: $27,000 ($19.30)
    Libraries: $13,000 ($9.29)
    Central Staff Services: $8,000 ($5.72)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $269,000 ($192.28)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Electric Utilities: $242,000 ($172.98)
    Regular Highways: $160,000 ($114.37)
    Air Transportation: $65,000 ($46.46)
    Local Fire Protection: $61,000 ($43.60)
    Sewerage: $54,000 ($38.60)
    General - Other: $18,000 ($12.87)
    Water Utilities: $18,000 ($12.87)
    Parks and Recreation: $7,000 ($5.00)
    Housing and Community Development: $4,000 ($2.86)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $27,000 ($19.30)

Fosston government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Other: $2,134,000 ($1525.38)
    Sewerage: $495,000 ($353.82)
    Parks and Recreation: $209,000 ($149.39)
    Solid Waste Management: $168,000 ($120.09)
    Housing and Community Development: $78,000 ($55.75)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $312,000 ($223.02)
    Health and Hospitals: $112,000 ($80.06)
    Highways: $29,000 ($20.73)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $65,000 ($46.46)
    Special Assessments: $46,000 ($32.88)
    Interest Earnings: $25,000 ($17.87)
    Fines and Forfeits: $3,000 ($2.14)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $4,213,000 ($3011.44)
    Water Utilities: $490,000 ($350.25)
    Transit Utilities: $6,000 ($4.29)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $593,000 ($423.87)
    Other: $105,000 ($75.05)
  • Tax - Property: $388,000 ($277.34)
    Other License: $3,000 ($2.14)

Fosston government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $6,538,000 ($4673.34)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $6,342,000 ($4533.24)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,049,000 ($749.82)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $853,000 ($609.72)

Fosston government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,714,000 ($1225.16)
Businesses in Fosston, MN
NameCountNameCount
Ace Hardware1La-Z-Boy1
Dairy Queen1Lane Furniture1
FedEx1Super 81
H&R Block1UPS1

Strongest AM radio stations in Fosston:

  • KKCQ (1480 AM; 5 kW; FOSSTON, MN; Owner: PINE TO PRAIRIE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KPRM (870 AM; 25 kW; PARK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: DE LA HUNT BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KKBJ (1360 AM; 5 kW; BEMIDJI, MN; Owner: R.P. BROADCASTING)
  • KQWB (1660 AM; 10 kW; WEST FARGO, ND; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KFNW (1200 AM; 10 kW; WEST FARGO, ND; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KFGO (790 AM; 5 kW; FARGO, ND; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KNOX (1310 AM; 5 kW; GRAND FORKS, ND; Owner: LEIGHTON ENTERPRISES, INC.)
  • KKAQ (1460 AM; 2 kW; THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN; Owner: IOWA CITY BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WDAY (970 AM; 5 kW; FARGO, ND; Owner: FORUM COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Fosston:

  • KKEQ (107.1 FM; FOSSTON, MN; Owner: PINE TO PRAIRIE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKCQ-FM (96.7 FM; BAGLEY, MN; Owner: PINE TO PRAIRIE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KNTN (102.7 FM; THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • KRJM (101.5 FM; MAHNOMEN, MN; Owner: R & J BROADCASTING)

Fosston fatal accident list:

Dec 14, 2006 09:50 AM, M41, Lat: 47.577250, Lon: -95.756230, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Oct 13, 1987 03:15 PM, 2, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jan 20, 1985 04:56 PM, 6, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 6Number of bridges
  • 16ft / 4.8mTotal length
  • 1,844Total average daily traffic
  • 1,844Total future (year 2029) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Fosston)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

40 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Fosston, MN)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • 35006 US Highway 2SE, One Mi E On Us 2 (Lat: 47.563361 Lon: -95.724917), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 50.6 m, Call Sign: WPNM371,
    Assigned Frequencies: 944.500 MHz, Grant Date: 02/16/1999, Expiration Date: 04/01/2029, Registrant: Munn-Reese, Inc., Coldwater, MI 49036, Phone: (517) 278-7339, Email:

  • KKEQ Studio, Us Highway 2 East (Lat: 47.563889 Lon: -95.724722), Type: Tower, Structure height: 50.3 m, Call Sign: WPYF725, Licensee ID: L00679267,
    Assigned Frequencies: 949.000 MHz, Grant Date: 08/04/2003, Expiration Date: 04/01/2029, Certifier: James R Offerdahl, Registrant: Pine To Prairie Broadcasting, Inc.


FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

3
  • Fosston Municipal Airport (Lat: 47.589722 Lon: -95.769722), Type: Tower, Call Sign: WRLB2617,
    Assigned Frequencies: 0.22400 MHz, Grant Date: 09/26/2014, Expiration Date: 10/11/2024, Registrant: Mndot Aeronautics, 222 Plato Blvd E, Saint Paul, MN 55107-1618, Phone: (651) 234-7252, Email:

  • Fosston Municipal Airport (Lat: 47.586750 Lon: -95.773861), Type: Pipe, Structure height: 390.3 m, Call Sign: WAW2,
    Assigned Frequencies: 121.725 MHz, Grant Date: 09/28/2017, Expiration Date: 10/30/2027, Registrant: Office Of Aeronautics, 222 E. Plato Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55107, Phone: (612) 297-4835, Fax: (612) 298-5643, Email:

  • Fosston Municipal Airport, On Airport (Lat: 47.591556 Lon: -95.770833), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 11.3 m, Call Sign: WQWC336,
    Assigned Frequencies: 118.350 MHz, Grant Date: 07/15/2015, Expiration Date: 07/15/2025, Certifier: Jay M Zimmerman, Registrant: Mndot Aeronautics, 222 Plato Blvd E, Saint Paul, MN 55107-1618, Phone: (651) 234-7252, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Fosston)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers:

1
  • SAETER TIMOTHY J DBA, 109 Lohn Ave S, Fosston, MN 56542
    Certificate: D000352 (Individual), Certificate Issue Date: 12/19/2005, Expiration Date: 12/18/2006

FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172L (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 321PA, N321PA, N-321PA, Serial Number: 17260202, Year manufactured: 1971, Airworthiness Date: 05/04/1989, Certificate Issue Date: 02/10/2005
    Registrant (Corporation): Fosston Flying Club Inc, 45500 310th Ave Se, Fosston, MN 56542
  • Aircraft: CHAMPION 7CCM (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C90 SERIES (95 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4610E, N4610E, N-4610E, Serial Number: 7CCM-176, Year manufactured: 1949, Airworthiness Date: 09/17/1952, Certificate Issue Date: 02/28/1994
    Registrant (Individual): David P Illies, 411 North Johnson Avenue, Fosston, MN 56542
  • Aircraft: TAYLORCRAFT DC-65 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 82 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 79247, N79247, N-79247, Serial Number: 6076, Year manufactured: 1942, Airworthiness Date: 04/08/1959, Certificate Issue Date: 10/21/2019
    Registrant (Individual): Lorinda M Bardwell, 34670 370th St Se, Fosston, MN 56542

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 20. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 40 took place in 2003, and the least - 7 in 2018. The data has a dropping trend.
    Fire incident types in Fosston, MN When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (54.6%), and Structure Fires (29.6%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Fosston, MN
    • 18354.6%Outside Fires
    • 9929.6%Structure Fires
    • 4312.8%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 103.0%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Fosston, MN
Most common first names in Fosston, MN among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Carl3079.7 years
John2678.0 years
Anna2584.3 years
Oscar2479.8 years
Clara2285.6 years
Arthur2279.5 years
Mabel2083.7 years
George1978.2 years
Melvin1777.7 years
Henry1679.2 years
Most common last names in Fosston, MN among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Olson5077.6 years
Anderson3778.1 years
Johnson3178.9 years
Nelson2782.0 years
Erickson1882.8 years
Hanson1881.8 years
Peterson1678.9 years
Larson1481.3 years
Lee1379.6 years
Matson1284.9 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Fosston, MN
  • 74.7%Utility gas
  • 12.5%Electricity
  • 9.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 1.9%Wood
  • 1.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Fosston, MN
  • 51.3%Utility gas
  • 34.9%Electricity
  • 6.7%No fuel used
  • 5.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 1.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.5%Other fuel


Fosston compared to Minnesota state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
There are 2 pilots and 4 other airmen in this city.
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Total of 2 patent applications in 2008-2024.