by Taylor Heckart | May 20, 2026

May 17th was Norway’s Constitution Day, also known as Syttende Mai, and Petersburg’s heavily Norwegian-American community celebrated the holiday in a big way. Members of Norway’s delegation to the United States came to see the town's festivities last week.

Petersburg Borough increases property tax rates

by Olivia Rose | May 20, 2026

The Petersburg Borough Assembly on Monday (May 18) approved property tax rates for the next year, taking effect July 1. The increases are generally due to area-wide services becoming more expensive.

Inaugural Devil’s Thumb Chamber Music Festival to start in Petersburg this week

by Taylor Heckart | May 19, 2026

A classical music festival is coming to Petersburg this week. This is the first year of the Devil’s Thumb Chamber Music Festival, a four-day festival that is bringing in an outside pianist and composer in addition to featuring local talent.

Petersburg’s Borough Assembly to consider tax, rate, fee increases and new zoning chapter at Monday night meeting

by Olivia Rose | May 18, 2026

Petersburg’s Borough Assembly tonight (May 18) will consider property tax rates for the next year, raising the marine passenger fee by $3, electric rate increases, sewer rate increases, raising the single-purchase sales tax cap, adding a new chapter to Petersburg’s zoning code about towers and wireless communication facilities, and the Borough’s next budget. The meeting happens at 6:00 p.m. and KFSK will broadcast it live.

Station Highlights

Board of Directors-Seeking Candidates

by kfskadmin

The KFSK Board of Directors is seeking interested persons to fill a vacant board seat until the next regular election. Interested parties should submit a letter of interest by June 15th.

Community Operations Liaison Position Now Open

by kfskadmin

KFSK seeks a qualified candidate to be our Community Operations Liaison. The Liaison plays an important role as the public face and point of contact for people in day-to-day communication with the station.

Petersburg Borough Assembly meetings & Borough Business live show on KFSK — Audio Archive

by Tom Abbott, KFSK

Meeting Agendas and Schedules are available here at the borough website. Archive available-listen here

Petersburg Medical Center Board meetings & PMC Live on KFSK — Audio Archive

by Tom Abbott, KFSK

PMC Board Meeting Agenda and Schedule available here, KFSK broadcasts Petersburg Medical Center Board meetings and the monthly call-in program, “PMC Live,” on the last Thursday of each month. PMC audio archive-listen here