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Heritage Area forum held in Washburn
Voices were raised in Washburn’s Memorial Building last week, over an issue that seems to have all of central North Dakota talking.
Rounded-up bison ready for sale
It was run, run, run, for the bison who live on Cross Ranch Nature Preserve last week.
Finally! Seventh Street opens
After months of anticipation and a bit of anxiety, Washburn’s street project is finished.
Veteran recalls Navy service
His name is Gerald Nordquist, but most people know him as "Stork."
Driving course aims to keep kids ‘Alive at 25’
They found a half-written text message on the victim’s cell phone.
Study finds need for childcare
Community members at a meeting last week said it is a struggle to find child care in town, and many have resorted to leaving their children with unlicensed caregivers.
Dakota Farms to reopen in the spring
OK, so "Fall 2008" was a bit ambitious, but Dakota Farms will be open for business in a few months.
Workshop helps farm women succeed
They work and manage their farms every day, but many area women have not been educated formally about the ins and outs of running an agricultural or ranching business.
Beautification committee regroups
Washburn residents drive the city’s streets every day and hardly notice the downtown storefronts.
Heritage area provides funds, but draws concern
Last spring some area landowners were a bit surprised and alarmed when five counties in the heart of North Dakota were designated as a national heritage area.
