Leader-News - News
Teen center desperate for volunteers
When local teens are not in school or participating in athletic activities, there are not many opportunities for the kids to keep busy.
50 years of business for Merkels Barber Shop
Creating a successful and long lasting business in a small town such as Washburn, the business must adapt through generations of change.
Questioning the Future: Coal and Oil in McLean County
Oil and coal are two topics that may be on the mind of every North Dakota resident.
First Congregational Church in Wing has final service
It was with lots of emotion and celebration that the First Congregational Church in Wing held its last and final service after 97 years of service to the community on Sept. 14, 2008.
Weekend of celebration for First Lutheran Church of Washburn
In September, 1883 Reverend I.O. Scheie of Hudson visited the Washburn area. With him he brought the traditions and worshiping style of the Lutheran church.
Wilton commissioners tour South Central Water
It has been nearly a year since the South Central Regional Water District plant began serving the Wilton area, bringing a stream of cool, clear water like Wilton hasn’t had before.
Pete Moe: 30 years of inspiring greatness
As fans bundle in mittens and scarves, huddling together to conserve heat, they use the little energy the weather will allow to proudly cheer on their team.
School board begins planning concrete improvements
The Washburn School Board began discussing upcoming construction on the school grounds.
Washburn business stands the test of time
In early September 1978, Washburn was a very different community than it is today. Thirty years ago the agriculture-based society was beginning construction on the local power plants, and the town boomed with construction personnel as coal and energy took over Washburn.
Assessment begins for future of McLean County Courthouse
When bats were found once again in the McLean County Courthouse, all of the surrounding communities knew that the issue would grow into something of a much larger magnitude.
