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Advisory committee mulls land buy
An advisory committee for North Dakota’s governor met on March 10 to try and find a solution to a growing flooding problem in Washburn, possibly by purchasing land adjacent to plots being inundated by water from Painted Woods Lake.
Addition made to 2016 Street Project
A slight change was made to the 2016 Washburn Street Improvement Project by means of an addition at the City Commission meeting on March 8.
Behind the artifacts
The doors were locked, and the sun had gone down, but things were stirring inside the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center on Friday night.
Making strides
It’s only been about 14 months since McLean County Sheriff J.R. Kerzmann took over the position, but big changes have already taken place - jail income is up, a new chain of command and schedule are in use and morale is through the roof.
20th annual Dinner & Dance
For the twentieth year in a row, the Washburn Dollars for Scholars board is putting on a Dinner and Dance for the community, allowing attendees to slip into the world of "Gone With The Wind" in a night of themed food, decor and entertainment.
Jumping for joy
Washburn elementary and middle school students gathered in the Olde Gym last Friday afternoon...
Students complete course
Washburn seniors celebrated another step in their education with a certificate presentation and pizza party last Wednesday, after completing the Everfi Financial Literacy program under Farmers Security Bank.
‘Just me and my dogs’
Even at a young age, Jim Ryder knew he wanted to be a musher, or dog sledder, if you will.
Calm amid chaos
Ten monitors sit in front of her, another three behind her.
