Leader-News - News
Roughriders take home Homecoming
Friday’s Roughrider Homecoming game against Garrison lent a win to the football players, crowns to the candidates and smiles to spectators.
Kroll joins Washburn city commission
The Washburn City Commission has appointed a new city commissioner.
New ambulance arrives
The sirens wailed and lights flashed as the ambulance pulled around the corner, but for once, it was a happy occasion.
Making beds from plastic bags
Mat-weaving for homeless comes to Washburn
RV enthusiasts gather in Washburn
Thirteen motorhomes, carrying 32 people, traveled from across the U.S. and Canada for the rally in Washburn.
Growing agriculture
A seed has been planted in the Washburn School District that will help nourish the relationship between its students and the agriculture industry.
More budget requests in
An ad in this week’s local papers indicating the county is looking at raising taxes 113.62 percent will probably raise a lot of eyebrows in McLean County.
Equipment – and attitudes – get an upgrade
Schools all over the country are in full swing now, but this year, area schools are facing some major improvements - some financial, some physical and some emotional.
Riverside Park Road to be paved
Washburn’s Riverside Park Road will soon be paved and families will be able to enjoy all the park has to offer, thanks to a grant from the state of North Dakota.
Thomas elected as mayor
City commissioner Larry Thomas took home the most votes and the position of Mayor in Washburn’s special election on Tuesday.