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Courthouse plans presented to commissioners
Preliminary plans for a new McLean County Courthouse were presented to Washburn City Commissioners on Monday night by McLean County States Attorney Ladd Erickson.
Peers lead others to find positive sources
A group of 19 students at the Washurn High School have been chosen to make a positive change at the school and beyond.
Courthouse plans getting thumbs-up
While plans for the new county courthouse have not been finalized, they appear to meet the needs of several county entities.
Wilton landowners prepare for transmission line
A 260-mile Minnkota transmission line starting in Center and heading north east to Grand Forks could be moving on as planned once an environmental assessment is approved.
What would you change about Washburn?
Whether you’ve lived in Washburn your whole life or you just moved here, there are likely some things you love about this place.
Cold weather is a painful reminder of what can happen
The date was Jan. 7 1980, when Terry Sayler headed back home from Washburn in a blizzard.
Reading of royal importance
The trumpets were sounding as Princess Shelbey Ell walked the red carpet through the crowds of children.
E-reading could mean change in traffic for local libraries
These days fewer and fewer readers are choosing to buy that crisp new book when they can download a book on a sleek and smaller electronic reading device.
Meier departs school board with resignation
It wasn’t the first item on the school board’s January meeting agenda, but the resignation of board member Jay Meier was definitely the biggest item of the night.
Smiling Cyndie gives her all
The Positive People recognition is in its first year of honoring those who have gone above the call of duty to be a positive influence in the community.
