Leader-News - News
DMVM train cleanup in progress
Train cleanup and rail reconstruction is underway at the site of the recent derailment south of Washburn.
Twin townhouse still on schedule for June 1 finish
Those looking for a new place to call home in Washburn may want to look into the new twin townhouses going up across from St. Edwin’s Church.
One man was killed and another received minor injuries after two Dakota Missouri Valley and Western Railroad engines derailed 2 1/2 miles south of Washburn at about 11:30 a.m. Thursday.
Water treatment plant upgrade is on schedule
The quality of the water that flows into your home depends on Washburn’s Water Treatment Plant.
Calving season improved from last year’s woes
It’s that time of year when the ground turns to mush and area beef cattle numbers start to double as calving season begins.
A song for the crowds
Before every flip of the coin, toss of the ball or drop of the puck there’s an important step that has to take place at a state high school event.
City signs will stay on poles a little longer
City of Washburn commissioners are in no hurry to remove city signs from Otter Tail Power telephone poles after a meeting with a representative from Otter Tail Power on March 8.
Nearly 60 area students attend entrepreneur expo
In this day and age of online businesses there’s no limit to who your competition might be.
Order in the courtroom
District Court has found a new home in the Memorial Building in Washburn since county commissioners last week decided that parts of the McLean County Courthouse would no longer be used until further decisions could be made about the future of the building.
Movin’ on out
It’s official. The process to close down the original McLean County Courthouse structure has begun.
