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Washburn Homecoming
PHOTO BY ALYSSSA MEIER The Washburn homecoming court 2022. Sydney Shoemaker and Kage Voigt were crowned king and queen Monday September 20th.
Extension office to seek agent for vacancy
WASHBURN – The North Dakota State University Extension Office is on the search for a new Family Community Wellness Agent. At the McLean County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Extension District Director asked the commissioners their thoughts on seeking to fill the vacancy.
Washburn school committee addresses details of updates
Washburn Public Schools held a meeting to discuss possible capital updates to roll into the potential new school project.
First Day of School in Washburn
PHOTO BY DON WINTER Second Grade teacher Mrs. welcomed her students back for the first day of school.
Safety corridors help reduce crashes
WASHBURN – A safety corridor installed here two years ago by the North Dakota Highway Patrol has reduced the number of fatal and severe crashes between 15 to 65 percent.
First community meeting held for Wilton school expansion project
Wilton Public School held its first of many community meetings to discuss the district’s new plan to accommodate the district’s growth at its facility.
Over the rainbow
PHOTO BY KELLI AMELING A double rainbow shines brightly over parts of McLean County on Aug. 17. The quick storm passed through the area giving residents a colorful view as it moved into the eastern part of North Dakota.
McLean County renews police contract for Washburn
M c L e a n C o u n t y Commissioners approved a policing contract to provide 7,103.96 hours of dedicated law enforcement time to the city of Washburn in 2023.
The Washburn Public School Board of Education has moved hire Consolidated Construction Co. Inc. to move forward with a plan up updating the school’s infrastructure.
North Dakota Sunshine
In August, North Dakota shines with a beautiful yellow blanket of sunflowers in almost every county of the state. These happy flowers are in full bloom in rural McLean County, which makes the sight even more breathtaking when the county gets to experience a vibrant sunset. Sunflowers are ready for harvest with the back of the flower heard turns brown.