Leader-News - News
Spreading the Love
Hundreds of hearts popped up around the area this week, as Washburn residents joined in on a trend meant to keep neighbors connected, despite social distancing.
Virus shutters local schools
Like their peers in around 30 other states in the U.S., North Dakota students are staying home from class this week as a precautionary measure against COVID-19.
Local superintendents give update
How is your school operating with closures this week in regard to classes, staffing, meals and any other notable circumstances? Currently administration, custodians, office staff, and kitchen staff are reporting.
Wing testing four-day school week
Wing Public School students are enjoying a little more freedom and free time lately, as the school experiments with a four-day school week.
Riding his way to victory
At an age where most cowboys have already hung up their hats, one North Dakota native rode his way to becoming a world champion.
New group chooses name
After months of deliberation, Washburn’s new non-profit community group has chosen a name for itself.
We have until at least May of 2022
While no decision has been made on the future of Great River Energy’s Coal Creek Station, one company representative has assured residents the economically challenged plant has at least two more years of operating ahead.
County OK's 2021 Police contract rates
Rates for 2021 police contracts through the McLean County Sheriff’s Department will see a roughly four percent increase over this year’s fees.
Drumming up positivity
Washburn Public School is one of over 150 recipients of the Music Education Grant, which elementary music instructor Tracy Minh said went to adding a little percussion to the classroom.
