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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Auction, talent show, dinner planned for local benefit
The community support has been overflowing a local resident’s cup as they rallied together to help him out.
Hoeven tours with BOR to discuss local water supply projects
A North Dakota legislator not only toured McLean County water supply projects last week, but he did so with leaders from the Bureau of Reclamation in hopes to advance the process between parties.