Leader-News - News
Reflect, regenerate, regroup
On the last day of a monumental year for the Corps of Discovery, Joseph Whitehouse made a curious comment in his journal.
Looking back on 2019
The inaugural BHG Carnival for a Cause raised $1,016 for McLean County non-profits. Over $500 was donated to both the McLean Family Resource Center and Wilton Food Bank. Accident figures steady
Nelson to acquire local banks
Nelson, of Washburn, has applied to obtain 55 percent of the shares of McLean Bank Holding Company, which owns Farmers Security Bank, Garrison State Bank and the Bank of Turtle Lak
Elevator to be installed at Memorial Building
To ensure that the basement of the Washburn Memorial Building is consistently accessible to all, an elevator is being installed by the Washburn American Legion.
Pochant: Take the first step to success
North Dakota State University graduating senior Patrick Pochant has wise advice for his classmates – don’t let the challenge of your future intimidate you.
Five-year allocation OK’d for golf course
Painted Woods Golf Course will get $175,000 in Washburn Sales Tax funds over the course of the next five years, after Washburn City Commissioners followed suit with committee approval last month.
City gifts land to park board
A chunk of land that houses Washburn’s softball field and the Nettle Creek School House is now property of the city’s park board.
Following the apostle
Ten days, seven locations and one inspiring apostle. Cory Thrall, a pastor at Washburn’s United Methodist Church, embarked on a week-and-a-half-long trip last month with his wife to discover more about the apostle Paul in the ancient lands of Greece.
FEMA grant approved for Washburn intake
After a long review process, Washburn has been officially awarded a $1 million federal grant for a new intake structure.
Local events to raise holiday spirits
The holiday spirit will be alive and well in Washburn this weekend, as the community hosts a variety of festivities for all ages.
