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County approves transmission line amendments

After nearly two hours of testimony, questions and answers, the McLean County Planning and Zoning Board and McLean County Commission Thursday night both approved zoning amendments that would prohibit transmission lines from being erected closer than one mile beyond the ordinary high water mark of the Missouri River, Lake Sakakawea or Lake Audubon.

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Spreading the Love
March 25, 2020

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.

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Area schools are finalizing details for distance learning, with facilities set to start educating off-site students by April 1.

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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.

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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.

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Finding a Rhythm
March 11, 2020

Finding a Rhythm

Washburn hosts Region VII music festival

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Wing Public School students are enjoying a little more freedom and free time lately, as the school experiments with a four-day school week.

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Riding his way to victory
February 26, 2020

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.

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February 26, 2020

New group chooses name

After months of deliberation, Washburn’s new non-profit community group has chosen a name for itself.

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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.

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