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City stumped by project fund deficit
As the Washburn City Commission plans out its budget for the upcoming year, the city office is delving into records seven years old in an effort to find the cause of a $200,000 deficit.
Washburn gets new ambulance
Washburn’s Ambulance Squad has a shiny new set of wheels, as a brand-new rig arrived in town last week.
A path of positivity
Those who ventured down the Washburn walking path this spring may have stumbled upon some special tokens of encouragement placed along the asphalt.
Larson joins Musician’s Hall of Fame
North Dakota native and Washburn resident Orlin Larson has been surrounded by music all his life. Now, he’s being honored by being inducted in the Dakota Musician’s Hall of Fame.
Sales tax funds approved for street project
The Washburn Sales Tax and Use Committee approved $238,805 to fund an emergency street repair set to take place this summer on Main Avenue.
City awards street project
The Washburn City Commission awarded the bid, but did not sign the contract, for a Main Avenue street repair set to begin this summer.
Closer to home
The women sit around a table in the library, tapping out texts while talking casually. They chat with family members and get photos of loved ones periodically, sharing stories about their days.
County, city heads meet
While new County Auditor Beth Knutson did address the county’s city auditors and other officials at this past Wednesday night’s meeting in Underwood, much of the meeting focused more on how the county is fighting the influx of drug traffic in the state.
Date set for Isaak preliminary hearing
Chad Isaak of Washburn is set to face a preliminary hearing in August for his four Class AA felony murder charges.
The fun starts Friday
The annual Riverboat Days weekend kicks off Friday, with dozens of events planned for attendees of all ages.
