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Battle of the body
February 20, 2019

Battle of the body

Woman fights chronic pain with faith and perseverance

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The Washburn School Board got a glimpse Monday of what the school could look like after a major renovation, with rearranged classrooms, a secure checkpoint and an elevator.

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February 13, 2019

WAEDA director resigns

After two and a half years, Washburn’s economic development director is hanging up her hat.

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Washburn students raise $14K

Washburn elementary students raised over $14,000 this year for the American Heart Association, and celebrated the feat with five rolls of duct tape.

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A bill mandating lab-grown meat in North Dakota be labeled clearly will move to a second reading after being unanimously amended on Tuesday.

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Storms stalls school day
January 30, 2019

Storms stalls school day

Area students and staff members got a small extension on their weekend, as bitter cold wind chills forced local schools to delay class on Monday morning.

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January 30, 2019

In pursuit of safety

When an attempted traffic stop turns into a high-speed chase, local authorities face a difficult task -- bringing the suspect into custody without endangering civilians and officers.

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School administrators are watching this year’s legislative session with a cautious eye as bills over religion and firearms in the classroom are considered.

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Some extra efforts and local sales tax funds seem to have been put to good use, as Painted Woods Golf Course reports 2018 net profits in the black for the first time in several years.

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