Leader-News - News
Promoting healthy eating
A local farmers market is opening up its produce to those under assistance programs by accepting SNAP for fresh fruit and veggies.
Ruso spared the ax
The doors haven’t closed yet on McLean County’s smallest city, as the local auditor reports that all city council seats have now been filled.
Fixing up fire hydrants
Wilton fire hydrants have turned red, white and blue this summer as part of an effort by city workers to brighten up the fixtures.
Giving a boost to non-oil counties
A proposed infrastructure spending package would aim to help out non-oil producing counties, with an estimated $3.8 million estimated to go toward McLean County annually, if approved.
Link nears 100th birthday
A former North Dakota First Lady celebrated her 100th birthday this weekend in Washburn.
City receives intake grant
The final bill for a potential intake update was just cut significantly, as Washburn City officials get word that a previously-denied grant has now been awarded federal grant money.
Dam releases drop
After high rainfall and rapid snowmelt prompted officials to increase releases from the Garrison Dam, things are finally beginning to level out.
School tackles driver shortage
Wilton Public School is tackling a bus driver shortage by pulling bus routes back into district lines.
Playground grant approved
Half of an upcoming playground project will be covered by a federal grant, as Washburn Public School has received an official approval letter for the funding.
Storm activity spikes in 2018
Over 200 severe weather warnings have gone out in the McLean County area so far in 2018, more than twice the number that was seen during the same period in 2017.
