Leader-News - News
WAEDA director resigns
After two and a half years, Washburn’s economic development director is hanging up her hat.
Board reviews project designs
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.
Alternative meat bill moves forward
A bill mandating lab-grown meat in North Dakota be labeled clearly will move to a second reading after being unanimously amended on Tuesday.
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.
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.
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.
Losing the weight, finding herself
The Legislature and education
School administrators are watching this year’s legislative session with a cautious eye as bills over religion and firearms in the classroom are considered.
Painted Woods seeing progress
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.
Olson named tournament director
A Washburn business owner has been tapped to take the lead on North Dakota’s AIM weekend Walleye Series.