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Winter hits Washburn
Some weekend snowfall and lower-than-normal November temperatures are likely the beginning of a chilly and damp winter, according to the National Weather Service.
After 75 years, soldier finally coming home
When the USS Oklahoma capsized on Dec. 7, 1941, Walter Backman was on board, working in the radio room with another sailor.
Commissioners, engineers talk intake details
Specifics of a proposed water intake structure were discussed at length Monday during an informal meeting of commissioners and city engineers.
Touring the treadmills
What started as a personal gym has quickly grown into something much bigger, KT-fitness owner Katie Kulzer said.
School eyes facility upgrades
Washburn School Board members went over a short list of potential projects during its meeting this month, noting that the items would be ranked by priority during the upcoming board retreat.
Building inspiration
In honor of their 40th year in business, Washburn’s Wagon Wheel Lumber and Hardware has opened up a completely remodeled design center -- and a world of possibilities. “We totally redid our showroom,” interior and cabinet design specialist Sue Doerr said. “We’re calling it our design center.”
Drug market boiling over
A 25-pound drug bust near Turtle Lake last week is evidence of a rapidly-booming drug market in McLean County, and targeted efforts by local law enforcement to combat the problem.
‘Tin man’ celebrating 100 years
He works away at the various-sized tin cans with care and attention, moving from one stage of construction to the next, as a little metal person slowly takes shape in front of him.
Cutting losses
Crop yields throughout the county took a hit in the summer drought, but are showing some promise, according to Auditor Les Korgel.
Intake funding options explored
Ten percent of the cost of the possible new intake could be covered by McLean-Sheridan Rural Water District, commissioners said Monday, as they looked further into a potential partnership.
