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Choosing health
Providing healthy options that are easily accessible — that’s the idea behind Great River Energy’s new micro mart, which provides fresh salads and nutritious snacks to plant employees.
School approves purchase of two scoreboards
Spectators at Washburn sporting events in 2018 will be able to keep better track of game progression, as new football and softball scoreboards were approved last week.
Auditor files complaint against city
The Washburn City Commission will not be involved in any further negotiation or discussion regarding a complaint filed against the city, after motioning against participating in the voluntary compliance process.
Hitting a crescendo
When Dustin Moe started teaching music at Washburn Public School seven years ago, the high school choir took up two sets of risers, with room to spare.
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.”