Central McLean News-Journal - News
School board adopts required critical race theory policy
The Turtle Lake-Mercer school board adopted a policy that clarifies the process to review curriculum as it relates to critical race theory. Teaching critical race theory is banned in North Dakota.
TL-M FFA members place at nationals
Four TL-M FFA members traveled to Fort Collins, Colorado to compete at the Western National FFA Meats Judging contest.
The reason of the season
Steve and Peggy Wollmuth don’t operate a bed and breakfast. Until the recent snowstorm, that is.
The BIG dig out
A plow moves snow down Putnam Street in Turtle Lake Tuesday as a neighbor looks on with his shovel in hand. A major snowstorm hit the region, dumping approximately 16-17 inches across the county.
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
When you're adventuring through a week of snow days, but still have chores to do, you have to find refuge in an unused livestock shelter, right? (Photo Paula Johnson)
Frosty, family and fun
Nathan Berndt is happy to get a treat from Frosty the Snowman at TRU Community Bank. See more on page 12. (Photos by Cammie Wright)
'Tis the Season
Tanner Jacobson and Pearce Levey smile with Mr. and Mrs. Claus during Underwood’s Holiday Fair Saturday. See more on page 12.
Crafting robots, building skills
A club originally aimed at giving homeschooled kids in the area a chance for alternative learning has grown into a group of local robotics clubs with more than 20 members.
Students celebrate Snowball in Underwood
Cade Kjelstrup and Maddox Snyder pose for a photo in their colorful outfits, best known in the movie ‘Dumb and Dumber’. See page 16 for more pictures.
Snowstorm hits McLean County
Kaylee Johnson works on a snow man after the storm Thursday. See page 7.
