Leader-News - News
Winter storm hits area
The first major storm of the season continues to play out across the state, and officials are reminding residents to "think things out" before they head out.
Resource Center fund drive begins
The drive to raise funds for a new McLean Family Resource Center is underway.
County seeks residents for boards
McLean County residents interested in being considered for appointments to a variety of county boards have until Dec. 31 to submit letters of interest in the positions.
Small shops ready for Small Business Saturday
American Express has been nationally promoting an event that affects smaller communities across North Dakota.
Two killed near Max
A Ryder youth who was attending Max School, and a Minot woman died this past weekend when the car they were in went off a gravel road, overturned and came to rest in a slough.
Commission approves city plan, modifies ordinance
The Washburn City Commission met on Nov. 18. where Jasper Klein, engineer, proposed a city plan to improve streets and the sewer system.
Great River expands and dryfines in China
Great River Energy will be opening their Spiritwood power plant near Jamestown next fall where they will begin marketing their lignite coal dryfining process that is receiving world-wide attention.
Local musician honored
It was not uncommon to walk into the Lorentzen’s family home near Washburn and hear someone singing at the top of their lungs.
Cracking down on crime
The county will have to dig into its own pocket to help pay the salaries of two new deputies after county commissioners approved advertising for two full-time deputies...
Deer season opens Friday for fewer hunters
The North Dakota Game and Fish issued fewer licenses for deer season this fall.
