Leader-News - News
A little paint and a helping hand preserves history
It’s hard to imagine such a large vessel like the Sioux Ferry navigating the Missouri River once again.
One more chance to protest special assessment taxes
Given the task of taxing the residents of Washburn for street, sewer and water projects is not one many would jump into.
Troops return makes the best homecoming yet
Homecoming was especially sweet for two families of three troops who returned home after a yearlong mission in Basra, Iraq.
New director of WAEDA is ready
In a sea of 15 highly skilled applicants, the Washburn Area Economic Development Association board chose one that they hope will hit the ground running and see what developments can be made in Washburn.
Back to Twins game to raise Old Glory
It was June 28, 1967 when Clayton Carr first stood tall and saluted the flag at Metropolitan Stadium in Bloomington, Minn.
Coal Creek Drying and Storage nearly ready for corn
A limited liability company formed by Norfarms, Great River Energy and Headwaters, Inc. is nearing completion on another massive structure housed near the Blue Flint Ethanol plant as well as the Coal Creek Power Plant.
Water plant completion date extended … new system is online
City commissioners were somewhat surprised to hear that once complete, the new water plant may not run itself.
WAEDA receives funds for new director
There are some assumptions that development has been tried in Washburn and it didn’t work.
McLean County targets money for Max water drainage problem
As 2011 approaches, department heads continue to present McLean County Commissioners with their preliminary budgets for 2011.
Riding with the angels
Tom Bell likes the feel of the wind in his face.
