Leader-News - News
Is courthouse hazardous to health?
The public often criticizes government for being slow to react.
Fingerprinting, minus the ink
No more messy ink for the McLean County Sheriff’s Department.
School board accepts elementary principal’s resignation
Being a school board member is often marked by fun times – project planning, financial reports, and contract negotiations, just to name a few.
Water treatment plant updates underway
Updates to Washburn’s water treatment plant are underway, and the $6.7 million renovation project is going well, city officials say.
County property owners eligible for tax discount
What’s the best way to save five percent on your money?
Sheriff’s Department welcomes new deputy
Steven Stockdale might have grown up in Fargo, but he’s more comfortable in a small town.
One-Act loses awards, school fined
Disputes over whether two Washburn students were eligible to compete in varsity activities have resulted in a $500 fine and team awards being stripped.
Washburn native recognized for career as an educator
When he was a boy, Derald Rothmann’s aunt taught him to speak using elementary math problems.
Snow slammed 2009 county budget
The McLean County budget was hit hard in 2009, due in large part to an unusually snowy winter.
Otter Tail says no to city signs
Utility poles provide a convenient place to post city signs, but Washburn officials might have to rethink their signage habits.
