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Songfest draws crowd
Music filled Main Avenue in Washburn Saturday night as roughly 50 people gathered to take in the inaugural Songfest, organized by Washburn Area Churches.
Pool offers free admission for summer
Anyone wanting to take a dip this summer can enjoy a splash in the Washburn pool for free.
McLean sees 11th case
McLean County hit double digits for positive COVID-19 cases this week, with the North Dakota Health Department confirming the county’s tenth case Sunday and eleventh Tuesday.
Sliding into summer
The Washburn Public Pool will open to the masses on Thursday, though staff will work to adhere to social distancing precautions throughout this year’s season.
Project moves ahead
After hitting an initial snag, a project that could mean promise for Coal Creek Station has been given the OK by the Lignite Research Council.
Custom school supplies site launching
A new website will let parents purchase curated school supply packages customized to each classroom of BHG community schools.
Hitting the field
Coach Jack Sannes organizes Washburn Pee Wee players during their fi rst practice of the season Tuesday morning. (Alyssa Meier)
Landowner threatens charges over grading procedure
A Max resident alleges that criminal charges are warranted after recording a county road grader traveling at approximately 20 miles per hour past his home.
Summer school still a go
Washburn and Wilton Public Schools will still plan for summer school this year, along with several other summer break programs.
Honoring the fallen
Men and women gathered at Riverview Cemetery in Washburn on Monday for a short, modifi ed Memorial Day program.
