Leader-News - News
Meyer elected to soybean council
For the first time in its history, the North Dakota Soybean Council has elected a woman to serve on the board.
Two to play college sports
Two Washburn High School seniors have signed on to play college athletics next year.
Burn ban implemented
For the sixth year in a row, McLean County Commissioners approved a fire emergency declaration and burn ban for the county, forbidding fires or fireworks on days when the danger rating is red or orange.
Creative games
Gerald “Stork” Nordquist kept the children laughing while taking turns playing tic-tac-toe. Here Alexa Schmidt is all smiles.
County approves transmission line amendments
After nearly two hours of testimony, questions and answers, the McLean County Planning and Zoning Board and McLean County Commission Thursday night both approved zoning amendments that would prohibit transmission lines from being erected closer than one mile beyond the ordinary high water mark of the Missouri River, Lake Sakakawea or Lake Audubon.
On track for off -site education
Area schools are finalizing details for distance learning, with facilities set to start educating off-site students by April 1.
Spreading the Love
Hundreds of hearts popped up around the area this week, as Washburn residents joined in on a trend meant to keep neighbors connected, despite social distancing.
Local superintendents give update
How is your school operating with closures this week in regard to classes, staffing, meals and any other notable circumstances? Currently administration, custodians, office staff, and kitchen staff are reporting.
Virus shutters local schools
Like their peers in around 30 other states in the U.S., North Dakota students are staying home from class this week as a precautionary measure against COVID-19.
Wing testing four-day school week
Wing Public School students are enjoying a little more freedom and free time lately, as the school experiments with a four-day school week.
