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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.
Custom school supplies site launching
A new website will let parents purchase curated school supply packages customized to each classroom of BHG community schools.

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.

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.

Washburn graduation parade Sunday
A parade of this year’s graduating class will take place in Washburn starting at roughly 3 p.m. Sunday.
Seventh McLean County case confirmed
A sixth and seventh McLean County resident tested positive for COVID-19 this week.
Midwest AgEnergy evaluates options
Midwest AgEnerg y Group, the parent company to ethanol biorefineries, Blue Flint, near Underwood, and Dakota Spirit, near Spiritwood, announced that they are evaluating alternative thermal energy and utility options to ensure the long-term viability of the Blue Flint facility.