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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.
McLean case count up to five
The tally of positive COVID-19 cases in the county rose from three to five over the weekend, according to the state health department.
No graduation delays
Washburn and Wilton won’t delay their commencement ceremonies set for this month, though they will likely relocate them.
Businesses prep to re-open
For the first time in over a month, North Dakota bars and restaurants wil l be allowed to open their dining rooms on Friday.
An ensemble from afar
The Washburn High School Women’s Ensemble brought their voices together this week, while still keeping their distance.
Wing girl Competes at Winter show competition
One Wing student with a passion for horse riding represented her home town at this year’s North Dakota Winter Show.
School moves to mail-in election
Ballots wi ll be cast remotely in this year’s Washburn School Board race, as the board voted Tuesday to do a mail-in election.
Two to play college sports
Two Washburn High School seniors have signed on to play college athletics next year.
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.
Creative games
Gerald “Stork” Nordquist kept the children laughing while taking turns playing tic-tac-toe. Here Alexa Schmidt is all smiles.
