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Locals confess to separate thefts
A criminal complaint will be issued by the McLean County State’s Attorney after an Underwood woman confessed to taking more than $5500 through the month of November from the Dollar General store in Underwood.
Oil Counties Beware
Sean Patrick Gorman, 26, and Bartley Gorman Jr., 55, were charged with a illegally conducting an enterprise and exploitation of an eligible adult.
Goven start at Underwood, Washburn clinics
A familiar face to area folks will be donning her white coat locally again as Turtle Lake’s family nurse practitioner Jill Goven recently joined the staff of the Underwood and Washburn Clinics.
Three busted with 20K in pills
Three 19-year-old men are facing Class B felonies after being found in possession of over 250 Oxycodone pills during a recent traffic stop in McLean County.
A new frontier
Peterson is preparing for the grand opening of Frontier Floral and Gifts, her new flower shop and boutique in downtown Washburn.
Who to call? Gap in police coverage ironed out
For the first month of the year, if a non-emergency call is made to 911, which is answered by the county dispatcher, the call will be noted by a dispatcher. Then the caller will be referred to the city's non-emergency number of 701-463-2296.
Reflect, regenerate, regroup
On the last day of a monumental year for the Corps of Discovery, Joseph Whitehouse made a curious comment in his journal.
Looking back on 2019
The inaugural BHG Carnival for a Cause raised $1,016 for McLean County non-profits. Over $500 was donated to both the McLean Family Resource Center and Wilton Food Bank. Accident figures steady
Nelson to acquire local banks
Nelson, of Washburn, has applied to obtain 55 percent of the shares of McLean Bank Holding Company, which owns Farmers Security Bank, Garrison State Bank and the Bank of Turtle Lak
Pochant: Take the first step to success
North Dakota State University graduating senior Patrick Pochant has wise advice for his classmates – don’t let the challenge of your future intimidate you.
