Leader-News - News
Sales tax funds approved for street project
The Washburn Sales Tax and Use Committee approved $238,805 to fund an emergency street repair set to take place this summer on Main Avenue.
Closer to home
The women sit around a table in the library, tapping out texts while talking casually. They chat with family members and get photos of loved ones periodically, sharing stories about their days.
City awards street project
The Washburn City Commission awarded the bid, but did not sign the contract, for a Main Avenue street repair set to begin this summer.
County, city heads meet
While new County Auditor Beth Knutson did address the county’s city auditors and other officials at this past Wednesday night’s meeting in Underwood, much of the meeting focused more on how the county is fighting the influx of drug traffic in the state.
Date set for Isaak preliminary hearing
Chad Isaak of Washburn is set to face a preliminary hearing in August for his four Class AA felony murder charges.
The fun starts Friday
The annual Riverboat Days weekend kicks off Friday, with dozens of events planned for attendees of all ages.
Bluegrass festival tuning up
For the 29th year in a row, Cross Ranch State Park will be filled with the sound of string plucking and harmonica as the annual bluegrass festival gets underway.
Best of McLean County to be recognized
The cream of the crop in dozens of categories will be recognized this year, as polls open for the first ever Best of McLean County contest.
Committee gears up for fourth Riverboat Days
For the past four years, a small group of locals has come together to keep an annual tradition going strong.
