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Down, but not out
When Callie Strasheim was pregnant with her second child, she remembers thinking that the pregnancy felt different.
Civic Club evaluating options
A plea for help sent out by Civic Club last month seemed to yield results, as the group saw a dramatic boost in attendance at Tuesday’s meeting.
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Washburn native to receive Rough Rider Award
A Washburn native and former retired U.S. Secret Service agent is set to become the 44th recipient of the North Dakota Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award.
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Anniversary on Main Avenue
Throughout the years, Washburn’s Main Avenue has seen a variety of changes, yet one business has remained constant.
Visitors from the past
The ointments and powders making up his medical supplies were hand-ground and mixed, according to historic recipes.
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Roughriders fight Titans for homecoming game
The Southern McLean Roughriders played on Wilton soil for their homecoming game on Sept. 21.
‘What would you like Washburn to be?’
Where is Washburn now, and where do locals want to see it go?
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Sanneses buy Goetz Funeral Home
Taxable sales recover slightly
McLean County taxable sales are still down from 2017, but recent numbers show some slight improvement.
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Captain’s Cabin changing hands
"Don’t worry. The broasted chicken is staying,” Emmy Barnick said with a laugh.