Leader-News - News
Washburn students raise $14K
Washburn elementary students raised over $14,000 this year for the American Heart Association, and celebrated the feat with five rolls of duct tape.
Storms stalls school day
Area students and staff members got a small extension on their weekend, as bitter cold wind chills forced local schools to delay class on Monday morning.
In pursuit of safety
When an attempted traffic stop turns into a high-speed chase, local authorities face a difficult task -- bringing the suspect into custody without endangering civilians and officers.
Losing the weight, finding herself
The Legislature and education
School administrators are watching this year’s legislative session with a cautious eye as bills over religion and firearms in the classroom are considered.
Olson named tournament director
A Washburn business owner has been tapped to take the lead on North Dakota’s AIM weekend Walleye Series.
Painted Woods seeing progress
Some extra efforts and local sales tax funds seem to have been put to good use, as Painted Woods Golf Course reports 2018 net profits in the black for the first time in several years.
Navigating chaos
Standing on a highway with traffic careening by is challenging, according to Janis Sloka, Garrison fireman.
Carnival raises over $1,000
The first ever BHG Carnival for a Cause took place at Washburn Public School last week, raising over $1,000 for area nonprofits.
Looking back on the news of 2018
• The first month of 2018 featured a recall election in Washburn, where the city’s Commission President Larry Thomas re-claimed his spot on the board.
