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83 Express under new ownership
One multi-purpose Washburn destination has a new face behind it after owners handed over keys to the gas station and connected flower and coffee shop last week.
Board mulls Wilton-Wing prom
As planning for this year’s prom gets into full swing, the Wilton School Board turned to students for feedback on the event they share with Wing.
School looks to improve math scores
Last year’s Washburn third graders averaged about 3 points below the NWEA average for math testing, but that gap has widened this year, causing some concern.
City drafting letter to representatives
As a sign of support, the Washburn City Commission is drafting a letter to representatives urging funding for the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center.
Ammo donated to Sheriff’s off.
In an effort to show his continued support for local law enforcement, a Garrison man donated over a thousand rounds of ammunition last week.
Sanford: ‘Listen to the people’
North Dakota Lieutenant Governor Brent Sanford spoke at the annual WAEDA meeting this week, promoting the use of community surveys to help build on the strengths of the community.
Bill that would speed up 83 voted down
A bill that would have made U.S. Highway 83 a 75 mile per hour road failed on Thursday with only six supporting votes.
Coal catches fire in bunker
Burning coal was being carefully extracted from one of Coal Creek Station’s 16 lignite storage bunkers Tuesday after a hot spot was discovered inside.
County tackling influx of meth
Local detectives are working around the clock to put a dent in the growing meth problem, though they caution that the problem likely won’t go away anytime soon.
Cafe 77 opening next week
A Washburn woman is starting her own eatery this month in the very building where she fell in love with cooking.
