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City approves nonexistent permit
The Washburn City Commission approved a Special Use permit on Sept. 12, supposedly granting permission for a go-kart track to operate on three different days in October.
Fred Five donates 3K to ambulance
In an effort to give back to the community, $3,000 of the proceeds from this year’s Fred Five 5K were donated to the Washburn Ambulance Endowment.
Security, engineering blamed for escape
A McLean County Jail inmate escaped the facility this week through a hole in the ceiling that officials were aware of, but told didn’t pose a security risk.
Cotton Wood celebrates 15 years
Local bluegrass band Cotton Wood turns 15 years old this month and is putting on a show Oct. 1 in celebration.
Residents fight assessments
Washburn residents filled City Hall on Monday to argue against assessments that they felt were unjust.
Support for the Blue
Law officers are much more than a badge. That’s the message members of the McLean County Sheriff’s Office Auxiliary want to bring to the residents of McLean County and North Dakota.
Multi-agency chase ends in arrest
After eight hours of pursuit all across McLean County, the driver of a stolen vehicle was apprehended in a cornfield northwest of Wilton.
Underwood shop burns
Firefighters responded to a shop fire south of Underwood just before 1 p.m. on Tuesday, battling the blaze for over an hour before getting it under control.
Attorney General receives petition
The North Dakota Attorney General’s office has asked for more information regarding a petition to remove the president of the Washburn City Commission.
Students explore new features
Washburn students took in some big changes when they came back to school last week, with everything from the gym to the playground getting a facelift.
