Leader-News - News
Thomas seeking re-election
While four spots are up for grabs on the Washburn City Commission, only one of the current members is seeking re-election.
Mats donated to sheriff’s department
For months, volunteers have met at Washburn Methodist Church on Wednesdays to gather, cut and tie plastic bags together to make washable, reusable beds for the homeless.
AG: Committee violated open meetings law
The North Dakota Attorney General’s office issued an opinion last week on a possible violation, and found that a committee of the Washburn City Commission violated state Open Meetings law.
Pushing for a dog park
Up and down the streets they went, knocking on doors, explaining their cause and collecting signatures from over 100 people.
New gallery opening
Art is being picked out, construction plans are being made, and sometime this summer, a new gallery will open in downtown Bismarck through the Lewis and Clark Fort Mandan Foundation.
Advisory committee mulls land buy
An advisory committee for North Dakota’s governor met on March 10 to try and find a solution to a growing flooding problem in Washburn, possibly by purchasing land adjacent to plots being inundated by water from Painted Woods Lake.
Addition made to 2016 Street Project
A slight change was made to the 2016 Washburn Street Improvement Project by means of an addition at the City Commission meeting on March 8.
Behind the artifacts
The doors were locked, and the sun had gone down, but things were stirring inside the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center on Friday night.
20th annual Dinner & Dance
For the twentieth year in a row, the Washburn Dollars for Scholars board is putting on a Dinner and Dance for the community, allowing attendees to slip into the world of "Gone With The Wind" in a night of themed food, decor and entertainment.
