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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.
McLean officers aid in protest control
The McLean County Sheriff’s Office was called upon last week to provide support in during ongoing protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline.
Sheriff’s office fleet grows, improves
Newly-equipped vehicles are hitting McLean County as the Sheriff’s Office fleet puts recently purchased and donated cars to use.
Washburn native publishes book
In an effort to help people appreciate what they have, a Washburn native has written a children’s book called “Don’t be sad, Sad Sally.”
