Leader-News - News
Local musician honored
It was not uncommon to walk into the Lorentzen’s family home near Washburn and hear someone singing at the top of their lungs.
Cracking down on crime
The county will have to dig into its own pocket to help pay the salaries of two new deputies after county commissioners approved advertising for two full-time deputies...
Deer season opens Friday for fewer hunters
The North Dakota Game and Fish issued fewer licenses for deer season this fall.
Wiese women plan annual God’s Child trip
After a two-week trip to Antigua, Guatemala, this August, Jill, Kayla and Ashley Wiese-Stewart agreed that once was not enough.
Catholics win Punkin’ Chunkin’ Open
With temperatures in the mid 40s, a bone-chilling wind and a freshly-harvested field at the ready, conditions were about perfect for smashing pumpkins on the North Dakota prairie on Sunday.
City deals with water
The City of Washburn recently received a 50 percent grant to cover a portion of the cost of a water intake remodel.
City to fill holes after removing trees
Following an early October snowstorm, the City of Wilton stepped up and decided to remove tree branches from boulevards for residents.
City street projects wind down
Commissioners voted to move forward with surveying for the next big street project in town at Monday’s regular city commission meeting.
Resource Center to start building campaign
Crammed into an old building on Washburn’s Main Avenue, is one of the places of refuge for those in great need in the county.
Wilton school says no Band-Aid for football field
The options for fixing the Wilton football field were laid out for Wilton School Board members Wednesday night by the Wilton Park Board.
