After nearly two hours of testimony, questions and answers, the McLean County Planning and Zoning Board and McLean County Commission Thursday night both approved zoning amendments that would prohibit transmission lines from being erected closer than one mile beyond the ordinary high water mark of the Missouri River, Lake Sakakawea or Lake Audubon.

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Turtle Lake-Mercer’s Miya Smalls is one of this year’s seniors whose last year as a high school student has forever been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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If you’ve got COVID-19 questions , Northland Community Health has got the answers. The health center recently set up a nursing hotline for anyone having questions about COVID-19 and its symptoms.

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Turtle Lake's Amy Klain gets some FFA distance learning close to home as he cuddles a newborn calf.

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American Bank Center in Underwood, as well as its other branches, has closed its lobbies to customers, and will be doing business through the drive-up window, by phone, and online.

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Ever since the announcement that a Ward County man was diagnosed with a presumptive case of COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus, regional health institutions have been urging the public not to panic while also taking precautions and preparing for additional cases.

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Underwood’s newest storefront owner on Lincoln Ave. is hoping for major successes for the Comets and Cougars.

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Underwood School Superintendent Brandt Dick announced on Thursday that he is joining the race to be North Dakota’s superintendent of public instruction.

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After talking about increasing security measures at the Underwood City Hall and the recent approval to install security cameras, the 10 cameras are up and running.

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Contracts for the 2020-21 school year are being extended this week by the Underwood School, as the district gets to work on confirming staff positions for those coming back next year, with an eye on filling vacant spots.

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