Washburn Life - Washburn Area Improvement Association

10/30/2026

Thank you to all the businesses and organizations who participated in the Candy Caravan this year.

It was a great turnout!

10/30/2026

Candy Caravan-Part 2

10/30/2026

Candy Caravan -part 1

10/27/2026

Candy Caravan is coming up soon.
We can’t wait to see you dressed up trick or treating on Friday.

Thank you to all the businesses/organizations participating this year!

🎃🍫👻🍭

10/26/2026

Washburn Story time with Copper at the Washburn Public Library with McLean Family Resource Center.

We don’t own the rights to the music.

10/22/2026

10/22/2026

📱 Same state. Similar names. VERY different organizations! 😅

We’ve been hearing from quite a few folks lately who are receiving political text messages and wondering if they’re coming from us.

So, we wanted to clear up a little confusion!

Strengthen ND and StrongND are NOT the same organization.

StrongND is a recently formed 501(c)(4) organization that is completely separate from Strengthen ND. We are not affiliated with them, and we are not responsible for the political text messages people have been receiving.

At Strengthen ND, we’re busy doing what we’ve always done: working alongside North Dakota communities, supporting local ideas, building partnerships, and helping good things happen across our state.

And while we love connecting with people, we promise we’re not the ones filling up your phone with political texts! 😂

We know the similar names have created some confusion, and we certainly understand the frustration. We just want to make sure folks know who’s who!

Would you do us a favor and SHARE this post? We’d appreciate your help clearing up the confusion and making sure our friends, partners, and communities know the difference.

Thanks for helping us spread the word! 💚

10/20/2026

Washburn Life events coming up in the next few months:

10/19/2026

Washburn Public Library Story time
October 19

10/16/2026

What is a Washburn Buck?

A Washburn Buck is a local currency used specifically in Washburn, allowing people to support local businesses by spending this currency exclusively within the town.

Each Washburn Buck is valued at $5, and they can be purchased year-round at the Dakota West Credit Union in Washburn.

They make a thoughtful option for gifts or prizes in contests, as they encourage recipients to shop locally and boost the community’s economy.

Businesses that accept Washburn Bucks:
83 Express.
Scott’s Hardware
Krause’s.
Wagon Wheel
Chase Drug.
The Cabin Bar & Grill
D&D IceBurg.
Cenex(Enerbase) C-Store
Riverboat Saloon
McLean County Implement (NAPA)
Frontier Floral
Painted Woods Golf Course
Dakota Farms
Rollin Rebel
K nails & Spa
Subway
Leader News
Sannes Family Funeral Home
Painted Woods Firewood
River Ag
RDO Equipment