Central McLean News-Journal - News
Starting a fire, fanning the flames of learning
Turtle Lake-Mercer school’s fifth graders had the chance to make some memories this past week, as they traveled to Lake Metigoshe State Park and its learning center for a field trip.

Young, old talk Main Street ND
The gist of Monday’s economic development meeting with members of Governor Doug Burgum’s main street initiative was not lost on Underwood High School senior Bo Weisenberger.
Building and grounds issues dominate
The proposed air conditioning and heating system revamp was thoroughly discussed at the September 17 monthly meeting of the Turtle Lake-Mercer School Board, with Josh Ruffo, Joi Anderson and Brent Christensen bringing pertinent issues to the front.

Heart and Soul quilting
In the heart of North Dakota on a tidy farmstead, the soul of a young artist has found expression, connection, and healing through the beautiful art of quilting.
Mayor: No more unofficial complaints
If you’ve got complaints about a dog or dogs, make it official.

Bringin’ the heat, knockin’ it down
Bring on the heat – 1000 degrees – we can take it.
Railroad crossings getting upgrade
Folks are finding themselves taking some detours through Underwood this week as workers from Dakota Missouri Valley and Western Railroad dismantle and replace the old rail lines that travel the 11 miles starting south near Falkirk Mine and end just north of Coleharbor.
Meet the local Tooth Fairy
Whether that baby tooth goes under a pillow or into a glass of water to wait for the real Tooth Fairy in the middle of the night...

Emgarten celebrates 20 years in ministry
Turtle Lake’s Pastor Randy Emgarten doesn’t like to say he’s been ministering to the folks in and around Turtle Lake and Mercer for the past 20 years.
Dedication held for Schafer sculpture
The day was hot and the sun bright in the park area of the Donald and Diane Cullum home, as Legion and Auxiliary members, friends and family gathered for the dedication of John Anton Schafer’s sculpture.