McClusky Gazette News
![Lane Rhoads glad to be home](/image/cache/th.MC-front-pg-pic.jpg)
Lane Rhoads glad to be home
Escorted by the Sheridan County Sheriff Department, McClusky Fire Department, and the McClusky Ambulance Service, Lane Rhoads returned home after 42 days of care at Sanford Hospital in Bismarck and the Vibra Hospital of Central Dakota acute care facility in Mandan.
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The fourth Tuesday of June is the election year time to reorganize the city council.
Phantom Guided Bus Tour of Denhoff
The following article was originally sent to Virginia Hieb Wanzek, Ruth Hempel Shearer, Delaine Popke, Floyd Pounds (Carol Hempel), Dean Hempel, Bob Hempel, Roy Dockter, and Irene Popke Carter.
Bear Country artist opens shop in McClusky
Carefully hidden in his studio apartment behind the gift shop, Allen (Todd) Hicks has been furnishing and stocking the Bear Country Gifts and Deli. “Everyone calls me Todd,” he explains.
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Gift, surprises and brunch for Red Hats
With Chef Allen (Todd) Hicks at the stove, a dry run of the future menu, a birthday surprise, and a room full of red-hatted women started Monday off with a good mood.
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Flag flies with honor over veterans’ white crosses
Nothing beats a bright sunny day with a light wind and a flag sailing over an honored spot, be it a cemetery, government building or site, school, private home or business.
COVID complicates normal summer fun routine
During what normally would have been the beginning of a busy season, Jeff Baker of Rez Famous Lemonade on the Turtle Mountain Indian Reservation is kicking off June with local lemonade sales to drive-up customers.
Average Ag land value within state tolerance range
As reported in the Sheridan County Equalization report from Auditor Shirley Murray and Tax Equalization Director Tanya Mueller, the average value, after mapping corrections, will be $497.12 per acre.
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Good day for buying trees
The tree buyers showed up early, cars were waiting by 9 a.m., said SCSCD Manager Darci Gahner.
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COVID-19 testing checks 98 in community
Northland Health Center worked with the ND State Health Dept. for a Community COVID-19 testing event. At McClusky, gathering for the drivethrough testing was on the east side of the Sheridan County Courthouse.