McLean County Independent News
Burlesque show raises concerns
An event planned by Hunter’s Bar & Grill Jan. 14-15 raised eyebrows at Monday’s Garrison City Council meeting. The establishment is promoting a show called "California Bad Girlz." The show is billed as a burlesque show and bikini revue.
Curve ball thrown at campaign efforts
A meeting to inform a Garrison Chamber committee about a capital campaign to build a new resource center in Washburn took an unexpected turn Monday.
Christmas eve accident injures three individuals
Two people were injured, one seriously, Christmas Eve, when the vehicle they were in left North Dakota Highway 1804 west of White Shield and overturned. In the roll-over, one individual was ejected from the vehicle.
Max, Garrison set new bond vote dates
School officials at Garrison and Max will bring their respective school bond issues before patrons in February.
Riverdale more or less mayor-less
The City of Riverdale is currently without a mayor again following the resignation of Mayor Marc Schulz at the end of the Monday, Dec. 8 council meeting in Riverdale.
From England with love
Nick Marsden and Bill Saunders, along with their wives, April and Mary, and the Marsden’s son, Maddox, all of Minot, came to Garrison this past Saturday to enjoy the Dickens Village Festival.
Gifts from the Heart distribution Saturday
Volunteers will be packing baskets for Gifts from the Heart beginning at 9 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Garrison Saturday.
McLean County Chief deputy named
Veteran McLean County Deputy Richard Johnson has been named the county’s new chief deputy sheriff.
Singin' about the lake
A poet and songwriter in Texas who never fished Lake Sakakawea wrote a song about it. The tune, aptly called "Lake Sakakawea," tells the story of forsaking all other activities to fish the lake.
Californians celebrate 50th at Dickens Village
What do two Californians celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary do to observe the milestone?