McLean County Independent News
Ice rink won’t be built by pool
Among the first orders of business during Monday’s Garrison City Council meeting was an unsuccessful attempt by park board members to have a recent council decision reversed.
Plans revealed for business expansion
The face of Max’s business district changed last week when the Max Cafe building was moved to the east end of Main Street.
Principal hired
Third time’s the charm, the Garrison school board found Monday evening. Jim Upgren, 34, of Coon Rapids, Minn. was hired Monday as the new junior high/high school principal.
Max Cafe moves downtown
Less than a month ago, during the Max All-School Reunion, visitors and residents congregated at several locations around the city.
Location of rink settled (or not)
After going a winter without an ice-skating rink, Garrison area youngsters can look forward to skating during the upcoming winter season.
Principal hiring in limbo
It looked like a slam dunk. Three qualified candidates, all available at public-board interviews, school still six weeks from starting. The vote was close in the selection, but a clear candidate emerged.
Derby time
It’s time to launch the boats. Anglers are ready to take to the waters of Lake Sakakawea in hopes of being in the right place at the right time, using the right kind of bait and having a little bit of luck.
Where’s the law enforcement?
The on-again-off-again relationship between the City of Garrison and McLean County Sheriff’s Department seems to be off again.
Ice will be nice
It was beginning to look like it would be a long cold winter. Plans to advance rebuilding the indoor ice rink in Garrison seemed to slow like water freezing on a flag pole at -32 below.
Makoti to celebrate a century
Makoti became a town 100 years ago, and its community will celebrate that fact this weekend.
