McLean County Independent News
Spring blizzard hits state
The storm that hit McLean County earlier this week has been deemed to be historic and has been compared to almost being like the blizzard the area faced in 1997.
‘Natural decrease’ not seen in McLean County
McLean County was among a handful of counties in North Dakota to not see a natural decrease in their population between 2020 to 2021.
City council agrees to up police pay
A recommendation to increase salaries and hourly wages for the Garrison Police Departments officers was met with approval at the Garrison City Council’s meeting Monday evening.
Police contract increase, road work on county agenda
Soaring rates at the pump were just one of the factors that went into the rationale of a proposed 6 percent increase in McLean County’s 2023 police contracts during the commission’s April 5 morning session.
Seeking their fair share
McLean County residents are funding the entirety of the Garrison-Max ambulance service and Ward County residents aren’t contributing what is deemed their fair share.
Reclaiming mines
North Dakota’s Public Service Commission is receiving funds to help reclaim and repurpose abandoned coal mines throughout the state, including one in Garrison.
A cold case closed
Almost 15 years after the death of Anita Knutson, her roommate was arrested and charged last week with her murder.
Having a heart
When someone is in need, the Garrison Fire Department is always there to help.
Pop-up pantry helps those in need
Every time the garage door opened, a breeze of cold air wafted in and a vehicle left packed with food.
COVID-19 cases in state plummet
While the number of active cases of COVID-19 have gone up slightly in McLean County, active cases overall in the state are continuing to drop, two years after the first case was reported in the state.
