McLean County Independent News
Burn ban hampers Fourth fireworks
For a brief moment Sunday evening, a street in Garrison lit up like the Fourth of July.
Watch Out, Walleye!
The waters of Lake Sakakawea will be rather busy in a few weeks as 260 teams of two will converge for the North Dakota Governor’s Walleye Cup.
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This is only a test
The screams and cries of Sue Caron echoed throughout the halls of Garrison High School as she lay wounded and bleeding on the ground.
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Quit Kidding Around
FFA students showed their livestock and other animals at the McLean County Fair this past weekend.
Lake area townships booming
Things are on the move in area lake communities.
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Handing over the keys
After manning the helm at JB Repair in Garrison for 40 years, Jim Barrow will retire this year, selling the business to an employee of 10 years.
Full steam ahead for firework sales
Dry conditions and lingering pandemic effects won’t slow down Garrison’s Memory Fireworks location, which will get its first load of fireworks for the year this weekend.
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Getting their feet wet
Swimmers packed the pool this weekend for opening day on Saturday, with just under 100 attendees at the Garrison parks facility.
Hanging up his hat
After just under 40 years working for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, Garrison native Terry Steinwand will put a close to the chapter next month.
'Them farm boys can fight'
It was a sun-soaked day in Garrison this Memorial Day, and local veterans and their loved ones, young and old, came to honor those who sacrificed their lives in service of their country at a ceremony at the Garrison Auditorium.