McLean County Independent News
Outages sweep across Garrison
Power outages may occur with little to no notice for the next few days due to extreme cold weather. This weather has led to regionwide electricity use that exceeds the amount of power stored.
Ready, Aim, Shoot!
Brynn Iglehart, Brooklyn Smith and Chelsea Rime aim for the 3-D targets at the Buffalo Valley Archers Shoot in Riverdale on Saturday. The annual shoot takes place every year at the Riverdale High Lodge.
Unclear when vaccines will be widely available
For residents wondering about “When can I get my vaccine?” and the answer is unclear.
Don’t just stand there, bust a move
Last year, the Garrison Just for Kix program was in a state of flux.
Pantry gives hand up to families in need
Fueled by community generosity, the Garrison Food Pantry had a year of distributing almost twice as much food to hungry families as originally expected.
Cenex burns rubber
During a tough year for most of the United States when it came to retail sales, Garrison’s Cenex/Farmers Union Oil was a shining star.
Flakes of Fury
Fort Stevenson State Park, in conjunction with Val’s Cyclery of Minot, hosted the Flakes of Fury Fat Tire Bike Race on Saturday.
Strong winds toppled trees
Photo by Hunter Andes Last week a massive evergreen fell over on Covell Street in Plaza due to the high wind gust. According to the National Weather Service wind gusts were reported over 65 mph in Minot and 67 mph in Garrison in Jan. 13 and 14.
Commissioners grant Blue Flint exemption
Although Blue Flint Ethanol didn’t receive the 10-year, 100 percent tax exemption it originally applied for, the McLean County Commission authorized a five-year tax relief package while the biorefinery repowers operations.
Ice fishing ‘villages’ start to pop up
Photo by TYSON SMEDSTAD As Lake Audubon freezes over, small groups of ice fishing houses are beginning to form. Much of Lake Sakakawea remains open and is not safe for houses yet.
