McLean County Independent News
Erickson – McLean youth ‘think chemistry, physics’
The employees of Coal Creek Station and the Falkirk Mine didn’t get any extraordinary Christmas presents courtesy of Great River Energy, but McLean County State’s Attorney Ladd Erickson is still confident good things are right around the corner for the employees of the power plant and adjacent coal mine.
Police chief gives update
Police Chief Travis Tesch drew criticism from one council member during his departmental update at the Garrison City Council meeting on Jan 5.
First Night Hike brings in a crowd
It was a beautiful, star filled night for the Fort Stevenson’s First Day Hike. According to park manager Chad Trautman about 344 visitors registered for the hike. Gus Schaible enjoyed the lanterns that lit the path throughout the park.
New Ag room project a go
Garrison Superintendent Nick Klemisch is working on more improvements at the school.
COVID vaccine comes to Garrison and Washburn
Garrison hospital is giving out COVID-19 vaccines to employees that would like it.
A joyous time recalled
50 years ago, Garrison’s well-known Kyle Giffey, owner of Giffey’s Yard & Garden Center and Kyle’s Katering, took part in an adventure that he would remember for a lifetime.
Spreading holiday cheer
Max High School’s choir recorded their concert to be streamed for family and friends to enjoy.
Burgum extends COVID-19 mitigation measures
As North Dakota COVID-19 positive cases numbers go down, mitigation measures are being extended.
New Max co-op looks promising
Max partnering with South Prairie for the next three years Max student athletes could be playing part-time as Royals and part-time as Cossacks next year.
Thank you, Spirit of Christmas
A Christmas miracle happened on Friday in Garrison. An anonymous donor that would only like to be known as the “Spirit of Christmas” blessed the Garrison Food Pantry with three pallets of donated food.
