McLean County Independent News
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Lady Troopers take 2nd and 3rd
The girls track team tied for second place with 75 points at the Underwood Meet on Thursday. Des Lacs/Burlington took first place overall with 91.5 points.
McLean Electric Cooperative gave the first tug on pulling the rug out from under annexation plans to bring the proposed Dollar General into Garrison.
Coffee house to open this summer
Jessica Galloway and Marquise Hudgen are about to embark on a job change that started over coffee.
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Church burns, memories remain
The Elbowoods Congregational Church, one of the last standing buildings from Elbowoods, is now gone. It was burnt to the ground – allegedly by a 22-year-old arsonist.
Garrison poised to get pantry
For several years, Dawn Kolden has been the driving force behind a program to feed hungry Garrison students.
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State qualifiers in Hazen outdoor meet
The girls 4x100 meter dash relay qualifies for the N.D. State Track Tournament. The relay consisted of Sarah Lagge, Illise Jennings, Gabby Hummel and Kaitlyn Klein.
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Scheme impacts elevators
Hunter Hanson caused Brian Larson to lose some sleep last fall. Hunter Hanson is a 21-year-old grain dealer who allegedly bilked Manager Larson and the McClusky Elevator of $768,000.
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What a night!
With 150 people in attendance, the third annual Garrison Area Father-Daughter Dance was a success.
Lake to be high
There won’t be a lack of water in Lake Sakakawea this year.