McLean County Independent News
Can Garrison have its own police force?: Two officers weigh in
Garrison is staring down the barrel of a year without a sheriff’s department contract.
Sheriff’s office moves on
After years of disagreements, the tension between Garrison and McLean County over police contracts came to a head Monday afternoon with the county deciding to cut ties in a brief, 12-minute meeting.
Homemade 5K: How one new resident dreamt up a nonprofit
It’s said that the name “The Beatles” came to John Lennon in a dream. Terrel Officer took a cue from one of his dreams too, and it was only slightly less ambitious than starting the most successful band of all time.
Scheresky starts ‘Dinner on the Prairie’
Bonnie Scheresky of Max had an idea, and she wasn’t afraid to give it a shot.
‘Garrisoning’ the forts Part IV: Old Garrison
Editor’s note: This is the fourth and final article in the series of “Garrisoning the forts.” Ft. Stevenson had a direct impact on the area, as well as Garrison’s existence.
It’s a family thing
In small towns everyone seems to be related to everyone.
Mountain Lion spotted
A Mountain Lion was spotted south of Garrison near Fort Stevenson State Park recently. Mountain Lions have been known to attack and maul their victims in other states, so area residents need to exercise caution when outdoors.
Bismarck duo wins derby, biggest fish
Lake Sakakawea was jam packed Friday and Saturday with fishermen from all around the Upper Midwest.
‘Garrisoning’ the forts
Part II: Ft. Stevenson Editor’s note: A continuation from last week, this is the second article in the series of “Garrisoning the forts.”
‘Garrisoning’ the forts
Editor’s note: To condense Garrison’s rich history into a newspaper article would be impossible as well as irresponsible.
