McLean County Independent News

A new beginning
A new school in White Shield isn’t just a state-of-the-art building, but a launching pad for the new generation.
Keeping kids in the loop-de-loop
It may not a law in North Dakota, but cursive writing is still part of the elementary school’s curriculum.

That’s amore’
It’s common to believe that the “pizza” was invented by the Italians, but in ancient times in the Middle East they were baking a flat bread derivative with topping similar to a pizza in mud ovens.
Trade war, freight costs make JM Grain rethink new plant plans
Plans for a state-of-the-art legume processing plant in Garrison officially hit the skids.

Out of the norm
For Max music teacher Denisha Bell, it's all about the students.
1or 2? Box stores considered
Are there two dollar stores sniffing at Garrison?
Dickens set to receive restitution
A judge ordered Michelle Kallberg, who stole $19,326 from the Dickens Village Festival 11 years ago, to pay $5,000 within 10 days and the remaining restitution in payments.

Navigating chaos
First responders share stories of danger, loss Standing on a highway with traffic careening by is challenging, according to Janis Sloka, Garrison fireman.

Home for the Holidays
The high school gym was adorned with buffalo plaid and winter snowmen. The Just for Kix held its annual winter program Sunday evening with all four groups dancing.
Senator responds to legacy fund idea
State Senator Howard Anderson, representing District 8 of Turtle Lake, isn’t a fan of the Garrison school superintendent’s idea of using Legacy Funds for building improvements.