McLean County Independent News
Monsters on the loose downtown
It’s that time of year again. The wind is crisp, the air smells like fireplaces and the leaves have fallen. Even a few flakes have fallen. With that comes the annual Sakakawea Area Optimist Club’s Halloween Party.
WWIA visits Garrison
Wounded Warriors in Action (WWIA) made its first visit to North Dakota last weekend with a trip to Garrison for a pheasant hunt.
All eyes on North Dakota
Midterm election races heat up Republican Rep. Kevin Cramer and incumbent Democratic Sen. Heidi Heitkamp are in a close and heated race for the U.S. Senate seat. Republicans are looking to maintain their control of Congress, while Democrats are aiming for a midterm blue wave to shift control away from the president’s political party.
White Shield school hosts open house
The open house at White Shield School last week commemorated a journey littered with challenges and shone a spotlight on a community dedicated to educating its youth.
Garrison School Board partners with community
Garrison Superintendent Nick Klemisch told the school board cross country skis provided an opportunity to nurture the school’s relationship with Fort Stevenson State Park, as well as more outdoor recreation for all citizens. During the meeting last Tuesday night, the board agreed.
Park board awarded tree grant
A community threat assessment of Garrison’s trees was done recently and park board discussed the results and the subsequent grant received called North Dakota Forestry Service America the Beautiful Tree Planting for new boulevard and park trees.
Max FFA ‘Chapter of the Day’ at districts
What do study binders, blue corduroy jackets and hard work equal? It equals back to back to back to back to back to back to back “Chapter of the Day” for the Max FFA Chapter.
City council keeps Garrison on cutting edge technology
There are only two electric car charging stations in North Dakota and the next closest are in South Dakota, city auditor Diane Affeldt told city council at their meeting Monday evening.
School’s ADA audit reveals compliance issues
Some areas of Garrison High School aren’t compliant with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations, even by 1950s standards.
Many eggs and one basket
Time tangibly slows down when driving down the windy dirt road to Season Parlier’s house. Sounds of modern life fade away as clucking chickens and moos of a milk cow take over.
