McLean County Independent News
Don't send water our way
Concerned citizens filled the Douglas Senior Center Sunday afternoon. Many who arrived early read a handout with information about a proposed pipeline to transfer water from Rice Lake to Douglas Lake.
New spring event planned
Shhh, it’s a secret – at least for the time being.
Hot topic: Cold classrooms
One of the hottest topics during a Garrison School Board committee meeting last week was heat – or lack thereof.
McLean Manor has new owner
For the first time in nearly 50 years, Garrison’s McLean Manor will be owned by a local individual. Larry Trujillo, manager of the facility, is finalizing details for its purchase and effective Feb. 1, will become the Manor’s owner/operator.
Extreme cold
One characteristic of North Dakota weather is that it is subject to change – sometimes quickly and dramatically.
To save or not to save
Garrison city officials are taking with a grain of salt a report that suggests the city’s twin water towers could be of historical value and should be preserved.
There’s no place like home
Just a few months ago, the Garrison Convention and Visitors Bureau was part of the first ever KXMC Fall Sports Show. While the show was small, the interest shown in Garrison by those who stopped left those who staffed the booth with smiles on their faces.
Cattle confiscated
McLean County authorities and the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association continue to investigate an alleged abuse of livestock in the Butte area.
Garrison Fire Department dispatched to oil well fire
It’s something Garrison firefighters didn’t expect to hear – at least for a few years anyway. But when county dispatch directed the Garrison Fire Department to respond to an oil well fire west of Garrison at 12:25 p.m., Dec. 12, a number of firemen took a deep breath, fearing they were about to experience something they had only given a fleeting thought to.
Dahl to lead Garrison’s chamber
When the calendar page turns at the end of the month, Karen Araya will have completed her term as 2013 Garrison Chamber of Commerce president.
