McLean County Independent News
A great day for White Shield
A field north of White Shield is much more than a plot of land with a crop of maturing grain. It’s been chosen as the site where three new facilities will soon be built.
Tower plans advance
Garrison’s proposed new water tower will have four times the capacity of its two predecessors.
Celebrating 50 Years
Since 1964, Triangle Y Camp, 13 miles southwest of Garrison and supported by Minot Family YMCA, has been impacting and serving campers, offering them the opportunity for meeting friends and trying new things. This summer, the camp is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
City council has full slate
All seats on the Garrison City Council are now full. Monday evening, the council held a special meeting to address filling the lone vacancy on the board.
Too much boom?
Last year, Garrison city officials established guidelines for discharging fireworks. Dates and times are: June 27- July 3 – 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.; July 4 -- 9 a.m. to 1 a.m.; July 5 – 9 a.m. to midnight. Apparently few got the memo.
Gone in a flash
Elmer and Evelyn Herdt of Garrison have been on the phone almost non-stop this past week. They aren’t making social calls to family and friends, though they wish they were.
Issues, ideas hashed about
While McLean County isn’t in the heart of the state’s bustling oil economy, it isn’t immune from impact.
Two resign from parks, rec.
While one branch of city government, city council, is gelling and taking shape, the other, the parks & rec. department, became as fluid as ever Tuesday night.
Drivers receive pay hike
Bus drivers with the Garrison School District have a new pact for the coming school year.
