McLean County Independent News
History on towers’ side
If the City of Garrison wants to move ahead with plans to erect a new water tower, it must first abide by guidelines recommended by the State Historical Society when it comes to the existing twin water towers.
Accident injures speech team
A van carrying six members of the Garrison High Speech team, along with their coach, didn’t make it to its destination this past weekend.
Ag show Feb. 5 in Garrison
Featured guest speaker for the 20th annual McLean County Ag Show will be Trent Loos, a nationally acclaimed radio personality.
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.
