McLean County Independent News
Harvest shows mixed bag
Area producers are continuing to harvest small grains as weather provides only slightly drier conditions than what has been seen over the growing season.
Kansas man part of local effort for half century
Lloyd Everett is thinking about retiring. If he does, he’ll end a career that has spanned six decades. Even though he hails from Kansas, Lloyd’s work as a custom harvester has been bringing him to the local area for more than 50 years.
Growth spurs housing activity
New homes, bustling activity on Main Street, full motel rooms, other construction projects abound.
County school enrollments on upswing
Schools in McLean County, as well as McClusky and Lewis and Clark North Shore (Makoti and Plaza), are bucking the trend of declining enrollments around the state.
Plan A – keep the family together
Bump! The bump, not audible, is an increase in the number of students attending school in Garrison.
Sakakawea RV expanding
It’s no secret that the housing situation in the area is tight. Due to limited housing options, Sakakawea RV Park, just south of Garrison, is in the midst of an expansion project.
Enrollment grows
When the Garrison School opens its doors for a new year on Monday, it will see an influx of new students – to the tune of nearly 50.
School bond issue imminent
It’s full steam ahead on school building improvements that for the time being won’t cost the taxpayers anything extra. But that’s just until a bond issue can get a pass from the voters.
BLFG to hear 2nd proposal for community foundation
A second proposal to affiliate a community foundation in Garrison with a larger non-profit 501(c)3 organization in the state was scheduled to be submitted at a public meeting of Better Living for Garrison, Inc., on Wednesday of this week.
EPA approves permit for Makoti refinery
The Environmental Protection Agency has approved a key permit for the proposed petroleum refinery on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation near Makoti.