McLean County Independent News
Lake area townships booming
Things are on the move in area lake communities.
Quit Kidding Around
FFA students showed their livestock and other animals at the McLean County Fair this past weekend.
Full steam ahead for firework sales
Dry conditions and lingering pandemic effects won’t slow down Garrison’s Memory Fireworks location, which will get its first load of fireworks for the year this weekend.
Handing over the keys
After manning the helm at JB Repair in Garrison for 40 years, Jim Barrow will retire this year, selling the business to an employee of 10 years.
Getting their feet wet
Swimmers packed the pool this weekend for opening day on Saturday, with just under 100 attendees at the Garrison parks facility.
Hanging up his hat
After just under 40 years working for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, Garrison native Terry Steinwand will put a close to the chapter next month.
‘Paint that sky’
A flight of dragons took to the skies over Fort Stevenson for the first time ever on a bright and balmy Saturday afternoon, forming an even stack and delighting a crowd of hundreds – all part of the dazzling display of kites at this year’s Sky Fest.
'Them farm boys can fight'
It was a sun-soaked day in Garrison this Memorial Day, and local veterans and their loved ones, young and old, came to honor those who sacrificed their lives in service of their country at a ceremony at the Garrison Auditorium.
EMS Kids Strong celebrates first responders
A legion of first responders, equipped with their best equipment and vehicles, descended en masse to Fort Stevenson State Park on Saturday – much to the delight of area children and families, who celebrated the welcome return of EMS Kids Strong following its absence last year.
Rural water considers fines in wake of water "theft"
There seems to be some water thieves in the region, according to the Garrison Rural Water District, and they’re considering changing their policies and raising prices in response.