McLean County Independent News
Tepid response to rural water proposal
GARRISON -- A local landowner and members of the Garrison Rural Water District (GRWD) committee met Friday to discuss the prospect of adding rural water service to land on the outskirts of Garrison, though there seemed little thirst for the high buy-in cost proposed.
Food makes the world go ‘round
The Max Public School participated in a food drive last week. As an annual event the school decided to turn a simple event into a playful competition.
Visitors came Thursday afternoon to an open house, showcasing a new fish cleaning station, in Garrison off North Dakota Highway 37.
Hope on the horizon for Garrison labor woes
There are signs all over the city of Garrison, informing anyone who visits the downtown or picks up the newspaper classifieds that help is very much wanted.
‘These masks were ridiculous’
Emotions were high in a special school board meeting called to address whether the school should continue the current mask mandate, which requires students, visitors and teachers to wear masks on school premises.
Cancelation may spell opportunity for Garrison
With Minot’s Norsk Høstfest being canceled for the second year in a row, Garrison community members visited briefly Monday about crafting a local substitution.
Local makes December discovery
The passion was evident when speaking with Jeanette Reim about her findings in early December. The Tennessee native has been perusing the grounds of the earth for years.
Hoping to save summer
The Garrison Park Board needs more hands on deck, or, at least, at its lifeguard stands.
Address changes in final stage
A county-wide shift to the Burke addressing system is near completion, with state officials advising that final steps will be wrapped up within the month.
Chamber looks to fill Tuesday evenings
Garrison’s Chamber Executive Committee is hoping to bring some fun to Tuesday evenings throughout the summer, and opened up the idea for discussion and ideas this week.