McLean County Independent News
Give THANKS and pass the TURKEY
It’s a fourth grade long-standing tradition. Teacher Kim Gehring said she’s been doing this potluck style Thanksgiving meal for around 18 years
Who’s in your account? Time to check
Not checking your bank statement? It might be time.
Council questions conditional use permit
City council tabled the decision for a conditional-use permit at its meeting Tuesday night. The permit was requested by Jake Lambert for “the ballroom” on the south end of Main Street for a taxidermy and custom furniture refinishing business.
Veterans breakfast
Glen Nygard, left, and Gary Angell serves breakfast Sunday to Dean Gunther, one of the many veterans and families who attended the American Legion event.
TAT contract raises questions with ambulance services
A proposed contract between Garrison-Max Ambulance (GMA) and Three Affiliated Tribes (TAT) was reviewed at the ambulance board meeting Nov. 7.
Monsters on the loose downtown
It’s that time of year again. The wind is crisp, the air smells like fireplaces and the leaves have fallen. Even a few flakes have fallen. With that comes the annual Sakakawea Area Optimist Club’s Halloween Party.
WWIA visits Garrison
Wounded Warriors in Action (WWIA) made its first visit to North Dakota last weekend with a trip to Garrison for a pheasant hunt.
All eyes on North Dakota
Midterm election races heat up Republican Rep. Kevin Cramer and incumbent Democratic Sen. Heidi Heitkamp are in a close and heated race for the U.S. Senate seat. Republicans are looking to maintain their control of Congress, while Democrats are aiming for a midterm blue wave to shift control away from the president’s political party.
White Shield school hosts open house
The open house at White Shield School last week commemorated a journey littered with challenges and shone a spotlight on a community dedicated to educating its youth.
Garrison School Board partners with community
Garrison Superintendent Nick Klemisch told the school board cross country skis provided an opportunity to nurture the school’s relationship with Fort Stevenson State Park, as well as more outdoor recreation for all citizens. During the meeting last Tuesday night, the board agreed.
