McLean County Independent News

Addressing county noncompliance
A problem that the North Dakota state legislature tried to resolve nearly 30 years ago is still an issue.
The bottom of the barrel
Even though McLean County sits on the very edge of Bakken country, not breaking the top ten for North Dakota’s oil producing counties, it is feeling the brunt of oil prices that continue to drop.

Rations are low, crew is disgruntled
The year is 1495. You’ve spent another week at sea. The captain reports the ship is making 70 to 80 miles a day, but think it’s closer to 90.
School presses forward for legislative action
“I continue to pursue options on our buildings.” That was the word from Nick Klemisch, Garrison superintendent, speaking to the school board Dec. 20.

Like a well-oiled machine
The carts rolled up and down the rows of food tables like clockwork.
Businesses wary of big box addition
Velva city officials rejected the sale of 1.4 acres of land for $100,000 when they learned a Dollar General was the new business.

Zoning, annexation next steps
It’s full steam ahead for Dollar General’s plans to come to Garrison.
Theft from Dickens in the limelight 11 years later
The 25-year-old Dickens Village Festival hasn’t always been gingerbread and glad tidings.

Service recognizes loved ones
Gone but not forgotten. That's why the Angel of Hope Memorial will be having a program Thursday (today) at 7:30 p.m. at the south side of Wilderness Park.
Dollar General eyes Garrison
Dollar General has its sites on Garrison. The city's planning and zoning commission will consider the company's interest at a meeting Monday at 5 p.m. at City Hall.