McLean County Independent News
Drought hits local ranchers
With over half of the state facing extreme drought conditions, local ranchers are growing more and more desperate for rain, and for hope.
The art of the sport
The 42nd annual North Dakota Governor’s Cup Walleye Tournament is this weekend. One thing’s for sure, you can count on Craig and Chris Kolden to be there.
Man drowns at area lake
A Minot man drowned Monday evening at Nelson Carlson Lake north of Douglas after he became separated from a small inflatable device.
Already paying dividends
The Garrison City Council’s decision last month to hire an ordinance code enforcement officer is already paying dividends.
Sports co-op inches closer
A true Garrison-Max co-op seems more likely as time goes by.
Bigger and better than ever. That’s how organizers of this year’s White Shield Powwow are describing the event.
Seeking a stable solution
Planning for a worse-case scenario, while keeping a balance. That's what U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials hope to do and what they explained at a public meeting in Garrison Tuesday night.
Dry conditions strangling crop development
With each passing day the prospects of any semblance of a marketable crop in McLean County and central North Dakota continues to dry up, just like the stalks in the field.
Burn ban issued
Facing some drier-than-normal conditions in the area, McLean County Commissioners have decided to take preventative action, instituting a burn ban and fire emergency declaration.
Retiring in a dignified manner
It was a solemn time Monday night at the Garrison City Park, a time to remember one’s service to the country.