McLean County Independent News
Weekend fires claim pair of homes
A pair of fires over the weekend turned the world of two area families upside down.
Overcoming the unthinkable
Melanie and Scott Hillestad watched their 11-year-old son, Gage, go through what no child should.
Dealing with drugs
Drug cases carry the lion’s share of the load when it comes to crime in McLean County.
Sporting uncertainty in Max
With the resignation of former Max School Athletic Director Jade Larson and nobody coming forward to take the job, the future for sports in Max may not be a bright one.
The race has come to an end
After years of supporting the American Cancer Society, the McLean County Relay for Life was eliminated by budget cuts.
Advertising Garrison year around
What is Garrison known for? Some would say fishing or being a “pretty city.” However, to most, Garrison is famous for its wide array of events that fill the summer months, along with the Dickens Village Festival.
Capital maintenance plan is presented
What is the need and what is the wish, and trying to meld the two for the best possible solution at Garrison School is the $8.6 million-dollar question.
Seeking flexibility for farmers
Farmers on the northern end of the county will have a little more breathing room than anticipated after commissioners gave the go-ahead on powerline placement easements.
Council OK’s crushing concrete
North Dakota’s got a notoriety of being flat. But it’s got the Turtle Mountains, Killdeer Mountains and the Badlands.
Fifteen years of growth
In 2002, a new, diverse business was started in Garrison. One where beautiful, lush plants grew in the greenhouse and a catering business was offered with several menu options.
