Central McLean News-Journal - News
Hunger and heartbreak
With historic amounts of water being released through the Garrison Dam spillway and regulatory tunnels toward Bismarck, Mandan and residents all along the Missouri River, the 2011 story of the Garrison Dam is a tragic one.
Water problems
Overland water drainage options were discussed at the last regular city commission meeting once again as in the past several months and will continue until a strong plan is in place to make sure water is drained most effectively from the north side of Underwood to the south.
Pedaler finds refuge in Underwood
Finding a nice day to be out and about in the area has been a challenge.
‘Prepared as best we can’
Since last week sandbagging efforts have been full blown for many residents south of Washburn and upstream to Lake Sakakawea and Lake Audubon.
County fair starts Friday
The McLean County Fair is back for its 55th year at the Underwood fairgrounds for a weekend filled with activities for the whole family to enjoy.
Unprecedented levels on Lake Sakakawea
Tom Roe, Bismarck, has fished the upper stretch of the Missouri River hundreds of times.
Downstream prepares for rising waters
As the water releases increase downstream of the Garrison Dam folks in the Washburn and Hensler area are watching the Missouri River water surge on by with great force.
School to start $2.7 million renovation
As school board member Mike Heger described, it took a lot of hammering out to reach a decision, but the board unanimously agreed that the school district would benefit from a $2,040,917 project during the last regular school board meeting held Thursday.
McLean County prepares for epidemic
Consider there is an airborne threat spreading across the country.
Cold but constructive day of beautification
About 30 die-hard Underwood residents arose early on Saturday morning to temps in the upper 30s and a slight drizzle.
