McLean County Independent News
Dancing at the Fort
Garrison’s annual Beach Party is just around the corner. Garrison Chamber of Commerce and Fort Stevenson State Park are encouraging people the community to go and enjoy the summer weather before it’s too late.
Taking risks
There’s an air of excitement mingled with apprehension at the Garrison schools this week.
Run Nate Run
Runner Nate Peterson reached new heights – literally and figuratively – when he was the fastest male in the recent Maah Dah Hey Trail marathon in the Badlands.
Nygard: The fine will be removed
“It’s done and over with,” Alderman Glen Nygard said. “I make the motion that Ekstrom and Osterlund have completed what they needed to have done, and the fine will be removed indefinitely.”
Lights out over varsity yards
Students, parents, coaches and administrators in the communities of Garrison and Max have likely used the word “football” more in the past month than they ever have before.
School ranked in state’s top 13 percent
It was time for some good news. That’s what the Garrison School Board received at a July 25 meeting when Supt. Nick Klemisch provided the district with a report from a website called Niche that compiles research on colleges, schools and neighborhoods and creates rankings for the public.
Breathing life into the program
Last week Garrison Schools Supt. Nick Klemisch made a disheartening announcement at the regular Chamber of Commerce meeting.
Honoring a new bloodline leader
While mourning the passing of Arikara Chief Robert (Bobby) Bear, the people of White Shield are welcoming his successor.
No more Friday night lights
The tradition of a busy, lit up football field every Friday night has come to an end for the Garrison-Max Troopers, at least for this year.
Fishing for the big one
The 43rd Annual North Dakota Governor’s Cup Walleye derby is upon us.
