McLean County Independent News
The need for blood
Calling all blood donors: you are needed. Due to a critical shortage of all blood types, donations are desperately needed.
Freedom is not FREE
A dedication of a Korean War veteran monument in Washington, D.C., last week held a special meaning for White Shield, with several residents in attendance for the ceremony.

All aboard for Max
Larry Sebastian has been hired to serve as the superintendent at Max Public Schools.

Three in a row
Members of the Garrison Titans Legion baseball team celebrate their 3-1 win over Hazen last Thursday, winning the District 1 championship and earning a space at the North Dakota Class B State Tournament, which started Wednesday. For more on how the Titans did at the District tournament, see page 11 (James C. Falcon)
McLean County among high risk COVID counties
McLean County was ranked as a high-risk area for COVID-19.
Statewide disaster declaration official from Biden
President Joe Biden has approved a disaster declaration for the state of North Dakota in the wake of winter storms which struck the state this spring.

Winner, winner, walleye dinner
This year's Governor’s Cup wrapped up on Saturday and with its end came two new faces into the spotlight.

Honoring tradition
Participants in the Arikara Celebration 2022 dance during grand entry at the powwow last Saturday afternoon. For more photos from the celebration, turn to page 14. (Ethyn Williams-Calvert)
Going down
Motorists in the region, as well as nationwide, appear to be getting a reprieve.

Garrison city council reorganizes
There was a change in office last Tuesday evening as incoming members Shannon Jeffers and Bree Diffely stepped into their roles and outgoing members Paul Schlichting and Maria Olson stepped down.