McLean County Independent News
A corny time at the park
Guests at the Aw Shucks! Festival were treated to a surprise appearance by Garrison mascot Wally the Walleye at Garrison City Park last Saturday. For more pictures from the festival, turn to page 12. (Ethyn Williams-Calvert)
Getting the treatment
Construction carried on as usual at the Biota Treatment Plant being built just east of Max last Wednesday. Meanwhile, a tour group led by the North Dakota Water Education Foundation watched as part of the Northwest Area Water Supply (NAWS) Project took shape.
The need for blood
Calling all blood donors: you are needed. Due to a critical shortage of all blood types, donations are desperately needed.
All aboard for Max
Larry Sebastian has been hired to serve as the superintendent at Max Public Schools.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
