McLean County Independent News
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.
Lake rises after Yellowstone flooding
Catastrophic flooding from the Yellowstone River ravaged parts of Montana, leading to millions of dollars of damage in its wake.

Sawing at Stevenson
Local youth Sully and Bowden Butgereit being shown how to work this form of saw by Dick Messerly during the Frontier Military Days at Fort Stevenson State Park in Garrison last weekend.
Roe v. Wade: Officials weigh in
With the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade on June 24, North Dakota officials have responded with comments on the matter and its impact on the state.
Meteorological towers and subdivision plats were discussed and approved by the McLean County Commissioners at their meeting Tuesday morning.

‘A place to call our own’
Offices and services in White Shield have benefited from construction of newer, larger buildings. And soon, the White Shield Veterans Office will get their turn.

Lures, lines and live bait!
Five-year-old Madison Giesen of Makoti smiles as her fish is weighed during the Hiddenwood Lake Fishing Derby Saturday morning.
Rhubarb was on the menu and flying off the shelves
The Lamplighter Senior Center was packed on Saturday morning for the annual Rhubarb Festival.

Ambulance to ask for max mills
Should a proposed resolution pass, the Garrison-Max Ambulance District has the potential to receive up to $609,931 in mill levies from McLean and Ward counties.