McLean County Independent News

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.
Going down
Motorists in the region, as well as nationwide, appear to be getting a reprieve.

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)

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.
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.

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.

‘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.
Meteorological towers and subdivision plats were discussed and approved by the McLean County Commissioners at their meeting Tuesday morning.