McLean County Independent News
Welcome back!
It was a cool, crisp August morning — the kind of day ideal for walking to school, which many students at Bob Callies Elementary School did Thursday on their first day back.
Numbers for 2020 census are out
McLean County has seen an increase in its population over the past 10 years, recent census figures stated.

NAhtAsuutaak’a now in session
Students celebrated their first day of school this year at White Shield School in the classroom, rather than through distance learning, Monday.
Mask on, mask off
Students will have the option of whether or not they wish to wear a face mask when they return to the classroom in Garrison next Thursday.

Fifty years a fireman
When he was a young boy, Ronald Krebsbach wasn’t among the league of boys who wanted to grow up to be a fireman.
Benedict mayor, council member resign
The mayor of Benedict has resigned from her position. At a special meeting of the Benedict City Council on July 28, Becky Tebby tendered her resignation.

Titans go fourth
The Garrison Titans ended the North Dakota Class B Legion State Baseball Tournament in fourth place Saturday evening.
Church, sweet home
Ron and Jenny Waliser are used to people driving past their home and looking.

Titans statebound
With only one loss in the Class B District 1 tournament this past week, the Garrison Titans American Legion team will advance to the North Dakota Class B Legion State Baseball Tournament.
Living in a ‘dust bowl’
A combination of high speeds and a lot of dust are causing problems in the Wolf Creek subdivision west of Coleharbor.