Bob Callies Elementary School principal Shelly Fuller greets students outside the school last Thursday morning. Classes in McLean County started up this past week, with White Shield and Max starting last Monday and Tuesday, respectively. (James C. Falcon)

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GARRISON – Customers with Garrison Rural Water District will see an increase in their rates, starting Oct. 1.

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Acting as a taxpayer and not under his official role as a city councilmember, David Jeffrey asks initial questions about Garrison going back to a contract with the county for police resources to help with future budget issues.

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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)

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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.

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Calling all blood donors: you are needed. Due to a critical shortage of all blood types, donations are desperately needed.

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

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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.

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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)

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McLean County was ranked as a high-risk area for COVID-19.

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