THE WESTERN GUARD
Your source for local news in Madison, MN and Lac qui Parle County
Keep up to date on news and events in Madison and the surrounding area. A weekly publication since 1892.
This week in the news - Access our eEdition to read this week's news or access our online archives, covering 2014 to present.
Don't have a subscription? Click here for our subscription options.
LqP County to change employee health insurance provider in 2027
During their Oct. 6 meeting, Lac qui Parle County Commissioners approved the Employee Health Insurance Committee’s recommendation to change the county employee’s health insurance program for 2027. On Aug. 30...
Lac qui Parle County mail in ballots delayed
Those in Lac qui Parle County who use mail-in ballots have had to wait to cast their vote in the 2026 midterm election because of a vendor mistake. Lac qui Parle County Elections and Licensing Supervisor Kelly Vaala is sharing...
Eagles run to second, third place finishes at Monte Invitational
The LqPV/DB cross country teams hit the River Crest Golf Course in Montevideo on Tuesday, and the boys finished third while the girls ran to a second-place finish despite missing some key runners. On the boys side...
Submission Deadline
The Western Guard publishes every Tuesday. All news and advertising are due Fridays* at noon CST.
*Federal holidays may affect submission deadline