THE WESTERN GUARD
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The Little Minnesota State Fair is back this weekend
One of the best times of the year is back again, the Lac qui Parle County Fair will be held from Thursday through Sunday. Thursday will have the Outstanding Senior Citizen and Century Farm Presentation at the...
Meet Nordhaven, the Boyens’ new short-term rental
Amber Boyens was on yet another Menards run for supplies. She bundled up her boys and drove the hour trip to Watertown. While shopping the aisles, the boys spotted something of interest: a ceiling light that they thought looked...
Commissioners approve several Sheriff Office requests, including squad car purchases
A four year plan for the Lac qui Parle County Sheriff’s Office to purchase a total of eight squad cars was approved during the Lac qui Parle County Commissioner’s Sept. 1 meeting. For 2026, the county will give an annual...
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