THE WESTERN GUARD
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Tuesday, April 28
Person airlifted after being ejected from boom truck
MAn oversized load trying to fit under stop lights at the intersection of Hwy 75 and Hwy 212 resulted in a worker being airlifted to a hospital. According to the Lac qui Parle County Sheriff’s Office, on Wednesday around noon, Lac qui Parle dispatch received a call of a male who fell off...
Wind farm project continues to progress in southwestern corner of Lac qui Parle County
NextEra Energy’s Developer Chue Yang gave an update on a wind turbine energy project in the southwest corner of Lac qui Parle County to Lac qui Parle County Commissioners during their April 21 meeting. The project has approximately 85% of the needed...
“Enchanted Garden” Lac qui Parle Valley Prom is this Saturday
Lac qui parle Valley High School Prom will be held Saturday, May 2. This year’s theme is “Enchanted Garden.” Doors will open at 6:15 p.m. with the Grand March beginning at 7 p.m. Admission is $5, with activities passes not allowed for entry, while ages 5 and under are admitted for...
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