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.
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Some things change, some remain the same after midterms
Many new and returning faces have been voted in at the local, state and federal levels. In a close race for mayor of Madison, Maynard Meyer just edged ahead of Bart Hill with 50.64% (357 votes) to...
Expanded Norsefest brings Nordic music, dance and art to Madison
Madison’s Norsefest is quickly growing into a regional Scandinavian music, dance and art festival. The Madison Art and Innovation Center (‘The Merc’) and Ross Sutter – well known as the “dulcimer man” in our area...
Taylor guarded an experimental bomber as a gunner during WWII
Many signed up for the call of duty when America got attacked by Japan and entered World War II. Robert Taylor did just that. Taylor was born Sept. 25, 1919, in Gary, S.D. Before he was 15, both of his parents passed...
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