THE WESTERN GUARD
Your source for local news in Madison, MN and Lac qui Parle County
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LqPV School Board discusses hall passes, flex schedule
The Lac qui Parle Valley School Board held its monthly meeting on the evening of Monday, Aug. 24, with much of the meeting devoted to the discussion of a new hall pass and flex schedule initiative planned for the middle/high...
Madison street seal coating project delayed
The seal and fog coating project that was supposed to take place in Madison last week has been delayed due to a lack of aggregate material. During the Aug. 24 Madison City Council meeting, city engineers Mitch Virnig and Kent...
New leader, new goals: LqPV Eagles volleyball prepares to take flight
With a new season on the horizon and a new head coach in place, the Lac qui Parle Valley Eagles volleyball team returned to the court on August 17 to kick off practices, bringing a fresh outlook, a versatile lineup, and high energy...
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