THE WESTERN GUARD
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Tuesday, Jan. 27
Animal cruelty suspect in court Feb. 11
Ahead of defendant Bethany Stillions’s first appearance, the Lac qui Parle County Attorney’s Office is releasing the following information concerning the charges filed last year. According to a criminal complaint filed earlier this year, the Lac qui Parle County Attorney’s Office charged...
Federal review determines rate of improper payments in Minnesota’s Medicaid program is far below national average
New federal data released by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) shows the overall rate of improper payment in Minnesota’s Medicaid program is far below national averages. In the review released this week, CMS found an error rate of slightly over 2.1%, compared to...
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New roofs approved for two city of Madison buildings
Two city owned buildings - Grand Theatre and Madison Liquor Store - will be getting new roofs this year. During the Jan. 12 Madison City Council meeting, two roof replacements were approved. BBoth the Grand Theatre and Madison Liquor Store will be getting "rubber roofs" installed by...
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