THE WESTERN GUARD
Your source for local news in Madison, MN and Lac qui Parle County
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Celebrate Oktoberfest this weekend in Madison
Madison Area Chamber of Commerce’s Oktoberfest is this weekend, with several events happening. Around the Town Rummage Sales are Friday and Saturday, with the map and sale items featured on page ...
Local craftsman Gene Zinter constructs giant troll
Gene Zinter enjoys working with his hands. It wasn’t something that he always pursued, but he said some things “just came pretty easy.” Since retirement, Zinter has spent his time creating art by welding together...
LqPV runs all over MACCRAY to cap homecoming week
On the strength of 302 rushing yards, the Lac qui Parle Valley Eagles ran away with a dominant win over MACCRAY on Friday night in front of a large and spirited homecoming crowd. Senior Jace Daline led that rushing...
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