THE WESTERN GUARD
Your source for local news in Madison, MN and Lac qui Parle County
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Madison Mercantile to host candidate forums
The Madison Mercantile is hosting two town hall candidate forums this month to give voters a direct opportunity to hear from individuals running for critical local leadership positions. Both events will follow a town hall...
Understanding this fall's ballot question on Minnesota's Permanent School Fund
This November, Minnesota voters will decide on a constitutional amendment affecting a funding source most of us know little about: the Permanent School Fund. As your superintendent, I want to make sure our community has...
Eagles dominate GFW in football opener
Offense, defense and special teams were on full display in the season opener for Lac qui Parle as they dominated Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop 32-6 on Thursday night at the Valley. The Eagles outgained the Firebirds 332...
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