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THE WESTERN GUARD
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Keep up to date on news and events in Madison and the surrounding area. A weekly publication since 1892.
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Tuesday, Jan. 7
Hundreds view Madison’s magical Santaland
by Rick Gail The traffic was always steady, or even hectic at times. The visitors ranged from the very young, so anxious to view the spectacle, to grandmas and grandpas hoping to grasp that spirit of the holiday season. No doubt this would be accomplished, along with filling curious minds...
Two fall through Lac qui Parle Lake ice on UTV
On Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, at 7:36 a.m. the Lac qui Parle County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call regarding two males that had fallen through the ice on Lac qui Parle Lake. The caller stated that both parties were placed in a vehicle at Boyd’s Landing to await EMS...
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Eagle boys split pair of holiday hoops games
The Lac qui Parle Valley boys basketball team stayed busy over Christmas break, splitting a pair of games in two different holiday tournaments. The Eagles opened with a win over Nicollet Dec. 27, then lost a tight game to Murray...
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