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THE WESTERN GUARD
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Tuesday, Oct. 1
Big projects bring big preliminary levy increase for Madison
The city of Madison is looking at a large levy increase in 2025 in anticipation and preparation of major purchases and projects on the horizon. At a previous Madison City Council meeting, City Manager Val Halvorson and the council discussed financial planning and long term...
Lac qui Parle County Fair continues to boom year after year
After celebrating 150 years of the Lac qui Parle County Fair last year, one could expect crowds to dip following a monumental sesquicentennial. That wasn't the case, as people came out in droves for the 151st Little Minnesota State Fair Sept. 5-8. “Due to a nearly perfect weather forecast...
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Eagles split week, beat YME in homecoming match
The Camden Conference is arguably the toughest conference in the state, with anywhere from 3-4 teams yearly cracking the top 10. A piece of that strength flexed when the Eagles traveled to face #6 ranked Canby on Tuesday and fell 3-0. As in most matches this year against strong...
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