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Community Briefs 

Lac Qui Parle

Family Service Center programs remain available

Support services open for community neighbors

Lac Qui Parle

Court hearings scheduled for early August

Judicial branch keeps the wheels of justice turning

Lac Qui Parle

DNR publishes list of protected waters

Property owners near wetlands should check maps

Lac Qui Parle

Prairie Arts Center photos stir memories

Community invited to look back at the center's history

Lac Qui Parle

New job openings in the county

Opportunities available to serve the community

Lac Qui Parle

Local interest in volleyball rises as sport grows

MSHSL sanctioning brings new excitement to students

Lac Qui Parle

County launches GIS open data hub

Property and map information now available online

Lac Qui Parle

City mosquito spraying scheduled for August 6

Public health measure hits the streets

Lac Qui Parle

Grant funds for opioid misuse reduction

Organizations invited to apply for project funding

Lac Qui Parle

ICE purchase of prison raises tax questions

CoreCivic property tax payments and local districts

Lac Qui Parle

Reminder for pesticide container recycling

Proper bundling is required for collection

Lac Qui Parle

County Road 33 closure announced

Emergency spillway work causes travel update

Lac Qui Parle

State auditor recommends improved county procedures

Focus on documentation and accounting duties

Lac Qui Parle

Carmen Fernholz shares memories of the stage

Reflecting on the transformative power of youth theater

Lac Qui Parle

Grant funding available for mental health

SMAMHC seeks projects to fill service gaps

Lac Qui Parle

New treats and jazz at the Merc

Friday night music and a spicy new mocha on the menu

Lac Qui Parle

Primary voting details for Dawson

City Hall to host voting on August 11

Lac Qui Parle

Special item collection day set for Saturday

Residents invited to dispose of large or unusual items

Lac Qui Parle

Watershed district managers hold meeting

Focus on water projects and ditch inspections

Lac Qui Parle

Primary election scheduled for August 11

Voters to decide candidates for the general election ballot

Lac Qui Parle

County Fair plans announced for September

The Little Minnesota State Fair returns to Madison

Lac Qui Parle

Remembering Evelyn Ross

The community mourns the passing of a longtime neighbor.

Lac Qui Parle

Taco Tuesday at the Mercantile

A little bit of flavor is coming to our afternoon routine.

Lac Qui Parle

The Merc Is Making Headlines

Our favorite community hub lands in the local paper for a new good cause.

Lac Qui Parle

City announces paper shredding event for August 19

The city will hold a secure document destruction service for residents this month.

Lac Qui Parle

Notice regarding Mental Health Consortium RFP

The city has issued a formal request for proposals concerning mental health services.

Lac Qui Parle

Reports indicate future use of Prairie Correctional Facility

Regional news outlets report that the former facility in Appleton will house an ICE center.

Lac Qui Parle

Remembering the Prairie Arts Center

Community members reflect on why our local arts space holds such a special place in their hearts.

Madison Minnesota

Municipal Election Filing Deadline Approaching

Submit your filing to run for local office by July 28.

Madison Minnesota

Weekly Farmers Market Returns to Madison Mercantile

Local growers and makers gather every Wednesday afternoon.

Madison Minnesota

Early Voting Open for State Primary

You can cast your ballot early at the Madison Courthouse.

Madison Minnesota

Extreme Heat Warning Issued for Lac qui Parle County

High temperatures are expected to reach 104 degrees through Sunday.

Madison Minnesota

Wildlife At Work Field Day Highlights Nature and Farms

Madison Mercantile partners to explore agriculture and ecology.

Madison Minnesota

CROP Grants Available for Opioid Prevention

Funding up to $20,000 offered for community initiatives.

Madison Minnesota

Public Input Requested for Hazard Mitigation Plan

County officials want feedback to improve safety and planning.

Madison Minnesota

Mental Health Services Funding Opportunity Announced

Grants totaling over $217,000 available for local projects.

Community Connections

Minnesota Records Three Months of Job Growth

State officials report steady increase in the number of workers.

Community Connections

USDA Looks for New Farming Ideas

The government wants help from technology experts to improve farm production.

Community Connections

Local Businesses Start Using AI Tools

Small companies find new ways to use computer programs to help with daily tasks.

Community Connections

Winnipeg Community Review Ends Publication

The local newspaper officially stops printing after years of service to the area.

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