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National Guard to close armories in Luverne and Pipestone, built new one

By
Mavis Fodness, reporter

County officials will meet with city and school representatives next month to discuss the Minnesota National Guard’s plan to replace its aging armories.
County Administrator Kyle Oldre spoke recently with guard officials about their plans to close the Luverne and Pipestone armories and build one facility for both guard units in a centralized location.
“They want to construct the next generation of armories,” Oldre said.
The new armories blend community needs with those of guard training facilities. Oldre said the new generation of armories could include community use areas such as water parks, basketball courts or ice rinks.
Oldre said the National Guard might ask for proposals from interested communities as soon as this fall. The guard’s adjutant general would decide the new armory location and construction as part of the 10-year plan.
At Tuesday’s meeting, commissioners agreed to give the topic to the liaison committee of the school, county and city for discussion.

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