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flag Minnesota National Guard to close Madison armory by 2026, relocating personnel to Pipestone.

flag The Minnesota Army National Guard will close its Madison armory by 2026, ending its use of the 1914 historic building with a turret, a decision that surprised local officials. flag The closure, tied to military training advantages, follows a September notice from the state Department of Military Affairs. flag The armory, recently upgraded for accessibility, is being offered for sale at $430,000, with the city and county having first right to buy. flag Madison officials have not expressed interest due to high costs, though they are considering a $1 purchase under state legislation, as in Olivia. flag Personnel from Battery B of the 1st Battalion, 151st Field Artillery Regiment are expected to relocate to Pipestone. flag The facility also served as a community space for events and fitness programs. flag No organized effort to save it has emerged, and the Guard has not disclosed further details amid the federal government shutdown.

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