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Minnesota National Guard to close Madison armory by 2026, relocating personnel to Pipestone.
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.
The closure, tied to military training advantages, follows a September notice from the state Department of Military Affairs.
The armory, recently upgraded for accessibility, is being offered for sale at $430,000, with the city and county having first right to buy.
Madison officials have not expressed interest due to high costs, though they are considering a $1 purchase under state legislation, as in Olivia.
Personnel from Battery B of the 1st Battalion, 151st Field Artillery Regiment are expected to relocate to Pipestone.
The facility also served as a community space for events and fitness programs.
No organized effort to save it has emerged, and the Guard has not disclosed further details amid the federal government shutdown.
La Guardia Nacional de Minnesota cerrará la armería de Madison para el 2026, y trasladará personal a Pipestone.