Disc golf growing in popularity in Winthrop
It’s a sport with its popularity on the rise. Ten years ago, a nine-hole disc golf course was constructed in Winthrop City Park. While play was spotty at first, it has steadily picked up with the past few years seeing the number of players and rounds increase dramatically. Allen and Kyrsten Carlson, along with their…
Read MoreGFW purchases camera system for bus fleet
by Doug Hanson The GFW School Board has been in the process of redoing its transportation department to make it more efficient and safer. On July 19 the School Board approved a purchase of the Pro Vision Camera System that featured four cameras per bus with Wifi download and solid state drive at the cost…
Read MoreMerlin Alfred Klabunde
Merlin Alfred Klabunde, age 82, of Hutchinson, passed away Monday, July 12, 2021, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson, Minnesota. Memorial service were held Friday, July 16, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church with interment in Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery. Clergy officiating was Rev. Allan Reed. Organist was Karen Buckentin. Congregational hymns…
Read MoreLeroy Setterman
LeRoy C. Setterman, age 86, of Gaylord, Minnesota, passed away Friday, July 23, 2021, at Glencoe Regional Health in Glencoe, Minnesota. Funeral service will be Friday, July 30, 2021, 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Gaylord with interment in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, July 29, 2021, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00…
Read MoreJane Hermel
Jane Hermel, 70, of Nicollet died Thursday, July 22, 2021 at Oak Terrace Assisted Living in North Mankato. Funeral service were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Nicollet with Pastor Michah Plocher officiating. Burial follow ed in the church cemetery. Visitation was held at 4 – 7…
Read MorePublic Notices July 28
Independent School District GFW Public Schools June 21, 2021 Summary of regular school board meeting. Full text is available for public inspection at 323 East 11th Street, Gibbon, MN 55335. CALL TO ORDER The regular board meeting of the GFW School Board was held on June 21, 2021 at the Elementary School Gibbon, MN. Board…
Read MoreClassified July 28
Real Estate Sales 10 ac Buildable Site: Your chance to own 10 ac of land in a great rural location. Great views of Linden Lake and only 1 mile from Hanska, 13 miles from New Ulm & 15 miles from Lake Crystal. Additional acreage up to 5 ac is available at $10,000/ac. 000 State Hwy…
Read MoreHahn benefit is Sunday
Curt Hahn is hoping to find out this week if he will be eligible to be placed on a liver transplant list. A benefit has been organized to help Curt with medical expenses and raise awareness about organ donation. The event will be held at Hahn’s Dining and Lounge on Sunday. The Sunday buffet begins…
Read MorePalmer leaving city after 28 years of service
It has been 28 years since Jenny Palmer walked into Winthrop City Hall to begin her career. This week she will finish her time with the city and move onto the next chapter of her career. Palmer’s final day with the City of Winthrop is Friday, July 23. She will be working for the City…
Read MoreGibbon Funfest 2021
Check out all the action from Gibbon Funfest in the July 21 issue of the Winthrop News.
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