Klukas begins mayoral duties, Gatton reflects on a decade in the position
by Michael Mattison When Jeff Gatton decided not to run for a sixth term as Gibbon mayor, Steve Klukas stepped up and put his name on the ballot. Last week, Klukas presided over his first meeting of the Gibbon City Council. For the complete story, check out the January 13 issue of the Winthrop News.
Read MoreGibbon City Council agrees to amend liquor ordinance
by Doug Hanson Ashvin Papel, a representative of Fill Me Up, presented plans for remodeling the convenience store in Gibbon at the January city council meeting last Wednesday. The plans include a separate liquor store in the location where the old laundry mat was located in the building. No decision was made on whether or not…
Read MoreDepth a key for T-Birds
by Michael Mattison Weather and COVID permitting, the GFW Thunderbird boys basketball team will begin its season Friday evening at home against Cedar Mountain. Coach Jon DeRock returns three main cogs from last year’s team. Damian Hopp, Johnnie Ambrose and Dominic Henrichs provide the experience on the squad. For the complete story, check out the January…
Read MoreShirley Ann (Nelson) Chrest
Shirley Ann (Nelson) Chrest, 87 of Winthrop, MN died on January 10, 2021. Shirley was born February 28, 1933 in New Sweden township to Marvel (Brenke) Nelson and Sheldon Nelson. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday January 15th 2021 at First Lutheran Church in Winthrop. Visitation will begin two hours prior…
Read MoreSteven Proehl
Steven Proehl, 66, passed away suddenly and peacefully at his home in Mankato on December 27. He was a kid at heart who loved people and had a deep faith. Steve never wanted to grow up. At the annual 4th of July celebration with extended family, he was the only adult who played capture the…
Read MorePublic Notices January 13
Winthrop City Council Regular Minutes Monday, December 7th, 2020 A regular meeting of the Winthrop City Council was called to order by Mayor Kelly Pierson at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, December 7th at the City Hall. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL: Council members: Kelly Pierson, Pete Machaiek, Julie Trebelhorn, Dale Malheim, Rob Edwards and Lynn Drinkall,…
Read MoreClassified January 13
Real Estate Sales 9.37 Acre Farm Site: 3 bed, 1 full bath home w/ front porch, hardwood flooring and open concept living/dining room. Outbuildings: 2-stall garage, a shed w/ kennel spaces & cold storage & barn previously set up for horses. South side of the yard there is a Solar World 7.2 kW solar panel…
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Winthrop’s State of the City
by Mayor Kelly Pierson Last year in my State of the City article, on the second to the last line, I wrote: Once again I feel our city is well positioned to handle the challenges and opportunities that will arise in the coming year. And what a year it has been! I am happy to…
Read MoreNew GFW School Board meets
The GFW School Board held an organizational meeting on Monday, Jan. 4, with three new directors taking part. Mike Kuehn was elected chairman with Jason Haas taking the vice-chairman position. Marissa Lee will continue on as clerk and Dan Merkel will be the treasurer. Directors volunteered for various committees with the designation of the banking,…
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