GFW Homecoming Candidates
GFW Homecoming candidates were announced on Thursday. Homecoming Week began on Monday and will culminate Friday with coronation in the afternoon, the football game in the evening and dance following the game. Front row, from left to right: Tori Bebeau, Jenna Schweiss, Marti Jacobson, Taylor Schafer and Katelyn Beranek. Back row: Garret Schmidt, Brennir Peterson, Sam…
Read MoreGFD receives State Award
The Gibbon Fire Department was named the 2023 Fire Department of the Year by the Minnesota State Fire Department Association at its annual convention on Saturday, Sept. 16. The department was nominated for the award as a result of the creation of and fundraising for the R3 (Rural Rescue Response) Trailer, which was designed by…
Read MoreHighway 15 work causes detour south of Winthrop
Motorists traveling on Highway 15 south of Winthrop can expect a detour which started Monday, Sept. 18, for approximately a week so crews can complete pavement repairs, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Highway 15 will be closed at the junction of Highway 19 to Sibley County Road 33 15 (551st Avenue). Traffic will…
Read MoreLafayette Memorial Park dedicated
by Ruth Klossner The weather was perfect and the crowd was appreciative when the Lafayette Memorial Park—formerly the Mini-Park—was officially dedicated Sunday afternoon. A big crowd—perhaps 300 people—was on hand for the 4:00 p.m. festivities. The newly redone park is the result of the community working together to make something special of the two lots…
Read MoreLafayette water plant continues to move towards spring construction
by Doug Hanson The Lafayette City’s water pilot project was shut down on August 21st. There were no issues during the project reported Utility Superintendent Al Fox at the September Lafayette City Council meeting. “The whole thing ran really well.” Fox will now wait for the final report from Harn R/O Systems. Meanwhile the design…
Read MoreSunflower season was a sunny success
by Maggie Buettner The Gibbon Sunflower Field again had a beautiful year despite the drought and extreme temperatures. The field was planted on June 16th and the height of the field was about nine feet tall by August 25th, opening day. In 75 days, they averaged 1.4 inches of growth a day with less than…
Read MoreLodge celebrates National Assisted Living Week
Several events were held at The Lodge of Winthrop last week to celebrate National Assisted Living Week. The Advisory Board of The Lodge provided a waffle bar breakfast on Wednesday. The Winthrop Lions proved BINGO on Tuesday. Root Beer floats were wer provided by the Advisory Board and BackStreet Market had its food truck at…
Read MoreGFW cross country team off to a great start
The GFW Thunderbird girls cross country team has placed second in its two meets this year. GFW opened the season at Mankato Loyola and finished second to Maple River. Mady Steele led the T-Birds with a time of 21 minutes 58 seconds which earned her fourth place overall. Ashley Vos was next for GFW with a time…
Read MoreElden “Al” Egesdal
Elden “Al” Egesdal, age 85, of Gaylord passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at Bayside Manor in Gaylord. Funeral Service will be Thursday, September 21, 2023, 10:30 A.M. at Creekside Community Church in Arlington with interment in the Gaylord City Cemetery in Gaylord. Visitation will be Wednesday, September 20, 2023, from 4:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M. at…
Read MoreClassifieds September 20
Real Estate Sales 8.25ac Hobby Farm: Great opportunity to own an 8.25ac hobby farm in a great rural location, and the ability to hunt on your own property. A mature grove with apple trees and electricity is available. 66569 460th St, Fairfax MN $79,900. 3 Bedroom Home: Come see this 3 bed, 2 bath home.…
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