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…

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…

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…

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…

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…