Students getting more than just a taste of agriculture at GFW
by Michael Mattison GFW ag teacher Mirinda Goblish has a busy schedule teaching students in the CTE curriculum. First semester she has been instructing her students in food chemistry, seventh grade ag, ag food products and processing, floral design and companion animal science. Second semester includes food chemistry, introduction to metal fabrication and construction, greenhouse management,…
Read MoreWeinzetl recognized for support of GFW Schools
At their November meeting, the GFW School Board and Superintendent Horton recognized community member and district supporter Jim Weinzetl as part of their school and community recognition award. Jim is a strong supporter of GFW Public Schools and the GFW community, having donated over $500,000 to more than 100 students through scholarships with a recently…
Read MoreA revised policy comes into play as GFW Board struggles to set agenda
by Doug Hanson A new policy adopted in the past month, came into play at the November 21st GFW School Board meeting. The policy stated that a majority of the Board had to approve removing an item from the consent agenda at the Board meeting. Drew Schmidt made a motion to remove the two contracts…
Read MoreTCA to perform Christmas cantata this weekend
T-Bird Community Arts will be performing a Christmas Cantata on Saturday, Dec. 3, at St. Andrews Catholic Church in Fairfax at 7 p.m. and a second performance at Peace Lutheran Church in Winthrop on Sunday, Dec. 4, at 4 p.m. This is the fourth cantata that has held performances in both Winthrop and Fairfax. There…
Read MoreDelores Kruggel
Delores Kruggel, age 96, of Winthrop passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022, at the Sleepy Eye Care Center in Sleepy Eye. Funeral service were held on Saturday, November 26, 2022, 11:00 a.m. at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Winthrop with interment in the Winthrop Cemetery. Memorials preferred. Clergy officiating was Reverend Paul Meitner. Organist was…
Read MoreJudy Schuch
Judy Ann Schuch, age 75, of Glencoe, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022, at her home surrounded by family in Glencoe, Minnesota. Memorial service were held Monday, November 28 , 2022, 11:00 a.m. at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Glencoe, Minnesota. Gathering of family & friends were held Sunday, November 27, 2022, from 4:00…
Read MoreKathleen Lindstrand
Kathleen Lindstrand, age 88, of Winthrop passed away Monday, November 28, 2022, at Oak Terrace in North Mankato, Minnesota. Funeral service will be Thursday, December 1, 2022, 11:00 a.m. at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Winthrop with interment in the Winthrop Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, December 1, 2022, from 9:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M. at Zion…
Read MorePublic Notices November 30
NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED CERTIFICATION OF DELINQUENT UTILITIES Notice is hereby given that the Lafayette City Council will meet at 7:00 p.m. on December 12, 2022, at the Lafayette Council Chambers, 791 Main Avenue, Lafayette, Minnesota, to consider the following proposed delinquent utility certification. Adoption by the Council of the proposed delinquent utility certification…
Read MoreClassifieds November 30
Real Estate Sales 1.3 ac Commercial Lot: Get your plans ready to build on this large lot. Currently zoned for commercial. 115 Avon Ave N, Avon, MN. $129,900. 5.67 ac Farm Site: 4 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath 2-story home with an abundant amount of opportunity. Outside you will find many great outbuildings, including a 40’…
Read MoreLloyd Weber
Lloyd G. Weber, age 81, husband of LuAnn of rural Brownton passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at the Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia. Funeral service were held on Monday, November 21, 2022, 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Bismarck Township, Sibley County, Minnesota, with interment in the church cemetery. Clergy officiating was Pastor…
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