GFD chicken dinner a huge success
The Gibbon Fire & Rescue Department held its annual grilled chicken dinner on Sunday and served a ton of chicken. Over 2,000 pounds of chicken was grilled and over 1,100 meals were bought in three hours. Photos by Maggie Buettner
Read MoreThunderbirds advance to Sub-Section finals
by Michael Mattison With a double digit victory over BOLD in the quarterfinals and an overtime win over Sleepy Eye in the semifinals, the GFW Thunderbird boys basketball team earned a spot in the Sub-Section championship against Lester Prairie. The game was contested Monday evening in St. Peter. BOLD kept the game tight throughout the first three…
Read MorePublic Notices March 13
Winthrop City Council Meeting Minutes Monday, January 22, 2024 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Winthrop was called to order at 7 p.m. on January 22, 2024, in the city council chambers of the City Hall, for the purpose of conducting city business. Councilors Present: Mayor Trebelhorn, Councilors O’Connor, Wickenhauser,…
Read MoreClassifieds March 13
Real Estate Sales 3 Bed, 3 1/2 Bath House: Sitting on 20.24 acre lot with tillable land. This house features a main floor master with hardwood floors along with 2 additional bedrooms upstairs, an open floor plan with well-maintained oak woodwork, a 4-season porch, multiple outbuildings, and many mature trees. 29295 441st Ave. Gaylord, MN…
Read MoreBernadotte Township man serves far beyond the area
by Ruth Klossner Even though no one in his family had served in the military when he was a child, Greg Peterson was exposed to patriotism in many ways. He watched a lot of parades as a kid, especially when his uncle Teddy Manderfeld carried the flag. “I was exposed to patriotism at the New…
Read MoreWinthrop Police Department dedicated to keeping citizens safe
by Michael Mattison It was a busy year for the Winthrop Police Department last year and 2024 continues to see the Department very active. The local department made 1,155 traffic stops during 2023 which include moving violations. “We don’t write a ton of citations,” said Police Chief Logan Anderson. There were only 120 citations were…
Read MoreLocal Scouts learn from the Winthrop Honor Guard
Members of the Winthrop Honor Guard helped the local Boy Scout Troop learn how to properly fold the American Flag and the meaning behind it. Photos contributed
Read MoreThunderbirds crush BLHS in tournament opener
by Michael Mattison The Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart boys basketball team tried to hang around for as long as possible to make a game of it, but the GFW Thunderbirds were too tough, breaking the game open late in the first half and cruising to an 82-40 victory in the opening round of the Section Tournament. The win…
Read MoreSusan Fenske
Susan Fenske, age 55, of Mankato, formerly Nicollet passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at Northridge Care Center in New Hope, Minnesota. Private Family Burial will be held at a later date in the Winthrop Cemetery. Honorary Urn Bearers: Tylor Fenske, Joe Wassman, Dan Fenske, Mike Wendinger, Jaems Wendinger, James Jackson, Nathan Lindmeyer. Susan Ann…
Read MorePublic Notices March 6
Public Notice: Invitation to Bid The City of Winthrop hereby invites sealed bids for the purchase of a used 1989 Ford L-9000 Fire Tanker. The vehicle details are as follows: Vehicle Information: • Make: Ford • Model: L-9000 • Year: 1989 • Mileage: 11,500 miles • Engine: 240 horsepower Cummins • Tank Capacity: 3000 Gallons,…
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