Man charged with third degree murder
Erick Lee Alvarado of Arlington was chared with third degree murder in the drug-related death of a Winthrop resident. On May 21, 2023, Winthrop Police Office Reed Mitchell responded to a call of an unresponsive male at 413 West 6th Street. There Mitchell found Jose Roberto Cardenas Jr on his bed with his back against…
Read MoreSchmidt resigns from school board, search for replacement begins
by Doug Hanson Drew Schmidt submitted his resignation from the GFW School Board following the December 20th Board meeting. He served three years on the Board. During its organizational meeting on January 2nd, the Board discussed how to appoint a replacement for the one year remaining for this position. It was decided that applications will…
Read MoreDiscussion starts on placement of Gibbon’s new water tower
by Doug Hanson City Administrator Dana Lietzau and Public Works Superior Jason Rettig reported that they had met with the ISG engineer Bryan Petzel to discuss a location for the future water tower. The report was part of the Gibbon City Council regular meeting on January 2nd. Petzel stated that the tower could be up…
Read MoreClifford Carl Zieske
Clifford Carl Zieske, age 96 formerly of Gibbon died Sunday, December 31, 2023 at Buffalo Lake Health Care Center in Buffalo Lake. Funeral service will be 11 AM Friday, January 5, 2023 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Gibbon with Pastor Steven Bauer officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be 9 –…
Read MoreJohn S. Arlandson
John S. Arlandson was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend to many. He entered eternal life on December 29, 2023 at age 82, with his family by his side. He was born to Roy and Edna (Kent) Arlandson on July 6, 1941 in New Ulm, MN. Growing up, John spent his time working…
Read MoreClassifieds January 10
Real Estate Sales 4 Bed House & Farm site: Sitting southeast of Hanska, MN on 3.81 acres, this split-level family home & farm site features mature trees, multiple buildings on the property, a large extended two stall garage, two bedrooms on the main floor with attached bathrooms, & main floor laundry. 14308 110th St, Hanska…
Read MoreWinthrop Council has new look
by Michael Mattison The Winthrop City Council has a new mayor and two new council members after its regular December meeting held on Wednesday. Megan Schmidt gave her resignation at the last Council meeting and Mayor Rob Edwards gave his resignation on Wednesday evening. The City Council approved those resignations on Wednesday. Julie Trebelhorn, who…
Read MoreCouncil rejects Midwest RV Rentals’ rezoning request
by Michael Mattison The Winthrop City Council, following the recommendation of the Winthrop Planning Commission, approved a resolution affirming the Planning Commission’s denial of a rezoning application by Midwest RV Rentals Inc. Midwest RV petitioned the Planning Commission to rezone a parcel of land located to the northeast of its building from residential to commercial. For…
Read MoreGFW School Board sets levy
by Doug Hanson The GFW School District held its regular monthly meeting on December 18th to certify its levy. Michael Hoheisel of RW Baird & Co of the Twin Cities reviewed the District’s levy and school funds. During 2023-24, revenue is expected to outpace expenditures. He pointed out that there are not a lot of things…
Read MoreJason “Sid” Hartmann
Jason “Sid” Hartmann, age 46, of Lafayette passed away Sunday, December 24, 2023 at the New Ulm Medical Center in New Ulm. Memorial service will be 12 p.m. Saturday, December 30, 2023 at First Lutheran Church in Lafayette. Pastor Bob Miner will officiate. Burial will follow in the First Lutheran Cemetery in Lafayette. Following the…
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