Musician and game developer calls Lafayette home
Ruth Klossner Tristan Blue has lived in a lot of places—Minneapolis, Chicago, River Falls (WI), Mankato, Milwaukee, St. Peter—but he’s happy that he was able to settle his family in Lafayette two years ago. After living in a tiny house in the Seven Mile Park area, Blue had grown accustomed to a country life style.…
Read MoreGFW, City of Gibbon continue discussion on infrastructure
by Doug Hanson It was back to the drawing board as the City of Gibbon would not approve Superintendent Jeff Horton’s request for funding the infrastructure to the new school property. The Gibbon City Council had agreed to spend up to $245,000 to provide sewer and water to the site if the school accepted the…
Read MoreLove for baking inspiration for The Prairie Patisserie
by Maggie Buettner Diane Radloff started The Prairie Patisserie in November 2018 as a business out of her home. She lives in rural Winthrop with her husband, Shawn, and two sons, where they farm row crops and raise beef cattle. “I’ve loved baking my whole life. My mom taught me at a young age, but…
Read More51st annual Lafayette Community Carol Sing held
by Ruth Klossner The location has changed, but the tradition of the Lafayette Community Carol Sing continues. The event—also known as the Hymn Sing—started in 1972 when members of the Lafayette Methodist Church gathered for an evening of carol singing and fellowship. It continued—even after the Methodist Church closed in 1994. It just moved to…
Read MoreThunderbirds roll in home opener over Sibley East
by Michael Mattison The GFW Thunderbird boys basketball team gave the home crowd a lot to cheer about in the home opener as the T-Birds put up a 79-54 victory over Sibley East. After falling behind 5-4, Cole Jacobson buried a three, Braylan Freitag scored inside and Jacobson finished off a steal by going coast-to-coast for…
Read MoreDiane Opitz
Diane Opitz, age 78, of Winthrop formerly of Gaylord passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Society in Waconia, Minnesota. Memorial Service will be Friday, December 15, 2023, 11:00 A.M. at Peace Lutheran Church in Winthrop with interment in St. Matthew’s Lutheran Cemetery, Penn Township, McLeod County, Minnesota. Gathering of Family and…
Read MorePublic Notices December 13
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON IMPROVEMENTS TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: TIME AND PLACE: Notice is hereby given that the City Council of Winthrop, Minnesota will meet at Winthrop City Hall (305 North Main Street) in the City of Winthrop, Minnesota at 7:00 P.M. on December 18, 2023, to consider the construction of the following…
Read MoreClassifieds December 13
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 MoreSanta brings smiles to Gibbon
It was a festive day in Gibbon on Saturday when Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus stopped by to talk with the children. Sylvie and Hatti Gunnick were all smiles as they told Santa what they wanted for Christmas but their brother Roman didn’t quite know what to think about the situation. Photo by Maggie Buettner
Read MoreSanta to highlight Christmas in the Country
Saturday will be a fun-packed day for people of all ages as Winthrop hosts its annual Christmas in the Country. For those who are crafty, the day starts out with Mimosas and Mistletoes at Tanker Bay. The event begins at 10 a.m. and lasts until noon. At 10 a.m. people can make their own ornament…
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