Bennetts create unique treasures
by Ruth Klossner No one has to tell Kireina Bennett to “think outside the box.” It’s second nature for the rural Winthrop woman. Bennett easily takes an idea, runs with it, and creates something new and exciting. An equestrian and former horse trainer, Bennett builds on that background to make one of her most popular…
Read MoreCouncil approves final tax levy, Park improvements to move forward
by Michael Mattison Action taken at the regular November meeting of the Winthrop City Council will take a bit of sting out of the proposed property tax statements that were sent out by Sibley County earlier this fall. The City Council approved a tax levy of $893,300 which is about $60,000 higher than last year…
Read MoreSchwecke interns in Costa Rica
by Maggie Buettner Weston Schwecke of Gibbon is currently a Junior at the University of Minnesota studying Animal Science with a minor in Captive Wildlife Care and Handling. This summer he spent ten weeks in Costa Rica as a Wildlife Biologist Intern. The first eight weeks he was at Wild Sun Rescue in Cabuya where…
Read MoreGFW will get new mascot, may get new name
by Doug Hanson The GFW School Board was told at its November 20th meeting that it will have to starting looking for a new mascot. The Thunderbird has ties to Native American descent and the District had been told to change their logo. Superintendent Jeff Horton stated that the District applied for an exemption but…
Read MoreTough start in a busy week for T-Birds
by Michael Mattison It was a busy week to start the season for the GFW Thunderbird girls basketball team, playing three games in a matter of four days. Unfortunately, all three were losses. The week started on Monday with a 50-37 loss at home against Martin County West. The T-Birds never led in the contest and…
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
Request for proposals for Forestery Services Contract The City of Winthrop announces the release of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for comprehensive forestry services within the city limits. The contract, spanning a period of three years, aims to enhance and maintain the urban forestry of Winthrop. With a commitment to fostering a thriving urban environment,…
Read MoreClassifieds December 6
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 MoreGFW School Board sees update school project plan
by Doug Hanson Two representatives from Wold Architects & Engineers of St. Paul and a representative from Kraus-Anderson of Minneapolis attended the November GFW School Board meeting on November 20th to review the detail drawings of the design of the building. The school, to be located on the East edge of Gibbon, is scheduled to open…
Read MoreSchmidt resigns from Council
Megan Schmidt resigned from her seat on the Winthrop City Council at the City Council’s regular meeting on Monday evening. She read from a prepared statement. “I cannot sit on a Council that allows me to be personally attacked with false allegations concerning city business and does nothing about it, even when members of our…
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