The Bank open for events
by Michael Mattison There is a new place to hold events in Gibbon as Whit Wort Brewing Co. recently opened The Bank. The facility is located adjacent to the brewery and was purchased around the same time that the brewery opened. The Bank held its first event a couple of months ago. Owner Chad Laidlaw has…
Read MoreLocal chain gang work state Tournament game
GFW Activity Director Rich Busse made a suggestion to the school’s veteran football chain gang to apply to work a state tournament game. Dale Boyum, who has worked home football games in Winthrop for 50 years, thought why not. So he applied but stated that they would only work a championship game (no cold weather games).…
Read MoreLocal helps with deer rescue near New Auburn
On Saturday morning at about 8:50 a.m., Chad Anderson of Winthrop received a call from Kerry Wetherich about a deer that had broken through the ice on High Island Lake in New Auburn. The deer was about 300 yards from the shore. They took a boat and proceeded to get it across the ice toward…
Read MoreClassifieds November 28
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 MorePublic Notices November 29
Independent SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2365 Gibbon, MN NOTICE OF BID Independent School District No. 2365, Gibbon, Minnesota, is presently soliciting competitive “Prime Contract Bids” for Gibbon, Fairfax, Winthrop Public Schools ISD #2365 New PK-12 School – Electrical Material Only Package. Sealed bids will be received electronically through Building Connected using the following link: https://app.buildingconnected.com/public/5757529c4425ca0a0029307b, free…
Read MoreColleen Frances (Gallagher) Deshaw
Colleen Frances (Gallagher) Deshaw, age 63, of Gibbon, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at the St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee. She was born on April 17, 1960 in Robbinsdale, MN to Joe and Rita Gallagher. Colleen was truly in the midst of enjoying her life while being a bright spot to…
Read MoreRandy Pagenkopf
Randy Pagenkopf, age 65, of Winthrop passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023, in rural Henderson, Minnesota. Visitation will be Sunday, November 26, 2023, from 4:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M. at Peace Lutheran Church and will continue one hour prior to the service, ALL at church. Funeral Service will be held on Monday, November 27, 2023, 11:00 A.M.…
Read MoreThanksgiving dinner to be served at St. Francis
The annual Thanksgiving Dinner will be held Thursday, Nov. 23, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the St. Francis Catholic Church in Winthrop. The meal includes turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, green bean casserole, dinner roll and dessert. Reservations are welcomed but not necessary. Call Bill or Che May at 507-647-2238 or June Oman at 507-647-5771 and…
Read MoreKlossner named Nicollet County Outstanding Senior
by Michael Mattison It has been quite a year for Ruth Klossner. In April she was inducted into the District 88 Foundation Hall of Fame and late this summer she was honored as the Nicollet County Outstanding Senior Citizen at the Nicollet County Fair. Klossner said she was completely surprised when she was nominated for…
Read MoreLafayette Turkey Bingo
For more photos of Turkey Bingo, check out the November 22 issue of the Winthrop News.
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