Gibbon Council picks Winthrop’s Police Chief to help with transition
by Doug Hanson Faced with its police chief’s resignation as of November 1st, the Gibbon City Council held a special meeting on October 27th to pass two resolutions to move forward. After talking with area police departments, the Gibbon Council had reached out to the City of Winthrop for assistance. After some discussion, the Winthrop…
Read MoreSchool special election has ballot question
In addition to voting for two new GFW School Board memebers, the special election will also include a question about a referendum GFW has proposed revoking the school district’s current referendum revenue authorization of $1,406.30 per pupil. By voting yes, this would be replaced by a new authorization of $992.40 per pupil. This would result in…
Read MorePheasants released in honor of Majeski
For the past six years, the family of Nolan Majeski have been releasing pheasants in his memory. The tradition takes place in October with the family and the men who served as pallbearers getting together and releasing them near the Tom Frank farm. Shortly before the event, they were informed that the order wouldn’t be…
Read MoreTrunk or Treat
It was a busy afternoon on Sunday in Winthrop and Gibbon. The sun was out and the temperature cooperated as kids came out to the Trunk or Treat events in both communities. Gibbon, as well as The Lodge in Winthrop and Peace Lutheran Church had great turnouts for the pre-Halloween festivities. Zion Lutheran Church will…
Read MoreElizabeth (Betty) Joyce Biermann
Elizabeth “Betty” Joyce Biermann, age 86 of Winthrop died peacefully at her home in Winthrop with her family by her side on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. Funeral service will be 11 am on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Winthrop. Pastor Paul Meitner will officiate, and burial will follow in…
Read MoreCharles Arthur Schuette
Charles Arthur Schuette, age 85 of Winthrop died peacefully on Monday, October 16, 2023, at Bayside Manor in Gaylord. Funeral service was held at 11 am on Friday, October 27, 2023, at Faith United Church in Winthrop. Pastor Merline Duering will officiate, and burial will follow in the Winthrop Cemetery. Full military honors will be provided…
Read MoreMarilyn Woods
Marilyn Woods, age 93, of Winthrop passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023, at Bayside Manor in Gaylord. Memorial Service was held on Monday, October 30, 2023, 11:00 A.M. at the Dalin-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Winthrop with interment in the Winthrop Cemetery. Clergy Officiating: Pastor Merline Duering. Pianist: Ian Cole. Congregational Hymns: “In The Garden”, “How…
Read MorePublic Notices November 1
Independent School District GFW Public Schools September 18, 2023 CALL TO ORDER The regular board meeting of the GFW Public School Board was held on September 18, 2023 at the Elementary School Gibbon, MN. Chair Merkel called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. ALSO present: Superintendent Dr. Horton, Stehr, Tech Werner, Schmidt, New Staff,…
Read MoreClassifieds November 1
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 MoreSpecial election for GFW School Board is November 7
A special election is being held ton Tuesday, Nov. 7, to fill two GFW School Board spots after two members resigned earlier this year. There will be one each for Gibbon and Fairfax. Casey Prochniak, Bernadine Sauter, Kathi Gruenhagen and Mark Turtle are running in Gibbon while George Grosam will be running unopposed in Fairfax. For…
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