Jam the Gym
GFW hosted Jam and Gym, a Tim Orth Foundation event, on Friday evening. Clockwise from top left: The Dunk Team entertained the crowd with flips and tricks. For more photos of the event, check out the April 1 issue of the Winthrop News.
Read MoreGFW Trig Star team does well in competition
GFW students and staff were able to attend the Trig Star Competition 2026 on March 13 at SCC Mankato. Front row, from left to right: Silvana Ruiz, Kjerssa Jasinski, Addison Henningson, Lara Stegeman, Lucio Munoz, Brayden Miller, Oscar Gomez and Kalli Aden. Back row: Back row: Mr. Dela Cruz, Maria Soto Garcia, Keyden Buboltz, Matthew…
Read MoreTwo GFW FFA members are state proficiency finalists
GFW Pioneer Express FFA chapter members Edan Messerli and Carson Lee are state finalist for proficiency awards. They have been selected as a state finalist in their proficiency area. Their proficiency award application notes their record-keeping and experience in their supervised agricultural experience (SAE). FFA members have SAEs to demonstrate skills and concepts learned in the…
Read MoreDavid L. Schwarzrock
David L. Schwarzrock, age 69 of Dassel, MN passed away on Tuesday March 24, 2026 at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson, MN. A memorial service was held at 11:00 AM on Monday March 30, 2026 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Hutchinson, MN. Visitation was from 9:00 – 11:00 AM at church prior to…
Read MorePublic Notices April 1
Independent School District GFW Public Schools February 17, 2026 Summary of regular school board meetings. Full text is available for public inspection at 323 East 11th Street, Gibbon, MN 55335. CALL TO ORDER The regular board meeting of the GFW Public School Board was held on February 17, 2026 at the New School Gibbon, MN.…
Read MoreClassifieds April 1
WANTED TO RENT/BUY Young farmer looking to buy or rent farm land. Call Neal Wenninger @ 507-766-1138. 18tfn Farmland to rent or buy. Eric Platz. 507-381-7576. 46tfn GENERAL SERVICES Gibbon Lumber & Hardware is a full service destination. Check us out for lumber, windows, paint, hardware, tools, electrical, plumbing, lawn & garden items, fences, blue…
Read MoreNew salon is more than just a business for its owner
by Michael Mattison Winthrop has a new beauty salon in town. Shania Rose opened up Hometown Stylist in October. She is located at 701 North Hennepin Street. Hometown Stylist provides mens, womens and childrens hair cuts, perms, eye lashes and waxings. “I was that girl in school that always did everyone’s hair,” Shania said. “I…
Read MoreGFW parts ways with Dashir
After over 30 years of working together, GFW has decided to stop using Dashir Management Services for its custodians/cleaners services. Dashir was in charge of hiring the staff for these positions. In an email to staff on Monday, Superintendent Allen Berg wrote, “I want to share an important upcoming transition within our Buildings and Grounds…
Read MoreBowen benefit recipient at Jam the Gym
by Maggie Buettner On Friday, March 27th, GFW will be hosting the Tim Orth Foundation Jam the Gym Night. One of the recipients being recognized at the event is Bowen Woods, infant son of Lucas and Katie (Becker) Woods. Bowen was born in January with a diagnosis of clubfoot but the Woods knew of it…
Read MoreSteele reflects on past year as Winthrop Princess
by Michael Mattison There is just a couple of more weeks left in the reign of Madyson Steele as Winthrop Princess. The new Winthrop Royalty will be crowned Friday, April 10, at The Warehouse. “I decided to run for Miss Winthrop because I knew it would be a really good opportunity to get to meet…
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