Benefit to be held for Levi Silfverston on Saturday
A benefit will be held for Levi Silfverston on Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Brownton Bar & Grill. The meal will be served 4 p.m.-9 p.m. which includes either a bourbon BBQ pork loin or spaghetti and meatballs. A silent auction will run from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Levi is recovering from a heart transplant…
Read MoreMoose on the loose
The wayward moose—seen in various places in southern Minnesota the last several weeks—visited Bernadotte Friday. The Johnson family, just south of Bernadotte, spotted him when they were combining corn. The moose, a young buck, spent quite a bit of time wandering along the ditch south of the church parsonage, up towards the county line road—but…
Read MoreGFW cross country earns Conference title
The GFW Thunderbird cross country team is picking up momentum as they were crowned the Tomahawk Conference Champions on October 17 in Sanborn. The girls crushed the competition, placing five in the top eight spots. Mady Steele ran to a Conference Championship in a time of 20 minutes 41 seconds. Finishing fourth was Kelly Willegal in…
Read MoreGibbon City accepts police chief’s resignation, post position
by Doug Hanson The Gibbon City Council accepted the resignation of Shaun Dohney, effective November 1st. In a closed meeting last Wednesday, the Council discussed the position and reviewed a new job description. City Administrator Dana Lietzau had checked on salary packages for the cities of Fairfax, Winthrop and Gaylord, which ran from $80,000 to…
Read MoreA day to remember
On Monday, Oct. 16, current and retired members of the Minnesota State Highway Patrol, along with family and friends, came to Oak Hills Living Center in New Ulm to honor the life and service of Ted Oman. Cindee Krzmarzick, life and enrichment coordinator at Oak Hills coordinated the breakfast event. Ted was not told that…
Read MoreChamber to honor Tracy Hahn, Laurie Larson
The Winthrop Area Chamber of Commerce will holds its annual banquet on Saturday, Oct. 28. This year it will honor Tracy Hahn for her service to the Chamber and the Community as a whole. It has also selected Laurie Larson for its Good Citizens Award. Charlie Collins will be installed as the new president for…
Read MoreGFW Board review operating levy vote
by Doug Hanson The GFW School Board helds it regular monthly meeting on October 15th. Chief Financial Officer Lindsey Heine explained the upcoming levy on November 7th. Heine pointed out that this vote is for an operating referendum, not a building referendum. She stated that going from two sites to one site will allow the…
Read MoreMarilyn Woods
Marilyn Woods, age 93, of Winthrop passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023, at Bayside Manor in Gaylord. Memorial Service will be Monday, October 30, 2023, 11:00 A.M. at the Dalin-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Winthrop with interment in the Winthrop Cemetery. Gathering of Family and Friends will be one hour prior to the service on Monday.…
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 will be 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 by…
Read MorePublic Notices October 25
Winthrop City Council Meeting Minutes Monday, August 28, 2023 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Winthrop was called to order at 7 p.m. on August 28th, in the city council chambers of the City Hall, for the purpose of conducting city business. Councilors Present: Councilors Trebelhorn – presiding, Schmidt, O’Connor,…
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