Classifieds October 25
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 MoreWomen Who Make a Difference
The Winthrop Genderal Federation of Womens Club held its annual Women Who Make a Difference banquet on Monday evening at Hahn’s Dining and Lounge. This year’s honorees are Kristine Schwartz, Kellie Sloot and June Oman. Photo by Melissa Hanson
Read MoreGod’s Treasures preparing for move to new location
by Michael Mattison In the age of single-parent homes and those where both parents work, finding child care is a necessity. There are several providers in Winthrop but the need for more is still there. God’s Treasures is currently remodeling the former Good Samaritan Center—Winthrop facility in order to expand and hopefully fill the need.…
Read MoreWinthrop Lions Club donates wrestling mat
The Winthrop Lions Club donated a wrestling mat to the Winthrop Police Department. The cost of the mat was approximately $4,000. Police Chief Logan Anderson said the department uses the mat for defensive tactics trainings and it has been used several times already since moving into the new police station. They have held combined trainings…
Read MoreGibbon Fire & Rescue visit schools
Gibbon Fire and Rescue visited Prairie Lutheran School and GFW Elementary School in Gibbon last week for Fire Prevention Week. Left: Oakley Diehn tried on some fire gear. Above: Jason Rettig talks with PLS pre-K students at the fire barn. Below: Nate Firle talks with the students at GFW Elementary School. Photos contributed
Read MoreBike run raises money for Hector
A benefit was held for Matthew Hector on Saturday in Winthrop. It began at Tanker Bay. There were 53 bikes on the ride and over $9,000 was raised during the day. The Hectors thank all who participated in the benefit as well as the Winthrop Honor Guard, Vigilante Guardians, Veterans Motorcycle South Legion Riders Post…
Read MoreState Representatives, Senators and staff visit Lafayette to view R/O Project
by Doug Hanson On October 5th a group from the Minnesota Legislure travelled to Lafayette to learn more about the Reverse Osmosis Project to reduce the hardest of the water for Lafayette. Public Works Supervisor Al Fox stated a delegation of about 15 came out to review the grant for the project, see what the…
Read MorePublic Notices October 18
CITY OF LAFAYETTE, MINNESOTA ORDINANCE 144 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE WHEREAS, the City of Lafayette adopted its most recent zoning ordinance on 12/27/1990, which has subsequently been codified in City Code Chapter 151; and WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Lafayette has now determined that the zoning code requires updates due to…
Read MoreClassifieds October 18
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 MoreBenefit being held Saturday for Matthew Hector
by Michael Mattison It is scary how life can change in just a few seconds. On July 10, a motorcycle accident did just that for the Hector family, Matthew Hector suffered brain trauma in the accident but is recovering well. A benefit will be held on Saturday for the Hectors. A motorcycle ride has been…
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