Gibbon Police Chief announces his resignation
by Doug Hanson Gibbon Police Chief Shaun Doheny informed the Gibbon City Council at the regular October 3rd City Council meeting that he had been offered a job in the Twin Cities. Since that would allow him to be closer to his family, he decided to accept the position starting November 1st. Informed earlier in…
Read MoreWinthrop Council to look for options on fire/ambulance building
by Michael Mattison The Winthrop City Council considered a compensation package with ISG for $348,800 to provide pre-design, design, post design which include construction documents and bid administration for a possible joint fire and ambulance building at its regular September meeting. Councilwoman Megan Schmidt asked that costs on adding an air exchange to the current fire barn…
Read MoreBusy weekend in Winthrop
The weekend started with the K-9 Fundraiser on Friday at Winthrop City Hall. The Winthrop Fire Department celebrated Fire Prevention Week on Saturday with an open house and Tanker Bay held a tailgating party on Sunday for the Vikings game.
Read MoreThunderbirds blast Rockets
by Michael Mattison The ground game was superb as the GFW Thunderbird football team ran over the Randolph Rockets 36-20. On the third play of the game, Owen Swenson broke through and sprinted down the far sideline 59 yards to put GFW up early 6-0. Randolph would respond with a 10-play, 65-yard drive that resulted in…
Read MoreGeorge Kley
George Kley, age 63 of Arlington passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at his residence. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 10th at Peace Lutheran Church in Arlington with visitation two hours prior (9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.) to the church service. Interment will be in the Arlington Public Cemetery. George Delmar Kley…
Read MoreLinda Angst
Linda Angst, aged 70, peacefully passed away on Thursday, October 5th, in the comfort of her home, with her loving family by her side. For more than two decades, she courageously fought and triumphed over the challenges posed by cancer. Born on September 14, 1953, in a hospital near Winthrop, Minnesota, Linda spent her formative…
Read MorePublic Notices October 11
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SIBLEY FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 72-PR-23-53 NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Michael David Kuehn, a/k/a Michael D. Kuehn, Michael Kuehn, Mike David Kuehn, Mike…
Read MoreClassifieds October 11
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 MoreLafayette Little Learners waiting to open
by Ruth Klossner “Staff is what I need—I have the kids,” Alyssa Besemer said in regards to a possible opening date for Lafayette Little Learners. Besemer has been working hard to get the former Lafayette Charter School ready for its next “life” as a children’s center. She has MOST of the staff in place, but…
Read MoreCouncil approves police garage
by Michael Mattison By a 3-2 vote, the Winthrop City Council approved the bid of Messner Builders for construction of a new police garage. The total bid came in at $220,726.58. The four-stall garage would provide three stalls for police department vehicles and one secure bay for confiscated vehicles. Over a month ago, the project…
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