by Michael Mattison The Winthrop Police Department has found a new home at the former Walton Law Office building after being housed at Winthrop City Hall. The move was necessitated by the condition of the ambulance barn which has structural concerns. Winthrop Police Chief Logan Anderson said there was a growing need for better space…

by Ruth Klossner The Sjostrom family of Bernadotte Township was recognized as Nicollet County Farm Family of the Year earlier this month. They were honored, along with farm families from most of the other Minnesota counties, at Farmfest Thursday, August 3 and at the Nicollet County Fair Friday, August 11. Interesting, Steve’s folks, Lowell and…

For results and more photos, check out the August 16 issue of the Winthrop News.

by Maggie Buettner In August of 2020, Chelsea Schmidt opened an online boutique of clothing and more. She had been a stay-at-home-mom and wanted to stay home but yet contribute to her family. “I had a history in sales, and always had a passion for clothing (and shopping) so I decided it was a good…

by Ruth Klossner An enthusiastic crew of volunteers assisted Lafayette Boy Scout Landon Uhde and Joe Mages of Evolve Landscape install 150 paver blocks at the Lafayette Memorial Park last week. Work started early Tuesday, with all the blocks put in place that day. For the entire story, check out the August 16 issue of…