Plastic recycling continues in Lafayette
by Ruth Klossner Thanks to the dedicated work by a group of Lafayette women, hundreds of pounds of stretchable plastic is being diverted from area landfills. It’s a project that’s been going on for several years, with several area groups involved. The Lafayette Area Lions first took on the challenge, signing up for the NexTrex®…
Read MoreWho done it?
The weather made a change in plans to the murder mystery at Winthrop Public Library but 54 still showed up to figure out who done it. Sunday’s performance was cancelled because of the snow storm. Those in attendance got some food for their thoughts on figuring out the “Beware the Ides of March” murderer. The…
Read MoreSwedish farm tour visits Bernadotte and Lafayette
by Ruth Klossner The return of the grackles to the Bernadotte and Winthrop area has been celebrated at Grackle Days each spring for decades. Lesser known is the return of the Swedes to the same area. Through the Swedish company, Saxentours, a touring group of farmers and retired farmers has visited the area at least…
Read MoreGFW School Board looks to sell some property
by Doug Hanson The GFW School is looking at reducing its expenses at the former Gibbon and Winthrop school sites. They will be selling off the scoreboard, flag pole, goal posts and fencing at the football field in Winthrop. The School Board will open bids on the property on April 16th. The bleachers on the…
Read MorePublic Notices March 25
City of Winthrop Special Meeting Minutes Thursday, January 22, 2026 A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Winthrop will be called to order at 6 p.m. on January 22, 2026, in the city council chambers of the City Hall, for the purpose of conducting city business. Approval of Agenda 2.1 Establish…
Read MoreClassifieds March 25
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 MoreIt came ‘weather’ we wanted it or not
Everyone knew we couldn’t get through the rest of the winter without one more big storm and it hit this weekend. Mid-week, we were greeted with strong winds that caused a bit of damage. Several homes had shingles blown off while the Farmer’s Co-op Oil in Winthrop had part of its canopy destroyed. On Saturday…
Read MoreWinthrop Fire Department receives donation
The Winthrop Fire Department purchased a new Jaws of Life and other equipment thanks to a sizable donation from the Gaylord Game Protective League through charitable gambling at Tanker Bay. The Department is very appreciative and thanks the GGPL for its donation that was used to purchase new tools that will help to save lives. Photos…
Read More30 GFW staff members are Gibbon, Fairfax, Winthrop or GFW grads
Thirty members of the GFW staff are currently serving the school school district that they have had ties to their entire life. Front row, from left to righ: Rich Busse, GFW Class of 1991, MS 6-8 Science Teacher, Athletic Director, Assistant Football and Varsity Girls Basketball Coach; Brian Weir, GFW Class of 1989, Facility Manager;…
Read MoreLafayette City Council purchases 72-inch mower
by Doug Hanson After discussing the lawn mowing needs throughout the budget process, the Lafayette City Council decided on purchasing a 72-inch mower from Central United Cooperative. The discussion was held last Monday at the regular monthly meeting as the Council had two bids for a mower. A bid from L&P Supply, Hutchinson came in the…
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