The circus is coming to Winthrop
The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus is coming to Winthrop, MN on Tuesday, August 1, at the Winthrop City Park. The event is sponsored by the Winthrop Area Chamber of Commerce. At 9:30 a.m., the public is invited to watch the Big Top rise. People will get a chance to tour the grounds and get a…
Read MoreLafayette Council approves Lions playground improvement plan
by Doug Hanson The Lafayette Lions would like to upgrade the playground equipment in the Lafayette City Park. The problem is the equipment is grandfathered in and if a couple pieces are replaced, all the equipment has to be up to current safety compliance rules. To update all of the equipment, the cost would be…
Read MoreKohls Family recognized as a 2023 ‘Sibley County U of M Farm Family’
The Kohl’s family has been named the 2023 Sibley County Farm Family of the Year by the University of Minnesota. Tony and Katherine both grew up on dairy farms in Carver County. They were married in 2006 and have three children who are all involved in the family farm. The Kohls have a deep appreciation…
Read MoreClassifieds July 19
Real Estate Sales 8.25ac Hobby Farm: Great opportunity to own 8.25ac hobby farm in a great rural location. Hunting right there on you own property, mature grove with apple trees. Electric is available. 4 Bedroom Home: Check out this 4 bed, 1 1/2 bath home in Gibbon! Eat-in kitchen w/ patio door to the rear…
Read MoreWinthrop’s Farm City Fun Fest
Winthrop’s Farm City Fun Fest enjoyed great weather and brought out nice crowds throughout the weekend. For more photos of the weekend activities, check out the July 12 issue of the Winthrop News.
Read MoreGibbon Funfest this weekend
The festivities begin Thursday at 5 p.m. with the Business Appreciation on Main Street followed by Custom Made Band at 7 p.m at Whit Wort Brewing Co. City-Wide Garage Sales also run from Thursday-Saturday. Show off you pinball skills on Friday 2 p.m.-10 p.m. at Whit Wort. Several event kick off at 6 p.m. at…
Read MoreRiders readying for missionary work in Southeast Asia
by Michael Mattison After graduating from Martin Luther College in New Ulm to become teachers, Jesse and Emily Rider found the calling to become missionaries. They traveled to Asia in 2019 and their work there was cut short due to COVID. Upon returning home, they taught for two years in Michigan. They now have the…
Read MoreReunions
Winthrop Class Reunions were held in conjunction with Farm City Fun Fest this weekend. Check out the photos in the July 12 issue of the Winthrop News.
Read MorePublic Notices July 12
Winthrop City Council Meeting Minutes Monday, May 22nd, 2023 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Winthrop was called to order at 7 p.m. on May 22nd, in the city council chambers of the City Hall, for the purpose of conducting city business. Councilors Present: Mayor Edwards, Councilors Trebelhorn, Schmidt, O’Connor,…
Read MoreClassifieds July 12
Real Estate Sales 8.25ac Hobby Farm: Great opportunity to own 8.25ac hobby farm in a great rural location. Hunting right there on you own property, mature grove with apple trees. Electric is available. 4 Bedroom Home: Check out this 4 bed, 1 1/2 bath home in Gibbon! Eat-in kitchen w/ patio door to the rear…
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