Helget converts wood into flags
by Michael Mattison Like many people during COVID, Neal Helget needed something to do to occupy his time during the shutdown. Out to his garage he went and he began creating things out of wood. He’s been making several different things from tables to cutting boards. One of his main works is American Flags. He…
Read MoreGFW Variety Show
Check out more photos of the GFW Variety Show in the May 24 issue of the Winthrop News.
Read MorePractice burns in Lafayette, Gibbon
Members of the Lafayette Fire Department held training on Monday in battling LP tank fires.
Read MoreGFW Elementary students give it their all at spring concert
The energy and enthusiasm was on full display at the GFW Elementary School spring concert on Thursday. Photo by Maggie Buettner
Read MoreArlys Linstrand
Arlys L. Lindstrand, age 81, of Winthrop, Minnesota passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at United Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota. Funeral Service will be Friday, May 26, 2023, 2:00 P.M. at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Winthrop with interment in the Winthrop Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, May 25, 2023, from 4:00-7:00 P.M.…
Read MoreBernice Holm
Bernice Holm, age 100 of Northfield, formerly of Winthrop and New Ulm, died on Monday, May 15, 2023 at Northfield Long Term Care Center. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11 am on Friday, June 2, 2023 at Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New Ulm with Father Gerald Meidl officiating. Burial will…
Read MoreClassifieds May 24
Real Estate Sales Storage Buildings & Lot: This is a great chance to own a unique commercial property! Two storage buildings and a large gravel yard, centrally located in Winthrop on a large .83 acre lot. 302 2nd St W, Winthrop, MN. $79,900. 2 Bedroom Rambler: Endless potential in this 2 bed, 1 bath rambler…
Read MoreSpring Fling Royalty
Fun events were held throughout last week as GFW celebrated Spring Fling Week. The culmination was the crowning of Maddy Nachreiner as Queen and Brayden Rubendall as King. Photo by Michael Mattison
Read MoreCODE3 changes ownership
by Maggie Buettner In August of 2016, Ann and Greg Hartmann purchased the Gibbon Bowling Alley from Tom and Mavis Linsmeier. They changed the name CODE3 Bowling & Party and updated the inside. Over the past few years they have enjoyed watching family and friends get together and have fun. Ann stated “We have loved…
Read MoreLafayette zoning permit ordinance will have first reading in June
by Doug Hanson The Lafayette City Council has been asked by several contractors to streamline their building permit, so permits may be received in a much shorter timeline. Currently all building permits have to be approved by the City Council, which can take two to four weeks for approval. Dave Burger, DeWayne VanDeest, Nick Klingler, Curt…
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