Upgrades coming at Fill Me Up, Gibbon
There is no gas available at Fill Me Up in Gibbon for the rest of this month. Work began last Thursday and was estimated to take three to four weeks to complete the remodeling project. New pumps and a new canopy will soon decorate the front of the building. The C-store is still open for…
Read MoreCity of Winthrop updates utility, financial system
by Michael Looft Recently the City of Winthrop found it necessary to upgrade our financial and utility billing software to meet the standards of today’s technology and cyber security. There are many changes coming in the next couple of months that will not only make it more efficient to run utilities but also provide cost…
Read MoreGFW trap shoot team having a great season
by Maggie Buettner GFW Trap Shoot Team started up their spring season in March. As always, the season starts cold and windy which adds challenges to the sport. The team meets every Sunday afternoon at the Gibbon Sportsman Club. According to Head Coach George Grosam, “The trap team currently has 30 athletes. They are an…
Read MorePublic Notices May 17
Independent School District GFW Public Schools April 17, 2023 Summary of regular school board meetings. Full text is available for public inspection at 323 East 11th Street, Gibbon, MN 55335. CALL TO ORDER The regular board meeting of the GFW Public School Board was held on April 17, 2023 at the Elementary School Gibbon, MN.…
Read MoreClassifieds May 17
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Read MoreIt’s Spring Fling Week at GFW
There are many activities scheduled throughout the week at GFW as the students celebrate Spring Fling. Finally the weather has actually made it feel like spring. Coronation will be held on Friday. Spring Fling candidates are pictured above. From left to right: Abi Lee, Maddy Nachreiner, Megan Helget and Audra Sjogren. Back row: Mikal Nordlund, Brayden Rubendall,…
Read MoreGFW Board discusses building process
by Doug Hanson The GFW School Board held a work session on May 1st to review the construction timeline and architecture process. Wold Architect and Engineering of St. Paul presented a power point plan that they would use to get the school ready for fall of 2025. They would be working with Kaus-Anderson of Minneapolis,…
Read MoreGibbon Council discusses school referendum
by Doug Hanson It was noted at the Gibbon City Council meeting on May 2nd that the GFW land committee was researching land options for the new school. The committee currently consists of Directors Jason Haas and Dan Merkel, but may increase to three school board directors. City Administrator Dana Lietzau stated that the school…
Read MoreWinthrop Council hears updated estimated cost for Second Street
by Michael Mattison Members of the Winthrop City Council were informed of a substantial increase in the proposed Second Street project which is projected to begin this summer. At its regular April meeting, ISG’s Bryan Petzel informed the City Council that the bid estimate for the project now stood at over $7.8 million, an increase…
Read MoreECFE Vehicle Fair
For more pictures, check out the May 10 issue of the Winthrop News.
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