City of Lafayette approves pilot study for RO Project
by Doug Hanson The Lafayette City Council passed a resolution to approve a recommendation from SEH Engineer for a Pilot Study for the new RO Project. A letter to Mayor Sandie Peterson from SEH stated that the Pilot Study was an important part of any water treatment design for evaluating, establishing and optimizing design parameter. There…
Read MoreLocal Cub Scouts hold Pinewood Derby races
The local Cub Scouts held their annual Pinewood Derby on Tuesday, March 14. Members as well as some non-member siblings raced in the event as did special guest Tom Schafer. Scouts who participated included Peter Messner, Sam Arceneau, Mason Olson, Dirk Thorp, Killian Thorp, Tony Kuchera, Luey Kuchera, Colton Kelley, Ryker Shimer, Dax Grack, Rowen…
Read MoreLorraine Marie Ravnass
Lorranie was born March 21, 1937 to Melvin and Marie (Rosenback) Kuehn. Lorranie passed away surrounded by her children on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at Abbott Northwest Hospital, Minneapolis, just three days before her 86th birthday. Lorraine graduated from Gibbon High School in 1955, then continued her education at Minnesota School of Business in Minneapolis.…
Read MorePublic Notices March 22
Residents/Property Owners/Renters, Starting in May/June the Winthrop Police Department will begin sending notices to residents that are not in compliancy with city nuisance ordinances. We should start seeing nicer weather and residents are asked to bring their property into compliance. Please correct any violations on your property/rental property. Here are some common violations that we…
Read MoreClassifieds March 22
Real Estate Sales 3 Bedroom Home: Come check out this 3 bed, 2 bath home with detached 2-stall garage. Enter this home through the 3-season porch into the entry way with French glass doors. Open concept living/dining room, a master suite with a large walk-in closet, and natural woodwork throughout the home. 420 3rd St…
Read MoreWinthrop man charged in Weitzenkamp murder
The Sibley County Attorney’s Office has filed a formal complaint with the Sibley County District Court charging Travis Joel Bauer (DOB 07-29-1976) with second degree murder. This charge stems from the death of Dennis Duane Weitzenkamp on September 20, 2022, in rural Winthrop. According to the complaint filed in Sibley County District Court, the Sibley…
Read MoreGFD designs and delivers the rural rescue response trailer
by Maggie Buettner On October 8th, 2019 the pagers went off for a man trapped in a grain bin. After a couple hours, members of his family noticed dad was missing and found him trapped. Gibbon Fire & Rescue responded to the call where Jerry Schwarzrock was trapped in the grain bin with corn up…
Read MoreWinthrop Council supports vibrant school
by Michael Mattison The Winthrop City Council passed a resolution supporting a continued success of the local GFW School system. Council woman Megan Schmidt proposed changes to the original resolution which was passed by a 4-1 vote. Council woman Jenny O’Connor voted against as she was in favor of the original resolution. The resolution focuses on…
Read MoreGibbon Council hears library report
by Doug Hanson Councilman Roger Tabbert updated the Gibbon City Council last Tuesday on the public library as it continues its shift to be a city-run operation. The Library Committee met again recently as it tries to fine-tune the operation after leaving the county run operation. Tabbert reported that the library has a new automated…
Read MoreSchool Board notes
by Doug Hanson The GFW School Board held a work session on March 6th. The regular monthly meeting is set for March 20th. The News ran the discussion on roofs last week, here are the other topics discussed. A conversation on items that committees should be discussing was brought forth by Director Emilee Stehr. She…
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