Carol Ann Trebelhorn
On February 18, 2023, Carol Trebelhorn passed away at the age of 74 following a fierce battle to recover from multiple strokes. Carol Ann Trebelhorn (nee Schwecke) was born on April 29, 1948 to John and Margaret (Mattes) Schwecke. Carol was the youngest of six children in the family. She grew up in Winthrop, Minnesota…
Read MorePublic Notices March 1
BISMARCK TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING Notice is hereby given to the citizens of Bismarck Township, Sibley County, State of Minnesota, that the Annual Township Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 14th, 2023 at 7 pm at St. Francis Catholic Church, 510 Brown Street North, Winthrop, MN 55396 to conduct all necessary business prescribed…
Read MoreClassifieds March 1
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 MoreValentines Day celebrated through food and flowers
by Michael Mattison Valentines Day can be celebrated in many ways but the two most popular at taking your sweetheart out for a meal or getting the special someone something from the florist. It was a great Valentines Day for Hahn’s Dining and Lounge as about 400 were served for the special occasion. Owner Tracy…
Read MoreLafayette’s RO Project keeps taking small steps forward
by Doug Hanson Last Monday, the Lafayette City Council heard an update on the Reverse Osmosis Project from Public Works Supervisor Al Fox. He stated that the Geotechnical Services for the site evaluation has been completed. Proposals for a RO Pilot Study were mailed out January 27, with bids due on February 28. The start-up…
Read MoreT-Birds impressive in three-victory week
by Michael Mattison It was a great week for the GFW Thunderbird girls basketball team, recording three wins in as many games. GFW opened the week Monday with a 77-32 win at Cedar Mountain. On Thursday, the T-Birds hosted New Ulm Cathedral and came out victorious 80-28. GFW extended its winning streak to four games on Saturday…
Read MoreThunderbirds hold off Cougars for conference win
by Michael Mattison The GFW Thunderbird boys basketball team opened the week with an exciting 78-69 win over Cedar Mountain before dropping a game to New Ulm Cathedral 60-49 and ending the week with a 81-59 loss to Sleepy Eye St. Mary’s. The T-Birds held a nice lead over Cedar Mountain throughout much of the game…
Read MoreJames Kruggel
James “Jim” Kruggel, age 82, of Winthrop passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. Memorial service will be Monday, February 27, 2023, 2:00 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church in Winthrop with interment in the Winthrop Cemetery. Gathering of Family and Friends will…
Read MorePublic Notices February 22
TRANSIT TOWNSHIP ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE The Annual Meeting of Transit Township, Sibley County, State of Minnesota, will be held on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 2:00 PM., at the Transit Town Hall, located at 50644 256th Street, Winthrop, MN. Various items will be on the agenda to be discussed, including the annual budget. In case…
Read MoreClassifieds Feburary 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…
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