The Lodge of Winthrop going strong, addressing issues after nursing home closure
by Michael Mattison The Lodge of Winthrop assisted living facility is near capacity but it is addressing issues caused by the closing of Good Samaritan Society—Winthrop last year. The Lodge is a 16-apartment facility and Kelsey Odegard said that just one unit is currently open. “It is open immediately if someone wants it,” she said.…
Read MoreRobert Sallstrom
Robert “Bob” Sallstrom, age 97, of Winthrop passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Society in Arlington. Funeral Service was held on Saturday, February 4, 2023, 11:00 A.M. at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Winthrop with interment in the Winthrop Cemetery. Clergy Officiating: Pastor Erik Karlson Organist: Eric Larson Soloist: Son, Steve…
Read MorePublic Notices February 8
ISD #2365 Sibley County, Minnesota NOTICE FOR BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the School Board of INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2365, GFW Public Schools, located at Gibbon, Minnesota, that it will receive sealed bids on: PRIME CONTRACTOR- FOOD SERVICE BID UNTIL 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, March 7th, 2023, at the School District Administration Office located…
Read MoreClassifieds February 8
Real Estate Sales 4 Bedroom Home: Check out this 4 bed, 1 1/2 bath home in Gibbon! Enjoy the eat-in kitchen with patio door opening up to the rear deck, main level laundry, living room with fireplace and hardwood flooring throughout most of the home. Nicely landscaped with an attached single stall garage, shade trees…
Read MoreWinthrop woman turns 100 years old
by Michael Mattison She has seen a lot throughout the years as Perp Weber hit the century mark in mid-January. Madalyn “Perp” Weber was born to Charles and Minnie Albertson on January 19. 1923. One of her grandfathers came from Norway and the other came from Germany. The the entire story, check out the February 1…
Read MorePierson reflects on years of public service
by Michael Mattison After a stint on Winthrop City Council and two more as Winthrop Mayor, Kelly Pierson decided to hang up his political hat and retire from public service. Pierson was appointed to the city council in 1987 and served for the next 11 years. He served as mayor in 1998-99. After taking 15…
Read MoreWinthrop Council approves purchase of Walton Law Office building
by Michael Mattison With the need to find a different facility to store the ambulances because the current structure is no longer safe, the Council voted to purchase the Walton Law Office building by a vote of 3-1 with Councilwoman Megan Schmidt against. The City was informed by the League of Minnesota Trust Insurance that…
Read MoreMoving on to Sections
The One-Act Play participants were all smiles after placing second in the Sub-Section One-Act Play competition on Saturday at Tri-County United. The “Not-So Grimm Tales” performers will not be competing on Saturday in the Sections at United South Central. Photo contributed
Read MoreThunderbirds blow out MVL, down Cedar Mountain by 10
by Michael Mattison After losing its first game of the week to Sleepy Eye 64-43, the GFW Thunderbird girls basketball team posted a knockout win over Minnesota Valley Lutheran 57-23 and another victory over Cedar Mountain 53-43. GFW was dominant in its victory over MVL. The T-Birds allowed just eight first-half points and led 27-8 at the…
Read MoreDorothy Boettcher
Dorothy Boettcher, age 91, of Maple Lake formerly of Gaylord passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023, at her home in Maple Lake, Minnesota. Funeral service was held on Friday, January 27, 2023, 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Gaylord with interment in the church cemetery. Clergy officiating was Pastor Scott Richards. Organist…
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