GFW Theatre Department to host One-Act Play dinner theatre
After not being able to compete last year due to numerous illnesses at the One-Act Play competition, the GFW Theatre Department is gearing up for the Sub-Section. They will be hosting a dinner theatre on Saturday, Jan. 21. The group will be performing “Not So Grimm Tales” a one-act play by Kevin Bean as well as…
Read MoreWinthrop Library has new staff
by Michael Mattison When you walk into the Winthrop Public Library, there will be different faces behind the counter to help you. Those faces though are quite familiar. Mandy Sommers was hired as the director and Laurie Kaukola will be assisting. For the complete story, check out the January 18 issue of the Winthrop News.
Read MoreGibbon Fire Department receives donation
The Gibbon Fire Department as well as the other fire departments in Sibley County received donations in the amount of $14,000 from Compeer Financial. All of the departments in Sibley County will be sharing a Fit Test machine which accounted for $10,000 of the donation. The Gibbon Fire Department alsio recieved $4,000 in tools. From…
Read MoreThunderbirds knock off Cathedral in overtime
by Michael Mattison A big comeback late in the game forced overtime where the GFW Thunderbird boys basketball team would pull of the 61-57 victory over New Ulm Cathedral. The T-Birds were down 10 points, 49-39, with four minutes to play in regulation when they turned up the defensive pressure, forcing several turnovers resulting in easy…
Read MorePublic Notices January 18
CITY OF LAFAYETTE, MINNESOTA ORDINANCE 141 An Ordinance Rezoning Part of a Parcel of Land from the Residential District to the Commercial District WHEREAS, the City has adopted municipal zoning ordinances, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 462.357, which have been codified as City Code Title XV; WHEREAS, two parcels: EAST PARCEL Tract A: Block 9,…
Read MoreClassifieds January 18
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 MoreLafayette Lions breakfast will benefit teen’s college fund
by Ruth Klossner Life hasn’t been easy for teenager Elissa Ries. Her mom, Cindy Preisinger, was diagnosed with Multiple sclerosis when Elissa was just a toddler and has lived in a care facility for some time. Her dad, Jason Ries, of Lafayette Township, did his best raising her to her teenage years. That is, until…
Read MoreGibbon Royalty reflects on the year
by Maggie Buettner Kendra Kramer and Allie Kretsch were crowned Gibbon Royalty on January 15, 2022 during Gibbon’s Winter Fest celebration. During their past year they participated in over twenty parades and events in Gibbon and neighboring communities. According to Allie, “my favorite parade that we were in was the Defeat of Jesse James Parade…
Read MoreCouncil starts to consider options for ambulance barn
by Michael Mattison At a meeting last year, the Winthrop City Council learned that the Winthrop Ambulance building had serious safety issues. The City Council unanimously voted to have ISG look into what a new building would look like for $5,000. The information was presented by City Administrator Michael Looft who gave the Council the thoughts…
Read MoreThunderbird boys lose to BLHS by three
by Michael Mattison It was a closely contested matchup on Friday when the GFW Thunderbird boys basketball team traveled Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart. The Mustangs led throughout the first half and held a 31-29 lead at halftime. Dominic Rose would have the hot hand hitting on five field goals for 10 points. Both Braylan Freitag and Cole Jacobson would…
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