Locals bring Clydesdales to Winthrop
by Michael Mattison The Clydesdale has been synonymous with Budweiser for many years. The stately horse is not only beautiful but hard working. Tom Maidl and Michael Looft currently own three of these horses, two females and one male which they care for on their farm near Winthrop. They had another, Nell, which passed away in…
Read More50th annual community carol sing held in Lafayette
by Ruth Klossner It was a fun and festive evening when First Lutheran Church hosted the 50th Annual Lafayette Community Carol Sing Sunday, December 11. The event—also sometimes known as the Hymn Sing—started in 1972 at the Methodist Church when members gathered for an evening of carol singing and fellowship. It continued—even after the Methodist…
Read MoreBack to the drawing board for Winthrop Market
by Michael Mattison The Winthrop City Council continues to discuss how it might be able to assist Winthrop Market. Last month, a resolution that would provide assistance was tabled. Two public gatherings were held after that to access the public’s thoughts on the grocery store and what or if the city should provide assistance. The…
Read MoreBig second half lifts T-Birds to win
by Michael Mattison The GFW Thunderbird girls basketball team broke open a tight game in the second half to defeated the Sibley East Wolverines 65-49. GFW had just a slim advantage at halftime, going into the locker room with a 27-22 lead. It didn’t take long for the T-Birds to take control in the second half, building a…
Read MoreMarlene Satre
Marlene Mary Satre, age 89, of Winthrop died Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Pathstone Living in Mankato. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at Northview–North Mankato Mortuary, 2060 Commerce Drive in North Mankato. Visitation will be one hour before the service on Wednesday. Burial will be at the Winthrop Cemetery.…
Read MoreRobert Swenson
Robert Allen Swenson, age 85, of Janesville, WI passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at Cedar Crest Health Center. He was born on October 30, 1937, in New Ulm, MN, the son of Hilding and Mayme (Sogn) Swenson. He graduated from Winthrop High School, Winthrop, MN and Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, MN. Robert…
Read MoreAlice Olson
Alice Olson, age 99, of Brownton, Minnesota, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022, at GlenFields Living With Care in Glencoe. Memorial service will be Friday, December 30, 2022, 11:00 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Brownton with interment in Oak Grove Cemetery in Brownton. Gathering of family and friends will be Thursday, December 29, 2022,…
Read MoreClassifieds December 21
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Read MoreWinthrop’s Christmas in the Country
For more photos of Christmas in the Country check out the December 14 issue of the Winthrop News.
Read MoreCitizens hear presentation, give input on Winthrop Market
by Michael Mattison The Winthrop City Council held work sessions Monday afternoon and evening to discuss a proposal that could keep Winthrop Market open and viable into the future. The City Council Chambers were willed with concerned citizens and the overwhelming sentiment was that the grocery store was an essential business to the Winthrop community…
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