GFW School Board sets new school referendum vote for April 11
by Doug Hanson The GFW School Board held a special meeting on Monday evening to address the facilities issues and decide on a plan for moving forward. After an hour and half presentation and discussion, the Board approved a motion on a 4-1 vote to ask the voters for a new school centrally located. (Board…
Read MoreLaceFit Nutrition open for business
by Michael Mattison Winthrop has a new business in town, LaceFit Nutrition. Lacey Scharping opened the doors on November 1. The business will look familiar to Winthrop residents as Scharping purchased Fit 365 Nutrition from Morgan Jackson. For the entire story, check out the December 14 issue of the Winthrop News.
Read MoreLeitheiser enriches the reading program in GFW
by Maggie Buettner Three years ago, the GFW school district was awarded a grant from the State of Minnesota called the Comprehensive Literacy State Development Project. It created new positions in the school district for coaches to help guide teachers in best practices for teaching reading. Mary Leitheiser is the Family Literacy Specialist. Her team…
Read MoreTwo Dogs must go after biting Gibbon resident
by Doug Hanson Two dogs were determined to have escaped from a house and attack a Gibbon resident on October 26. Police and an ambulance were called. At the Nov. 15th Gibbon City Council meeting, the dogs were classified as dangerous and had to be removed from the city or destroyed. Last Tuesday, the Council…
Read MoreThunderbird boys start season with 2-2 record
by Michael Mattison The GFW Thunderbirds boys basketball team has started the season with a 2-2 record. The T-Birds opened the season on December 2 with a 73-69 victory over St. James. For GFW sports coverage, check out the December 14 issue of the Winthrop News.
Read MoreMildred Rettmann
Mildred Rettmann, age 98, of Winthrop passed away Friday, December 9, 2022, at the Buffalo Lake Healthcare Center in Buffalo Lake, Minnesota. Funeral service will be Friday, December 16, 2022, 11:00 a.m. at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Winthrop with interment in the Winthrop Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, December 15, 2022, from 4:00 p.m.-7:00…
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 MoreClassifieds December 14
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 MoreT-Bird Community Arts performs Christmas Cantata
‘The T-Bird Community Arts performed “Let There Be Christmas” this past weekend in Fairfax and Winthrop. Performers included Dave Munsell, Jeff Anderson, Chuck Firle, Maria Cuff, Caroline Black, Jane Munsell, Liz Schmidt, Mark Jaeger, Mitchell Ibarra, Kristen Hansch, Dana Pioske, Megan Schmidt, Mandy Schwarzrock, Lynn Drinkall, LeAnn Fluegge, Gail Herschman, Jessica Schmidt, Jennifer Thompson, Noreen…
Read MoreCity seeks community input on grocery store decision
The Winthrop City Council has determined public input is needed into the decision of Winthrop Market, LLC. Winthrop Market has successfully operated for more than three years and wants to establish a long-term solution to keep the store operating in Winthrop for years. Winthrop Market is an essential service to the City of Winthrop, residents…
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