Christmas in the Country is Saturday
As the weather has chilled and the snow has fallen, that means that it is time for Winthrop’s Christmas in the Country. Saturday will be packed with activities for all ages. The morning kicks off with mimosas and mistletoe from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Tanker Bay. Muffins were donated by Hahn’s Dining and…
Read MoreGFW Board hears facilities update, looks at finance options
by Doug Hanson At a work session on Monday evening, the GFW School Board heard the latest update on the condition of its facilities. It was a full house with the five directors (Chairman Mike Kuehn had a previous engagement), three administrators, eight cabinet members and four experts from the Twin Cities. There were also…
Read MoreClasses offer hands-on experience
by Michael Mattison Morgan Collins is teaching several CTE classes at GFW that are giving students hands-on experience daily and career skills. She is teaching five different classes in each of the two semesters this school year. This semester she has life hacks, computer applications/ career seminar, intro to engineering and design, small engines and ag…
Read MoreCity finalizes levy
by Michael Mattison Those preliminary property tax statements you received in the mail earlier this fall—you can expect a lower number when you receive the final statement as the City of Winthrop reduced its levy to a 4.9 percent increase over last year. The Winthrop City Council held its Truth in Taxation meeting at its regular…
Read MoreKathleen Lindstrad
Kathleen Lindstrand, age 88, of Winthrop passed away Monday, November 28, 2022, at Oak Terrace in North Mankato, Minnesota. Funeral Service was held on Thursday, December 1, 2022, 11:00 a.m. at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Winthrop with interment in the Winthrop Cemetery. Clergy officiating was Reverend Paul Meitner. Soloist was Mark Jaeger, “God’s Own…
Read MoreMarlys Schuette
Marlys Schuette, age 85 of Winthrop died Saturday, November 19, 2022, at Bayside Manor in Gaylord. A funeral service was held on Monday, November 28, 2022, at Faith United Church in Winthrop with Pastor Merline Duering officiating. Burial followed in the Winthrop Cemetery. To leave an online condolence for the family, or to sign the…
Read MoreDennis Hermann
Dennis Hermann, 68, of Burnsville, formerly of Gibbon, passed away on Friday, December 2 at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital. Dennis graduated from Gibbon High School in 1972 and spent most of his life in the trucking industry. He married Mary Stueve in 1991. He was preceded in death by his parents, Delford and Cora…
Read MorePublic Notices December 7
Winthrop City Council Meeting Minutes Monday, October 24, 2022. A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Winthrop was called to order at 7 p.m. on October 24, 2022, in the city council chambers of the City Hall, for the purpose of conducting city business. Councilors Present: Mayor Pierson; Councilors Schmidt, Machaiek,…
Read MoreClassifieds December 7
Real Estate Sales 3 Bedroom Home: Three bedrooms on main level with many extra rooms, family room and rec room in the basement. Open concept kitchen/dining room and large living room, laundry room and office all on the main level. 2-stall attached garage, shade trees and a carefully maintained yard. 124 7th St W, Gibbon,…
Read MoreStudents getting more than just a taste of agriculture at GFW
by Michael Mattison GFW ag teacher Mirinda Goblish has a busy schedule teaching students in the CTE curriculum. First semester she has been instructing her students in food chemistry, seventh grade ag, ag food products and processing, floral design and companion animal science. Second semester includes food chemistry, introduction to metal fabrication and construction, greenhouse management,…
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