Hanson leads flag retirement for Eagle Scout project
by Maggie Buettner Trevor Hanson joined the Boy Scouts six years ago at the age of twelve. He’s part of Troop 2 which currently has members from Winthrop, Gibbon, Lafayette, and surrounding areas. During these years he has earned almost sixty merit badges. The hardest to earn have been the wilderness and survival badges. He…
Read More‘Alice in Wonderland’
For more pictures from the “Alice in Wonderland” performance at GFW High School, check out the November 23 issue of the Winthrop News.
Read MoreGibbon City investigates adding second full time police officer
by Doug Hanson For the past couple of months the topic of a second full-time police officer was on the Gibbon City Council agenda. Police Chief Shawn Doheny has shared concerns that it’s getting harder to find part-time police officers. A recent Sibley County meeting with city council representatives and police chiefs shared the information that…
Read MoreLafayette water shut off attempt unsucessful, ATV/Golf Carts discussed
by Doug Hanson Public Works Supervisor Al Fox attempted to shut off the water at the former Catholic Church because of non payment. The problem was when the water was shut off, there was still water available in one sink and two outside facets. This water did not go through any meter. Plus a line from…
Read MoreChanges made to Gibbon Public Library
by Doug Hanson At its regular November meeting the Gibbon City Council passed four motions to take the leadership role for the Gibbon Public Library from the Sibley County Board. The library will still be a member of the Traverse des Sioux Library System. A resolution establishing a public library and the By-Law were both…
Read MoreLafayette City Council move forward with water plant upgrade, discussed building code
by Doug Hanson At its meeting on November 14, the Lafayette City Council passed three motions to move forward with the addition to the water plant at 640 Main Avenue. The approximate 24-foot by 40-foot addition to the west of the current plant will help take some of the hardness out of the city water…
Read MoreDelores Kruggel
Delores Kruggel, age 96, of Winthrop passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022, at the Sleepy Eye Care Center in Sleepy Eye. Funeral Service will be Saturday, November 26, 2022, 11:00 A.M. at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Winthrop with interment in the Winthrop Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday, November 26, 2022, from 8:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M.…
Read MoreMarlys Schuette
Marlys Schuette, age 85 of Winthrop died Saturday, November 19, 2022 at Bayside Manor in Gaylord. Funeral service will be 11 am on Monday, November 28, 2022 at Faith United Church in Winthrop. Burial will follow in the Winthrop City cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5-7 pm on Sunday, November 27, 2022 and 10-11…
Read MoreClassifieds November 23
Real Estate Sales 5.67 ac Farm Site: 4 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath 2-story home with an abundant amount of opportunity. Outside you will find many great outbuildings, including a 40’ x 60’ pole shed with office, machine shed, grain bins, and a mature grove. Located just north of Winthrop on Hwy 15, this is the…
Read MoreStudents to perform ‘Alice in Wonderland’ this weekend
The GFW Theatre Department is gearing up for its performances this weekend of the musical “Alice in Wonderland”, a new musical by Janet Yates Vogt and Mark Friedman. The students will be taking the stage on Friday and Saturday, Nov.18 and 19 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 20, at 2 p.m. For the complete story,…
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