New classes delve into auto mechanics, construction and metal fabrication
by Michael Mattison GFW has instituted a CTE Department and has four teachers supplying trades knowledge to the students. Dave Sellner, Mirinda Goblish, Deb Kammerlander and Morgan Collins are giving the students hands-on, practical experiences. Sellner is responsible for four courses in the department which includes automotive service, construction, metal fabrication and Thunderbird Manufacturing. All of the…
Read MoreHappy Halloween
Check out the photos from Zion Lutheran and Gibbon Truck or Treat events in the November 9 issue of the Winthrop News.
Read MoreGibbon Post Office continues to assist Fairfax
Since the fire in early October that affected the Fairfax Post Office, the Gibbon Post Office has been helping out so that Fairfax residents can receive their mail. Gibbon Postmaster Matt Martinez said that his office will continue to help out until it is no longer needed. Because of the holidays and the construction that…
Read MoreGene Jacobson
Gene Lowell Jacobson passed to his eternal home on November 1, 2022. He was at home surrounded by his wife Arlene and several loved ones. Gene was born on December 4, 1930 on a farm near Winthrop, Minnesota; the son of Clarence and Barbara Jacobson. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith in…
Read MorePublic Notices November 9
Winthrop City Council Meeting Minutes Monday, September 26, 2022. A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Winthrop was called to order at 7 p.m. on September 25, 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 November 9
Real Estate Sales Storage Buildings and Lot: This is a great chance to own a unique commercial property! Two storage buildings and a large gravel yard, centrally located in Winthrop on a large .83 acre lot. 302 2nd St W, Winthrop, MN. $79,900. 10 ac Buildable Site: Your chance to own 10 ac of land…
Read MoreGFW Girls Cross Country team sendoff
Thunderbirds are Section Champions
It has been a fall of firsts for the GFW girls cross country team. Earlier the team won the Tomahawk Conference for the first time and this week they earned the Section Championship and a trip to the State Cross Country Meet on Saturday, Nov. 5. That race will take place at noon at St. Olaf…
Read MoreChamber Banquet honorees
The Winthrop Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual banquet on Friday evening at Hahn’s Dining and Lounge. Mike DeWitte, pictured with his wife Kim, received the Chamber Award while Karen and Ray Klenk received the Good Citizen Award. Photos by Doug Hanson For stories on the award winners, check out the November 2 issue…
Read MorePeace Lutheran holds Trunk or Treat
For more photos of Sunday’s festivities, check out the November 2 issue of the Winthrop News.
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