Classifieds October 12
Real Estate Sales 5 ac Farm Site: 4 bed, 3 bath home w/ original hardwood flooring, wood trim, eat-in kitchen, large dining room & living room, main floor laundry and lower level family area. Insulated, extended triple garage. Option of 5 extra acres for $75,000 to make it 10 acres if desired. Many well-maintained outbuildings.…
Read MoreWinthrop GFWC honors three Women Who Make a Difference
by Michael Mattison The Winthrop General Federation of Women’s Club held its fourth Women Who Make a Difference banquet on Monday evening. This year’s honorees were Mary Jane Ohland, Perp Weber and Marlene Roepke. The event started with a nice dinner at Hahn’s Dining and Lounge and culminated with the presentation of its three recipients.…
Read MoreAssessment hearing held for Second Street project
by Michael Mattison An assessment hearing was held at the Winthrop City Council’s regular meeting September 26 for the Second Street project which, if approved, will begin next spring. The City Council approved ordering the plans and specifications for the project. Bryan Petzel of I&S Group was on hand to explain what will be done on…
Read MoreT-Birds win fourth straight
by Michael Mattison After a back-and-forth first quarter, the GFW Thunderbird football team had no problem dispatching New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva 58-19. The T-Birds would get on the scoreboard first when Garret Schmidt bolted for a 57-yard touchdown run. Dominic Rose would connect with Rex Monson for the two-point conversion and the T-Birds led 8-0. For all the…
Read MorePublic Notices October 5
Winthrop City Council Meeting Minutes Monday, August 22, 2022. A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Winthrop was called to order at 7 p.m. on August 22, 2022, in the city council chambers of the City Hall, for the purpose of conducting city business. Councilors Present: Mayor Kelly Pierson, Wickenhauser, Schmidt,…
Read MoreClassifieds October 5
Real Estate Sales 1.3 ac Commercial Lot: Get your plans ready to build on this large lot. Currently zoned for commercial. 115 Avon Ave N, Avon, MN. $129,900. 10 ac Buildable Site: Your chance to own 10 ac of land in a great rural location. Great views of Linden Lake and only 1 mile from…
Read MoreGFW Homecoming
It was an exciting week at GFW as the school celebrated Homecoming. It culminated with the football game and a win over Medford which can be found on page 9. There were many other events during the week, including powderpuff football, a parade and pep fests at both the elementary school and the high school.…
Read MoreCouncil approves hiring of city clerk, appoints library board
by Michael Mattison There will be a new face at Winthrop City Hall in the near future. The Winthrop City Council approved the hiring of a new city clerk. Heather Hahn will be joining the city staff in the office on October 24 after she is released from her duties with McLeod County. For the…
Read MoreGFW School Board hears update on new technology offerings
by Doug Hanson The GFW School Board held its regular September meeting last Monday with a light agenda. Superintendent Jeff Horton welcomed the new staff coming into the District and then turn the meeting over to Technology Director Wade Werner for an update. Werner stated that he was excited to say that GFW is offering…
Read MoreGFW breaks Homecoming game open in final quarter
by Michael Mattison For three quarters, the result of the GFW Thunderbird’s Homecoming game was in doubt as neither team took a definitive edge on the scoreboard. The T-Birds would score 14 points in the fourth quarter and prevail 20-6. For the entire story, check out the September 28 issue of the Winthrop News.
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