Filings closed for local offices
Filings for local offices closed on Tuesday, Aug. 16. In Winthrop, Rob Edwards remains the only candidate for mayor. The city council needs three positions filled and voters will have six choices. They include Megan Schmidt, Gordy Grank, Dawn Wickenhauser, Glen Steiner, Jennifer O’Connor and Brent Roiger. GFW School Board has a position available for…
Read MoreDoris Miller
Doris Miller, age 93, of Winthrop passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at Bayside Manor in Gaylord. Funeral service was held Saturday, August 20, 2022, 11:00 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church in Winthrop with interment in the Winthrop Cemetery. Clergy officiating was Pastor Bob Miner. Organist: was Julie Trebelhorn. Congregational hymns sung were “In Christ…
Read MoreDorothy Jacobson
Dorothy Jacobson, age 91, of Gibbon passed away peacefully Monday, August 15, 2022, at Bayside Manor in Gaylord. Funeral service will be Wednesday, August 24, 2022, 11:00 a.m. at the Apostolic Christian Church in Winthrop with interment in the Winthrop Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 24, 2022, from 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. at the Apostolic…
Read MorePublic Notices August 24
CITY OF LAFAYETTE COUNTY OF NICOLLET STATE OF MINNESOTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Lafayette City Council, serving as the Board of Adjustments and Appeals, has called for a Public Hearing set for Monday, September 12, 2022 at 7:00 PM to be held in the Council Chambers at 791 Main Avenue, Lafayette, MN 56054. The…
Read MoreClassifieds August 24
Real Estate Sales 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home: Spacious, custom built, 3 bed, 3 bath home with a 2-stall attached garage. Large living room with double-sided gas fireplace that opens up to the dining room, large open area in basement & many closets throughout. Large yard with patio area, enclosed gazebo with electricity & garden…
Read MoreAccident on Highway 19 injures youth
An accident involving life-threatening injury occurred Monday at 6:17 p.m. in Winthrop. According to Minnesota State Patrol a semi, driven by Scott Allan Sondag, 35 of Winthrop, was parked on the shoulder of Highway 19 near North Redwood Street. A Chevy Silverado pickup, driven by Jerry Gail Mortenson, 74 of Maple Grove, was eastbound on…
Read MoreShooters of Gibbon has new ownership
by Maggie Buettner David Plamann and Markie Johnson are the new owners of Shooters Bar & Grill located on Main Street in Gibbon. Dave opens the bar at 10:00am Monday through Saturday. Markie starts the second shift around 5 p.m. until close at 2 a.m. They will add Sundays during the football season. Since recently…
Read MoreSecond Street project discussed with property owners
by Michael Mattison The City of Winthrop is facing a large utility project that will run the length of Second Street and City Administrator Michael Looft met with property owners last week to discuss the project. The project is still in the feasibility study stage but that is nearing completion. Looft said that in 2018,…
Read MoreCity prepares to take over library from county
by Michael Mattison Starting December 10, cities in Sibley County will be taking over their respective libraries. This comes after the Sibley County Library Board disbanded earlier this year. The cities have been preparing for the transition since. City Administrator Michael Looft said that the Sibley County Library Board found it in the best interest…
Read MoreUlrich requests dividing Charter School property into two parcels
by Doug Hanson Ted Ulrich and his lawyer Roger Hippert of New Ulm asked the Lafayette City Council for a simple lot division of the former Lafayette Charter School property at its regular August meeting. The east portion of the lot, which will just less that half the property will include the Charter School building…
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