Jacobson breaks GFW boys scoring record
On his first basket against Sleepy EyeSt. Mary’s on Monday, Cole Jacobson broke the GFW boys basketball scoring record previously held by Seth Schuette at 1,882 points. Jacobson currently has 1,947 points. The previous week, he broke the single game scoring record by one point at 48, surpassing Dominic Rose and Jim Alexander. He was presented…
Read MoreOne last time
It was the end of an era Friday evening when the GFW Firebirds girls basketball team hosted Minnesota Valley Lutheran Friday evening. Keyden Buboltz won the final tip-off at the gymnasium at GFW Middle School/ High School in Winthrop. The new gymnasium in Gibbon saw its first action Monday, Feb. 16, when the girls played Sibley East…
Read MoreSnow blower replacement approved by Winthrop Council
by Michael Mattison The Winthrop City Council approved the purchase of a snowblower at its regular meeting on February 2. The purchase cost is $55,000. It was formerly used by Carver County and has 871 hours of use. Public works has inspected the unit, changed oil on it and looked at the hydraulics. The attachment…
Read MoreWinthrop Ambulance receives $15,000 from Gibbon Lions
The Winthrop Ambulance received a generous donation from the Gibbon Lions recently. The Lions donated $15,000 which will be use to replace their Cardiac LUCAS Device. McCue explained, “The LUCAS device is a portable, battery-powered mechanical system that delivers automated, high-quality chest compressions to cardiac arrest patients. By providing consistent rate, depth, and 360-degree decompression,…
Read MoreMarlyn Bacon
Marlyn Bacon, age 72, of Hutchinson, formerly Winthrop, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Woodstone Senior Living in Hutchinson. Memorial Service was Saturday, February 14, 2026, 1:00 p.m., at Peace Lutheran Church in Winthrop, with interment in The Winthrop Cemetery in Winthrop. Clergy Officiating: Pastor Bob Miner. Organist: Lori Pagel. Congregational Hymns:…
Read MoreAlois “Al” Mathias Regner
Alois “Al” Mathias Regner, age 85 of Winthrop, died peacefully on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at the Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. Funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home-South Chapel in New Ulm with Father Tanner Thooft officiating. The New Ulm Area Comrades…
Read MoreWilliam (Bill) A. Sprigler
Funeral Mass for Reverend Father William (Bill) A. Sprigler to be held Monday, March 2, 2026, at the Church of the Japanese Martyrs, Leavenworth, MN, at 11 a.m. Burial immediately following in the Japanese Martyrs Church Cemetery. A luncheon is also planned following the Mass.
Read MorePublic Notices February 18
Gibbon Public Noctice The City of Gibbon is requesting public comments on the potential environmental impact of a proposed water tower construction project. The project will be located in the City of Gibbon, Minnesota, S2 T112N R31W, on a portion of 640 11th Street. The City’s existing tower requires significant improvements to meet current safety…
Read MoreClassifieds February 18
WANTED TO RENT/BUY Young farmer looking to buy or rent farm land. Call Neal Wenninger @ 507-766-1138 18tfn Farmland to rent or buy. Eric Platz. 507-381-7576. 46tfn GENERAL SERVICES Gibbon Lumber & Hardware is a full service destination. Check us out for lumber, windows, paint, hardware, tools, electrical, plumbing, lawn & garden items, fences, blue…
Read MoreCoach Jacobson bids farewell to Winthrop Gymnasium
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