Winthrop Farm City Fun Fest
For a ton of pictures of this year’s Winthrop Farm City Fun Fest, check out the July 13 issue of the Winthrop News.
Read MoreGibbon Fun Fest this weekend
Gibbon’s 135 Anniversary will be celebrated during Gibbon Funfest this weekend. One of the highlights of this years event will be a parade held on Saturday beginning at 1 p.m. The route can be found on page 2. Check out Main Street on Thursday from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and visit with area businesses…
Read MoreGibbon City Council continued discussion on fencing guidelines
by Doug Hanson A recent decision to approve a permit for a backyard fence has created a discussion for what the actual requirements are. The Gibbon City Council continued that discussion at its regular July meeting on July 5. The ordinance states that a fence should be five feet from the alley, which seems simple…
Read MoreHousing developer faces resistance at Lafayette City Council meeting
by Doug Hanson The Big Dog’s Treasures went on sale on June 1st and a housing developer attended Monday evenings Lafayette City Countil meeting to ask about switching zoning from commercial to multi-family. There were also about 20 people in the audience, most wanted to question the developer on what his plans were. Paul Bertelson,…
Read MoreCarol Rose
Carol Jean Rose,73, of Winthrop, MN passed away 6/14/22. Carol was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and friend to all who knew her. She loved her family and friends dearly, had strong faith, and a wonderful sense of humor. As a nurse, mother, and friend, Carol was a natural caregiver. The fur babies loved her too.…
Read MoreDuane Rose
Duane Rose, age 78, husband of Cheryl, of Gaylord passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022, at his home in rural Gaylord. Memorial service were held on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Mountville, Dryden Township, Sibley County, Minnesota. Military Honors by the Manthey-Asmus American Legion Post #433 of Gaylord.…
Read MorePublic Notices July 13
FILING NOTICE City of Gibbon Notice is hereby given as provided in M.S. 205.13, subd. 2, that a General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 for the purpose of electing candidates to fill the offices listed below: One (1) Mayor – two (2) year term Two (2) City Council Members – four…
Read MoreClassifieds July 13
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. Cabin on Swan Lake: Dreaming of owning your very own peaceful and…
Read MoreWinthrop’s summer celebration kicks off Friday
For a full list of events, check out the add on this site.
Read MoreLocal sisters advocate for Alzheimers research
by Michael Mattison Sisters Beth Magnusson and Dana Lietzau have made it their mission to raise awareness and funding to find a cure of Alzheimers. Their quest began when their mother, Barb Bruns, was diagnosed with the disease. Bruns received the diagnosis in December of 2015 at the age of 57. Dana said that unlike…
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