Deck over Reds dugout dedicated in Sieh’s memory
by Maggie Buettner On Sunday, June 26th, the Gibbon Reds baseball team and fans joined together with over twenty members of Claus and Norma Sieh’s family to dedicate the new Memorial Deck at McGowan Field. Claus and Norma were active in the area with Sibley County Farm Bureau, Mid-America and Sibley County Dairy Boards, Gibbon…
Read MoreCouncil approves new financial software system
by Michael Mattison A new financial software system for the City of Winthrop was approved by the Winthrop City Council at its June regular meeting. The civicsystems software license fees come in at about $68,345 with an annual fee of about $9,000. After a downpayment, the City will be able to pay the remainder over…
Read MoreCity Council looks into parking near museum
The Council was read a letter from Diane Fredin representing the Winthrop Museum about the recent parking changes on the two blocks of North Carver Street in downtown Winthrop. The letter stated that with the closing of Pimo’s Bar, there is no longer a problem with navigating the street and would like parking re-established on…
Read MoreCarol Rose
Carol Rose, age 73, of Winthrop passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at her home in Winthrop. Memorial service will be Friday, July 15, 2022, 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Bismarck Township, Sibley County, Minnesota, with interment in the church cemetery. Gathering of family and friends will be one hour prior to the…
Read MorePublic Notices July 6
FILING NOTICE Cornish Township 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: Supervisor A – four (4) year term Clerk – four (4) year term The filing period…
Read MoreClassifieds July 6
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 More‘The Lion King Kids’ a big hit
The cast and crew of “The Lion King Kids” did a fantastic job at Friday’s performance. It was the culmination of two weeks of the TCA Summer Arts Camp. Photo by Michael Mattison For more photos, check out the June 29 issue of the Winthrop News.
Read MoreCity proposes contract to preserve school resource officer
by Michael Mattison The position of a school resource officer has been at GFW for over two decades. The GFW School Board is considering eliminating the position for the coming school year with the possibility of bring it back the following year. The City of Winthrop is the lead agency for the program. The Winthrop City Council…
Read MoreMagnusson gets shooting tips from Olympians
by Michael Mattison Ryan Magnusson recently attended a shooting sports camp and received instruction from some very prominent people. Magnusson recently spent three days this month at Hillsdale College’s John Anthony Halter Shooting Sports Education Center participating in the Junior Olympic development skeet camp in Hillsdale, MI. During each of the three days, Magnusson took…
Read MoreCelebrating 102 years
The Lafayette Study Club celebrated 102 years last Saturday with special guest Christine Hudson, a national best selling author. A history board was available to check out the past as well as refreshments served. An event was planned for 2020 but postponed due to the pandemic. Above Author Hudson talks with Diane Kuester and Marilyn…
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