Coaches inducted into GFW HOF
by Michael Mattison The GFW Booster Club inducted to new members into its Hall of Fame on Wednesday, coaches Lowell Zellmann and Mark Leitheiser. Both were introduced by fellow Hall of Famer Lyle Muth. For the entire story, check out the June 8 issue of the Winthrop News.
Read MoreGFW School Board holds work session on facilities
by Doug Hanson The GFW School Board held a work session on Monday evening that drew a large crowd. A total of 23 people were part of the discussion on the planning for future facilities. That group included Board Directors Mike Kuehn, Jason Haas, Drew Schmidt and Dan Merkel. Also Superintendent Jeff Horton had his…
Read MoreRetiring GFW staff honored
Four GFW staff members were honored at a breakfast last week as they have retired at the end of the school year. From left to right: Maren Briard, Jean Bode, Julie Grunke and Mark Leitheiser. Photo contributed
Read MorePublic Notices June 8
Winthrop City Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 25, 2022. A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Winthrop was called to order at 7 p.m. on April 25, 2022, in the city council chambers of the City Hall, for the purpose of conducting city business. Councilors Present: Mayor Pierson, Schmidt, Trebelhorn, Machaiek,…
Read MoreClassifieds June 8
Real Estate Sales 3 Bedroom Home: 3 bed, 3 bath home w/ both a single stall attached & 3-stall detached garage. Eat-in kitchen, living room that opens up to the formal dining room, large family room w/ gas fireplace & vast amounts of storage throughout the home. Sits on a large yard w/ deck and…
Read MoreJoint statement regarding the GFW SRO program
“Representatives from Winthrop, Gibbon, GFW Public Schools and Winthrop Police Department have been and will continue to meet to discuss the funding and contractual obligations for the School Resource Officer program. The different entities are working on maximizing resources for all and ensuring the best possible program for students and our communities.”
Read MoreWinthrop welcomes new police chief
by Michael Mattison He has served Winthrop as a part-time police officer in the past but now Logan Anderson is the new Winthrop Police Chief. For the complete story, check out the June 1 issue of the Winthrop News.
Read MoreMemorial Day celebrated around the area
Winthrop Honor Guard at St. Peter’s Lutheran Cemetary. For more photos of Memorial Day programs, check out the June 1 issue of the Winthrop News.
Read MoreLafayette Fire Department has practice house burn
The Lafayette Fire Department had the opportunity to practice last Thursday as they burnt down Daune and Melva Eckberg’s former home. Seven generations of Eckberg memories was the way one of the great-granddaughters summarized the house. The house was built in 1907 by Carl “Charlie” Eckberg and his wife Emma. Then son Kenneth and Annie…
Read MoreSeveral GFW track athlete advance to Section
GFW track athletes advancing to the Section meet at Mankato are: Olivia Schwarzrock, Mady Steele, Brynn Busse, Ashley Vos, Abby Willegal, Justin Messner, Garret Schmidt, Garrett Stegeman, Jack Panitzke, Treay Taylor, Alex Johnson, and Brennir Peterson. For the complete story, check out the June 1 issue of the Winthrop News.
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