GFW actors to present dinner theatre Saturday
The GFW Theatre Department will be hosting a dinner theatre at GFW High School on Saturday, May 14, beginning at 6 p.m. Tickets are limited. The play will kick off the evening with dinner to follow at 7 p.m. The cast will be performing a version of Shakespeare’s Hamlet. For the complete story, check out the May…
Read MoreGibbon’s public alert system in place and operating
by Doug Hanson It was originally put in place to warn residents that the City would be plowing the streets after a snow fall. This would allow residents an extra chance to get their cars off the street. But the system has already been used twice this spring to inform residents of various events that…
Read MoreCareer Fair to be held at GFW High School
A career fair will be held at GFW High School on Tuesday, May 17, beginning at 1:30 p.m. and conclude when the school day ends. The event is sponsored by the Fairfax EDA and Fairfax Chamber of Commerce. Businesses from the three GFW communities are encouraged to set up a booth at the fair. Jed Lutgen, one of…
Read MoreMini Park project in Lafayette starts to take shape
by Doug Hanson A review of a recent Mini Park meeting showed some initial designs for proposed improvements. The first step is doing the landscaping around the flag pole including paver blocks a back wall, trees and is being promoted by the American Legion. The City is discussing the sidewalk from Main Avenue to the flag…
Read MoreAl Collins
Al Collins, age 83, husband of JoAnn, of Winthrop passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at Glencoe Regional Health in Glencoe. Funeral service will be Wednesday, May 11, 2022, 11:00 a.m. at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Winthrop with interment in the Winthrop Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 10, 2022, from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.…
Read MorePublic Notices May 11
CITY OF LAFAYETTE RESOLUTION NO. 2021-19 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TITLE AND SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE 134 WHEREAS, the City of Lafayette has enacted Ordinance 134 entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CODE TITLE 9, REGULATION OF NUISANCES; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes 412.191 subd. 4 requires new ordinances to be published once in the official newspaper of the…
Read MoreClassifieds May 11
Real Estate Sales 1.3 ac Commercial Lot: Get your plans ready to build on this large lot. Currently zoned for commercial. 115 Avon Ave N, Avon, MN. $129,900. 10 ac Buildable Site: Your chance to own 10 ac of land in a great rural location. Great views of Linden Lake and only 1 mile from…
Read MoreGFW Prom Boot Scootin’ Boogie
For more 2022 GFW Prom photos, check out the May 4 issue of the Winthrop News.
Read MoreJust For Kix Feeling Groovy
The Sing Just for Kix Show was held in the Winthrop High School gym on Sunday, May 1st with the theme of “Feeling Groovy.” Photos by Maggie Buettner For more photos, check out the May 4 issue of the Winthrop News.
Read MoreGFW hosts vehicle fair
GFW ECFE hosted a vehicle fair on April 28th. Besides climbing around on over a dozen vehicles, kids were able to have their face painted and pet baby goats. Photos by Maggie Buettner For more photos, check out the May 4 issue of the Winthrop News.
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