Community Spotlight—Winthrop Boy Scouts
by Maggie Buettner The Winthrop Boy Scouts are Pack 13 and cover the GFW school area. This includes members from Gibbon, Fairfax, Winthrop, Lafayette, Brownton, and other towns in this local area. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at the Gibbon Community Center. The Winthrop American Legion Post #314…
Read MorePanitzke recognized for years of service on ambulance
by Michael Mattison For the past 28 years, Cari Panitzke has been serving the community on the Winthrop Ambulance crew. She has decided to cut back and has retired from her full-time crew. She has just taken her two-year refresher course and plans to at least make it to the 30-year mark. For the entire…
Read MoreSoftball team puts two wins on the board
by Michael Mattison The GFW Thunderbird Softball team registered a pair of victories this week, winning on the road 9-7 at Sleepy Eye and then at home against Sibley East 11-1. For the entire story, check out the May 4 issue of the Winthrop News.
Read MorePublic Notices May 4
NOTICE OF OFFICES TO BE FILLED AT THE 2022 STATE GENERAL ELECTION SIBLEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Notice is hereby given that a general election will be held in Sibley County on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 for the purpose of electing candidates for the offices listed below. The filing period for these offices begins at 8:00 a.m.…
Read MoreClassifieds May 4
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 crowns Spring Fling Royalty
GFW held its annual Spring Fling last week which culminated in the crowning of King and Queen and Prince and Princess. From left to right: Prince Dakota Romero and Princess Morgan Aylsworth, Queen Olivia Schwarzrock and King Gael Maimi. Photo by Michael Mattison
Read MoreCouncil approved Wickenhauser to fill vacant seat
by Michael Mattison Dawn Wickenhauser was approved by the Winthrop City Council in a 4-0 vote Monday evening to fill the vacant City Council position left open by the resignation of Dale Malheim last month. Two candidates emerged for final interviews before the Council Monday. Wickenhauser was asked questions about why she was interested in…
Read MoreCommunity Spotlight—Lafayette City Municipal Band
by Maggie Buettner The Lafayette City Municipal Band was organized in 1904. It is currently the longest performing municipal band in Minnesota. The Isenberg family has had a member in the band since the beginning. Two of their members have been playing with the band for 65 years. For the complete story, check out the…
Read MoreGFW Board notes
The GFW School Board met on April 18. During the consent agenda, Tonia Schiro resigned as the Director of Early Childhood as of June 30th. That position will not be filled as it was. Schiro will start a new position as the Director of Student and Community Programs. Her duties will include some of the…
Read MorePublic Notices April 27
Independent School District GFW Public Schools March 21, 2022 Summary of regular school board meetings. Full text is available for public inspection at 323 East 11th Street, Gibbon, MN 55335. CALL TO ORDER The regular board meeting of the GFW Public School Board was held on March 21, 2022 at the Elementary School Gibbon, MN.…
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