Malheim resigns, City Council seeks to fill vacant seat
On March 28, 2022 at 3:30 p.m. the City of Winthrop was notified, in writing, from Councilor Dale Malheim that, effective immediately, he would be resigning from his duties as a City Councilor. Malheim thanked the citizens of Winthrop for allowing him to serve them for seven years. He also stated that he wished the…
Read MoreSeven lots sold to developer
by Michael Mattison The Winthrop City Council approved the sale of seven lots in Winthrop’s East Addition for $62,785.76 to Castle Gate Construction. This was the first of two reading of the ordinance. The sale will go through after the second reading which will be held at the April regular meeting. The seven lots are located…
Read MorePastor Reuben Rosnau
Pastor Reuben Rosnau, age 77, of Golden Valley formerly Winthrop and Cook, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at Covenant Living of Golden Valley, Minnesota. Funeral service were held on Monday, April 4, 2022, 1:00 p.m. at Mercy Commons Covenant Church, 4201 W. 50th St., Edina, Minnesota, with interment in the Winthrop Cemetery on…
Read MorePublic Notices April 6
Winthrop City Council Meeting Minutes Monday, February 28, 2022. Councilors Present: Mayor Kelly Pierson, Megan Schmidt, Pete Machaiek, Julie TrebelhornCouncilors Absent: Dale Malheim, Rob Edwards, Staff Present: Aron Hacker, Troy Martin, Elizabeth Niebuhr – Library Director. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pierson called the meeting to order at 7:15pm on Moday, February 28, 2022. The agenda…
Read MoreGrackle Days begins Thursday
Winthrop’s Grackle Days celebration begins on Thursday with a full slate of activities throughout the weekend. It all gets underway with the Miss Winthrop Coronation on Thursday evening. The event takes place at 7 p.m. at The Warehouse. The first Button Drawing will be held for $100 Winthrop Scrip Money. Get up bright and early…
Read MoreCommunity Organization Spotlight: Lafayette Lions
by Maggie Buettner The Lafayette Lions Club was chartered with 57 members on Saturday, May 5, 1979 originally as the Lafayette-Bernadotte Lions Club. The club’s name was officially changed to Lafayette Area Lions Club on July 22, 1986. Andy Maidl is the current president. According to member Ruth Klossner “We currently have 56 members, with…
Read MoreMark Mattes
Mark Mattes, 70, of Gibbon died Saturday, March 19, 2022 in Gibbon. Funeral service were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 26, 2022 at Peace Lutheran Church in Winthrop with Pastor Robert Miner officiating. Visitation was held Friday 4 – 7 p.m. and Saturday 10- 11 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church in Winthrop. The Minnesota…
Read MoreCounty Library Board recommends disbanding
by Michael Mattison The Sibley County Library Board voted to recommend to the Sibley County Commissioners that the Library Board be disbanded at the end of its fiscal year. The County Commissioners will now take that recommendation under consideration. This likely means that each of the city’s would be taking over the responsibility of funding the…
Read MoreBernadotte and Round Grove to join the Gibbon voting precinct
by Doug Hanson The GFW School Board was informed last month that because of the 2020 census, the voting precinct would have to be changed. The population of each precinct must fall within a 10 percent range or for GFW between 1,782 and 2,177. The GFW District has a total population of 5,939. The Gibbon precinct…
Read MoreHarry John Bauer Jr.
Harry John Bauer Jr., died March 28, 2022. Visitation will be held on Thursday March, 31 2022 from 11-1 at Peace Lutheran Church Winthrop. Funeral will be held on Thursday March 31, 2022 at 1p.m. Peace Lutheran Church Winthrop. Dinner to follow at Hahns Dining and Lounge.
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