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Bonnie Hanslick

Bonnie Kay Hanslick, age 70, of Gibbon, died Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at her home. Funeral service were held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 28, 2022 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Gibbon, with Pastor Steven Bauer officiating. Burial will follow in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation was from 9:00 – 11:00 on Monday at Immanuel…

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Public Notices March 30

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING PROPERTY ASSESSMENTS This may affect your 2023 property taxes. Notice is hereby given that the Board of Appeal and Equalization of Alfsborg Township shall meet on April 19, 2022 at 6 p.m. at the Alfsborg Town Hall. The purpose of this meeting is to determine whether taxable property in the jurisdiction has…

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Classifieds March 30

Real Estate Sales 12.38 ac Parcel: Buildable parcel on the west edge of Franklin, MN. Utilities are available to be put into the property. Land is level with few small trees. Preliminary plat has been completed by the city for future development. Beautiful country scenic views while still being in the city limits. 000 3rd…

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Kuehn had a wonderful year as Miss Winthrop

by Michael Mattison With just over a week before she gives up her title, Emilee Kuehn looked back on the whirlwind year she spend as Miss Winthrop. It wasn’t something that she had planned to do growing up. “I decided to run for Miss Winthrop because of Melissa (Hanson) and Rylee (Emilee’s sister). They told me about…

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GSSW continues to deal with staffing storage, COVID protocols

by Michael Mattison The COVID pandemic has been something that long-term care facilities have had to endure for the past two years and it continues to be something that Good Samaritan Center—Winthrop continues to address. Add that to the staffing shortages and the challenges are many for the local facility. Interim Director of Nursing Lynette Froehlich…

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Community Organization Spotlight: Winthrop Lions

by Lion Chuck Toltzman, President The Winthrop Lions was started in May of 1983 by a group of people who wanted to give back to their community and to be a part of something larger than just their community. The Winthrop Lions club is part of Lions International with over 48,000 clubs and 1.4 million…

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Dean Conklin

Dean Conklin, age 92, of Winthrop, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at the Good Samaritan Society in Winthrop. Memorial service will be Saturday, April 23, 2022, 11:00 a.m. at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Winthrop with interment in the Winthrop Cemetery. Gathering of family and friends will be Friday, April 22, 2022,…

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Public Notices March 23

NOTICE: GRAVEL CONTRACTORS Notice is hereby given that the Town Board of Transit Township will be receiving Bids for loading and hauling 4000 yds., more or less, of Class #5 gravel to be delivered to any road in Transit Township. Bids are to be received by the Town Clerk by noon Monday, April 4, 2022,…

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Classifieds March 23

Real Estate Sales 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 Hanska, 13 miles from New Ulm & 15 miles from Lake Crystal. Additional acreage up to 5 ac is available at $10,000/ac. 000 State Hwy…

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City seeks input on park plan design

For the past three months additional planning has been underway for a cost-effective way to increase use of the city park. The park is held on a 20-acre plot of land, it includes two softball fields, one baseball field, tennis courts, volleyball courts, a disc golf course and other public amenities. In December 2021, the…

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