Four Sonics dancers named to All State
With over 420 submissions statewide for All-State this year, four New Ulm Cathedral Sonics dancers were selected for this prestigious honor. Haley Strain, Micahl Nachreiner, Chloe Beranek and Maren Kemkes were chosen to represent the Sonics on the 2026 Minnesota Association of Dance Team Coaches All-State Dance Team. Haley and Micahl will represent New Ulm…
Read MoreFirebirds take two of three on the hoops court
by Michael Mattison In a busy week for the GFW Firebirds boys basketball team, the Firebirds would get wins at the beginning and the end of the week. GFW started things off with a home victory over Sleepy Eye St. Mary’s 74-55. The Firebirds then traveled to Springfield for an 84-45 loss before coming back home to…
Read MoreFirebirds collect third win of the season
by Michael Mattison It was a great start to the week for the GFW Firebirds girls basketball team as it posted a 54-51 victory over Mankato Loyola. Later in the week the Firebirds would fall to Cedar Mountain and Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart. It was a back-and-forth contest against Loyola as the Crusaders jumped out to a 9-4…
Read MoreJim Peterson
Jim Peterson, age 84, of Gaylord passed away Friday, December 19, 2025, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. A Celebration of Life will take place at 2:00 p.m. on the 67th anniversary of his wedding, Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the United Church of Christ in Gaylord. Beginning at 12:30 p.m., visitation for family and…
Read MorePublic Notices February 4
OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE Assumed Name/Certificate of Assumed Name Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 333 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable consumers to be able to identify the true owner of a…
Read MoreClassifieds February 4
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Read MoreGFW/Sibley East compete at Sub-Section
For more photos of the One-Act Play, check out the January 28 issue of the Winthrop News.
Read MoreCity office to close eight hours a week due to data request
by Michael Mattison Due to a citizen’s request request for data, the Winthrop City Council voted to close the City Hall office for eight hours a week. Beginning in February and extending through March, the office will be closed on Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and on Fridays 8 a.m. to noon, the…
Read MoreGFW School Board hears good auditor report
by Doug Hanson The GFW School Board heard a positive audit report at its meeting on January 20th. Since having a negative general fund balance in 2021, the School District has continued with a positive fund balance. Auditors suggest that a 12 percent balance over the budget should be the goal. The District has been…
Read MoreRS Fiber Cooperative secures improved loan terms through 2026, strengthening path for growth, network upgrades
The Board of Directors of RS Fiber Cooperative is pleased to announce that, through collaborative efforts with its lender and operations team, the organization has successfully negotiated improved loan terms extending through 2026. This agreement provides greater financial flexibility and stability, positioning the company to focus on key priorities such as expanding its customer base,…
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