Lafayette Lions pay off park loan ahead of schedule
by Ruth Klossner What started as a five-year loan has been paid off in half that time by the Lafayette Area Lions. In December 2023, the City of Lafayette issued a $110,000 bond to the Lions for the renovation of the kiddie playground at the city park. With annual payments of $27,024, the bond was…
Read MoreWinthrop Council takes action on many items in full meeting
by Michael Mattison The Winthrop City Council had a full agenda at its regular June meeting earlier this month. The yearly financial audit showed growth in the general fund due to the capital funds being replaced that were borrowed from in the past. “Overall, we had a pretty normal year,” said City Clerk Heather Haun.…
Read MorePublic Notices June 24
Winthrop City Council Meeting Minutes Monday, May 4, 2026 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Winthrop was called to order at 7 p.m. on May 4, 2026, in the city council chambers of the City Hall, for the purpose of conducting city business. Councilors Present: Mayor Trebelhorn, Councilors Wickenhauser, Pierson,…
Read MoreClassifieds June 24
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Read MoreGunnars Bar and Restaurant open for business
by Michael Mattison A new restaurant opened its doors in Winthrop. Gunnars Bar and Restaurant is located at the intersection of Main Street and 2nd Street in the former Hahn’s Dining and Lounge. Brandon Brooks and Jordan opened the establishment on April 24. Gunnars is named after their dog. Brandon said that the business happened…
Read MorePlayers plant at football field
Almost three dozen members of the GFW football team volunteered their time Friday morning to plant trees and bushes on the north end of the football field. Three balsam poplars and 13 techny arborvitaes where chosen for their quick growth to provide a wind break at the field. The first planting was part of the building…
Read MoreState bonding bill includes Lafayette’s grant
by Doug Hanson With the State of Minnesota passing its bonding bill in May, the City of Lafayette received good news. The City’s RO Project received the full amount it was asking for. Originally, the City had asked for $3 million from the State. But with inflation over the past couple of years that request climbed…
Read MoreGibbon Lions donate to McGowan Field
The Gibbon Lions donated funds for new bleachers down the first and third base lines at McGowan Field. The new bleachers feature handrailings for safety. “It is extremely important to the Gibbon Lions Club to support the community. We like to put our money where it is most appreciated,” said Jo Gatton. “One thing that…
Read MoreCouncil representation requires a big committment
by Michael Mattison Many things come with being a newly elected public official. There is your time committment, representing your constituents and learning the ins and outs of local government. Martha Santelman is now midway through her second year serving on the Winthrop City Council. She explained that the time committments vary from month to…
Read MoreRuth A. Lund
Ruth A. Lund, age 104, of Gaylord, Minnesota, passed away Friday, June 5, 2026, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Sauk Rapids. Funeral Service was held on Thursday, June 11, 2026, 11:00 a.m. at American Lutheran Church in Gaylord, Minnesota, with interment in Bernadotte Lutheran Cemetery, Bernadotte Township, Nicollett County, Minnesota. Clergy Officiating: Reverend Paul…
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