Lafayette’s Dave’s Place is now My Place
by Ruth Klossner After more than two decades as Dave’s Place, Lafayette’s only bar got a new owner and new name on December 1. Rachell Welsch took over the reins, bringing nearly 30 years of bar experience to the fixture on Lafayette’s main street. After 13 years employment at Rapid Rick’s in Nicollet and 15…
Read MoreRobins singing Christmas cheer with the elves
by Maggie Buettner During the holiday season, music is prominent in many memories. Sometimes a song brings back a favorite memory or a specific carol sparks a memory of a favorite loved one. Last weekend the Bank, with Whit Wort Brewery in Gibbon, hosted the 3rd Annual Merry Folk and Christmas Concert. The headliners included…
Read MoreGFW Middle School robotics team competes
by Michael Mattison On December 6 in Victoria, the GFW Middle School Robotics team competed in the Minnesota First Lego League Challenge Tournament/ Regional Qualifier. The event is held for competitors 9-14 years old. This year’s theme was Archaeology and was entitled Unearthed. Mitchell Templin, Christian Hallo, Jonathan Hallo, Maya Ramsley, Bethany Krueger and Boden Schwecke…
Read MoreFirebirds prevail by six over Lester Prairie
by Michael Mattison The GFW Firebirds boys basketball team was involved in a seesaw battle with Lester Prairie last week but ultimately came away with a 67-61 victory. Back-to-back three-pointers by Owen Swenson and Eric Herrera would put the Firebirds up 11-6 but Lester Prairie would score 11 straight points for a 17-11 lead. Three free…
Read MorePublic Notices December 17
Winthrop City Council Meeting Minutes Monday, November 3, 2025 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Winthrop was called to order at 7 p.m. on November 3rd, in the city council chambers of the City Hall, for the purpose of conducting city business. Councilors Present: Mayor Trebelhorn Councilors Wickenhauser, Pierson, O’Connor,…
Read MoreClassifieds December 17
REAL ESTATE SALES Commercial Shop and Storage: This lot includes 2 buildings with ample storage and work space. Located on the south side of New Ulm, MN. 13248 Co Rd 25 New Ulm, MN 56073. $249,900. 49.68 Acres of CRP Land in Brown Co: Contracted for 3, 8, & 9 years. Owner to received yearly…
Read MoreSanta Claus visits Gibbon
Santa Claus is a busy guy this time of year but he found time to visit with the youth in Gibbon on Saturday. Here he spends a little time with a very happy Archer Firle. Photo by Maggie Buettner
Read MoreBartels named Hub Club Service to Ag recipient
by Ruth Klossner It didn’t take long for Jim Bartels to figure out what was happening when a group of “invaders”—carrying purple and gold balloons—broke up the “mandatory” 3:00 p.m. advertising meeting at KNUJ Monday afternoon. The people, the balloons and the Hub Club apparel gave it away. The group showed up to announce that…
Read MoreCome to Winthrop this weekend for Christmas Downtown
Winthrop’s winter holiday celebration has been revamped this year into a two-day Christmas Downtown. There will be plenty to do for children and adults to enjoy. “We want to push the revamped Second Street downtown. We have new businesses downtown and we are trying to get as much of the school and community involved as…
Read MoreFossum receives KEYC Golden Apple Award
A crew from KEYC TV Mankato was in Gibbon at the new GFW school on Monday to interview and honor Sharon Fossum for her work with Spirit of the Season. Every year Fossum, who started the program, heads the activity that collects and distributes presents, winter wear and meals to families that need some extra help during the holidays…
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