GFW changes business managers
by Doug Hanson The GFW School Board decided to end its working relationship with School Management Services, which has acted as its business manager. The company was hired in May of 2025 with the contract running through June 30, 2026. Superintendent Allen Berg stated that School Management Service is a good company but during the…
Read More‘This is Christmas’
TriCommunity Arts (TCA) presented “This is Christmas” a cantata this past weekend at Peace Lutheran Church in Winthrop and St. Andrew’s Church in Fairfax. Members of the group included: Sue Bentz, Rhonda Buerkle, Joy Gruendemann, Kristen Hansch, Acelyn Harford, Ana Krueger, Tanya Mathews, Kelsey Odegard, Miley Odegard, Maria Cuff, Jayson Firle, Mitchell Ibarra, Tommy Krueger,…
Read MoreJust For Kix Winter Show
For more photos of the Just For Kix show, turn to page 3 of the December 10 issue of the Winthrop News.
Read MoreFirebirds record first win of season over Madelia
by Michael Mattison The GFW Firebirds girls basketball team started the week with its first victory of the season and the following night lost in a thriller at the last second before falling big on Thursday night. The Firebirds scored the first four points of the game and took a 9-3 lead, highlighted by a Taylor…
Read MoreClassifieds December 10
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 MoreWinthrop Council sets final levy
by Michael Mattison The Winthrop City Council set the final levy at its Monday evening regular December meeting following the Truth in Taxation public hearing which began the meeting. The tax levy approved was $1,090,566.51. That is a 17.9 percent increase over last year. The city’s operating budget was $1,327,492.75 and adding in capitol reserves/expenditures…
Read MoreWFD receives donation from GGPL
The Winthrop Fire Department received a $15,000 donation from the Gaylord Game Protective League recently. Fire Chief Adam Pagel said that the money will be used for purchasing battery extrication tools for vehicle accidents. From left to right: Justin TenEyck, Adam Pagel and Randy Reinhart. Photo contributed
Read More2025 GFW Christmas Tree Extravaganza
by Maggie Buettner Despite the wintery weather, over 400 people attended the GFW Christmas Tree Extravaganza in Gibbon this past weekend. Forty trees were uniquely decorated by area businesses, organizations and individuals. It was described as an “indoor winter wonderland” and “community Hallmark movie.” A display of nativities from around the world and a collection…
Read MoreLang lifts way to State title, vying for Nationals
by Michael Mattison Will Lang hasn’t been powerlifting very long but he has already notched several titles and is training for the National event in March. Lang started lifting casually in seventh grade as something fun to do and as a way to exercise and stay healthy. He got more serious about it in 2023…
Read MoreFire Department Memorial Tree lit in Lafayette
by Ruth Klossner The weekend’s fresh snow made a perfect background for the lighting of Lafayette’s first annual Fire Relief Association Christmas Tree. Community residents gathered at the Lafayette Fire Hall Sunday evening, Nov. 30. After enjoying cookies and hot beverages, they were welcomed by Cheyanne VanDeest, who brought the idea of a memorial tree…
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