GFW’s move-in day delayed
by Doug Hanson In construction projects, situations come up that can delay the completion of a project. That’s what the GFW School Board was told on Monday at its Committee as a Whole meeting. A representative from Kaus Anderson stated that due to delays in the electrical portion of the project, the gymnasium may not…
Read MoreLester Prairie knocks Firebirds out of playoffs in Section final
by Michael Mattison Despite striking first, the GFW Firebirds football team would lose to Lester Prairie 30-6 in the Section Finals. The Firebirds’ defense started strong, forcing turnovers on the first two Lester Prairie drives. GFW was able to capitalize on the second turnover, going in for the score and taking a 6-0 lead. A short pass…
Read More‘How the West was Dun…’
GFW and Sibley East performed “How the West was Dun or…Left High and Dry in Low Humidity Chasm’ this past weekend. For photos of the performance check out the November 5 issue of the Winthrop News.
Read MoreWinthrop Council takes no action on public forum
by Michael Mattison At last month’s Winthrop City Council meeting, the Council members heard a request from Council member Martha Santelman and resident Tom Witucki to reinstate the public forum to City Council meetings. At its regular November meeting, the Council was in consensus to leave the public forum off the monthly agenda with no…
Read MoreHalloween 2025
There were several Winthrop residences that decorated their yards for Halloween. Gibbon also had a Trunk or Treat. Check out the photos in the November 5 issue of the Winthrop News.
Read MoreClassifieds November 5
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 MoreSTREAMS addresses contingent on bonding bill tour
by Michael Mattison Members of the Minnesota Capital Investment Committee visited Winthrop last week as part of its bonding bill tour to hear information and a request for funding for the STREAMS regional wastewater treatment facility. STREAMS is requesting $4 million from the state in its bonding bill. That funding would support the design and…
Read MoreGran receives Good Citizen Award, Lavender Boutique best business
Katie Gran received the Good Citizen Award and Lavender Boutique the Best Business Award at the Winthrop Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual banquet on Friday. For the story on the award recipients and the Chamber president, check out the October 29 issue of the Winthrop News.
Read MoreActors set to hit the stage at GFW on Saturday and Sunday
Actors are putting the final touches on the fall play. “How the West was Dun or… Left High and Dry in Low Humidity Chasm” which will be performed Saturday, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 2, at 2 p.m. at the GFW Middle/High School auditorium. For the entire story, check out the October 29…
Read MoreFirebirds advance to Section Finals with win over Cleveland
by Michael Mattison Turnovers on defense and special teams and a grind-it-out offense propelled the GFW Firebirds football team to a 26-7 victory over top seed Cleveland in the Section Semifinals. The team battled for field position in the first quarter with neither taking the upper hand for any scores. The Firebirds would be the first…
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