GFW enrollment up a couple
by Doug Hanson Last Spring the GFW School Board was conservative in its budgeting process. It projected a reduction of 15 students this year based on a graduating class of 54 and a Kindergarten class of 40. But fortunately those numbers were more positive this fall as the District gained instead of losing students. The…
Read MoreBLHS knocks out Firebirds from volleyball playoffs
by Michael Mattison Facing the top seed in the Section, the GFW Firebird volleyball team lost in straight sets to Buffalo Lake-Hector-Steward 25-12, 25-8 and 25-21. A couple of violations by BLHS and kills by Kora Schwarzrock and Lauren Schafer had the Firebirds tied in the first set at 4-4 but BLHS rattled off the next eight…
Read MoreEldred Myron Redman
Eldred Myron Redman, age 85 of Winthrop, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2025. He was born on April 8, 1940, in New Ulm, Minnesota, to Alfred and Edna (Rathke) Redman. Eldred was baptized and confirmed in the Christian faith at Union Congregational Church of Winthrop. He graduated from Winthrop High School in 1958…
Read MorePublic Notices October 29
Request for Proposals City of Winthrop Seeks Proposals for New Integrated Speaker System at City Hall Winthrop, MN — The City of Winthrop is seeking proposals from qualified companies to design and install an integrated speaker system for the community meeting space located on the second floor of City Hall at 305 N Main Street,…
Read MoreClassifieds October 29
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 MoreBruns family honored at Alzheimer’s event
by Michael Mattison The family of Barb Bruns was named the honorary family at the Walk To End Alzheimer’s Greater Mankato event at Spring Lake Park in North Mankato on October 5. The Bruns family started fundraising for Alzheimer’s after Barb was diagnosed in 2015. “With Alzheimer’s there is no cure so you leave there…
Read MoreLions clubs partner in Diabetes Walk
by Ruth Klossner Members of the Lafayette Area Lions Club partnered with Lions from New Ulm to host the 11th annual Strides New Ulm Diabetes Walk Saturday, October 4. The half-mile walk was held at Flandrau State Park. The weather was great and the trail was just right—making for a nice walk through the woods.…
Read MoreLafayette City Council deny zoning change
by Doug Hanson Doehling Farms, Inc. had requested that the Lafayette City Council change the zoning on 1.28 acres of land from industrial to agriculture. The land formally was owned and operated as a UFC grain elevator. A public hearing was held on Monday, Oct. 13, prior to the regular City Council meeting. In the…
Read MoreFirebirds fall to Springfield, host Mayer Lutheran in playoffs
by Michael Mattison The GFW Firebirds football team finished its regular season on the road at Springfield. The Firebirds would lose 42-14. GFW will host a home playoff game Tuesday night at 7 p.m. against Mayer Lutheran. The Firebirds got the ball first and would move it down the field against the Tigers of Springfield. Quarterback Owen…
Read MorePublic Notices October 22
Independent School District GFW Public Schools September 15, 2025 Summary of regular school board meetings. Full text is available for public inspection at 323 East 11th Street, Gibbon, MN 55335. CALL TO ORDER The regular board meeting of the GFW Public School Board was held on September 15, 2025 at the Elementary School Gibbon, MN.…
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