Classifieds October 22
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 MoreFire Prevention Week with GF&R
Several members of Gibbon Fire and Rescue visited GFW Elementary School and Prairie Lutheran School in Gibbon on Friday morning. For more photos, check out the October 15 issue of the Winthrop News.
Read MoreGFW new school continues towards December 19 completion
by Doug Hanson While most of the passersby have been looking at the football field and parking, the entire school project has been moving forward. However, parking has been a problem with some cars parking on the south side of the highway for both of the two home football games. It is possible that the…
Read MoreFarmers Legacy Fund harvest
It is harvest time for the GFW Farmers Legecy fund. The entire Turtle family—Mark, Brad, Justin and Andrew did the harvest. Superintendent Allen Berg rode along in the combine. All proceeds from the bean harvest on the 14 acres will go toward a greenhouse at GFW Schools. Photo contributed
Read MoreGibbon City Council discusses several land projects
by Doug Hanson There were several agenda items on the October Gibbon City Council concerning land usage. Five land use permit were discussed with a proposed 20 foot by 60 foot steel pole building behind the Mary Jane’s building on First Avenue prompting the most discussion. Lyle Hoofnagle was present at the meeting to answer questions…
Read MoreFirebirds make quick work of Madelia in 62-8 rout
by Michael Mattison It was almost over before it began. The GFW Firebirds football team hosted Madelia on Thursday evening, scoring seven first-half touchdowns in a 62-8 victory over the Blackhawks. Much of that success was due to the Firebirds’ special teams, the kickoff unit in particular. Madelia fumbled the opening kickoff and Bernardo Davila recovered…
Read MorePublic Notices October 15
Winthrop City Council Meeting Minutes Monday, September 8, 2025 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Winthrop was called to order at 7 p.m. on September 8th, 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 October 15
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 MorePush to reinstate open forum at Council meetings
by Michael Mattison Council member Martha Santelman and resident Tom Witucki addressed the Winthrop City Council about bringing back the open public forum at the regular meeting Monday of the City Council. The matter was an informational item and the Council said it would discuss the matter further. It has been about nine months since…
Read MoreWFD open house
For more photos of the Winthrop Fire Department open house, check out the October 8 issue of the Winthrop News.
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