Under the Harvest Moon
FOSA held its third annual “Under The Harvest Moon” formal dinner and dance. There were princesses, football players, police, ambulance, firemen, family and friends all coming together to celebrate this extra special evening. If you were there you know something very magical took place at The Warehouse in downtown Winthrop on Saturday. Photos contributed For…
Read MoreFirebirds pick up first victory in weekend tournament
by Michael Mattison The GFW Firebirds volleyball team hosted Springfield on Tuesday evening and then traveled to Marshall for a tournament at which the team picked up its first win of the season. GFW got out to a good start against Springfield as Kora Schwarzrock put down a kill and Ella Nachreiner a block for a…
Read MoreIla Mae Anderson
Ila Mae Anderson, age 89 of Winthrop, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Bayside Manor in Gaylord. Funeral Service was held on Friday, October 3, 2025, 11:00 A.M. at Bernadotte Lutheran Church, Bernadotte Township, Nicollet County, Minnesota, with interment in the church cemetery. Clergy Officiating: Reverend Bruce Bringle Organist: Laurie Larson Congregational Hymns:…
Read MoreStanley S. Youngblom
Stanley S. Youngblom, age 90 of Lafayette, passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Oak Hills Living Center in New Ulm, Minnesota. Funeral Service was held on Sunday, October 5, 2025, 2:00 P.M. at First Lutheran Church in Lafayette with interment in the church cemetery. Clergy Officiating: Reverend Bruce Bringle and Reverend Stephen Anenson Organist:…
Read MoreAnn Marie (Lee) Wind
September 11, 1939 – September 3, 2025 Ann went to be with the Lord after a 3 ½ year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Almost 3 years of that time was spent at Prairie Bluffs Senior Living in Eden Prairie, MN, near daughter Sarah. Prior to her move to Prairie Bluffs and Memory Care, Ann spent…
Read MoreMelvin Eckstein
Melvin Eckstein, age 75 of Fairfax, died Friday, September 19, 2025, at Advent Health Orlando Hospital. Mass of Christian burial will take place at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Fairfax with Father Brian Oestreich. Burial will follow in St. Andrew’s Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held from…
Read MoreLeonard Joe Wolff
Leonard Joe Wolff of Houston and Burton, TX, quietly passed away on October 1, 2025, in his home on the “Farm” outside of Burton, TX. His wife Diane (Dee) of 57 years was at his bedside as he said good bye to his long and very good life on earth. Leonard was born on July 25,…
Read MorePublic Notices October 8
City of Lafayette Public Hearing Notice The Lafayette City Council has scheduled a Public Hearing for Monday, October 13, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. to be held in the City Council Chambers at 791 Main Avenue, Lafayette MN. The purpose of the public hearing is to consider an application for rezoning the property at 640 Skyline…
Read MoreClassifieds October 8
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 MoreConcrete problems delay splash pad completion
by Michael Mattison Something that at one point was hoped to be open for Farm City Fun Fest this year will now hopefully be open some time in the spring. The problems with the concrete for the splash pad has delayed its completion. The information was presented to the Winthrop City Council at its regular…
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