Winthrop Council passes preliminary tax levy
by Michael Mattison The budget for the City of Winthrop was the topic of discussion at a work session of the Winthrop City Council on Monday which was followed by a special meeting to approve its preliminary budget. The City Council approved a preliminary increase to the tax levy at 18 percent. The Council has…
Read MoreStill questions as Lafayette Council sets budget
by Doug Hanson The Lafayette City Council held two budget meetings in August and still had several unknowns as it set the budget last Monday. The General Fund increased from $236,003 to $291,059 or $55,146 for 2026. This would result in a 23.3 percent increase. The Council can not increase this amount but can reduce it…
Read MoreGFW School Board has light agenda in September
by Doug Hanson The GFW School Board approved the maximum levy for the coming year. This is the normal procedure because of some of the unknowns. Enrollment keeps bouncing around in the fall with the School Board having a better idea in October what that total will be. The Board approved a $6,510,516 levy, which…
Read MoreFirebirds open new field for Homecoming game
by Michael Mattison The GFW Firebirds football team lost its Homecoming game to undefeated Cleveland 29-8 on Friday. It was the first game for the Firebirds on their new field in Gibbon. GFW opened the game with a punt but had Cleveland at the 23-yard line. After a tackle for loss by Luke Bastian, Cleveland completed an…
Read MorePublic Notices September 24
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SIBLEY DISTRICT COURT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No.: 72-PR-25-35 NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE IN UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS In Re: Estate of DOUGLAS GUENTHER, Decedent. It is Ordered and Notice is…
Read MoreClassifieds September 24
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 MoreIt’s Homecoming Week for the GFW Firebirds
GFW announced its Homecoming Court on Friday morning. Front row, from left to right: Taylor Bauer, Silvana Ruiz, Faith Biermaier, Keyden Buboltz and Mady Steele. Back row: Regie Mattes, Bernardo Davila, Garrett Stegeman, Owen Swenson and Luke Bastian.
Read MoreSibley County Mobile FoodShare trailer making stops around the county
Michael Mattison It has been up and running since early August and with each stop, usage has been increasing. The Sibley County Mobile FoodShare just got a wrap and is back on the road serving the people of Sibley County. The trailer makes appearances in all the cities in the county except for Gaylord which…
Read MoreChamber holds community picnic
Thursday was a beautiful night and a great crowd showed up as the Winthrop Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual community picnic. This year it was held on Second Street and many of the businesses set up on the street to greet the crowd and talk about what they do. The serving line was…
Read MoreRunke is Senior Champ
Bob Runke won the Senior Club Championship at Winthrop Golf Club on Tuesday. Winners and scores can be found on page 11.
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