Michelle Lee (Schwecke) Lindenfelser
Michelle Lee (Schwecke) Lindenfelser was born on June 2, 1964, in New Ulm, Minnesota, to Leon and Jan (Volk) Schwecke. She was baptized as an infant in 1964 and later confirmed in her faith in 1976, both at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Winthrop. Michelle received her education in Winthrop and graduated from…
Read MoreDennis Kuester
Dennis Kuester, age 74, of Lafayette passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. Funeral Service will be Friday, July 11, 2025, 11 A.M. at Peace Lutheran Church in Winthrop with interment in St. Gregory’s Catholic Cemetery in Lafayette. Visitation will be from 9 A.M.-11 A.M. (two hours prior), all at…
Read MorePublic Notices July 9
Public Notice of Auction: Mages Land Co. & Auction Service LLC will be conducting a public auction for the contents inside of 1 storage unit. Auction to be held at unit #15 in Building #2 (north building) 55780 State Hwy 19, Winthrop, MN on July 15th, 2025, at 11:00am. This will be a cash only…
Read MoreClassifieds July 9
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 MoreThe Local to open next week
by Michael Mattison Four Gibbon residents have teamed together to buy a bar in downtown Gibbon. The Local will open its doors on Monday, July 7, and is owned by Mitch and Dana Lietzau, Jayson Berskow and Andrea Wortz. The foursome purchased D’s Pit Stop from Denise Rieke and took ownership on July 1. They…
Read MoreStresemann inducted into GFW Hall of Fame
by Michael Mattison Sam Stresemann was inducted into the GFW Booster Club Hall of Fame recently and joined former varsity volleyball coach Chris Wortz as the 2025 inductess. “I was very surprised when Ross told me,” Stresemann said of when he was informed he would be inducted. “Being 26 it doesn’t feel like I am…
Read MoreDeck dedication at Peichel’s Hill Sunday
by Ruth Klossner It might be the best kept secret in Nicollet County—but it’s a treasure to those who know about it. “It is Peichel’s Hill, a secluded spot in Ridgely Township, just off the Fort Road, about a mile from Highway 4. And now Peichel’s Hill has a new deck for guests to enjoy…
Read MoreMike William Messner
Mike William Messner, age 99, of Gaylord passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, June 23, 2025. Memorial Service was held Monday, June 30, 2025, 11:00 A.M. at the Apostolic Christian Church in Winthrop with interment in the Winthrop Cemetery at a later date. Military Honors by the Manthey-Asmus American Legion Post #433 in…
Read MoreLaVonne Carol Kyrklund Olsen
LaVonne Carol Kyrklund Olsen, of New Sweden Township in Nicollet County, peacefully began her everlasting life in her 87th year on June 21, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday July 12, 2025, at Norseland Lutheran Church. Visitation is 4:00-6:00 p.m. Friday, July 11th at St. Peter…
Read MorePublic Notices July 2
City of Lafayette Public Hearing Notice The Lafayette City Council has scheduled a Public Hearing for Monday, July 14, 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 a conditional use permit (CUP) partially…
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