452nd holds reunion
On May 10 the 452nd held a reunion at Hahn’s Dining and Lounge to mark the 57th anniversary of its deployment to Vietnam. They returned in 1969. Front row, from left to right: Bruce Fredrickson, Delano Quast, Victor Kotten, William Lochner,Tom Haala, David Leonard, Al Gag and Gordon Kuelbs. Second row: Dave Neubaarth,Larry Boots, Dorward…
Read MoreGFW Spring Fling
GFW High School celebrated Spring Fling last week. On Friday, Reyes Cobo Rubia and Jose Rodriguez were crowned Queen and King. Spring Fling candidates, front row, from left to right: Makenna Helget, Juny Mencia-Vega, Reyes Cobo Rubia, Luxie Jasinski and Nicole Duehn, Back row: Clayton Karg, Owen Ahlbrecht, Jose Rodrigeuz, Andrew Nordlund and Jericho Haugan.…
Read MoreGFW 2025 Variety Show “Music in the Movies”
For more photos of the Variety Show check out the May 21 issue of the Winthrop News.
Read MoreFinal paving installed on Second Street
The final lift on Second Street was completed on Wednesday and Thursday as well as the paving of the parking lot at the North Carver and Second Street intersection. Photos by Michael Mattison
Read MoreGFW Elementary School Spring Concert
For more photos of the concert, check out the May 21 issue of the Winthrop News.
Read MoreThunderbird baseball defeats Sibley East
by Michael Mattison The week began well for the GFW Thunderbird baseball team with a win over Sibley East on Monday 5-2. After two scoreless innings, Sibley East posted a run in the third but the T-Birds responded with three in the bottom of the inning to take the lead. With one out, Owen Swenson…
Read MoreClassifieds May 21
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 MoreJohnson named Chairman of Minnesota Masonic Charities Board of Directors
Minnesota Masonic Charities is proud to announce that Steven R. Johnson has been appointed Chairman of its Board of Directors. A Mason for over 50 years and a dedicated member of Sibley Lodge No. 209, Johnson has long advocated for the organization’s philanthropic work. His passion for supporting students through MMC’s scholarship programs and his…
Read MoreGFW reviews potential budget cuts, Abatement Bond
by Doug Hanson On May 5, the GFW School Board continued its review of possible budget cuts. Based on a conservative enrollment number, the District is trying to cut $452,100 from its current budget. Superintendent Kelly Smith started by saying he was rethinking the Sibley County Family Facilitator reduction after receiving more information on the…
Read MoreGibbon Council discusses school bond payoff, water tower, streets
by Doug Hanson With the GFW School Board meeting on the first Monday and the Gibbon City Council on the first Tuesday, it wasn’t until the afternoon of the Council meeting that City Administrator Dana Lietzau received information on a bond payoff. “It sort of put us in a bind,” stated Lietzau to the Council. The…
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