Council abates another property
by Michael Mattison The Winthrop City Council approved the abatement of 213 South Nicollet Street at it regular meeting on Monday, May 5. The decision came later in the meeting after a public hearing on the issue was held. The property falls under health and safety, stated City Administrator Michael Looft. The area is zoned…
Read MoreThunderbirds pick up first two wins of season
by Michael Mattison From April 25 to May 2, the GFW Thunderbird softball team split four games. The T-Birds defeated Sibley East 5-1 on April 25, lost to Sleepy Eye St. Mary’s 15-0, lost to Springfield 10-6 and defeated Minnesota Valley Lutheran 13-3. GFW got its first win of the season against Sibley East. For…
Read MoreGFW building front should be finished by June 1st
by Doug Hanson The GFW School Board invited representatives from Kaus Anderson and Wold to the Board’s committee meeting on May 5. KA representative Brian Johnson stated that the project is in good shape and on schedule for the elementary classroom area and office area to be completed by the start of school. The exterior…
Read MoreGloria Darlene McGonigle
Gloria Darlene McGonigle leaves a legacy of love, kindness and compassion. She died May 7, 2025 at the age of 84. Gloria was beloved by her family, friends and caregivers at Bayside Manor in Gaylord. Her infectious smile, humor and generosity touched many. During the past several years, perhaps you were among the many people…
Read MorePublic Notices May 14
EXHIBIT A NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the School Board of Independent School District No. 2365 (GFW Public Schools), Minnesota (the District), will hold a public hearing on Monday, May 19, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the ECFE Room in the GFW Elementary…
Read MoreClassifieds May 14
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 MoreSandberg is Gibbon’s postmaster
by Michael Mattison Annette Sandberg began her duties as postmaster at the Gibbon Post Office on January 25. In February of 2020, Sandberg started her career in the U.S. Postal Service in New Auburn as a Postal Support Employee (PSE). In October of 2021, she transferred over to the Gaylord Post Office as a Part-Time…
Read MoreNew uses for former Lafayette Good Sam
by Ruth Klossner Built 66 years ago as a nursing home, converted to assisted living 25 years ago, then being a thrift store and coffee shop, the Lafayette Good Samaritan building has “seen it all. Well, not quite. It’s now undergoing its newest conversion, this time into rental apartments, a B&B and a game center.…
Read MoreGFW School Board pass resolution for Tax Abatement Bond
by Doug Hanson At a special meeting on Monday evening, the GFW School Board approved a resolution to continue the process of passing a Property Tax Abatement Bond. The bond cannot exceed $2.9 million (principal and interest) and be for over 15 years. Prior to the resolution the School Board had held a committee as…
Read MoreJFK Spring Dance Show
For more photos of the JFK show, check out the May 7 issue of the Winthrop News.
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