Thunderbirds defeat MCW 3-2
by Michael Mattison The GFW Thunderbird baseball team managed a split last week as it defeated Martin County West 3-2 on Friday but lost to Sleepy Eye St. Mary’s 7-1 on Tuesday. Then on Monday, the T-Bird mounted a furious comeback at Wabasso, only to fall 9-8. MCW got on top in the first inning…
Read MoreKenneth W. “Boots” Messner
Kenneth W. “Boots” Messner, age 91, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Hutchinson Health in Hutchinson. Memorial Service was held Monday, April 28, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson with interment in Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. Clergy Officiating: Apostolic Christian Ministers. Congregational Hymns: Urn Bearers:…
Read MorePublic Notices May 7
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 7
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 MoreWinthrop GFWC honors Women Making a Difference
Mary Trebelhorn, Che May and Gayle Grams by Maggie Buettner Communities prosper because of great members and volunteers. The Winthrop General Federation of Women’s Club honored three special women this spring. They nominated the women because of the difference they make in the community and continued support of the community. For the complete story, check…
Read MoreGFW School Board discusses running an abatement bond
by Doug Hanson Working on the 2025-26 budget, Superintendent Kelly Smith has recommended that the GFW School Board run an abatement bond to help balance the General Fund. A 20-year abatement bond would be used to pay for a portion of the parking lot, driveways, outside lights, etc. The funds for those items in the…
Read MoreGFW students at Visual Arts competition
From feft to right: Edel Chacon Reyes, Faith Maiers, Juny Mencia-Vega, Yolanda Villarreal, Ashley Vos, Sage Long and Desi Schmidt. For photos of their works, check out the April 30 issue of the Winthrop News.
Read MoreThunderbird baseball defeats Rabbits
by Michael Mattison The GFW Thunderbird baseball team won one of its three games last week. It opened with an 11-1 victory over Wabasso on Monday, followed with a 12-2 defeat at Mankato Loyola and ended the week losing 8-6 at Sleepy Eye. The T-Birds jumped all over the Wabasso Rabbits in the first inning…
Read MoreDennis Leo Mattison
Dennis Mattison, age 87, of Lamberton passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2025, at Valley View Manor in Lamberton. Funeral service was held Monday, April 28, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at Highwater Lutheran Church in rural Lamberton with interment following the Highwater Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation was held Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Sturm Funeral Home in…
Read MoreKenneth “Boots” Messner
Kenneth “Boots” Messner, age 91, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Hutchinson Health in Hutchinson. Memorial Service will be held on Monday, April 28, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson, with interment in Peace Lutheran Cemetery in Hutchinson. Gathering of Family and Friends will be held…
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