Public Notices April 30
City of Lafayette Public Hearing Notice The Lafayette City Council has scheduled a Public Hearing for Monday, May 12, 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 in a…
Read MoreClassifieds April 30
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 MoreLooft makes trip to D.C. to promote STREAMS project
by Michael Mattison Winthrop City Administrator Michael Looft was among a delegation that went to Washington, D.C. recently to discuss wastewater and the STREAMS wastewater project in particular with elected officials in Congress. In early April, Looft joined members from Minnesota Fresh Water, the Metropolitan Council which controls all wastewater in Minnesota’s metro area, Kimly-Horn…
Read MoreMarket value increase on Lafayette apartements discussed
by Doug Hanson Two Lafayette properties should see a reduction in market value after the appeal’s process. The Lafayette City Council held its annual Local Board of Appeals & Equalization Public Hearing on April 14th. Thomas Stang of Pura Properties, that owns the Lafayette Manor apartments, attended asking for an explanation and help. According to…
Read MoreCouncil tackles storage container, abatement issues
by Michael Mattison The Winthrop City Council unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance to amend the City Code addressing storage containers. The change allows for storage containers under certain circumstances. A permit must be obtained before placement of the container with the permit valid for one year. An extension of up to six…
Read MoreHazardous waste collection in Winthrop
Tri-County household hazardous waste collection for the residents of Sibley, Nicollet and LeSueur counties was held in Winthrop on Thursday, April 17, at the Sibley County Highway garage. There was a nice line-up of vehicles waiting their turn to dispense of their household hazardous wastes. Several workers helped those who brought items unload their vehicles…
Read MoreThunderbirds close in two losses
by Michael Mattison The GFW Thunderbird baseball team dropped two games early in the week. After taking a lead against Sleepy Eye on Monday, the T-Birds gave up nine runs in the later innings of the game to lose 12-6. On Tuesday, GFW trailed early to United South Central and a late comeback attempt fell…
Read MoreWalter Ahrens
Walter Ahrens, age 96, of Winthrop passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Bayside Manor in Gaylord. Funeral Service will be Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 2:00 P.M. at the Dalin-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Winthrop with interment in the Winthrop Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Tuesday. Clergy Officiating: Chaplin Helmar…
Read MoreJerry Lee Schwarzrock
Jerry Lee Schwarzrock, age 72, of Gibbon passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025 at the Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia. Memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 29th, 2025 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Gibbon with Pastor Steven Bauer officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m.-7:00…
Read MoreTimothy Lee Schwartz
After a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, Timothy Lee Schwartz, age 57, of Mankato, MN, died peacefully at home on April 17, 2025, surrounded by his family. Tim was born on November 18, 1967 in St. Cloud, MN to John and Karlyn (Glatzmaier) Schwartz. He graduated from Gaylord High School in 1986 and Gustavus Adolphus…
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