UFC/CRC hold member meetings about proposed merger
by Michael Mattison A vote on the proposed merger of United Farmers Cooperative and Central Region Cooperative will be held in April and the two cooperatives held member meetings on Wednesday and Thursday. Members can vote on the proposed merger by mail, drop ballots at locations at drop boxes and in person or at the…
Read MoreGFW Lego team attends festival
by Maggie Buettner On Saturday, March 29th, the GFW Elementary School FIRST LEGO team participated in the MN High Tech Kids FIRST LEGO League Explore Festival in Bloomington. This year’s theme was Submerged. The group of nine students have spent the last eight weeks learning about the ocean as well as creating an ocean scene…
Read MoreGFW participates in Trig competition
Ten GFW students participated in the Trig Star 2025 competition at South Central College in North Mankato on March 14. They came away with the second highest average score. Receiving individual awards were Ashley Vos and Kalli Aden. In addition to the competition, the students attended a presentation on surveying and the technology used in…
Read MoreReaching goal takes Klingler’s team to the Bahamas
by Ruth Klossner Morgan Klingler of Lafayette and several of her associates enjoyed a special weekend in Florida and the Bahamas March 14-16. And the best part is that it was a reward for a job well done. Klingler and her team of Plexus representatives reached their goals of helping a set number people over…
Read MoreMildred S. Ross
Mildred S. Ross, age 105, of Winthrop passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025, while in hospice care at Bayside Manor in Gaylord. Funeral Service was held on Monday, March 31, 2025, 2:00 P.M. at Bernadotte Lutheran Church, Bernadotte Township, Nicollet County, Minnesota, with interment in the church cemetery. Clergy Officiating: Pastor Bruce Bringle. Organist: Laurie…
Read MorePublic Notices April 2
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING PROPERTY ASSESSMENTS This may affect your 2026 property taxes. The Board of Appeal and Equalization for the Township of Bernadotte in Nicollet County, Minnesota will meet at the Lafayette Town Hall at 2:00 pm on Thursday the 10th day of April 2025. The purpose of this meeting is to determine whether property…
Read MoreClassifieds April 2
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 MoreNew fitness, wellness center open in Winthrop
by Kari Fritz Ray and Merline Duering, of Winthrop, are the new owners of WinFit, located at 204 N. Carver Street. The new fitness center opened on January 25. WinFit offers you a place to explore the many aspects of fitness and wellness services tailored for your journey to a better wellness. You can enjoy…
Read MoreStearns gets ready to hand Miss Winthrop crown to her successor
by Michael Mattison It’s funny how fast a year goes by and it seemed even quicker for Miss Winthrop Trinity Steans as she is only two weeks away from turning over her crown. “I was really influenced by the previous princesses and Miss Winthrops, watching them go through parades at a young age,” she said.…
Read MoreMaverick Automotive provides auto repair, car sales
by Michael Mattison There is a new mechanic and used car dealer in Winthrop. Maverick Automotive Inc. is located on Highway 19 on the east edge of Winthrop and is owned by Peter and Latosha Tuma. He purchased the former Dave’s Auto building in March of 2024. After doing some extensive renovations, they started taking…
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