Lafayette’s 125th Anniversary committee hard at work
by Ruth Klossner The months and weeks are ticking away toward Lafayette’s big city celebration—the 125th Anniversary. It’s now just four months until the July 23-27 celebration. After a big—and very successful—centennial celebration in 2000, a committee of Lafayette volunteers is using that event as the framework for 125th planning. The centennial was so much…
Read MorePanning Brothers Repair continues fifty years later
by Maggie Buettner Panning Brothers Repair started fifty years ago as a repair shop for just about anything with a motor. Dave pursued extra school training for diesel mechanics and Merle advanced his knowledge in auto mechanics. Dave reflects “We did repair work probably for the first ten years at least or fifteen years.” Merle…
Read MoreLafayette Council approves negotiations for a different street sweeper
by Doug Hanson Public Works Supervisor Allan Fox found a used Eligns street sweeper that seemed affordable. The City of Jasper updated its sweeper and had a 1990 Elign for sale at $9,500. Fox stated that this machine would drastically cut the amount of time it takes to sweep the streets of Lafayette. At the…
Read MoreCarol J. Hoffmann
Carol J. Hoffmann, age 73, of New Ulm passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025 at the New Ulm Medical Center in New Ulm. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 5, 2025 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in New Ulm. A private family burial will be held at a later date. Visitation…
Read MorePublic Notices March 26
Independent School District GFW Public Schools February 18, 2025 Summary of regular school board meetings. Full text is available for public inspection at 323 East 11th Street, Gibbon, MN 55335. CALL TO ORDER The regular board meeting of the GFW Public School Board was held on February 18, 2025 at the Elementary School Gibbon, MN.…
Read MoreClassifieds March 26
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 MoreWFD retirees honored
The Winthrop Fire Department had four of its members retire in 2024 and they were honored at the WFD banquet recently. From left to right: Scott Trebelhorn, Rodney Fischer, Mark Gleason and Jim Neubarth. Photo contributed
Read MoreWinthrop Princesses reflect on their year as royalty
by Michael Mattison For Winthrop Princesses Eden Messerli and Ashlynn Hubred, their year representing Winthrop has been a whirlwind. The dream of running for Miss Winthrop started at an early age for both ladies as both went to the royalty tea party in second grade. “I got to meet the princesses and got really excited…
Read MoreMartinez making transition as Winthrop Postmaster
by Michael Mattison As of December 13, Matt Martinez has been heading of the Winthrop Post Office as its postmaster. He comes to Winthrop after serving as the Gibbon postmaster for the past 22 years. Martinez grew up in Redwood Falls and started with the post office as a senior in Duluth in 1985. He…
Read MoreSibley County FoodShare has exciting things happening this year
by Michael Mattison There is a lot going on with the Sibley County FoodShare as it continues to bring its services to residents of Sibley County. Director Lisa Eyrich said that a $250,000 grant from South Country Health Alliance is going to kickstart a mobile food shelf in the county which Eyrich hopes will be…
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