National FFA Week
GFW Pioneer Express FFA Chapter did well at Regions recently. Check out its honors and the spotlight page in the February 19 issue of the Winthrop News.
Read MoreT-Birds post big win over Cathedral
by Michael Mattison The GFW Thunderbird boys basketball team had three games on the schedule last week. They started with an 86-76 loss to Nicollet on Monday, traveled to New Ulm Cathedral for a 64-41 victory and then lost to Wabasso at home 76-65. The T-Birds jumped out to a quick lead against NUC, scoring…
Read MoreMary Lou Otto
Mary Lou Otto, age 88, of Winthrop passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Bayside Manor in Gaylord. Memorial Service was held on Monday, February 17, 2025, 11:00 A.M. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Bismarck Township, Sibley County, Minnesota, with interment in the church cemetery. Clergy Officiating: Pastor Bob Miner. Organist: Lori Radtke. Congregational Hymns:…
Read MoreErma L. Turtle
Erma L. Turtle, age 94, of New Ulm, and formerly of Gibbon, passed away with family by her side on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at the New Ulm Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, February 24, 2025 at Augustana Lutheran Church in Gibbon, with Pastor Leonard Hummel officiating. Burial…
Read MorePatricia A. Mashuga
Patricia A. Mashuga, age 94, of Glencoe formerly of Brownton passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025, at GlenFields Living With Care in Glencoe, Minnesota. Funeral Service will be Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 11:00 A.M. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Brownton, Minnesota, with interment in Oak Grove Cemetery in Brownton. Visitation will be Tuesday, February 25,…
Read MoreClassifieds February 19
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. $259,900. 49.68 Acres of CRP Land in Brown Co: Contracted for 3, 8, & 9 years. Owner to received yearly…
Read MoreTaylor eclipses 1,000 career points
In less than a week, the GFW Thunderbird boys basketball team had two players reach the 1,000-career point milestone. On Tuesday, Easton Taylor scored 15 points against Springfield at home, his final basket, a three-pointer, put him over the top with just over two minutes to go in the game. Photo contributed Easton Taylor signed…
Read MoreWinthrop, Gibbon mayors address the state of their cities
Julie Trebelhorn Winthrop Mayor 1) How would you assess the state of the city? A year of big projects and accomplishments in 2024 has put the City of Winthrop in a great place as we move into 2025. Coming off such a busy year, both Council and City staff are looking forward to the current…
Read MoreCommons area getting enclosed
Workers continue to make progress on the new school even with the colder weather. Pictured above is the commons area between the kitchen and the auditorium that is starting to have the framework for the roof installed. The view is from the second floor of the office area looking north. Plans are for the PreK-5…
Read MoreT-Birds make run at Tigers, lose two Tomahawk tilts
by Michael Mattison The GFW Thunderbird girls basketball team lost two matchups lastweek, a tough 62-54 loss to Springfield and a 79-46 loss to Sleepy Eye. The T-Birds played a really nice game against Springfield, only to lose by eight points. Taylor Bauer started the game with a steal and layup for the lead. Nicole…
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