Country living is new for the Bringles
byRuth Klossner “Just being out in the country is the biggest difference we’ve found,” Pastor Bruce Bringle responded when asked about changes he and wife Jennifer have found since moving to Bernadotte in mid-November. “It’s not bad, it’s just different.” Bruce was raised in Estherville, Iowa, and Jenny in Bloomington so it’s no wonder that…
Read MorePanitzke finds joy as an author
by Maggie Buettner Cari Panitzke has added another hat to her collection with author. Cari is well-known in the area for being a teacher and a member of the Winthrop Ambulance and now she’s working on her writing skills. “Well, I want an independent way of making income that doesn’t tie me to teaching. Becoming…
Read MoreGleason retires from Winthrop Fire Department
by Michael Mattison For just over 30 years, Mark Gleason has been serving the Winthrop community as a volunteer fire fighter for the Winthrop Fire Department. December 31 will be his final day with the Department. Gleason joined the Department in August of 1994. He said at that time there was a waiting list to…
Read MoreMaking cookies with ECFE
Check out more pictures of the event in the December 25 issue of the Winthrop News.
Read MoreWinthrop Mercantile offers wide variety of antique items
by Michael Mattison A new storefront has opened on Second Street in downtown Winthrop. Winthrop Mercantile brings a multitude of antiques for your shopping pleasure. Bobby and Beth Paulson have been contemplating an antique business for about five years but didn’t know if they would be going to swap meets, renting a building or purchasing…
Read MoreThunderbirds hang tight with Minnesota Valley Lutheran
by Michael Mattison For the majority of the game against Minnesota Valley Lutheran last week, the GFW Thunderbird girls basketball team hung close before falling 54-45. The T-Birds got things going right away and jumped out to a 7-4 lead. Trinity Stearns hit from beyond the arc, Nicole Duehn hit a jumper from the junction…
Read MorePublic Notices December 25
Independent School District GFW Public Schools November 18, 2024 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 November 18, 2024 at the Elementary School Gibbon, MN.…
Read MoreClassifieds December 25
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 MoreSanta Claus was busy this week
The children were all smiles on Saturday afternoon when Santa and Mrs. Claus came to Winthrop as part of Christmas in the Country. James Conner was a pretty happy camper when he got his turn. Photo by Michael Mattison Lafayette held its Santa Day on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at the Lafayette Community Center. Kids got…
Read MoreThree Troop 2 Scouts attain Eagle rank
by Ruth Klossner Lafayette Boy Scout Troop 2 added three names to its impressive list of Eagle Scouts at a Court of Honor December 13 at the Lafayette Community Center. It was just a year ago that the troop had recognized its two most recent Eagle Scouts—after a drought of ten years. The new Eagles…
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