Lafayette City Council certifies levy
by Doug Hanson The City of Lafayette passed its annual levy at its regular meeting on December 9th. A total of $277,988 was certified with $236,003 for the general fund, $35,385 for debt service (RS Fiber) and $6,600 going into a fund for a future ambulance. That was an increase of $30,942 from last year’s…
Read MoreJust For Kix Winter Show
For more photos of the Winter Show, check out the December 18 issue of the Winthrop News.
Read MoreCougars take down Thunderbirds 79-48
by Michael Mattison For most of the first half, the GFW Thunderbird boys basketball team had the Cedar Mountain Cougars right where they wanted them. But a rough final fours minutes of the first half gave the Cougars a lead it would not give up. GFW would go down in defeat 79-48. Two free throws…
Read MoreBertha “Bert” (Mueller) Pederson
On December 9, 2024, heaven gained a beautiful soul. Bertha “Bert” (Mueller) Pederson, also lovingly known as Tootie, age 90, of Arlington, lived a full life, and now has been welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior. Funeral service will be on Saturday, December 21, 2024, 10:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in…
Read MorePublic Notices December 18
Winthrop City Council Meeting Minutes Monday, November 12, 2024 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Winthrop was called to order at 7 p.m. on November 12, in the city council chambers of the City Hall, for the purpose of conducting city business. Councilors Present: Mayor Trebelhorn; Councilors O’Connor, Renner, Stoll,…
Read MoreClassifieds December 18
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 MoreMartin opens up The Lavender Boutique
by Michael Mattison “The boutique started coming to life in my head in January,” said Amy Martin. The Lavender Boutique opened on October 24. The Boutique offers womens’ apparel and accessories, including purses and shoes. There is also gift items including baby items, kitchen supplies, coffee and honey. She said people have been coming in…
Read MoreTwo post-trial motions in murder trial denied by Court
Post-trial motions submitted by the defense of Travis Bauer, convicted of second degree murder in the death of Dennis Weitzenkamp, were denied by Judge Amber Donley on November 26. According to an order and memorandum filed in Sibley County District Court, the Court found that the defendant is not entitled to a Schwartz hearing or…
Read MoreGFW School Board hears update on building project
by Doug Hanson Mother Nature has been good to the GFW Building Project some days and not so nice other days. At a GFW School Board work session last Monday, site manager Brian Kobow stated that the gymnasium walls were 95 percent complete, work was starting on the auditorium walls and on the roof trusses…
Read MoreChristmas in the Country offers many activities Saturday
It is time for Winthrop’s Christmas in the County, sponsored by the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce. Saturday’s festivities will begin with mimosas and mistletoes. Participants will make a do-it-yourself door swag. Cost of the event is $25. It will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at Tanker Bay. Pre-register for the event by contacting…
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