City to raise utility rates
by Michael Mattison The Winthrop City Council approved the first reading for raising utility rates in 2025 at its regular meeting December 2. City Administrator Michael Looft explained that when the city does public works projects those loans are paid through water, storm and sewer funds. “We are really holding the enterprise funds accountable for…
Read MoreGibbon Council approves purchase of new police squad vehicle
by Doug Hanson For the past several months Police Chief Sara Miller has been researching what the best deal could be for a new squad vehicle. The Police Department normally purchases Ford Explorers, this time it also looked at Chevy Tahoes. But the Tahoe ended up being too expensive. Four dealers were asked for pricing…
Read More52nd Annual Lafayette Carol Sing held
by Ruth Klossner First Lutheran hosted the annual Lafayette Community Christmas Carol Sing Sunday evening, adding something new this year—a soup and sandwich supper beforehand. Congregation members provided the soup, sandwiches, and Christmas cookies and served the meal. Donations received—about $300—will go to New Ulm Sertoma Club’s Christmas projects. As always, the December 8 carol…
Read MoreThunderbirds begin season 2-1
by Michael Mattison It has been a nice start to the GFW Thunderbird boys basketball season as the T-Birds are off to a 2-1 start. The season opener at Sibley East wasn’t quite the way the team wanted to start the season as the Wolverines defeated GFW 73-38. GFW fell behind early and would trail…
Read MoreAllan Zachow
Allan Zachow, age 88, of Glencoe, formerly of Gaylord passed away Friday, November 29, 2024, at Glencoe Regional Health Services in Glencoe. Funeral Service was held on Monday, December 9, 2024, 2:00 P.M. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Gaylord with interment in the church cemetery. Military Honors by the Manthey-Asmus American Legion Post #314. Clergy…
Read MoreArnold W. Doehling
Arnold W. Doehling, age 80, of rural Brownton passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024, at his home. Funeral Service will be Thursday, December 12, 2024, 11:00 A.M. at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Winthrop with interment in the Winthrop Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 11, 2024, from 4:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M. at the Dalin-Hantge Funeral…
Read MorePublic Notices Decemer 11
OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE Minnesota Limited Liability Company/ Articles of Organization Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 332C The individual(s) listed below who is (are each) 18 years of age or older, hereby adopt(s) the following Articles of Organization: ARTICLE 1-LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY NAME: Wolf Restorations LLC ARTICLE 2-REGISTERED OFFICE AND AGENT(S), IF ANY AT…
Read MoreClassifieds December 11
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 MoreBusche retires from Winthrop Telephone Company
by Michael Mattison For the past 38 years, Danny Busche has been working for the Winthrop Telephone Company. His final day at the office was Monday, Dec. 2. Danny grew up in east Otter Tail County. He went to what is now Ridgewater College for sales, marketing and management. He got into the telephone business…
Read MoreCouncil reduces budget further at Truth In Taxation hearing
by Michael Mattison Residents of the City of Winthrop won’t see the City portion of their property taxes increasing as much as anticipated this year as the Winthrop City Council made a few more cuts at the Truth In Taxation hearing on Monday evening. The City Council approved a tax levy of $925,354.31 which results…
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