GFW students compete in visual arts
The MSHSL Visual Arts Competition Section 2A was held Wednesday, April 8, at the high school in Montgomery. GFW had eight artworks from seven students. One student was unable to make the event, but the rest of the students were able to enjoy the event, listening to two artist speakers and looking at student work made…
Read MoreDelinquent utilities, violations to be placed on property taxes
by Michael Mattison The Winthrop City Council held a public hearing on unpaid utilities and nuisance violation fees. One of the property owners did pay their fee but 17 others did not respond. The City Council passed a resolution adopting past due utility and abatement assessments to property taxes. The unpaid utilities amounted to a…
Read MoreLocal part of group inducted into Minnesota Music Hall of Fame
Heather (Kruggel) Thompson, daughter of Ron Kruggel of Winthrop, is a member of the Chatfield Brass Band. At a banquet held April 10 at New Ulm’s Turner Hall, the Chatfield Brass Band and Library was inducted into the Minnsota Music Hall of Fame. Other 2026 inductees were Cathy Erickson, Cornbread Harris, Rick Keane, Chan Poling,…
Read MoreConstruction on Klossner roundabout starts Monday
Construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Highway 15 and Fort Road in Klossner is expected to begin May 18, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Preliminary tree clearing began in early May with minimal traffic impacts. The intersection of Highway 15 and Fort Road in Klossner will be closed starting May 18…
Read MoreQuast retires from Bartels Truck Line after 19 years
by Michael Mattison After 19 years of driving for Bartels Truck Line, Victor Quast decided to retire to spend more time with his wife. “He was such a good guy and did a great job for us,” said Allen Bartels. Quast’s main run was to take potatoes for Michael Foods from their processing plant in…
Read MoreFirebirds baseball collects three wins for the week
by Michael Mattison The GFW Firebirds baseball team posted a 3-1 record last week and improved to 6-10 overall. GFW started the week with a 5-3 victory over Wabasso on Monday. Tied 1-1 after the first, the Firebirds scored three in the bottom of the second for a 5-3 lead. Isaac Beckendorf reached on a fielder’s choice…
Read MoreClassifieds May 13
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Read MoreVos selected to All-State Band
Isaac Vos was recently selected to the All-State Band. The audition process began in the fall when materials become available and the musician’s videos were due in February. “It seems like a long time, but auditions consist of a rigorous scale exercise and a difficult etude,” said GFW Band Director Nicholas Berg. Vos will attend All…
Read MoreSchultz advocates for insurance agencies and their clients in D.C.
by Michael Mattison Melissa Schultz of Community Insurance made a trip to Washington, D.C. on April 21-24 to discuss insurance topics with the national legislators. Schulz explained that it was the independent insurance agents week at the Capital. Each of the 50 states was represented and they talked with their representatives. Schultz said she met…
Read MoreSpring Fling royalty crowned
Braulio Rangel-Ruiz was crowned king and Bayleigh Rose Queen of Spring Fling Week at GFW on Friday. Photo contributed
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