Paving on Highway 19 may occur by end of week
Bituminous paving for the Highway 19 culvert project is scheduled for the end of this week. Seeding, signs, and pavement markings still need to be completed. The contractor expects to have Highway 19 open to traffic by mid/late next week weather permitting. Photo by Michael Mattison
Read MoreContentious public forum led off Council meeting
by Michael Mattison Time for public forum is always allotted at the beginning of each Winthrop City Council regular meeting and October’s was no different. Several people showed up and voiced numerous concerns. Dr. David Bengtson was the first to approach the City Council and conveyed his concern on the new sidewalks and planters that…
Read MoreGFW drops final home game to Cleveland
by Michael Mattison Turnovers would prove to be costly as GFW lost its final home game of the season 17-10 against Cleveland. After the teams exchanged possession a couple of times in the first quarter, GFW made a nice defensive stop early in the second but a fumbled punt would give Cleveland good field position…
Read MorePaul Loyd “Jake” Jacobson
Paul Loyd “Jake” Jacobson, age 70, of Gaylord formerly Winthrop, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. Memorial Service was held Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 4:00 P.M. at Peace Lutheran Church in Winthrop. Gathering of Family and Friends was held prior to the service on Tuesday. Paul’s wishes were that…
Read MoreKeith Richer
Keith Richer, age 80, husband of Marge, passed away Monday, October 7, 2024, surrounded by his family at his home in Winthrop. Memorial Service was held on Saturday, October 12, 2024, 11:00 A.M. at Peace Lutheran Church in Winthrop with interment in Fort Snelling National Cemetery at a later date. Gathering of Family and Friends…
Read MorePublic Notices October 16
CITY OF WINTHROP SIBLEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA ORDINANCE 2024-002 AN EMERGENCY INTERIM ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE LOCATION, ESTABLISHMENT, AND OPERATION OF MARITIME STORAGE CONTAINERS The City of Winthrop Ordains: SECTION 1. PREAMBLE. 1. City Code § 902.08 -902.09, 902.13 and 902.14 establishes the zoning regulations for Residential 1-3 and Commercial Zones 1-2, which may permit various types…
Read MoreClassifieds October 16
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. 15.3 Acre Lot for Sale: Backing up to the Minnesota River this multipurpose lot with various outbuildings has opportunities…
Read MorePavement going down on Second Street
There seems to be light at the end of the tunnel for the Second Street project. A portion of the project got its first taste of blacktop late last week. From Hennepin Street to Main Street, Second Street got its first layer of tar. The straightaway of Second Street was installed rather quickly. The short…
Read MoreMeet the candidates for Gibbon Council, Mayor
Gibbon residents will be voting for two open seat on its city council and one for mayor. Steve Klukas is the only person on the ballot for mayor while Greg Hartmann, Dave Theis and Shannon Zangel are vying for the council spots. For profiles on all the Gibbon candidates, check out the October 9 issue…
Read MoreWinthrop Fire Department holds open house
Saturday was a beautiful day for the Winthrop Fire Department to hold its annual open house. The crowd was treated to free brats. They were served by members of the Fire Departments as well as the Winthrop Royalty. For more photos of the event, check out the October 9 issue of the Winthrop News.
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