City Council filing process explained
The following is in response to concerns that have been raised in regards to the filing process for Winthrop City Council. Two weeks again, in Winthrop News, a political candidate raised concerns regarding the process of registering and filing an affidavit of candidacy. This process, mandated by the Secretary of State’s office, is standardized across…
Read MoreFarmer’s Legacy receives donation
The Farmers Legacy Fund announced that it received a generous check for $10,000 from CHS, thanks to a matching grant opportunity. This incredible contribution was made possible by the United Farmers Cooperative, which not only donated $10,000 but also took the initiative to write and secure the matching grant. Farmer’s Legacy is deeply grateful to…
Read MoreMayer Lutheran hands GFW a Homecoming loss
by Michael Mattison Two second half scores made the game close but the GFW Thunderbird football team lost on Homecoming night 21-16 to Mayer Lutheran. After an opening drive that saw the T-Birds record three first downs but stall out at the 18-yard line, not much would happen for either team in the first quarter.…
Read MorePublic Notices October 2
Notice to the Public The Sibley County Auditor-Treasurer will be conducting tests of the precinct tabulating equipment (DS200s) that will be used to count the votes cast for all candidates to be voted on at the November 5, 2024 State General Election in Sibley County and tests of the assistive voting devices (OmniBallots) that will…
Read MoreClassifieds October 2
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 MoreHomecoming Week at GFW
This week GFW will be celebrating Homecoming Week. Candidates were announced last week. Front row, from left to right- Maddy Lee, Cheyenne Schmidt, Trinity Stearns, Ashlynn Hubred and Eden Messerli. Back row-Easton Taylor, Dominic Krumwiede, Carter Klages, Layton Uecker-Hamre and William Bastian. Dress up days for the week-Monday-Class Colors Day; Tuesday-Generations Day; Wednesday-Cars Day; Thursday-Superheros…
Read MoreSidewalk installation begins downtown
Crews began installing sidewalks late last week and will continue this week on the Second Street project. On Monday, they were working their way down the north side between Hennepin and North Carver. Photos by Michael Mattison
Read MoreMeet the candidates for Lafayette Mayor and City Council
The City of Lafayette residents have several choices in the upcoming election. Running for Mayor are Sandie Peterson and Curt Tauber while vying for two Council seats are Andrew Hartley, Scott Portner and Logan VanDeest. For profiles on the Lafayette candidates, check out the September 25 issue of the Winthrop News.
Read MoreGFW Board hears delays coming for school project
by Doug Hanson What everyone has been thinking has finally become public. The new school project for GFW is behind schedule. The GFW School Board received the latest project update at its September 23rd meeting. Dustin Kempf, senior project manage for Kraus-Anderson Construction Company stated that rain delays and a delay in receiving the plumbing…
Read MoreChamber Community Picnic draws huge crowd
The Winthrop Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual community picnic on Thursday evening. Long lines were the norm for the evening. Music was provided by Brad Bodeker and Bobby Paulson of the Eagle Lake Band. For the kids there was a bouncy house, games and crazy hair. With the Winthrop Royalty involved in volleyball,…
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