Thunderbirds pick up first win of the season over JWP
by Michael Mattison The GFW Thunderbird football team posted its first win of the season on Friday when it traveled to Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton. The T-Birds came away with a 14-7 win. For the entire story, check out the September 11 issue of the Winthrop News.
Read MoreBarbara J. Bruns
Barbara J. Bruns, age 66, of Gibbon passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at the Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson surrounded by loved ones. A visitation will be held from 3:00 – 7:00 on Friday, September 13, 2024, at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home in Gibbon. A private family service will be…
Read MorePublic Notices September 11
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SIBLEY FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT Court File No: 72-PR-24-30 Estate of Carl Michael Lindstrom a/k/a Carl M. Lindstrom Carl Lindstrom C. M. Lindstrom C. Michael Lindstrom Michael Lindstrom Decedent NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS…
Read MoreClassifieds September 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. 15.3 Acre Lot for Sale: Backing up to the Minnesota River this multipurpose lot with various outbuildings has opportunities…
Read MoreWinthrop welcomes Eickschen as new police officer
by Michael Mattison There is a new facing wearing the badge for the Winthrop Police Department. On June 24, Nick Eickschen started his duties serving on the Police Department. He is originally from the Delano-Watertown area. He attended Mayer Lutheran High School and then moved to Iowa to attend college and earned a four-year degree…
Read MoreMajor progress being made on Highway 19 project
The contractor is driving pile that will support the new box culvert. The project is on track for a mid-October completion. This project includes the replacement of the box culvert under Hwy 19, approximately 0.1 miles east of Winthrop, as well as a short section of pavement reconstruction. Photo by MnDOT
Read MoreHighway 15 pavement repairs south of Winthrop begin Sept. 4
Motorists traveling on Highway 15 south of Winthrop can expect delays starting Wednesday, Sept. 4, for approximately three days as crews make repairs to the pavement, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Both northbound and southbound Highway 15 near Winthrop will remain open to traffic. Motorists should watch for flaggers and expect brief delays…
Read MoreNew teachers at GFW Middle School/High School
Jhon Balicoco Jhon Balicoco, is from Toledo City, Cebu, Philippines. He will be teaching high school ELA. He is a graduate of the University of the Visayas & Cebu Technological University. In his spare time he likes to sing karaoke, read books, and watch movies. He is looking forward to sharing his expertise in his…
Read MoreT-Birds lose to WEM
by Michael Mattison The GFW Thunderbird 2024 football season got underway on Thursday evening as the T-Birds hosted Waterville-Elysian-Morristown. The visiting team would score the first 26 points of the game and defeat the T-Birds 26-8. WEM got the ball first and drove down the field methodically. WEM converted three fourth-down plays that extended the…
Read MoreRichard F. Rengstorf
Richard F. Rengstorf, 89 formerly of Shoreview and Lake Elmo, died Monday, August 26, 2024 at GlenOaks Care Center in New London. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday September 5, 2024 at Peace Lutheran Church in New London. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at church. Graveside services will be…
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