Public Notices August 28
GFW SCHOOLS Independent School District #2365 GFW School Board Special Meeting July 18, 2024 Gym, Gibbon, MN After Interviews Present: Briese, Turtle, Miller, Grosam, Jeff Bertrang & Harold Remme-SCSC Absent: Stehr 1. Call To Order Board Chair Merkel called the special meeting to order at 7:50 p.m. 2. Approve Agenda Briese moved with support from…
Read MoreClassifieds August 28
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 MoreSmith back at GFW as interim superintendent
by Michael Mattison After spending 12 years at GFW at the beginning of his career, Kelly Smith is back to serve the district one year as interim superintendent. He took over the superintendent position here on August 1 and the contract runs through June 30 of next year. Smith started his teaching career in Winthrop…
Read MoreCandidate filings for cities and school board
Filings for city offices and school board closed last week on Tuesday. The City of Winthrop will have races for both mayor and city council. Running for mayor will be Incumbent Julie Trebelhorn and Brent Roiger. Seven will by vying for three city council positions. They include Myranda Bauer, Jacki Kruggel, Brandon Nelseon, Martha Santelman,…
Read MoreMiss Lafayette to be crowned
Miss Lafayette candidates Emma Hoffmann and Kylie Berdan Something new has been added to the annual Lafayette Area Lions summer festival Saturday, August 24. In addition to the annual meal and entertainment, Lafayette’s first-ever Miss Lafayette will be crowned, Two candidates are vying for the title. They are Kylie Berdan, daughter of Andy and Lindsay…
Read MoreGibbon Council sells bonds for infrastructure expansion
by Doug Hanson At a special meeting on Thursday, August 15, the Gibbon City Council sold bonds to finance the water and sewer infrastructure expansion to the new school. The General Obligation Improvement Bonds were sold to United Bankers’ Bank in Bloomington for $1,615,000. The bonds will be dated September 5, 2024, and will bear…
Read MoreAJ Storage celebrates ribbon cutting
The Winthrop Area Chamber of Commerce paid a visit to AJ Storage on Second Street and CSAH 33 for a ribbon cutting on Monday. The Trouts took over the storage facility in January. From left to right: Brianna Pagel, Doug Hanson, Charle Collins, Janaly Trout, Andrew Trout, Sarah Giskaas and MichelleWalz. Photo by Michael Mattison
Read MoreBetty Lou Peterson
Betty Lou Peterson, age 91, of Winthrop passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Benedictine St. Gertrude’s and The Gardens in Shakopee. Funeral Service was held on Friday, August 16, 2024, 11:00 A.M. at Bernadotte Lutheran Church, Bernadotte Township, Nicollet County, Minnesota, with interment in the church cemetery. Memorials preferred to Bernadotte Lutheran Cemetery Fund…
Read MoreDennis Fenske
Dennis Fenske, age 83, of Winthrop and Lafayette passed away Friday, August 16, 2024, at the Minnesota State Veterans Home in Silver Bay, Minnesota. Graveside Service will be Tuesday, August 27, 2024, 11:00 A.M. at the Winthrop Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 27, 2024, from 10:30 A.M.-11:00 A.M. at the Dalin-Hantge Funeral Chapel in…
Read MorePublic Notices August 21
City of Lafayette Ordinance Number 148 An Ordinance UPDATING CODE 33.04 providing for reimbursement for computer and computer related equipment The City Council of the City of Lafayette Ordains: COMPUTER AND COMPUTER EQUIPMENT REIMBURSEMENT SECTION 1. PURPOSE It is the purpose of this Section to provide for reimbursement to the Mayor, City Council, and other…
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