Lafayette Days
by Ruth Klossner “Lafayette Days” kicked off Friday evening with two events, a block apart on main street. Down at the Community Center and Memorial Park, the First Lutheran Church ladies served the Friday evening social and the Lafayette Band held its final June/July band concert. A block down the street, the Lafayette Fire Relief…
Read MoreClaire kicks cancer
by Maggie Buettner One year. A lot can happen and change in one year. One year ago, Claire Van Epps was a vibrant and sassy four-year-old. After experiencing unusual pain and leg and body spasms, a CT scan revealed a tumor on her spinal cord. On July 30, 2023, Claire went through a three-hour surgery…
Read MoreNational Night Out
The Winthrop Public Library, City of Winthrop, Winthrop Police Department and Winthrop Area Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring Winthrop National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 5 p.m.-7 p.m. in the Winthrop City Park. The WPD will be serving hot dogs, chips and beverages in the north park shelter while music will be provided by…
Read MoreGibbon City Council approves utility improvement bid
At a special meeting on July 15, the Gibbon City Council approved the lowest bid from Hjerpe Contracting for the GFW School Utility Improvement project. The low bid was $1,374,543.96. An addendum was made for the project before it was accepted, due to the time on receiving material. The water must be installed by December 15,…
Read MoreCarl Michael Lindstrom
Carl Michael Lindstrom passed away on the evening of July 23, 2024, after a six-month illness. “Michael” was born was born to Carl E. and Florence Lindstrom on January 26, 1944, in the New Ulm Hospital. He was joined three years later by his only sibling, Gretchen Michele, and they grew up together in the…
Read MorePublic Notices July 31
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SIBLEY FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Estate of Gerald Tessmer, Decedent Court File No. 72-PR-24-25 NOTICE AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR DESCENT OF PROPERTY A Petition for Determination of Descent has been filed with this Court. The Petition represents that the Decedent died more than three…
Read MoreClassifieds July 31
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 MoreKelly Smith hired as GFW Superintendent
by Doug Hanson On Monday evening, the GFW School Board approved the contract with Kelly Smith for the Interim Superintendent position. His yearly salary will be $145,000, prorated for 11 months ($132,916). In lieu of health insurance, Smith asked for $10,000 for his retirement fund. Smith’s contract will save the District about $58,000 over former…
Read MoreGibbon Funfest
For more photos of Gibbon Funfest, check out the July 24 issue of the Winthrop News.
Read MoreAugustana Lutheran prepares to celebrate 125th Anniversary
by Denise Bonsack Standard-Messenger-Gazette The Swedish Augustana Evangelical Church was organized on January 14, 1899, with 55 members, and a class of 10 confirmands. The first services were held in a range of locations, from the German Lutheran Church to schoolhouses to private homes and were conducted entirely in Swedish. They built their first building…
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