Farm City Fun Fest Parade Honor Guard
Winthrop’s Farm City Fun Fest
The youngsters are always excited to see the next entry in the parade and what kind of candy they might get. Photo by Michael Mattison For more photos and event facts, check out the July 17 issue of the Winthrop News.
Read MoreGFW School Board to interview three
by Doug Hanson There were 10 candidates asking about the opening for the GFW Superintendent position. This is a one-year interim position that will start on August 1st. The Board Directors had last Thursday and Friday to stop at the District Office in Gibbon to review all the applications. On Monday, Jeff Bertrang and Harold…
Read MoreFunfest begins in Gibbon
Gibbon will celebrate Funfest Thursday through Sunday. Events kick off on Thursday with a business appreciation from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Main Street with a Big Fiesta theme. Mad Hatters and Friends/Here and Now will provide music at The Bank—Whit Wort Brewery beginning at 7 p.m. City-wide garage sales will run from Thursday through…
Read MoreLafayette City Council hears proposal for cannabis plant
by Doug Hanson Glenn Hauser of Lafayette and attorney James Keuttner of Mankato spoke to the Lafayette City Council on July 8 about turning the former Charter School building into an indoor plant that will grow cannabis. They want to apply for a cultivator license, which there are 13 available for the first round of…
Read MoreLeBrun receives Melvin Jones Award from Lafayette Lions
by Ruth Klossner Cheri LeBrun was named a Melvin Jones Fellow and was recognized at the annual awards program of the Lafayette Area Lions Tuesday, July 9, at the Lafayette Community Center. She is the club’s 32nd recipient of the award—and joins husband Steve on the list. He was the club’s 11th recipient in 2004.…
Read MoreMichael P. Johnson
Michael P. Johnson, age 59, of Brooklyn Center, formerly Gibbon and Winthrop, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024, at GlenFields Living with Care in Glencoe. Memorial Service will be held Friday, July 19, 2024, 11:00 A.M., at Augustana Lutheran Church in Gibbon, Minnesota. Gathering of Family and Friends will be held Friday, July 19,…
Read MoreElaine Emily Kachelmeier,
Elaine Emily Kachelmeier, age 97, of Gibbon, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2024, at Woodstone Senior Living in New Ulm. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, July 19, 2024, at St. Willibrord Catholic Church in Gibbon, officiated by Father Brian Oestreich. Following the service, Elaine will be…
Read MorePublic Notices July 17
Independent School District GFW Public Schools June 17, 2024 Summary of regular school board meetings. Full text is available for public inspection at 323 East 11th Street, Gibbon, MN 55335. CALL TO ORDER The regular board meeting of the GFW Public School Board was held on June 17, 2024 at the Elementary School Gibbon, MN.…
Read MoreClassifieds July 17
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…
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