The Winthrop Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at Uncle Charlie’s Flowers II on Tuesday. From left to right: Jessi Jackson, Jonathan Lederle, Jasiah Lederle, Tony Lederle, Hope Lederle, Ava Lederle, Jeremy Lederle, Angie Lederle, Chris Lederle, Barb Jacobson, JoAnn Collins, Rylie Lederle, Charlie Collins, Katie Gran and Kelsey Odegard. Photo by Lori…

by Doug Hanson Dr. Jeff Horton interviewed for the superintendent position at South West Immediate School, Shakopee last Tuesday. He was one of two finalists. He was offered the new position and agreed to enter negotiations for a contract. During the last week, GFW Board Directors had communication with Horton and started working out details for…

by Michael Mattison It’s a bit difficult to find your way to downtown Winthrop thanks to the construction on Second Street. Winthrop Opportunities, Winthrop Economic Development Authority and Winthrop Area Chamber of Commerce are making sure people know that the downtown businesses are still there with a portable electronic sign located on the former Dairy Queen…

Mother Nature didn’t cooperate last week, dumping more rain on the area and making construction on the Second Street project non-existance. But the crews were back out early on Monday morning, working on the block between North Carver and Main Street. Photo by Michael Mattison