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Santa brings smiles to Gibbon

It was a festive day in Gibbon on Saturday when Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus stopped by to talk with the children. Sylvie and Hatti Gunnick were all smiles as they told Santa what they wanted for Christmas but their brother Roman didn’t quite know what to think about the situation. Photo by Maggie Buettner

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Santa to highlight Christmas in the Country

Saturday will be a fun-packed day for people of all ages as Winthrop hosts its annual Christmas in the Country. For those who are crafty, the day starts out with Mimosas and Mistletoes at Tanker Bay. The event begins at 10 a.m. and lasts until noon. At 10 a.m. people can make their own ornament…

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Bennetts create unique treasures

by Ruth Klossner No one has to tell Kireina Bennett to “think outside the box.” It’s second nature for the rural Winthrop woman. Bennett easily takes an idea, runs with it, and creates something new and exciting. An equestrian and former horse trainer, Bennett builds on that background to make one of her most popular…

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Council approves final tax levy, Park improvements to move forward

by Michael Mattison Action taken at the regular November meeting of the Winthrop City Council will take a bit of sting out of the proposed property tax statements that were sent out by Sibley County earlier this fall. The City Council approved a tax levy of $893,300 which is about $60,000 higher than last year…

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Schwecke interns in Costa Rica

by Maggie Buettner Weston Schwecke of Gibbon is currently a Junior at the University of Minnesota studying Animal Science with a minor in Captive Wildlife Care and Handling. This summer he spent ten weeks in Costa Rica as a Wildlife Biologist Intern. The first eight weeks he was at Wild Sun Rescue in Cabuya where…

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GFW will get new mascot, may get new name

by Doug Hanson The GFW School Board was told at its November 20th meeting that it will have to starting looking for a new mascot. The Thunderbird has ties to Native American descent and the District had been told to change their logo. Superintendent Jeff Horton stated that the District applied for an exemption but…

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Tough start in a busy week for T-Birds

by Michael Mattison It was a busy week to start the season for the GFW Thunderbird girls basketball team, playing three games in a matter of four days. Unfortunately, all three were losses. The week started on Monday with a 50-37 loss at home against Martin County West. The T-Birds never led in the contest and…

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Diane Opitz

Diane Opitz, age 78, of Winthrop formerly of Gaylord passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Society in Waconia, Minnesota. Memorial Service will be Friday, December 15, 2023, 11:00 A.M. at Peace Lutheran Church in Winthrop with interment in St. Matthew’s Lutheran Cemetery, Penn Township, McLeod County, Minnesota. Gathering of Family and…

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Public Notices

Request for proposals for Forestery Services Contract The City of Winthrop announces the release of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for comprehensive forestry services within the city limits. The contract, spanning a period of three years, aims to enhance and maintain the urban forestry of Winthrop. With a commitment to fostering a thriving urban environment,…

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Classifieds December 6

Real Estate Sales 4 Bed House & Farm site: Sitting southeast of Hanska, MN on 3.81 acres, this split-level family home & farm site features mature trees, multiple buildings on the property, a large extended two stall garage, two bedrooms on the main floor with attached bathrooms, & main floor laundry. 14308 110th St, Hanska…

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