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Farm City Fun Fest 2026
Bill Litzau and Open Highway performed at the street dance in downtown Winthrop during Farm City Fun Fest. For more photos of the celebration, check out the July 15 issue of the Winthrop News.
Read MoreGibbon Funfest gets underway Thursday
“Turn up the Heat” is a fitting theme for Thursday’s Business Appreciation meet and greet beginning at 5 p.m. which will open up Gibbon Funfest. The Local will be hosting a pool tournament at 7 p.m. Whit Wort Brewery will have acoustic music by Michael Haefs beginning at 7 p.m. Bring your best dessert to…
Read MoreSharing the Spirit of America
Sibley County was one of seven locations in Minnesota participating in Sharing the Spirit of America, a synchonized reading of the Declartion of Independence across the United States. The event was held outside the Sibley County Courthouse with several of the County Commissioners, County Attorney, Gaylord Mayor and the County Sheriff taking part in the…
Read MoreKids learns about K-9s
Winthrop Public Library and the Winthrop Police Department teamed up to educate Winthrop’s youth on Winthrop’s K-9 program. Over 30 kids showed up to listen to stories about police and their K-9s, ask questions about Nash and also see him in action. On hand from the Police Department were Nick Eickschen, Aron Hacker and Nash.…
Read MoreBaseball clinic in Gibbon
The Minnesota Twins partnered with the Gibbon Reds and offered a clinic on Saturday, July 11th, at McGowan Park in Gibbon. Over 20 kids attended the clinic and left with new skills and a bag of goodies. Photos by Maggie Buettner
Read MoreSid Schmidt Memorial Bass Tournament
The 16th annual Sid Schmidt Memorial Bass Tournament was held Saturday with 14 participating in the event. First place belonged to Brett VanMaasdam and Lonnie VanMaasdam with 23.05 pounds. In second place was Hana Schroeder, McKray Schmidt and Allen Schweiss with 7.11 lbs. Mason Schmidt, Tristan Schmidt and Dulci Schmidt earned third place with 3.56…
Read MoreAlvina Marie Melquist
Alvina Marie Melquist, age 88 of Volga, passed away on Sunday, June 28th at The Neighborhoods at Brookview under hospice care. Funeral Services will be held at First Lutheran Church in Volga on Thursday, July 16th, at 11 a.m. Visitation prior to service will be held at 10. A luncheon will follow after the service.…
Read MoreJames Howard Zobel
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of James Howard Zobel AKA “Butch”, who passed away on Friday, March 13th, 2026, at the age of 70 in transit to Abbot Memorial Hospital. James was born on February 19th, 1956 in Springfield, MN, to Howard Zobel and Willie Stroud. He spent his life…
Read MorePublic Notices July 15
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: January 2, 2024 MORTGAGOR: Ray B. Massengill,…
Read MoreClassifieds July 15
WANTED TO RENT/BUY Young farmer looking to buy or rent farm land. Call Neal Wenninger @ 507-766-1138. 18tfn Farmland to rent or buy. Eric Platz. 507-381-7576 46tfn GENERAL SERVICES Gibbon Lumber & Hardware is a full service destination. Check us out for lumber, windows, paint, hardware, tools, electrical, plumbing, lawn & garden items, fences, blue…
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