Area News
Winthrop Council sets final levy
by Michael Mattison The Winthrop City Council set the final levy at its Monday evening regular December meeting following the Truth in Taxation public hearing which began the meeting. The tax levy approved was $1,090,566.51. That is a 17.9 percent increase over last year. The city’s operating budget was $1,327,492.75 and adding in capitol reserves/expenditures…
Read MoreWFD receives donation from GGPL
The Winthrop Fire Department received a $15,000 donation from the Gaylord Game Protective League recently. Fire Chief Adam Pagel said that the money will be used for purchasing battery extrication tools for vehicle accidents. From left to right: Justin TenEyck, Adam Pagel and Randy Reinhart. Photo contributed
Read More2025 GFW Christmas Tree Extravaganza
by Maggie Buettner Despite the wintery weather, over 400 people attended the GFW Christmas Tree Extravaganza in Gibbon this past weekend. Forty trees were uniquely decorated by area businesses, organizations and individuals. It was described as an “indoor winter wonderland” and “community Hallmark movie.” A display of nativities from around the world and a collection…
Read MoreFire Department Memorial Tree lit in Lafayette
by Ruth Klossner The weekend’s fresh snow made a perfect background for the lighting of Lafayette’s first annual Fire Relief Association Christmas Tree. Community residents gathered at the Lafayette Fire Hall Sunday evening, Nov. 30. After enjoying cookies and hot beverages, they were welcomed by Cheyanne VanDeest, who brought the idea of a memorial tree…
Read MoreGibbon Lions Club donates $10,000 to the Farmers Legacy Fund
Front row, from left to right: Leslie Weber, Gibbon Lions; Mark Turtle, Farmers Legacy Fund; Greg Hartmann, President Gibbon Lions; Mirinda Goblish, Farmers Legacy Fund; Jim Weinzetl, Farmers Legacy Fund; Harold Pettis, Gibbon Lions; Joyce Woods, Gibbon Lions and Sue Bentz, Gibbon Lions. Back row: Andrew Burns, Farmers Legacy Fund; Steve Klukas, Gibbon Lions; Tom…
Read MoreEvenson finds hidden Gibbon, area treasures
by Michael Mattison Things, like people, have an interesting history. The stories they could tell, if only they could talk. Jim Evenson has been collecting items for many years and is their storyteller at his shed/museum in rural Gibbon. Evenson calls it the Chicken Barn Museum of Insignificant Trivia. When you drive into the yard,…
Read MoreGFW Christmas Tree Extravaganza
by Maggie Buettner With a brand-new venue, the GFW Christmas Tree Extravaganza is back this year! Everyone is invited to the new GFW School located on Highway 19 in Gibbon for the tree display. Forty area businesses, organizations and individuals from the Gibbon, Fairfax and Winthrop areas have volunteered to decorate them. Attendees will be…
Read MoreNew Lafayette clerk getting settled in new role
by Ruth Klossner New Lafayette City Clerk/Treasurer Corina “Cori” Reinhart brings a variety of experience to her new role. The New Ulm native now lives on a farm southwest of Lafayette with her family. Corina is a 1997 graduate of New Ulm High School and did post-secondary classes at Mankato State University during her last…
Read MoreGFW walking path moving forward, school speed zone denied
The flooring for the gymnasium at the new GFW school arrived last Thursday. A 40-day window begins on Thursday for the lumber to adjust to the humidity, then be installed, painted, seal coated and allowed to dry. After that the bleachers can be installed. The projected date for the gymnasium to be available to the school…
Read MoreLafayette turkey bingo returns after a year off
by Ruth Klossner Lafayette American Legion Post #300 kicked off Thanksgiving week with a revamped version of Turkey Bingo Saturday evening. After not being held last year, the event moved to the Lafayette Fire Hall and was held in cooperation with the Lafayette Area Lions providing the gambling license. A big crowd turned out—nearly filling…
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