Area News
Lafayette’s 125th celebration kicks off tonight
by Ruth Klossner After two years of planning, the big celebration of Lafayette’s 125th Anniversary gets underway tonight and continues through Sunday afternoon. There will be no shortage of fun for all ages and all interests as the weekend unfolds. Things get underway this evening with the bi-weekly Car/Bike Night at Dave’s Place—but that’s not…
Read MoreCouncil moves to abate property
by Michael Mattison The Winthrop City Council approved the abatement of 101 N. Hennepin at its regular July meeting. The property has been abated multiple times. Health and Human Services informed the City that conditions inside the home were not good and the building was inspected in April and reevaluated in May. City Administrator Michael…
Read MoreLafayette Council passes resolution paving the way for a new substation
by Doug Hanson Representatives of Xcel Energy attended the July 14 Lafayette City Council meeting to obtain the necessary resolutions to build a new substation on the south edge of Lafayette. The land was owned by Joe and Deb Maidl and only a portion of the property, five acres, was being sold. The Maidls and…
Read MoreFarm City Fun Fest
This weekend, Winthrop hosted Farm City Fun Fest and had some of the best weather in recent history. Lane Johnson gets a little help from Mandy Blumhoefer at the kids activities. For more photos of Farm City Fun Fest, check out the July 16 issue of the Winthrop News.
Read MoreVeterans Memorial dedication
A dedication ceremony was held for the Veterans Memorial in Winthrop City Park on Sunday morning. Lynnae Grack plays Taps as the Winthrop Honor Guard salutes. See more pictures of the event in the July 16 issue of the Winthrop News.
Read MoreSchool moving in day about four weeks away
by Doug Hanson August 19 is the target date for custodians to start moving the teacher’s classroom supplies into the new building. According to Superintendent Allen Berg, that schedule is still on track. Classroom desks and furniture as well as the furniture for the hallway is expected to arrive between August 5 and 13. The…
Read MoreNelson and granddaughters help to increase pheasant population
by Michael Mattison For the past 8-10 years, Arlin Nelson has been raising pheasants and releasing them into the wild to help bolster the population. This year he got help from his granddaughters, Evelyn and Elloise, who had daily chores. Nelson said that after his wife passed away, it gave him something to do. “It…
Read MoreGieseke named Melvin Jones recipient by Lafayette Lions
by Ruth Klossner Trish Gieseke was named a Melvin Jones Fellow and was recognized at the annual awards program of the Lafayette Area Lions Tuesday, July 8, at the Lafayette Community Center. She is the Club’s 33rd recipient of the award. Joe Maidl, Jody Wills and Ruth Klossner spoke of Gieseke’s Lions and community involvement…
Read MoreGibbon Funfest starts Thursday
Gibbon Funfest gets underway on Thursday with the business appreciation on Main Street beginning at 5 p.m. A comedian will follow at 7 p.m. and music for the night will be the CCL Band at Whit Wort Brewery. The city-wide garage sales run Thursday through Saturday. On Friday, the co-ed volleyball tournament begins at 6…
Read MoreFarm City Fun Fest kicks off Friday in city park
Buckle up for good vibes and tractor rides as the Winthrop Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Farm City Fun Fest this weekend. Throughout the weekend there will be the beer tent, a craft/vendor show, food trucks and hayrides around town. Friday will feature a disc golf tournament that begins at 3 p.m.…
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