Area News
Corn maze planted at Conklin Hill
There was action at the bottom of Conklin Hill this spring as the land was prepared for a corn maze. The property was rolled and planting of the corn was done on Mother’s Day. Lonnie Bacon said the support from community members and local businesses has been tremendous. Currently a W and the Winthrop zip…
Read MoreGibbon Council takes the next step on 2026 street improvement project
by Doug Hanson Bryan Petzel of ISG explained the 2026 street improvement project to approximately 40 people at a public hearing on July 1st. The project area includes parts of 11th and 12th Streets, Chase Avenue, Dr. Flower Drive, Ely Avenue and 7th Street. In some areas it will replace all the sanitary sewer, storm sewer and…
Read MorePark improvements to get concrete
Work on the splash pad at Winthrop City Park continues as Farm City Fun Fest approaches. City Administrator Michael Looft said that while the splash pad won’t be completed by this weekend, the concrete for both the sidewalk and the pad was expected to by poured on Tuesday. Photos by Michael Mattison
Read MoreGibbon sunflower field returns for 2025
The land is under new ownership and is pleased to be partnered with the Gibbon EDA for this adventure. The same field will now consist of rotating crops to ensure it will be planted every year. Last year it had a couple different field crops planted in it to allow it to replenish nutrients and…
Read MoreThe Local to open next week
by Michael Mattison Four Gibbon residents have teamed together to buy a bar in downtown Gibbon. The Local will open its doors on Monday, July 7, and is owned by Mitch and Dana Lietzau, Jayson Berskow and Andrea Wortz. The foursome purchased D’s Pit Stop from Denise Rieke and took ownership on July 1. They…
Read MoreDeck dedication at Peichel’s Hill Sunday
by Ruth Klossner It might be the best kept secret in Nicollet County—but it’s a treasure to those who know about it. “It is Peichel’s Hill, a secluded spot in Ridgely Township, just off the Fort Road, about a mile from Highway 4. And now Peichel’s Hill has a new deck for guests to enjoy…
Read MoreLietzaus raise awareness for Alzheimer’s
by Maggie Buettner Over seven million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s. One in three older adults dies with ALZ or another form of dementia and it accounts for more deaths than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined. Between 2000 and 2022, deaths from heart disease dropped 2.1% while deaths from ALZ increased 142%. In 2024,…
Read MoreGFW passes budget
The GFW School Board has been putting in extra time trying to pass a balanced budget. The latest budget proposal had a $85,000 deficit. A special meeting was called for Monday evening with Superintendent Kelly Smith asked to search for more reductions. Ken Briese opened the budget talks with a motion to cut one more…
Read MoreIndian Lake Dedication celebrates a decade of public-land conservation
More than 100 residents, conservationists and project partners attended a dedication Saturday at Indian Lake Wildlife Management Area (WMA) to commemorate over a decade of wetland and grassland restoration. The conservation work at Indian Lake WMA exemplifies how strong partnerships result in improved habitat for wildlife, increased hunting access, and more recreation opportunities on public…
Read MoreYoung actors present Frozen Kids
TCA Summer Arts Camp presented Disney’s Frozen Kids on Friday, June 20th. Directors included Stephanie Fernandez, Isabelle Vos, Lehi Gertz and Kalli Aden. Cast and crew consisted of Grasha Johnson, Quinn Schmidt, Yloziah Rendon, Elora Larabee, Elliana Farber, Aubree Weber, Claire Schmidt, Ella Hacker, El Isaac, Ava Johnson, Keira Schiller, Ava Welander, Gracie Sjogren, Alexis…
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