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GFW musicians perform well at solos and ensembles contest
Several GFW musicians received superior and excellent ratings at the solo and ensemble contest which was held March 12. In band, the Percussion Ensemble (right) received a Superior rating; Ellison Fitzpatrick (solo) Superior; Isaac Vos and Mirra Sjogren (duet) Superior (best on-site); Megan Hacker, Shaylah Clobes and Josie Schwarzrock (trio), Excellent; Megan Hacker (solo) Excellent;…
Read MoreMotorcade for New Ulm WWII POW to come through Winthrop on Friday
A motorcade carrying the remains of Captain Willibald “Bill’ Charles Bianchi, who was killed in World War II, will make its way through Winthrop on Friday, April 24, with a time to be determined. The Congressional Medal of Honor recipient will be celebrated during a visitation at the New Ulm National Guard-Readiness Center in New…
Read MoreRace Car Showcase brings out nice crowd on North Carver
It might have been a bit chilly on Saturday afternoon but a really nice crowd showed up on North Carver Street for the Race Car Showcase, put together by The Warehouse and Arlington Raceway. About 16 cars lines the block in front of The Warehouse and Tanker Bay and people had the chance to check…
Read MorePLS presents ‘The Little Mermaid’
Storybook Theatre and Prairie Lutheran School presented “The Little Mermaid” on Friday, April 17, at the Fairfax School. The show opened with three songs performed by the preschool and Kindergarten classes. The cast included students from first through eighth grade and two directors. Photos by Maggie Buettner More photos appear in the April 22 issue…
Read MoreJust For Kix performs ‘At the Movies’ show
For more photos of the Just For Kix performance, check out the April 22 issue of the Winthrop News.
Read MoreGrackle Days 2026
It was a great weekend in Winthrop as the Chamber put on another wonderful Grackle Days. The 40th annual celebration got in full gear Friday evening with the crowning of the Winthrop Royalty. Lara Stegeman (center) was crowned Miss Winthrop while Miley Odegard (left) and Madeline Meitner (right) were crowned Winthrop Princesses. For more photos from the…
Read MoreGFW School Board continues to hear about budget shortfalls
by Doug Hanson The GFW School Board is starting to hear information about next year’s school budget. At its Committee as a Whole meeting last Monday, Superintendent Allen Berg reviewed the areas that contribute to the budget shortfalls. Last June, the School Board worked hard to present a balanced budget but ended up with a…
Read MoreCouncil votes to invoke non-contract fees for fire, ambulance holdouts
by Michael Mattison The Winthrop City Council voted to charge non-contract fees to the townships that have not yet signed the ambulance and fire contracts with the City of Winthrop Two townships have yet to sign the contracts and the City Council voted to issue those township non-contract fee rates. Those townships will not be…
Read MoreCity of Gibbon discusses former elementary building
by Doug Hanson City Administrator Dana Lietzau told the Gibbon City Council that GFW Superintendent Allen Berg asked about Gibbon’s interest in the old school building. There are actually three parcels involved. The lot that the school is on two parcels and then there is the parking lot to the west. Greg Hartmann asked if…
Read MoreGFW Board investigates Capital Project Levy
by Doug Hanson The GFW School Board listened to Mike Hart of PTMA Financial Solutions at its committee meeting on April 6 talk about funding options. Superintendent Allen Berg has been trying to look into the future to see what financial difficulties may arise. Hart discussed a Capital Project Levy. This levy is voter approved…
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