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Winthrop Council holds work session on emergency services
by Michael Mattison The Winthrop City Council held a work session on Tuesday to discuss the city’s emergency services. “We all want the same thing. We want a safe community. We want it to be well served and protected by our emergency services. I think that common goal is a good thing to remember as…
Read MoreAgreement closer for land for Gibbon’s new water tower
by Doug Hanson Pat Reinhardt attended the January 6th Gibbon City Council meeting to review a couple of revisions to the land acquisition agreement for the new water tower. The tower will be located by the former South 80 on land now owned by Reinhardt. Project engineer Bryan Petzel stated that the design process for the…
Read MoreClassifieds May 21
REAL ESTATE SALES Commercial Shop and Storage: This lot includes 2 buildings with ample storage and work space. Located on the south side of New Ulm, MN. 13248 Co Rd 25 New Ulm, MN 56073. $249,900. 49.68 Acres of CRP Land in Brown Co: Contracted for 3, 8, & 9 years. Owner to received yearly…
Read MoreLafayette Park & Rec takes on a huge project
Anyone who has spent any time at the Lafayette ball fields recently—and even those just driving by on the street—is probably aware of the bad condition of the ball field fences. It’s been an on-going problem that keeps getting worse. Because the entire Lafayette park is located on what was once a slough, the shallow…
Read MoreWinthrop Police preparing to make move to different location
by Michael Mattison In the near future, the Winthrop Police Department will be moving from its current location on the east side of Winthrop City Hall to the former Walton Law Office building on Pleasant Street. The move was prompted by the urgency of needing a place for the Winthrop Ambulance. The city has been…
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NOTICE GRAVEL CONTRACTORS Notice is hereby given that the Town Board of Transit Township will be receiving Bids for loading and hauling 4000 yds., more or less, of Class #5 gravel to be delivered to any road in Transit Township. Bids are to be received by the Town Clerk by Noon Monday, April 3, 2023,…
Read MoreClassifieds September 21
General Services Custom Farming or Farm Land Rental wanted. I can help with some, I can help with it all. Please call Ryan for rates at 320-310-3088. 49-4p Gibbon Lumber & Hardware is a full service destination. Check us out for lumber, windows, paint, hardware, tools, electrical, plumbing, lawn & garden items, fences, blue rhino…
Read MoreGibbon Mural nearly complete
Last summer, Ann Hartmann and Tom Schafer discussed adding a mural to his newly acquired building. The building is located west of the library facing the parking lot. This summer he approached Ann to see if she was still interested and gave her permission to do any design of her choice. As she was designing…
Read MoreFirle CPA expands business in Gibbon
by Maggie Buettner After working in Redwood Falls for the past six years, April Firle has opened her own office in her hometown of Gibbon. Her office offers individual and business tax preparation services, tax planning, payroll, and bookkeeping. She specializes in individual and business income tax preparation and planning, with an emphasis in agriculture,…
Read MoreSadness and smiles as St. Gregory’s closes
by Ruth Klossner After 79 years of faithful service to Lafayette and the area, the St. Gregory the Great Catholic congregation held its final mass Sunday, August 8. It was an emotional day, as former pastor Father Germaine Rademacher said in speaking to a colleague, “These people are celebrating, even in their sorrow.” The church…
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