Winsted News

Papa Tom's Bar and Grill in Winsted is sponsoring a motorcycle run, hog roast, and silent auction to benefit 6-year-old Chase Banken Saturday, July 11.

Tony Kielkucki loves to talk politics and if he follows through with a possible bid for the office of secretary of state, there will be lots to talk about.

Submitted by Kristin Holtz on June 22, 2009 - 11:04am. Births Link Dan and Betsy Link of Shakopee announce the birth of their daughter, Brynn Elizabeth, who was born at 5:04 p.m. March 9, 2009, at St.

The eight cowgirl hats got as close to the stage on Friday as you can get in the Apple River Country Splash's general-admission section.

WRIGHT, McLEOD, CARVER, MN - Senior citizens have a number of opportunities in the area to get together with other seniors through clubs and dining sites.

Have you ever been in the grocery store looking at the rows of milk cartons and wondering what the difference is between one percent and two? Have you ever thought about where the food you buy comes from before it is stocked at your local grocery store? On Saturday, June 20, you have an opportunity to answer these, and any other questions, you may ...

Dennis Joe Carson, age 50 of Winsted, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2009 at his residence.

Straight out of college, retiring Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Supt. George Ladd began a long and interesting career that even included teaching his siblings.

During Wright County 10th District courtroom proceedings in Buffalo last Monday, Bert Hertzog of Winsted pleaded guilty to charges relating to falsifying inspection stickers, as well as an unrelated vehicle registration traffic citation.

"The fourth time is the charm," Shannon Sweeney of David Drown Associates said in a Tuesday phone interview, soon after learning a $397,536 state grant had been awarded the cities of Winsted and Mayer.

After making more than $1 million in cuts over the last several years, which extend into the 2009-10 school year, Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted is once again bracing for another round of substantial cuts if the November levy fails.

Holy Trinity Knights of Columbus Council 8253 were recently recognized by the KC's Supreme Council for their 25 years of service to the community.

Winsted Twp. to redo Acorn Ave. Winsted Township is sending out bid notices to redo Acorn Avenue, Clerk Susan Goebel said.

The mock accident in Lester Prairie Thursday was fake, but the reactions to a two-vehicle crash involving high school peers were visibly real.

Memorial Day services are set in the area for the morning of Monday, May 26, giving residents a variety of options to remember fallen soldiers.

It started with jam sessions at the Three Crows Cafe and Coffee House in Delano, and led to four musicians combining their different music styles, experience, and talent to produce bluegrass tunes as the Prairiegrass Band.

Last week was marked by bittersweet moments from a number of different angles. It made me think hard about life and remember to slow down.

Financial loss is only part of the equation when it comes to house fires. The emotional and personal loss can often be even more difficult to overcome, according to some local people who've experienced the tragedy first-hand. "[A fire] is a devastating thing to have happen to you," said Carol Ann Artmann of Winsted, whose house burned down in 2007.

The pair--Kenny Alphin and John Rich--will kick off the trek June 12 at Winsted, MN's Winstock Country Music Festival, followed by stops at casinos and festivals in 25 cities across the country through late August.

Although many fires are preventable, local fire chiefs and firefighters warn that it only takes one mistake to create a flame with the potential to devastate a home.