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Ricky Holmquist, Jr., 17, of Gibbon, died Tuesday, June 2, 2009, at his home in Gibbon.
Brownton / Closing bell rings for school district
It's the final week of classes for the small south-central Minnesota district of McLeod West in Brownton.
After a 2-year study, the Gibbon Fairfax Winthrop High School Wind Team concluded that a wind turbine project would be viable only if clean energy grants were obtained.
New Ulm defeats Willmar, Indians wi.....
Zach Hoffmann blasted a home run and had two RBIs to lead New Ulm past Willmar 6-1 Monday in nonconference baseball.
McLeod West vote to consolidate app.....
Voters in the McLeod West, Gibbon Fairfax Winthrop, Buffalo Lake Hector and Glencoe Silver Lake school districts overwhelmingly approved consolidation of the McLeod West into their districts Tuesday.
Voters To Decide Fate Of McLeod West School District
Voters in south-central Minnesota will soon go to the polls to decide the fate of the McLeod West school district and its 500 students.
GFW Looking To Adopt All-Day Kindergarten
As the McLeod west school district dissolves, enrollment in neighboring Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop is expected to rise....As News 12's Max Jensen explains, that could mean the GFW district could adopt all-day kindergarten.
GFW wins 'Above and Beyond' award from Guard
Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop schools were recognized Monday as one of the state's outstanding employers of Minnesota Guard and Reserve members.
Louis A. E. "Pud" Melius, age 93, of Winthrop died Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at the Winthrop Good Samaritan Center in Winthrop.
The closing of Gibbon Grocery in 2007 marked the first time the 800-population Sibley County town had ever been without a food market.
Area lawmakers seek funds for Sibley rail
Trains using the Prairie Line rail line, which serves the ethanol plant near Winthrop and other small towns along its 94-mile route, can travel at least 10 mph following upgrades to the track since 2002.
Distribution Center Coming To Winthrop
Many fans of dairy products are familiar with the Land O' Lakes brand.Many fans of dairy products are familiar with the Land O' Lakes brand.
McLeod West students' tough choice: Where to go next year
But in south-central Minnesota, students in the McLeod West district have no choice.
Bertrang promoted to brigadier gene.....
A Minnesota National Guard colonel who usually spends his weekdays as the Gibbon Fairfax Winthrop High School Principal will be promoted to a higher military position this weekend.
Doug Hanson's condition improves
The condition of Winthrop resident Doug Hanson, age 60, who inhaled smoke and suffered burns in a weekend fire that claimed the life of his wife, continues to improve.
Coleman to use campaign donations for his defense
No charges have been filed against either of them, but Sen. Norm Coleman and his wife, Laurie Coleman, both hired lawyers to defend them in case the lawsuit against his buddy Naser Kazeminy turns on them.A ...
Woman dies in Winthrop house fire
A Winthrop woman is dead and her husband in critical condition after a fire at their home.
Winthrop Woman Dies In Fire, Husband Hospitalized
A Winthrop, Minn. woman was killed in a house fire late Friday evening, and her husband was taken to the hospital in serious condition.
The town of Winthrop is in a state of shock after a house fire overnight claimed the life of a prominent member in the community.News 12 Erick Lind has more.Just before 11:30 Friday night, emergency personnel ...
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