Winthrop News

01/28/2025

01/22/2025

Interviews set for new superintendent

by Doug Hanson
Eight applications were received for the GFW Superintendent position to replace interim Superintendent Kelly Smith. Of the eight candidates, six were males and two were females. Two had superintendent experience. While eight doesn’t seem like a large number, it was pointed out that there are 16 superintendent openings currently in Minnesota. Montevideo, a larger district only had seven applications.
Jeff Bertrang and Harold Remme of South Central Service Cooperative had reviewed the applications and completed research on each applicant. They recommended four individuals to be interviewed. Also they said the Board could interview just three if it wanted or select one of the other four. (The names of applicants are not public until they are selected to be interviewed.)
After looking at the four candidates, the Board agreed to interview three of individuals recommended and wanted to add one of the candidates that was not listed.
Starting next Monday, the Board will interview Paul Henn, Assistant Elementary Principal, New Ulm Public Schools; Joel Timberman, K-6 Elementary Principal, Kimball Public Schools; Judd Wheatley, K-12 Principal MARACAY Public School and Allen Berg, first year Superintendent-shared between Glenville-Emmons and Alden-Conger Public Schools.
Interviews will start Monday, Jan. 27, 2 p.m. and run through 7 p.m. The Board will then discuss the four candidates and make a decision on who to invite back for a second interview.
The District hopes to offer the superintendent position to a candidate on February 3rd and have a signed contract at its February 18th meeting.

12/06/2024

Keys were turned into the Winthrop News Friday morning. They were found on CSAH 33 between Joe Wersal's and Andy Rettmann's.

10/29/2024

Congratulations to Al Bartels and Mike DeWitte for being honored at the Winthrop Area Chamber of Commerce banquet as the Good Citizen and Best Business, respectively.

09/24/2024

The Winthrop Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Community Picnic on Thursday. Brad and Bobby of the Eagle Lake Band performed for the crowd. With the Winthrop Royalty all in volleyball, the Sibley County Royalty stepped in to help Tracy Kehr with the kids activities and popcorn. Left to right-Maryn Halverson, Kehr and Catherine Stoll. Jack and Riley once again handled the grilling of the hamburgers, brats and hot dogs. The serving line included Tara Cruz, Erin Rae, Katie Gran, Dale Jackson, Kevin Sallstrom and Jenna Lehnen. Chris Tagness monitored the bouncy house. Approximately 440 people attended the event.

09/19/2024

📢 Attention Winthrop Residents,

Beginning tomorrow, September 19, 2024, there will be NO access to the Post Office on 2nd Street. During this time, you will not be able to access mail or packages until Saturday, September 21, 2024—weather permitting.

🚧 Construction crews will be hard at work installing sidewalks on the 200 block of 2nd Street. To ensure everyone's safety and efficiency, there will be no exceptions to this closure. If you need immediate access to postal services, we kindly ask that you visit the nearest available Post Office.

Bengston's family dental will also not have access but it will be during their normally closed business hours.

We’ll keep everyone updated on sidewalk progress through our website and this page. We truly appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue to improve our beautiful downtown!

Thank you for your cooperation, and we look forward to seeing these exciting changes take shape! 🌟

08/27/2024

And this is why there are road closed signs on Second Street. Tuesday morning an Amazon truck came off North Carver Street and entered Second Street hoping to get to the Post Office. After the rain overnight, the road was sloppy and the truck proceeded to get stuck.

08/27/2024

The Lafayette Lion's held their annual Hog and Corn Roast this weekend and also crowned Miss Lafayette Kylie Berdan and Princess Emma Hoffmann. Photo provided by Sandy Burger

08/27/2024

Here is an aerial view of the new GFW School site. Photo provided by Mark Turtle

08/20/2024

The Winthrop Area Chamber of Commerce paid a visit to AJ Storage on Second Street and CSAH 33 for a ribbon cutting on Monday. The Trouts took over the storage facility in January. From left to right: Brianna Pagel, Doug Hanson, Charle Collins, Janaly Trout, Andrew Trout, Sarah Giskaas and MichelleWalz.
Photo by Michael Mattison