News

, GFW Food Chemistry students (from left) Joe Beranek, Andric Rubendall and Isaac Beckendorf pose in their aprons as they work on their contest entries., Photography class students find the right lighting and the best angle for the contest entries. (Submitted photo), Photography class students find the right lighting and the best angle for the contest entries. (Submitted photo)
11/10/2026 - 8:00am
Continuing our commitment to being rooted in community and rising together
By Allen Berg, Superintendent I want to start by saying thank you to each and every person who participated in the November 3, 2026 election and the process that led up to that day. I know this community has been called on to assist in important...
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Schools

, GFW Food Chemistry students (from left) Joe Beranek, Andric Rubendall and Isaac Beckendorf pose in their aprons as they work on their contest entries., Photography class students find the right lighting and the best angle for the contest entries. (Submitted photo), Photography class students find the right lighting and the best angle for the contest entries. (Submitted photo)
11/10/2026 - 8:00am
Continuing our commitment to being rooted in community and rising together
By Allen Berg, Superintendent I want to start by saying thank you to each and every person who participated in the November 3, 2026 election and the process that led up to that day. I know this community has been called on to assist in important...
GFW High School students take part in Sibley County Government Day
GFW Public Schools Community Bus earns statewide recognition
Cedar Mountain School Board talks buses, construction and winter sports
GFW School Board approves snow removal contract
Community partners providing exciting times for students at GFW Elementary School

Obituaries

11/09/2026 - 8:29am
NORBERT “NORB” BLUMHOEFER
NORBERT “NORB” BLUMHOEFER January 2, 1940-October 28, 2026 Norbert “Norb” Nicholas Blumhoefer, age 86, of Fairfax, MN, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at the New Ulm Medical Center in New Ulm, MN.  Mass of Christian Burial was held on...
ELENOR H BRUNS
DeLloyd Hillmann
ANNE MARIE SCHACHER
RUTH MARIE (BUBOLTZ) BLACK
WILLIAM “WILLARD” NESBURG

Sports

The GFW JV Black Bowling team took second place in the Conference tournament this past weekend. Members of that team include (from left) Coach Samantha Crain, Cayson Caspers, Isaac Vos, Daniel Templin, James Slosson, Mitchell Templin, and Alex Vos. They also qualified for the State Tournament which will be held later this month in Bloomington. (Submitted photos), The GFW Varsity bowling team won the Conference Championship this past weekend, and qualified for the State Tournament. The team includes Lincoln McCue, Kellen Nachreiner, Treyson Karau, Joe Beranek, Victor Dalgleish, Cayson Gosewisch, Jacob Kramer and Coach Evan Gosewisch. The State Tournament will be held in Bloomington later this month.
11/10/2026 - 8:00am
GFW Bowling Teams head for State Tournament
The GFW Varsity bowling team won the Conference Championship this past weekend, and qualified for the State Tournament. The team includes Lincoln McCue, Kellen Nachreiner, Treyson Karau, Joe Beranek, Victor Dalgleish, Cayson Gosewisch, Jacob Kramer...
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