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Bernd Hillmann of rural Fairfax is an accomplished painter of landscapes and wildlife. His paintings, some of which are pictured, will be featured in an art show at The Grand in New Ulm starting January 16th. (Submitted photo), Bernd Hillmann of rural Fairfax is an accomplished painter of landscapes and wildlife. His paintings, some of which are pictured, will be featured in an art show at The Grand in New Ulm starting January 16th. (Submitted photo), Bernd Hillmann of rural Fairfax is an accomplished painter of landscapes and wildlife. His paintings, some of which are pictured, will be featured in an art show at The Grand in New Ulm starting January 16th. (Submitted photo), Bernd Hillmann of rural Fairfax is an accomplished painter of landscapes and wildlife. His paintings, some of which are pictured, will be featured in an art show at The Grand in New Ulm starting January 16th. (Submitted photo)
01/13/2026 - 8:00am
Works of Fairfax artist featured at New Ulm art show
By Denise Bonsack, Publisher Bernd Hillmann, of rural Fairfax, paints beautiful scenes of landscapes and wildlife. For him, it’s an escape from the responsibilities of everyday life. For the rest of us, it’s a treasure.  Hillmann was born in East...
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Schools

, GFW High School Students led small group activities with fifth graders., Games and music were a big part of the kindness retreat for fifth graders., Games and music were a big part of the kindness retreat for fifth graders.
01/13/2026 - 8:00am
GFW Fifth Graders take part in kindness retreat
By Allen Berg, Superintendent Students at GFW Elementary School wasted no time in getting into amazing activities after the winter break. We were excited to be able to partner with Youth Frontiers which is an organization that aims to reach kids at...
Cedar Mountain School Board approves building project bids
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Elementary Students prepare for winter concert and gain confidence in music class
GFW Community Education has something for everyone

Obituaries

01/08/2026 - 1:12pm
ARLYS SCHILTZ
ARLYS SCHILTZ November 5, 1945-January 7, 2026 Arlys Schiltz, age 80, of Gibbon, MN passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday, January 12, 2026 at Augustana...
ALOIS A FINK
JULIE O’BRIEN SMITH
CONSTANCE (CONNIE) KODET
SUZANNE LIDSTROM
MARION “MARY” LIPETZKY

Sports

01/13/2026 - 8:00am
Lady Firebirds get clipped by Knights
By Denise Bonsack, Publisher The GFW girls varsity basketball team hosted the Knights of Sleepy Eye St. Mary’s on Monday, January 5th in Winthrop.  The Firebirds scored first on a three by Keyden Buboltz, but the Knights quickly took the lead and...
Lady Cougars battle Raiders
Firebird boys can’t get past Nicollet
Dahmes named to Academic All-State Football Team
Erickson leads Lady Cougars past Hounds, Steffl scores 2000th career point
Cougars fall to Greyhounds, Jaguars