Latest Headlines

News

Two sixth grade classes at GFW explored the world of engineering and robotics by building and then racing Lego cars using a Lego robotics kit. (Photo courtesy of the Winthrop News), One of the two first-place teams in the 6th Grade STEM Lego Robotics race – Isaac Friedges Bautch, Jossue Farias Banda, Peyton Lyimo and Colin Hlinsky. The other first-place team included Caleb Dehn, Lincoln Sondag, Noah Stancek. Due to time constraints on race day, no photo of that team was available. (Submitted photo)
01/31/2023 - 10:33am
GFW Sixth graders exploring engineering with Lego robotics
By Denise Bonsack, Publisher Forty sixth graders at GFW Middle School recently completed a STEM class that provided them with hands-on experience and real-world applications for what they were learning.  STEM stands for Science, Technology,...
Black Cherry Smokehouse is going mobile
Demolition continues on Park Street
Sleepy Eye Sportsmen’s Club Fishing Derby just around the corner
2023 Gibbon Royalty Crown
You’re invited to the Fairfax C&C Banquet!

Schools

01/31/2023 - 10:34am
Planning for a Bright Future - Get Involved with GFW Public Schools!
By Dr. Jeff Horton, Superintendent It feels like I often start these articles with something like “there’s a lot to be excited about at GFW,” but forgive me if I am repetitive, because there is really a lot to be excited about at GFW! We just...
GFW Theater Department presents 'Not-so-Grimm Tales'
Cougar Pride Winners
GFW Scene - High school registration is coming soon
Cougar Pride Winners
GFW Elementary celebrates Reading Month and Enrichment

Obituaries

02/03/2023 - 10:07am
EVERETT H. DICKMEYER
Everett H. Dickmeyer November 17, 1927-January 30, 2023 Everett H. Dickmeyer, age 95, of Alexandria, MN died peacefully with his strong faith in Jesus Christ on Monday, January 30, 2023, at Alomere Health in Alexandria. A funeral service will be...
DAVIS BIEBL
JON LAGERSTEDT
JOHN FRANCIS FLOCK
DEANNA J. (PUETZ) TRITT
SHIRLEY LAUWAGIE

Sports

01/31/2023 - 11:04am
Cougar boys bound past Tigers
By Denise Bonsack, Publisher The Cedar Mountain Cougar boys’ varsity basketball team traveled to Springfield on Tuesday, January 24 for a very close Tomahawk Conference matchup. The teams traded baskets and the lead throughout the first half, but...
Lady Cougars drop close game to Tigers
GFW boys topple Knights
T-Birds get bit by Wolverines
T-Bird girls knock off Raiders
T-Birds fly past Giants