News

The Frandsen bank staff are pictured above presenting their donation to the Fairfax Fire Department., Frandsen Staff and Fairfax Fire Department members gather to enjoy a delicious meal of hotdogs and dessert provided by LoLo’s Chicago-Style Hotdogs and Sweet Spot Bake Shop. (Submitted photo)
10/20/2026 - 8:00am
Frandsen Bank & Trust - Fairfax Community Impact Project: Supporting our Local Heroes
At Frandsen Bank & Trust in Fairfax, we are proud to support the communities we serve. As part of our 2026 Community Impact Project, we chose to honor and support our local heroes, the dedicated volunteers of the Fairfax Fire & Rescue...
Understanding why GFW’s two ballot questions are connected
Sleepy Eye Medical Center opens breast milk depot
Central United food drive to benefit nine area food shelves
Harvest season has begun
Ribbon Cutting held at new SEMC Clinic in Fairfax

Schools

GFW Elementary students enjoyed a visit from the Gibbon Fire and Rescue Department during Fire Prevention Week. (Submitted photos), GFW Elementary students enjoyed a visit from the Gibbon Fire and Rescue Department during Fire Prevention Week. (Submitted photos), GFW Elementary students enjoyed a visit from the Gibbon Fire and Rescue Department during Fire Prevention Week. (Submitted photos), GFW Elementary students enjoyed a visit from the Gibbon Fire and Rescue Department during Fire Prevention Week. (Submitted photos)
10/20/2026 - 8:00am
Community partners providing exciting times for students at GFW Elementary School
By Jennifer Thompson, Principal October and November bring plenty of activity to GFW Elementary! From fall celebrations and fire safety lessons to student leadership opportunities and family conferences, there is so much happening in our school...
Understanding why GFW’s two ballot questions are connected
A closer look at Question1: Fueling Firebirds with Technology
A closer look at Question 1: Empowering Firebirds through learning
Cedar Mountain School Board hears updates on beginning of new school year
Celebrating GFW pride and supporting student talents

Obituaries

10/13/2026 - 3:25pm
DeLloyd Hillmann
DeLloyd Hillmann February 1, 1928-October 11, 2026 DeLloyd Hillmann, age 98, of Gibbon, MN passed away Sunday, October 11, 2026 at Southview Living Center in Gibbon. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, October 15, 2026 at St. Peter’s Lutheran...
ANNE MARIE SCHACHER
RUTH MARIE (BUBOLTZ) BLACK
WILLIAM “WILLARD” NESBURG
JOLEEN PLOTZ KOOPMAN
MARILYN ANN (WOLDENGEN) WINDSCHITL

Sports

10/20/2026 - 8:00am
Firebirds get clipped by Blackhawks, Rabbits
By Denise Bonsack, Publisher The GFW Firebird volleyball teams headed to Madelia on Monday, October 12th for a section matchup against the Blackhawks. The Blackhawks jumped out in front early in the first set, taking a 3-6 lead. The Firebirds worked...
GFW Bowlers head to New Ulm
Cougars can’t outlast Mustangs
Cougar girls bound past Jaguars, Tigers
Firebirds defeat Blackhawks
Lady Cougars go 3-2 in Marshall