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Two ribbon cutting ceremonies were held last week during the Sweet Spot/Lolo’s Open House. Pictured from left are Sheila Prax, Fairfax C&C, Juan Elizalde, Tina Castillo, Jill Pelzel , City Council and Colleen Schweiss. Community members turned out in droves to check out the new fare at Sweet Spot and Lolo’s during their Open House on Sunday, July 6th. , Lolo’s Owner Juan Elizalde makes their signature Chicago-Style hot dogs for their Open House., Tina Castillo, owner of Sweet Spot Bakery passes out samples to the crowd., (Left) Castillo cuts the ribbon on the new location of Sweet Spot Bakery during the Open House. (Staff photos by Lori Kopischke), Community members turned out in droves to check out the new fare at Sweet Spot and Lolo’s during their Open House on Sunday, July 6th. ,
07/15/2025 - 8:00am
Sweet Spot is back… and she brought a friend!
By Denise Bonsack, Publisher Admit it. You’ve been missing your weekly (or daily) donut from Sweet Spot Bakery in Fairfax since the bakery closed last month. But we have great news! She’s back! And, she brought along a friend that you’re sure to...
Stresemann inducted into GFW Athletic Boosters Hall of Fame
Fundraiser planned for Fairfax native facing battle with rare form of cancer
Gibbon Funfest weekend is here!
New deck at Peichel’s Hill a community effort
City of Morgan puts new squad car into service

Schools

07/01/2025 - 8:00am
GFW School Board approves 2025-26 preliminary budget
By Denise Bonsack, Publisher The GFW School Board held a special meeting on Monday, June 23rd to discuss the 2025-26 budget. Once the agenda was approved, the Board accepted the resignation of Marilyn Stutsman, ELL teacher, and then discussed the...
Cedar Mountain School Board takes next step on building project
GFW Pioneer Express FFA members attend MN State FFA Convention
Cedar Mountain School Board takes first steps into new construction project
Reflecting and looking ahead at GFW Public Schools
GFW Middle School and High School ending the year with celebrations

Obituaries

07/15/2025 - 9:59am
CAROLINE C. MATHIOWETZ
CAROLINE C. MATHIOWETZ May 5, 1939-July 13, 2025 Caroline C. Mathiowetz, age 86, of Sleepy Eye, MN died on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Cedar Heart Home in Franklin, MN. Visitation will be on Friday, July 18, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at...
ROBERT M. FREYHOLTZ
RENELDA ANNE LORD
ROBERT “BOB” M. FREYHOLTZ
JAYNE RUSCHMEYER
BRIAN DAVID NEUDECKER

Sports

Samuel Stresemann
07/15/2025 - 8:00am
Stresemann inducted into GFW Athletic Boosters Hall of Fame
By Denise Bonsack, Publisher Last month we promised you a story on the second GFW Athletic Boosters Hall of Fame Inductee for 2025. Samuel Stresemann, GFW Class of 2017, was inducted on June 21st during the Athletic Boosters’ annual Golf Tournament...
Cedar Mountain Trap Team competes at State Shoot
Wersal finishes 11th at the State Track Meet
River Valley Track athletes compete at state meet
Wildcat girls take top spot in Conference meet
Cedar Mountain Trap Team holds awards banquet