News

Cori Kennedy comes to New Ulm next month!
04/21/2026 - 8:00am
Rural Minnesota native and The Voice contestant Cori Kennedy coming to New Ulm
By Denise Bonsack, Publisher Most of us could probably find West Concord, Minnesota on a map, but that’s about it. We might know it’s a small town in southern Minnesota, likely with an agriculture-based economy just like our small towns.  For Cori...
On the Road Again
Fairfax landmark the Corner Cafe demolished
Morgan Police Department receives donation
Peterson Polka brings home the trophy
Gibbon Council reviews ordinances

Schools

Second graders were working on building sentences and spelling in their classroom. (Submitted photo), Second graders were working on building sentences and spelling in their classroom. (Submitted photo), Second graders were working on building sentences and spelling in their classroom. (Submitted photo)
04/21/2026 - 8:00am
GFW Elementary Teachers taking advantage of new facility
By Jennifer Thompson, Principal The 2025-26 school year is truly one for the history books as we have been able to spend the whole year in the brand new facility that was approved by voters. We connected with a couple of our teachers to see how they...
Impact of State Mandates at GFW Public Schools
Firebird Pride
GFW FFA members are State Finalists
When screens impact childhood- How GFW supports healthy technology use through learning
A fun and focused approach to math at GFW Middle School and High School

Obituaries

04/16/2026 - 2:26pm
LENORE "NORIE" BERNARDY
LENORE "NORIE" BERNARDY October 20, 1934-April 9, 2026 Lenore "Norie" A. Bernardy, age 91, of Redwood Falls, MN formally of Wabasso, MN passed away at CentraCare Hospital in Redwood Falls on Thursday, April 9, 2026. A private family service will be...
LAMONT EUGENE BUTCHER
ROBERT “BOB” WISE
PHYLLIS LUX SCHOUVIELLER
MARLENE ZIMMERMAN
WAYNE G. MANN

Sports

04/21/2026 - 8:00am
GFW Track Teams compete at Lake Crystal
By Roger Rogotzke, Coach The GFW Track teams headed for Lake Crystal on Tuesday, April 14th for a Varsity Invitational. The girls team scored 84 points placing fourth in the six team field. Annie Wersal had a fantastic meet winning both the shot put...
Cougar Golfers head to Sanborn
River Valley track teams do well at Mountain Lake
CM golf teams take on Tigers
River Valley Track teams compete at MSU
GFW Tracksters do well at Conference meet