News

The Gibbon Post Office Staff (pictured from left) Postmaster Annette, Carriers Jay and Layla and Clerk Alicia went all in this month in their efforts to raise awareness and sell stamps during October’s Breast Cancer Awareness campaign and contest., , , ,
10/27/2026 - 8:00am
Gibbon Post Office turns pink
By Denise Bonsack, Publisher You’ve probably heard that October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, but it’s likely the last thing you’re thinking of as you go into a post office. The staff at the Gibbon Post Office decided to change that this year. ...
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GFW Public Schools Community Bus earns statewide recognition
Cedar Mountain School Board talks buses, construction and winter sports
GFW School Board approves snow removal contract
Frandsen Bank & Trust - Fairfax Community Impact Project: Supporting our Local Heroes

Schools

The GFW Community Bus makes the rounds to all three communities each month providing food, clothing and hygiene items for those that need some extra help. , GFW Staff Jennifer Werner and Tonia Schiro, Community Member Kelly Lutgen, and GFW Superintendent Allen Berg were on hand to accept the award. (Submitted photo)
10/27/2026 - 8:00am
GFW Public Schools Community Bus earns statewide recognition
GFW Public Schools is proud to announce that its Community Bus initiative has received the 2026 Minnesota Community Education Association (MCEA) Statewide Project Award, recognizing the district’s community-based approach to supporting families and...
Cedar Mountain School Board talks buses, construction and winter sports
GFW School Board approves snow removal contract
Community partners providing exciting times for students at GFW Elementary School
Understanding why GFW’s two ballot questions are connected
A closer look at Question1: Fueling Firebirds with Technology

Obituaries

11/02/2026 - 9:38am
NORBERT “NORB” BLUMHOEFER
NORBERT “NORB” BLUMHOEFER Norbert “Norb” N. Blumhoefer, age 86, of Fairfax, MN passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at the New Ulm Medical Center in New Ulm, MN.  Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, November 6, 2026, 10:00 A.M. at St....
ELENOR H BRUNS
DeLloyd Hillmann
ANNE MARIE SCHACHER
RUTH MARIE (BUBOLTZ) BLACK
WILLIAM “WILLARD” NESBURG

Sports

10/27/2026 - 8:00am
Lady Cougars dominate Falcons
Erickson gets 1000th career dig By Denise Bonsack, Publisher The Cedar Mountain Lady Cougars hosted the Falcons of Red Rock Central in the final game of their regular season on Thursday, October 22nd. The Cougars hit the court and did a great job...
Firebirds can’t get past Tigers
Cougars fall to Patriots
Firebirds get clipped by Blackhawks, Rabbits
GFW Bowlers head to New Ulm
Cougars can’t outlast Mustangs