News

The Gibbon Fire Department is introducing their new custom-built Rural Rescue Response (R3) trailer to facilitate better, more efficient, and effective responses to rural and ag-related incidents. (Submitted photo)
03/21/2023 - 8:24am
Gibbon Fire Department introduces their new R3
By Denise Bonsack, Publisher The Gibbon Fire Department is proud to introduce to the community some very exciting equipment.  As is the case with most of the equipment owned by any fire department, Gibbon’s new R3 – Rural Rescue Response trailer –...
Local Township Election Results
Fairfax Fire Department receives donation
Fairfax Council approves fire truck purchase
Child Care Information Meeting moves to virtual
Local artist brings her business back home

Schools

03/21/2023 - 8:14am
Answering questions and connecting with our community
By Dr. Jeff Horton, Superintendent I have had the chance to talk to so many members of the GFW community over the past several weeks. It has been an amazing experience to hear the passion from so many to learn more about what we are facing as a...
PLS Students share their work with visiting author
Professional development prepares teachers to better serve students
Gibbon and Winthrop City Councils indicate support for GFW
Music in our Schools month and more at GFW Elementary
GFW Schools host informational meetings on facilities project and upcoming special election

Obituaries

03/20/2023 - 3:19pm
DARLENE MAURER
Darlene Maurer Darlene Maurer, age 89, of Fairfax, MN passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, March 24, 2023, 11:00 a.m. at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Fairfax...
ALAN JAMES SELBRADE
EVERETT HANSON
LEONARD H. MALECEK
CAROLYN MARIAN (DRUSCH) KLINGENBERG
MILTON LARSEN

Sports

Aaron Heidemann (#4) scoring two points for Cedar Mountain in a previous game. (File photo.)
03/21/2023 - 8:10am
Cougars’ season comes to a close with loss in Section Finals
By Denise Bonsack, Publisher The Cedar Mountain Cougars made their way to Mankato on Friday, March 17 for the Section 2A final game against the Mankato Loyola Crusaders. The Cougars hit the ground running and jumped out in front early in the game....
Cougars defeat Bulldogs to advance to Section Finals
Cougars advance to Section Championship game!
T-Bird boys wrap up regular season with a win
GFW girls receive all-conference honors
Lady Cougars recognized for their accomplishments