Winthrop City Council Addresses Infrastructure Projects and Utility Rate Increases

Overview: The Winthrop City Council’s recent meeting focused on infrastructure projects and proposed utility rate increases. Key topics included the 2023 Utility and Street Improvement Project, adjustments to electric and water rates, and a proposed splash pad project.

Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop School Board Approves Policy Revisions and Discusses Change Order Limits Amid Construction Progress

Overview: The Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop School Board meeting on November 18, 2024, was marked by discussions surrounding policy revisions, construction updates, and community engagement initiatives. Key decisions included the approval of numerous policy revisions recommended by the Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) and a proposed change to the approval limits for construction change orders.

Winthrop City Council Candidates Debate Infrastructure, Financial Stability, and Community Engagement

Overview: During a recent Winthrop City Council meeting, candidates participated in a forum discussing issues for the upcoming election, including infrastructure projects, financial stability, and the need for increased business opportunities in Winthrop. The meeting also touched on topics like ongoing park improvements, Second Street construction, and police department staffing.

Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop School Board Moves Forward with Construction and School Initiatives

Overview: At the recent Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop School Board meeting, topics included a substantial $2.4 million expenditure from the construction fund, updates on school initiatives, and logistical arrangements for the upcoming school musical “Legally Blonde. ” Additionally, the board discussed staffing challenges and educational enhancements aimed at fostering a positive school environment.

Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop School Board Faces Construction Delays Due to Permitting Issues, Discusses Fire Pump Necessity

Overview: During the recent Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop (GFW) School Board meeting, discussions centered around delays in construction timelines due to permitting issues, highlighting the project’s current behind-schedule status. The meeting also covered the necessity of a fire pump for the new building project and the acceptance of donations from various organizations.