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Musing from the Mayor 09/08/2026
Budget Season The next Winthrop City Council meeting is Monday, Sept 14th, at 7:00 p.m. We have a regular Council agenda and we will also have our final Preliminary 2027 Budget Workshop. The public is, as always, welcome to attend. City Council will have to certify a Preliminary 2027 Budget by the end of September,
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Mayor Trebelhorn – Musing from the Mayor – August 2026
BUDGETS Budgets. No one likes to think about them, but for an organization, a budget is a necessary plan for spending and saving. Local governments are in the midst of budgeting right now for 2027. The Winthrop City Council is doing everything we can to communicate information about City spending and our budgets. Did you
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Musing from the Mayor – Communication
Communication Sometimes local government is said to move too slowly. Other times it might seem like things are happening more quickly than some residents like. From the perspective of someone who has been seated at the Council table for several years, both can be true, or at least seem true to residents. One of the
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Mayor Musing June 2026
In our world, government is almost always equated with politics. Politics today are inflammatory. Local government should not be. Elected officials at the city and county level are non-partisan, meaning that we are independent of political affiliation, and none of us want to get caught up in state or national level controversies because we are
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Officer Eickschen Receives MADD Award
Winthrop Police Department Honored at Minnesota MADD Annual Recognition Program WINTHROP, Minn. — On May 14, 2026, the Winthrop Police Department participated in the Minnesota Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Annual Recognition Program, where Officer Nicholas Eickschen and K9 Nash were honored with a K9 Excellence Award for their outstanding service and dedication to public
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2026 Ordinance Violation
Residents/Property Owners/Renters, Spring came early this year! The Winthrop Police Department will begin sending notices to residents that are not in compliance with city nuisance ordinances. Since we started seeing nicer weather, residents are asked to bring their property into compliance. Please correct any violations on your property/rental property. A city wide clean-up
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chickens
Attention City Residents! Are you considering adding some feathered friends to your backyard? We’re thrilled to see the growing trend of chicken ownership in our city! But before you rush to the nearest farm, here are a few important guidelines to keep in mind: Permits: Make sure to obtain a permit from City Hall during regular
Online Scheduling for Upstairs Rental at City Hall
Now Available: Online Scheduling for Upstairs Rental at City Hall We’re excited to introduce a new and convenient way to reserve the upstairs community room at Winthrop City Hall—online scheduling is now available! Whether you’re planning a meeting, gathering, or special event, booking the space has never been easier. A Simpler Way to Reserve Your
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Snow Emergency 03142026
City of Winthrop Snow Emergency Notice – March 14, 2026 The City of Winthrop has declared a Snow Emergency due to the impending snowstorm. Public Works crews will be plowing and clearing streets to keep routes open and safe for emergency services. Please remove all vehicles from city streets by 10:00 PM on March 14
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