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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Many residents are looking for more information about the Tri-Line (or combined police departments of Gaylord, Winthrop, and Gibbon). There have been many meetings and presentations to all three councils. However, there is a list below for more information: Joint Session Tri-Line Video Tri-Line Proposal Presentation
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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The city of Winthrop is declaring a snow emergency. Due to the fluctuation of snow/ice/rain Public Works will be scrapping the roads before it freezes to the pavement. Please remove all vehicles off the road by 8PM. This is earlier than normal due to temperatures dropping after midnight. Off street parking options: 203 N Carver
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City of Winthrop, Minnesota Mayoral Proclamation Winthrop Eagle Scout Appreciation Day WHEREAS, the rank of Eagle Scout represents the highest achievement in the Boy Scouts of America, signifying a commitment to leadership, service, and community improvement; and WHEREAS, Eagle Scouts throughout the history of Winthrop have made remarkable and lasting contributions to our city through
Why Do Electrical Outages Happen? A Look Behind the Scenes During the recent power outage that impacted less than 15% of the community, many residents had a common question: Why do outages happen, and what does Public Works do to respond? We want to take a moment to help residents understand the process. If
Safe, Clean, and Reliable: Winthrop’s 2024 Drinking Water Report Every year, the City of Winthrop provides residents with a summary of the quality of our drinking water—and we’re proud to share that in 2024, Winthrop’s water again met all federal and state safety standards. Your drinking water comes from two deep wells that tap into
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