Winnebago Industries’ top executive warned Thursday that tough times remain ahead for the Forest City-based motor home manufacturer, but Bob Olson remains optimistic about his company’s future even after a pessimistic quarterly financial report. Winnebago reported an operating loss of $16.9 million, a net loss of $9.6 million, for the first quarter which ended on Nov. 29. During the same quarter a year ago, Winnebago reported income of $13.6 million.

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By BOB FENSKE, For The Globe Gazette