At the January 12, 2021, Chatfield School Board meeting, these board members were present: Katie Priebe, Josh Thompson, Tom Keefe and Jill Harstad, as well as Principals Shane McBroom and Randy Paulson. Board members Lanny Isensee and Matt McMahon joined the meeting via Zoom. Also present were Superintendent Ed Harris, Lorri Lowery, administrative assistant; LuAnn Klevan, … [Read more...]
Chatfield School Board sets levy
At the December 9, 2020, board meeting, board members present were: Lanny Isensee, Matt McMahon, Rick Lowrey, Katie Priebe, and Josh Thompson, as well as principals Shane McBroom and Randy Paulson. Board member Amy Jeffers was not present. Also present were Superintendent Ed Harris, Lorri Lowrey, administrative assistant; and Trista O’Connor, business manager. Jason Boynton … [Read more...]
Magnum Sports a one-stop shop for archery supplies
In general, magnum means “great in power” and visiting Magnum Sports at 21 1st St. SE in Chatfield exemplifies its name because has much to offer the sportsman. Tucked into the back of the former Ford dealership and garage on Main Street in Chatfield, it was once the garage part of the building. This lends itself well as the ceilings are higher for displays and mammoth enough … [Read more...]
Chatfield school board welcomes new members
At the November 12, 2020, board meeting, board members present were: Amy Jeffers, Lanny Isensee, Matt McMahon, and Rick Lowery, and Katie Priebe, as well as Principals Shane McBroom and Randy Paulson. Also present were Superintendent Ed Harris, Lorri Lowery, administrative assistant; and Trista O’Connor, business manager. Josh Thompson was sworn in to fill the vacancy of a … [Read more...]
Chatfield welcomes three new teachers
Dan Narveson Dan Narveson is a hometown boy, having graduated from Chatfield High School. He continued his education at St. Mary’s college in Winona and received a Life cience degree. He is now teaching seventh grade life science and eighth grade physical science in Chatfield. He is also the ninth grade volleyball coach and middle school Student Council advisor. He didn’t … [Read more...]
Spring Valley man’s donation — bait for youth
After the Executive Order 20-19 was given by Governor Tim Walz in late March, a period of distance learning began for the students of Fillmore County. Providing a safe environment became the focus, yet getting outside for exercise, sunshine, and fresh air still needed to be addressed. What better way to achieve this than by grabbing a pole, tackle, bait and heading to the … [Read more...]
Chatfield School Board approves 2020-21 learning plan
In a special meeting of the Chatfield School Board on August 12, 2020, the following board members were present: Amy Jeffers, Lanny Isensee, Katie Priebe, Matt McMahon and Rick Lowrey. Scott Backer was not present as he has resigned. Also present were Superintendent Harris, Principals Shane McBroom and Randy Paulson, and Administrative Assistant Lorri Lowrey. The first of … [Read more...]
Chatfield School Board continues COVID planning
Board members Amy Jeffers, Lanny Isensee, Katie Priebe, Matt McMahon and Rick Lowrey were in attendance for the August 5, 2020, meeting. Scott Backer was not in attendance. The meeting was streamed on the local cable Channel 11 and on Facebook.com/ChatfieldTV. Also present were Superintendent Ed Harris, Principals Shane McBroom and Randy Paulson, Lorri Lowrey, administrative … [Read more...]
Chatfield district patrons ask board to reinstate wrestling coach
Board members Amy Jeffers, Lanny Isensee, Scott Backer, Katie Priebe, Matt McMahon and Rick Lowrey were in attendance for the July 8 Chatfield School Board meeting. The meeting was live streamed on cable channel 11 and on Facebook.com/ChatfieldTV. Also present were Superintendent Ed Harris, Lorri Lowrey, administrative assistant, and Trista O’Connor, business manager. During … [Read more...]
Chatfield School Board hears about distant learning successes
Board members Amy Jeffers, Lanny Isensee, Scott Backer, Katie Priebe, Matt McMahon and Rick Lowrey were in attendance for the June 3, 2020, meeting. The meeting was held on a Zoom conferencing platform. Also present were Superintendent Ed Harris, Principals Shane McBroom and Randy Paulson, Lorri Lowrey, Administrative Assistant and Trista O’Connor, Business Manager. Under … [Read more...]