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Alex Sheen: because I said I would.

December 4, 2023 by Jason Sethre Leave a Comment

There will be an inspirational speaker taking the stage in Fillmore County in the very near future. On Wednesday, December 6, 2023, internationally-respected thought leader Alex Sheen will share his story and how he encourages people to fulfill their life ambitions.  How to make and keep promises to yourself and others. After his father lost his battle with cancer, Sheen … [Read more...]

Grant Application for Winona Street SE/CSAH 5 Project

December 4, 2023 by Karen Reisner Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal - Chatfield MN

Chatfield City Engineer Craig Britton explained at the city council’s November 27 meeting that there is aged and undersized infrastructure, water and sewer, under this portion of Winona St. SE. Councilors Mike Urban and Paul Novotny were absent. A resolution in support of an application for a Local Road Improvement Project (LRIP) grant through MnDOT was adopted. The section … [Read more...]

Chatfield Education Foundation Fundraiser

November 27, 2023 by Wanda Hanson Leave a Comment

The Chatfield Education Foundation (CEF) has been working hard to prepare for their first annual fundraising event to be held December 2 between 4-10 p.m. at Joy Ridge Event Center. The event will include a freewill offering meal, both a silent and live auction, as well as five different raffles. A 50/50 campaign will be held with the profits split between the foundation and … [Read more...]

Cynthia “Cindy” Sue (Anderson) Bothun

November 1, 2023 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Cindy Both obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Cynthia “Cindy” Sue (Anderson) Bothun, 67, of Chatfield, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday October 25, 2023.  Cindy was born January 31, 1956, at Lanesboro Hospital to Ervin and Ilene (Soiney) Anderson.  Cindy was the youngest of the five Anderson girls.  She grew up in Whalan having days full of “good old fashioned” fun.  From swimming in the creek, ice skating … [Read more...]

Lana Jean Bernard

November 1, 2023 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Lana Bernard obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Lana Jean Bernard, 73, of Chatfield died Sunday, October 29, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Hospitals, Rochester Methodist Campus. She passed peacefully surrounded by the love and care of her family after a brief, but courageous, fight with cancer. Lana was born October 7, 1950, in Lanesboro to Myron and Dolores (Wentworth) Erickson. She graduated from Chosen Valley High School in … [Read more...]

Chatfield’s 2024 CEDA Contract

October 30, 2023 by Karen Reisner Leave a Comment

The Chatfield City Council’s October 23 meeting was relatively brief. Councilor Josh Broadwater was absent. The contract between Community and Economic Development Associates (CEDA) and the Chatfield EDA was approved for a period of one year beginning January 1, 2024. The city receives staffing services, expertise, and materials to assist with the EDA’s community and … [Read more...]

Florance Harold Worden

October 26, 2023 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Florence Worden obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Florance Harold Worden, 89, of Chatfield, died Tuesday, October 24 at Chosen Valley Care Center. He was born in Chatfield on September 13, 1934, to Elmer Stedman Worden and Marie (Lundt) Worden. He was one of four. And a half dozen kids as his father often joked.  Florance grew up living and working with many families. This is where he earned the nickname “Johnny.” Many … [Read more...]

Donald Dean Narveson

October 12, 2023 by Fillmore County Journal 1 Comment

Donald Narveson obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Donald Dean Narveson, known to his loved ones as Dean, passed away on October 12, 2023, at the age of 85 in Chatfield, Minn.  Dean was born on December 22, 1937, to Baldwin and Mildred Narveson in Chatfield and spent his entire life in the community he cherished. Dean leaves behind a loving family, including his devoted wife of 64 years, Teresa Halloran Narveson. He is … [Read more...]

Donna Jean Meyer

October 12, 2023 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Donna Meyer obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Donna Jean Meyer, 82, went home to her Savior on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, Minn., surrounded by her family.  Donna Jean (Galster) Meyer was born on January 22, 1941, in Jamestown, N. Dak., to John and Ruth Galster.  Donna spent her growing up years in Sioux Falls, S. Dak., where she graduated high school in 1959.  She then traveled … [Read more...]

Michael Clifford Bernard

October 9, 2023 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Michael Bernard obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Michael Clifford Bernard, 54, of Chatfield, died October 7, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Rochester – Methodist Campus after fighting a battle with cancer, the only situation he ever had that was out of his control. Mike was born April 10, 1969, in Rochester to Clifford and Lana (Erickson) Bernard.  Mike graduated from Chatfield High School in 1987 and attended Riverland … [Read more...]

Chatfield Certifies Levy for Taxes Payable in 2024

October 2, 2023 by Karen Reisner Leave a Comment

The 2024 preliminary budget and tax levy was adopted in the amount of $2,588,325 at the Chatfield, Minn., city council’s September 25 meeting. Councilors David Frank and Paul Novotny were absent. The preliminary levy for 2024 represents a 5.873% increase over 2023. The final levy to be adopted in December can be lower but not higher than preliminary numbers. The Truth in … [Read more...]

Sandra “Sandy” Hulbert

September 28, 2023 by Fillmore County Journal 4 Comments

Sandy Hulbert obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Sandra “Sandy” Hulbert, 82, of Chatfield passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 25, 2023, in Chatfield. Sandra Jane Root was born February 7, 1941, in Buffalo, N.Y., to Ernest and Mirriam (Justice) Root.  She graduated from Burnt Hills, Ballston Lake Central School in New York.  After High School she attended State University of New York at Potsdam, where she earned … [Read more...]

Rosemary “Rosie” VonWald

September 27, 2023 by Fillmore County Journal 4 Comments

Rosemary "Rosie" VonWald obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Rosemary “Rosie” VonWald, 83, of Chatfield died peacefully at the Chosen Valley Care Center on Monday, September 25, 2023. Rosemary Adams was born on May 29, 1940, in Palestine, Ill., to Milo and Ruby Adams.  Rosie attended Palestine High School, where she graduated at the age of 16.  After graduation, she took a job as a secretary at the VA in Chicago, where her sister … [Read more...]

West Chatfield Drainage Project Nears Completion

September 18, 2023 by Karen Reisner Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal - Chatfield MN

Craig Britton, Widseth, reported on the progress of both the Drainage Project and the 2023 Street Improvement Project at the city council’s September 11 meeting. Councilors Paul Novotny and Josh Broadwater were absent. Work began on the West Chatfield Drainage Project in July, and it was substantially completed by the middle of August. Pearson Backhoe Service, Inc. still has … [Read more...]

Chatfield School Board Looks at MCA Results and Enrollment Decline

September 18, 2023 by Mary Allen Leave a Comment

At the September 13 school board meeting, board members,Jill Harstad, David Sowinski, Mark Johnsrud, Katie Priebe and Tom Keefe were present as well as Superintendent Ed Harris, principals Shane McBroom and Eric Nelson, Rinnea Kreter, administrative assistant and Trista O’Connor, business manager. Also present were Student Senate members Kiera Kobs and Mary Halvorson. Board … [Read more...]

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