Through the first three weeks, Chatfield football posted defensive wins by scores of 21-7, 13-6, and 14-0. They put up 48 total points. In week four, they found the offense. The ground-game, led by senior Gage Tuohy, gashed Zumbrota-Mazeppa for 42 points. The first stanza was back-and-forth. The scoring, Chatfield never behind, went 6-0, 6-6, 14-6, 21-6, 21-13, and 28-13. … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Adam Levi Bailey, 25, East Bethel, Minn.; 6/20/2018, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 9/10/2019), Total Fees $415. Local Confinement - 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Supervised probation for one year - Conditions (9/10/2018): Sign Probation Agreement, Contact with probation, Follow … [Read more...]
Recycling 101: Household Hazardous Waste
By Drew Hatzenbihler Solid Waste Administrator The days are getting shorter, the weather is getting colder, and leaves are starting to change color. This can only mean one thing… It’s time for another Household Hazardous Waste event in Fillmore County! This fall, Household Hazardous Waste Day will be on Tuesday, October 2 from 12-5 p.m. This past spring, I offered some tips … [Read more...]
Harmony bloodmobile exceeds goal by four units
The blood drive held in Harmony on September 18, 2018, succeeded in collecting 48 units of blood which was four over their goal. There were 49 donors that presented and one first-time participant. Congratulations to these 10 donors who reached the following milestones: KatieAnn E. Hershberger, one gallon; Mary Hershberger (Dennis), three gallons; Mary Hershberger (Harvey), … [Read more...]
Norman Oliver Rockvam
Norman Oliver Rockvam, 97, passed away quietly on September 11, 2018, at his home in Rochester, Minn. He was born in Rochester on January 22, 1921, the son of Olaf and Minnie (Hall) Rockvam of Chatfield. Norman grew up on the family farm and attended Eyota and Byron Schools. Norman married Louise Alice Kadlec on March 19, 1948 at the Methodist Church in Chatfield, Minn., … [Read more...]
Wayne William Warnke
Wayne William Warnke passed away September 17, 2018, from kidney failure, at the age of 89. He was born September 2, 1929, to William and Gladys Warnke. Wayne married Thelma Bigalk on August 14, 1958. Together they had two children, Glenn of Onondag, Mich., and Arlo of Harmony, Minn.; and four grandchildren: Sarah, Scott, Rebekah, and Lydia. He was preceeded in death by his … [Read more...]
Mildred “Mim” Dubbs
Mildred “Mim” Dubbs, 99 years, 359 days, of Rushford, Minn., died on Wednesday, September 26, 2018, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Mim was born on October 2, 1918, in Bratsberg, Minn., to Oscar and Cora (Swenson) Fossen. She moved to Rushford as a small child and was a 1937 graduate of Rushford High School. Mim was united in marriage to Maynard “Minno” Dubbs … [Read more...]
Wayne Stensgard
Wayne Stensgard, 78, of Harmony, went home to be with Jesus Tuesday, September 25, 2018. Wayne was born February 22, 1940, near Choice in Fillmore County, Minn., to Elmer and Stella (Hoff) Stensgard. He attended country and Rushford Schools and from there attended and graduated from Peterson High School in 1958. On April 11, 1959, he married Marian Thoreson at the Arendahl … [Read more...]
Gregory “Greg” Anderson
Gregory Dean “Greg” Anderson, of Burnsville, passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2018, at Fairview University Hospital from complications due to a stroke following his recent heart surgery. He was surrounded by his children and went peacefully. Greg was born in Fillmore County on June 22, 1953, to Amos and Helen (Tolrud) Anderson. He was proud to be a funeral director for the … [Read more...]
Kathryn “Kate” Hamlin
Kathryn “Kate” Hamlin, age 85, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2018, at Seasons Hospice in Rochester, Minn. A visitation for Kate Hamlin will be from 11-1 p.m. Saturday, September 29, 2018, at the Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley. A private family burial will take place at the Cherry Grove Cemetery. Kathryn Jean Johnson was born September … [Read more...]