Each of the 78 Century Farms in Minnesota honored in 2022 by the State Fair and Farm Bureau Program has its own unique stories which have been passed down through the generations. The Eggerichs farm located in Bloomfield Township is one of these family farms which proudly claims the “2022 Century Farm” title. The Eggerichs Century Farm had its beginnings in 1910 by Hardin … [Read more...]
Chatfield awards’ ceremonies and graduation dates are set
At the May 4 Chatfield School Board meeting, Josh Thompson, Katie Priebe, Jill Harstad, and Matt McMahon were present as well as principals Shane McBroom and Eric Nelson, Superintendent Ed Harris, and Trista O’Connor, business manager. Board members Lanny Isensee and Tom Keefe were not present. Student senate representative, Paige Root said the Snowball Dance in March was … [Read more...]
Chatfield School Board approves revised 2022 FY budget
At the April 13 Chatfield School Board meeting, Lanny Isensee, Katie Priebe, Tom Keefe, Jill Harstad, and Matt McMahon were present, as well as Principals Shane McBroom and Eric Nelson, Superintendent Ed Harris, Lorri Lowery, administrative assistant; and Trista O’Connor, business manager. Board member Josh Thompson was not present. Eric Nelson, high school principal, … [Read more...]
Chatfield School Board approves new high school schedule
At the March 9 Chatfield School Board meeting, Katie Priebe, Tom Keefe, Jill Harstad and Josh Thompson were present as well as Principals Shane McBroom, Eric Nelson, Superintendent Ed Harris and Trista O’Connor, business manager. Student Senate members Pete Hebrink and Brayden Fretland were also present. Matt McMahon joined through Zoom. Lanny Isensee was not present. Student … [Read more...]
Chatfield School Board looks at new high school schedule
At the February 9, school board meeting, Katie Priebe, Matt McMahon, Tom Keefe, Jill Harstad, Josh Thompson and Lanny Isensee were present as well as principals Shane McBroom and Eric Nelson, Superintendent Ed Harris, Trista O’Connor, business manager; and Lorri Lowery, administrative assistant. Student Senate members Lauren Cole and Hunter Bernau were also present. Eric … [Read more...]
Chatfield School Board to let bonds for parking lot improvements
At the January 12, 2022, school board meeting, Katie Priebe, Matt McMahon, Tom Keefe, and Lanny Isensee were present as well as principals Shane McBroom, Eric Nelson, Superintendent Ed Harris, and Trista O’Connor, business manager and Lorri Lowery, administrative assistant. Josh Thompson joined remotely through Zoom and Jill Harstad was absent. Jeff Seeley, of Ehlers, a public … [Read more...]
Chatfield School Board approves COVID revisions
At the December 8, 2021, Chatfield School Board meeting, Josh Thompson, Jill Harstad, Katie Priebe and Lanny Isensee were present as well as Principals Shane McBroom and Eric Nelson, Superintendent Ed Harris, Business Manager Trista O’Connor, and Lorri Lowery, administrative assistant. Matt McMahon and Tom Keefe joined remotely through Zoom. Josh Thompson received the oath … [Read more...]
Chatfield board revises COVID-19 plan
At the November 10 school board meeting, Josh Thompson, Matt McMahon, Tom Keefe, Jill Harstad, Katie Priebe and Lanny Isensee were present as well as principals Shane McBroom and Eric Nelson, Superintendent Ed Harris, and Trista O’Connor, business manager. During district patron time, Elizabeth Fuglestad asked the board to reconsider the guidelines for students who are … [Read more...]
Habitat for Humanity to build twin home in Chatfield
Two Rivers Habitat for Humanity, which includes the counties of Olmsted, Steele, Waseca, Dodge and Wabasha, announced that they will build a twin home on a lot in north east Chatfield. The lot with a house was purchased at a tax forfeited auction several years ago. Often these houses can be repurposed but in this case it will need to be torn down. Before the house is … [Read more...]
Chatfield School Board receives positive feedback on operating levy survey
At the August 11 board meeting, Josh Thompson, Matt McMahon and Tom Keefe were virtual on Zoom. Jill Harstad, Katie Priebe and Lanny Isensee were present as well as Principals Shane McBroom, Eric Nelson, Superintendent Ed Harris, and Trista O’Connor, business manager. During district patron time Elizabeth Eisenbeis, representing Chatfield Parents: Choice not Mandate/Freedom … [Read more...]
Chatfield School Board receives positive feedback on operating levy survey
At the August 11 board meeting, Josh Thompson, Matt McMahon and Tom Keefe were virtual on Zoom. Jill Harstad, Katie Priebe and Lanny Isensee were present as well as Principals Shane McBroom and Eric Nelson, Superintendent Ed Harris, and Trista O’Connor, business manager. During district patron time Elizabeth Eisenbeis, representing Chatfield Parents: Choice not … [Read more...]
Chatfield School Board welcomes new high school principal
By Mary L. Allen At the July 14, 2021, Chatfield School Board meeting, board members present were: Josh Thompson, Matt McMahon (virtually), Jill Harstad, Tom Keefe, and Lanny Isensee, as well as Principals Shane McBroom, and Eric Nelson, Superintendent Ed Harris, and Trista O’Connor, business manager. Board member Katie Priebe was absent. Under the consent agenda the June … [Read more...]
Chatfield School Board approves teachers’ 2022-23 contract
At the June 9, 2021, Chatfield School Board meeting, these board members were present: Josh Thompson, Katie Priebe, Jill Harstad, Tom Keefe, and Lanny Isensee, as well as Principals Shane McBroom, Randy Paulson, Superintendent Ed Harris, Trista O’Connor, business manager and LuAnn Klevan, Community Education Director. Board member Matt McMahon was absent. During their … [Read more...]
Chatfield School Board approves 2021 revised budget
At the May 5, 2021, board meeting, board members present were: Josh Thompson, Matt McMahon (virtually), Jill Harstad, Tom Keefe, and Lanny Isensee as well as Principals Shane McBroom, Randy Paulson, Superintendent Ed Harris, Trista O’Connor, business manager and Lorri Lowrey, administrative assistant. Board member Katie Priebe was absent. Principal Paulson reported on end of … [Read more...]
Chatfield School Board selects new high school principal
At the April 14, 2021, Chatfield School Board meeting, these board members were present: Katie Priebe, Josh Thompson, Matt McMahon, Jill Harstad, and Tom Keefe, as well as Principals Shane McBroom and Randy Paulson, Superintendent Ed Harris, Trista O’Connor, business manager and Lorri Lowrey, administrative assistant. Board member Lanny Isensee was absent. Student senate … [Read more...]