At the March 23 meeting of the city council, Bill Hanson, Waste Removal & Recycling, proposed the use of a central location drop point, the cement plant next to Mill Creek Park, for the 2026 city wide cleanup. Items were to be brought to the site during specified times. A proof of Chatfield residency would be required. Hanson noted the use of a central location instead … [Read more...]
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Chatfield Man Charged with Felony Animal Cruelty After Shooting Neighbor’s Dogs
A Chatfield man is facing two felony animal cruelty charges and two gross misdemeanor property damage charges after allegedly shooting and killing two neighbor dogs, according to a criminal complaint filed in Olmsted County District Court. Craig Allen Reichel, 67, has been charged with two felony counts of mistreatment of animals resulting in death and two gross misdemeanor … [Read more...]
Age Friendly Fillmore County Shared with Chatfield Council
At the March 9 meeting of the Chatfield City Council. Cathy French provided an informational update on Age Friendly Fillmore County. Age Friendly is a nationwide program involving age friendly communities and their volunteers. French has lived in Chatfield for 47 years; her husband has been a resident of Chatfield his whole life. Nearly 21% of the population is 65 or … [Read more...]
Chatfield School Board Approves Veterans’ Memorial Donation
Prior to the regular meeting on March 11, the school board had a special board meeting to look at the budget and multi-year financial update. Superintendent Harris stated that the district is currently operating in a budget environment shaped by several significant factors. The primary drivers include declining student enrolment, accelerated inflationary cost increases since … [Read more...]
The Competitive World of RC Racing in Chatfield
Chris Musty, who grew up in Chatfield, Minn., has enjoyed racing since about 1992. He says it was short-lived, but he worked with different teams back in the day. His racing days took him to St. Charles and Kasson. The last time he pit crewed for a team was two years ago. Today, at age 53, Musty still enjoys racing, but on a whole different level. Over the past five … [Read more...]
Chatfield Sidewalk Issue Again Debated
At the February 23 Chatfield City Council meeting, the issue of sidewalks required by the Hilltop Estates development agreement was again addressed. At an August 24 council meeting, the construction of a 10-foot bituminous walking path was suggested as a better solution than sidewalks which were required in the development agreement. Three councilors favored the walking … [Read more...]
Chatfield FFA is a Multi-Year Top Ten Program in the State, Offering Equal Opportunities to All Students
Chatfield FFA is a multi-year MN FFA Top Ten FFA Chapter that has also received the 3 Star Chapter Award from National FFA, the highest award a chapter can receive. This award is based on the programming that a chapter offers and how it aligns with national level standards. One of the reasons that Chatfield FFA is so successful is their FFA Crop Plot that is managed by … [Read more...]
Chatfield Comprehensive Plan
At the February 9 meeting of the Chatfield City Council, a public hearing was held on the 2025 updates to the city’s comprehensive plan. Councilor Josh Broadwater was absent. The 2015 Comprehensive Plan has been updated. The plan is designed to shape land use development over the next two decades through 2045. Alison Bentley, community development director, listed some … [Read more...]
Chatfield School Board Revisits the Veterans’ Memorial Proposal
At the February 11, 2026 meeting school board meeting, board members David Sovinski, Josh Thompson, Tom Keefe, Jill Harstad and Mark Johnsrud were present. Katie Priebe was absent. Also present were Superintendent Ed Harris, elementary principal, Shane McBroom; Dan Schindler, activities director; and student senate representatives Jorja Fishbaugher and Kyla … [Read more...]
Chatfield Community Development
Community Development Director Alison Bentley gave her report at the January 26 meeting of the city council. Councilor Mike Urban was absent. Bentley recognized Michael Tuohy for his 22 years of service on the EDA board. She also thanked Jeremy Aug for the years he served on Planning and Zoning. Peddle Tea & Coffee opened in September. The fourth edition of Hilltop … [Read more...]