By Pastor Paul Hauschild Chatfield and Root Prairie Lutheran Churches “When God measures a person, He puts the tape around the heart instead of the head,” someone once said. Very true! In Scripture we read something similar. “…they look on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart” (1 Samuel 16:7b). I believe unity is a desire the Lord puts in our … [Read more...]
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Mental Health in Local Schools
Across the nation, there has been a growing concern in schools about student and staff mental health. Six of our area schools shared how they are approaching the challenge of mental health needs – Chatfield, Lanesboro, Caledonia, Houston, Kingsland and Rushford-Peterson. At Chatfield, state money was used for additional staff to help with mental health issues. The high … [Read more...]
Teacher Appreciation Week
Caledonia Area Public Schools Mitchell Bechtel 3 years, HS Social Studies Tami Bennett 1 year, HS Math Katie Block 2 years, MS Math Becky Breeser 26 years, HS Math Bob Burmester 6 years, Elem./MS Physical Education & K-12 DAPE Tori Burmester 6 years, MS Science Sara Buros 13 years, MS/HS Special Education Jennifer … [Read more...]
Philip John Rogers
Philip John Rogers, a dedicated teacher and devoted community member, passed away on April 27, 2024, in Rochester, Minn., at the age of 87. Born in Madelia, Minn., on October 27, 1936, Philip lived a life filled with purpose, positivity, and unwavering commitment to those around him. In December 1963, Phil married the love of his life Katherine Hromatka in Chatfield. … [Read more...]
Sally Dee Smith
Sally Dee Smith, formally from Rochester, Minn., peacefully passed away at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. She was born to Richard and Betty Young (Olson) in Des Moines, Iowa, on December 5, 1945. She grew up in Clarion, Iowa where her father was the doctor in town and her mother a nurse. She graduated with a Master’s in Elementary … [Read more...]
Hot Shots
Chatfield softball went 2-1 on the week, notably beating rival St. Charles 15-6 and Lake City 11-1 while falling to Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial 5-3. Freshman Makenna Dornack was 4-for-4 with four RBI and four runs versus the Saints and 2-for-5 with five RBI versus the Tigers. Rylee Urban collected both wins, striking out nine versus Lake City. She improved to 5-1 on the … [Read more...]
Track and Field (4/15 & 4/18)
La Crosse-Logan Meet (Caledonia/Spring Grove’s boys (85) took fourth behind Holmen (242), La Crosse-Logan (160), and Arcadia (87) with Tomah and La Crescent/Hokah also competing. C/SG’s girls took sixth (of six). C/SG boys’ firsts: Josh Beardmore (100 > 11.00), Fischer Wait (200 > 22.69), the 4x100 (43.37 > Owen Staggemeyer, Eli Staggemeyer, Beardmore, Wait), and the … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Discusses Dual Zoning Permitting Process
At the April 23 meeting of the county board, issues with the zoning permit application process were discussed. Jay Squires, land use attorney, joined the meeting to answer questions. Land use director Blake Lea noted by state statute there is a 60-day timeline to act on an application once it is complete. Squires said the timeline can be extended an additional 60 … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Suzanne Marie Robinson, 43, Hokah, Minn., 3/12/2024, Operate Vehicle With Expired Registration, Fine $30, Total Fees $105. 3/12/2024, Expiration of Driver’s License - Over 21, Fine $100. Chatfield Police Department Noah Rahn Pinette, 20, Bloomington, Minn., 3/19/2024, Speeding (39/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Kathleen Elizabeth … [Read more...]
Golf
Three Rivers Conference Golf (4/15) (B) Chatfield 170, St. Charles 183 (C: Carson Harstad 41*, Colton Johnson 42, Brayden Fretland 43, Devin Reinhardt 44, Gage Bartels 45. SC: Logan Overkamp 41*, Sawyer Wendt 46, Marcus Rinard/Owen Maloney 48s. Chatfield boys > 3-0, 3-0); (G) Chatfield 214, St. Charles 202 (C: Mya Henry 50, Taylor Ask 53, Charleigh Larson 55. SC: Lily … [Read more...]