It was impressive. In the TRC’s biggest volleyball match between its co-leaders, #4 in Class AA Chatfield (6-0, 15-2) swept #3 in Class AA Caledonia (6-0, 17-1). The scores were tight. But the Gophers made play after play and pushed past a long, talented, and well-coached Warrior team. It was tough to say who Chatfield’s top player was. High-jumping Jaelyn LaPlante hitting the … [Read more...]
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Cayden Tollefsrud ran for 209 yards and 3 TDs and Tyler Larson 150 yards and 2 TDs as Mabel-Canton (3-3, 3-3) downed Grand Meadow 38-14. Corbin Ludemann had 154 yards rushing and a TD in defeat. It was M-C’s third straight win after an 0-3 start. Sampson Wilkemeyer accounted for over 200 yards total offense and threw 3 TDs as R-P (2-4, 2-4) won its second straight, 30-7 over … [Read more...]
Cross Country (10/3 & 10/5)
Chatfield Invite (Stewartville’s girls (43) topped Byron (55) and Chatfield (71) with RAACHE, PEM, BP, Kingsland, and W-K also competing. Stewie’s Norah Campbell (21:02.71) topped Gopher Charlotte Oeltjen (21:43.23) for first with Tiger Luella Jeche (21:48.85) taking third and Gopher Lexi Kivimagi (22:12.03) taking fourth. Chatfield’s Marianna Miron (19th > 24:19.78) and … [Read more...]
Donald Dean Narveson
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
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 L. Clement
Michael L. Clement, age 87, of Preston, Minn., met his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, Minn., where he resided since April 2022. Michael was born in Oregon to Ralph and Evelyn Clement, the eldest of four children. He did most of his growing up years in Scappoose, Oreg. In 1952, the family moved to Iowa where … [Read more...]
Use of Veterans Home Trail Discussed
At the October 2 meeting of the Preston, Minn., City Council, City Administrator Ryan Throckmorton explained the trail is getting close to completion, but it is not expected to be open until next spring. The debate, in which several citizens participated, is whether the trail should be considered a recreational use trail only (motorized conveyance prohibited) or should … [Read more...]
Fillmore County to Advertise for 2024 Road Projects
Highway Engineer Ron Gregg asked the board to advertise six 2024 scheduled road projects at the board’s October 3 meeting. Gregg said the projects are ready to advertise. Projects include a concrete overlay on CSAH 1 between CSAH 39 and the west city limits of Spring Valley, improvements to CSAH 4 from intersection of CSAH 38 to CSAH 5, a culvert replacement on CSAH 12 in … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Claire Elise Butchkoski, 37, La Crescent, Minn.; 9/20/2023, Speeding (69/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $125. Parker Paul Ingvalson, 22, Mabel, Minn.; 2/18/2023, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol, Fine $300, Total Fees $400. Local Confinement - 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Supervised probation for one year - Conditions … [Read more...]
Volleyball: Gophers Hand “Losses” to “L” Teams
Chatfield volleyball’s week featured games against teams in the TRC starting with “L.” The Gophers promptly handed both losses. In a non-conference affair, the Gophers swept Lewiston-Altura on the road (25-15, 25-20, 25-20). Harper Goldsmith (5 kills, 17 assists, 7 digs, 5 total blks), Jaelyn LaPlante (12 kills, 5 digs), and Cora Bicknese (22 digs) led the way, helped by Trindy … [Read more...]