Three “Journal 11” track and field programs competed at Stewartville’s “Glen Amundsen” Invite and all three had kids break long-standing records. The GMLOKS girls 4x200, Caledonia/Spring Grove boys 4x100 and 4x200, and Chatfield boys 4x200 all broke records (albeit C/SG stayed better than the Gophers in the 4x200). The GMLOKS girls 4x200 is the defending state champion with … [Read more...]
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Gophers Baseball Notches Wins Over “Runners Up”
Chatfield baseball had a good week, posting two wins over teams that were section runners-up last season. In a rematch of last year’s 1AA-East title game, the Gophers trailed PEM 4-0 after the Bulldogs’ second inning only for Chatfield to have a seven-run sixth to lead 10-4. The inning saw the Gophers with just three hits, but they benefitted from two PEM walks, two errors, a … [Read more...]
Cal/SG sprinters, jumpers enjoy strong start
Some veteran performers and a newcomer to track and field competition had stellar starts for Caledonia/Spring Grove at the first meets of 2023. Junior Josh Beardmore won the 100-meter dash at both Stewartville on April 11 (11.48 seconds) and at the Winged Foot Invite at Plainview-Elgin-Millville on April 14 (11.07). The Warriors dominated the 100M event with sophomores Fischer … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Trevor James Mitchell, 36, Caledonia, Minn.; 1/25/2023, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $275. Noah Easton Valentine, 26, Caledonia, Minn.; 1/25/2023, Miscellaneous Nuisances, Fine $75, Total Fees $150. Chatfield Police Department Jeffery Paul Larson, 45, Lakeville, Minn.; 3/4/2023, Duty to Drive With Due Care - Speed, Fine … [Read more...]
Dr. Stephanie Jakim, with OMC Preston since the beginning, retires after 29 years
After almost 29 years of providing medical care to residents of Fillmore County, Dr. Jakim, of the Preston Olmsted Medical Center, is ready to retire. Whether it’s a routine immunization, or treating injuries, many have become familiar with Dr. Jakim’s friendly face. Dr. Stephanie Jakim is originally from Lima, a town in Ohio named after the capital of Peru. She grew up in a … [Read more...]
Government this Week
Monday, April 24 •La Crescent City Council, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. •Caledonia City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. •Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. •Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 25 •Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. •Houston County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. •Fillmore Central School Board, Elementary School, 6:30 … [Read more...]
New life: Easter and spring
By Pastor Nissa Peterson Chatfield and Root Prairie Lutheran Churches One of the things I love so much about spring is watching as different plants begin to sprout and grow. It starts with my daffodils, irises, and tulips. Then the grass begins to green, and buds on trees slowly begin to become leaves. It always feels like a miracle to have new growth and new life after a … [Read more...]
Rahe house fire in Wykoff
It was just another normal day at work for Wykoff local Kelly Rahe when she received an urgent call from her neighbors. They called her around 1:30 on Tuesday, March 13. They told her that smoke was seen coming from her house. At this point, 911 had already been called. The Rahe’s neighbors were kind enough to get the dogs out of the house, and hold them at their house. The … [Read more...]
Baseball Preview Capsules
Chatfield Gophers Head Coach: Brian Baum. Where We Left Off in 2022: The Gophers went 13-1 in the TRC, winning the West division title. They then went 3-2 in the playoffs, claiming the 1AA East runner-up trophy, but falling to Pine Island 9-7 in the Section 1AA play-offs. Chatfield finished a great year 20-3. Seniors: Luke Carrier (P/OF), Carter Daniels (P/OF), … [Read more...]
Stephen Lowrie
Stephen “Steve” Lowrie, 78, of Rochester, Minn., died on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, from complications of an illness with cancer, at Spring Valley Care Center in Spring Valley, Minn., where he had been a resident for the past 3 weeks. Stephen Ray Lowrie was born on June 18, 1944, in Rochester to Claude and Janet (Hair) Lowrie. He grew up in Byron before moving with his family … [Read more...]