On a typical blustery Minnesota winter January day with windchill bringing the temperature down to the normal zero degrees for this time of the year, a group of nearly 25 protestors gathered at the only stoplight in Fillmore County, Minn. Chatfield, Minn., known as the gateway to Bluff Country, presents a golden opportunity for protestors to take a stance from the park every … [Read more...]
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Chatfield’s New Year Business
The Chatfield City Council met on January 12 for its first meeting in 2026. Councilor Paul Novotny was absent. Mayor John McBroom reviewed some of the highlights of 2025 including the street project, the replacement of retaining walls, the addition of some new homes and the opening of the coffee shop. In 2026 the city will bring in a new police chief after the retirement of … [Read more...]
Chatfield School Board Discusses Veterans’ Memorial Proposal
At the January 14, 2026 school board meeting, board members David Sovinski, Katie Priebe, Tom Keefe, Jill Harstad and Mark Johnsrud were present. Board member Josh Thompson was not present. Also present were Superintendent Ed Harris, elementary principal Shane McBroom and high school principal Eric Nelson. Student senate representatives Owen Schwanke and Mason Sulu-Mehus and … [Read more...]
Chatfield Certifies 2026 Levy
At the December 8 meeting of the Chatfield City Council, the 2026 levy was certified in the amount of $2,885,640. This represents an increase of $147,277, or 5.378% over 2025. Councilor Mike Urban was absent from the meeting. City Administrator Michele Peterson presented goals and guidelines for 2026 during the Truth in Taxation hearing. Goals included the maintenance of a … [Read more...]
Chatfield School Board Approves Final Levy
At the December 10, 2025, school board meeting, board members David Sovinski, Katie Priebe, Tom Keefe, Josh Thompson, Jill Harstad and Mark Johnsrud were present. Also present were Superintendent Ed Harris, elementary principal, Shane McBroom and high school principal, Eric Nelson. Student senate representatives Allia Whalen and Ella Whalen were also present. Consent … [Read more...]
Chatfield Discusses Tennis and Pickle Ball Courts
At the November 24 meeting of the Chatfield City Council a proposed reconstruction of the existing tennis court area was discussed. Councilors Pam Bluhm and Dave Frank were absent. If the Chatfield School Board moves forward with the proposed reconstruction of the existing tennis court area, the city council approved a pledge to be a partner by providing a one-time $50,000 … [Read more...]
Chatfield Discusses Quarterly Financial Report
At the November 10 meeting of the city council, City Administrator Michele Peterson pointed out concerns in the third quarter financial report. Councilor Paul Novotny was absent. Peterson maintained, “We are doing well as anticipated with the budget.” No action is recommended with Library Operations, Fire Operations, and Ambulance Operations. Community Development Operations … [Read more...]
Chatfield Board Approves Contracts and 2026-27 School Calendar
At the November 12, 2025 school board meeting, board members David Sovinski, Katie Priebe, Tom Keefe, Josh Thompson, Jill Harstad and Mark Johnsrud were present. Also present were Superintendent Ed Harris, elementary principal, Shane McBroom, and high school principal, Eric Nelson attended remotely. Student senate representatives Zaylee Boyum and Kylie Sinn were also … [Read more...]
Chatfield 2025 Street Project Near Completion
At the October 27 meeting of the city council, Craig Britton, city engineer, updated the council on the 2025 Street Improvement Project. Councilors Pam Bluhm and Mike Urban were absent. The first pay request from Rochester Sand & Gravel was approved in the amount of $1,143,706 after about 85% of the project work is considered complete. Five percent was retained in the … [Read more...]
Chatfield Welcomes Three New Elementary Teachers
Jessica Kral is a 2020 graduate of New Ulm Public High School and graduated from Winona State University in December 2024 with an Academic and Behavioral Strategist (ABS) Special Education degree. In Chatfield, she is teaching special education in grades 4-6. This is Jessica’s first full-time teaching assignment but she worked in other local districts, including Chatfield, as a … [Read more...]