Judy Ann Kujath, age 74, of Fountain, Minn., passed away peacefully June 23, 2021, in her home. She was born November 15, 1946, in Rochester, Minn., to Francis Lyman and Lela Stevens of Fountain, Minn. She graduated with the Preston-Fountain High School Class of 1964. Judy lived in Fountain, where she babysat many children in town, worked for many local businesses, and met … [Read more...]
Search Results for: Chatfield
NOTICE
Minutes of the Chatfield City Council meetings are available upon request, by contacting the City Clerk’s office at 507-867-3810. Publish 21 … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On May 28, Brandon Brian Houghtelin and Terra Jean Bothun, both 27 and both of Chatfield, appeared before District Court Judge Carmaine Sturino. Houghtelin is charged with Drugs - Store Meth in the Presence of Child or Vulnerable Adult. Bothun is charged with Drugs - Store Methamphetamine in the Presence of Child or Vulnerable Adult and Possession of a Controlled Substance. … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Norberto Gomez Mendez, 63, Caledonia, Minn.; 3/29/2021, Dog at Large, Fine $75, Total Fees $150. 3/29/2021, Fail to License Animal, Fine $20. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Jeffrey Michael Jenniges, 65, Augusta, Mo.; 4/17/2021, Speeding - Exceed Limit of 30 mph - Urban District (39/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Larry Dean McCabe, … [Read more...]
First kayak winner of the summer
Trista Rowland, of Chatfield, Minn., stood next to her brand new kayak she won in a recent contest. On May 31, 2021, Visit Bluff Country Magazine conducted the first prize giveaway drawing of the summer, which was a brand new kayak. As the magazine celebrates 36 years as the premier tourism publication of Historic Bluff Country (a.k.a. The Driftless Area), they will be … [Read more...]
1A Individual Track and Field Highlighted by GMLOKS Girls’ Exploits
When a team makes the 1A State True Team meet in track and field, it means they have depth and talent of athletes. With five “Journal 11” teams having made the state true team meet (GMLOKS, LFCMC, and Chatfield girls, GMLOKS and LFCMC boys), it only figures each squad would be represented well at the Section 1A individual track and field meet. All told, from those four squads, … [Read more...]
Harmony plans first city clean-up day
Bill Hanson from Hanson Waste Removal & Recycling out of Chatfield was present at the June 8 Harmony City Council meeting to discuss a city clean-up day in Harmony. Hanson’s company is available to do the clean-up on Wednesday, June 23 and will enlist Tony Severson of S & S Sanitation to help so that it can be done in one day. The cost will be $150 an hour for each of … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Boys Golf Wins 1A, Heads to State
The last time Lanesboro boys golf went to state it was 2011. John Smith was the coach. Lucas Johnson and Cory Strom were a couple key players. The Burros took third. Ten years later, Lanesboro’s boys golf is heading back to the state meet. Krissy Overland’s group didn’t taste defeat this year, sweeping through the SEC. They’ll head to Becker still without a loss. The … [Read more...]
23,622 children’s books awarded through SMIF’s Early Literacy Grant Program
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) recently awarded 23,622 children’s books valued at $420,472 to 47 organizations through its Early Literacy Grant Program. This grant supports early literacy efforts that enhance school readiness for children birth to age five by providing children with books. The books were awarded in partnership with Capstone and ABDO, … [Read more...]
Pieper is champion; 13 Cal/SG athletes advance to section track meet
Chris Pieper won the sub-section high jump crown as Caledonia/Spring Grove track had nine boys and four girls advance to the Section 1A Track and Field championships after qualifying at the Sub-section 1 Meet on June 3 at Rushford. Junior sprinter Reid Bjerke advances in three events with junior Pieper, junior sprinter/thrower Logan Banse and eighth grader Fischer Wait each … [Read more...]