The All-Decade golf top 20. Due to time constraints, coaches weren’t contacted for comment. Conference titles in the SEC are not noted due to the small number of full golf teams in the league (some years). Conference and sectional information from early in the decade is not included, as it could not be found. Rankings are based off individual and team section and state … [Read more...]
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Gary “Amos” Wayne Hanson
On Thursday, May 28, 2020 Gary Wayne Hanson (Amos), loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away at the age of 58 years old. Amos was born on July 21st, 1961 in Harmony, Minn., to Bob and Janice (Finley) Hanson. Gary grew up in Chatfield, Minn., with his eight siblings on the family farm. He graduated from Chatfield High School in 1979. In his younger years he … [Read more...]
Some Memorial Day ceremonies commenced
Memorial Day, the day on which those who died in active military service are remembered, was not forgotten. Out of 22 veterans organizations in Fillmore, Houston and Mower Counties, including American Legions, VFWs, and the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston, the majority of organizations canceled their programs amid concerns relating to the coronavirus and social … [Read more...]
City Charter amendment discussed
The Charter Commission has recommended certain amendments to the Charter of the city of Chatfield. A public hearing was held regarding the commission’s proposal at the May 26 city council meeting held via WebEx. The Charter Commission is an independent/separate body made up of 15 Chatfield citizens. When the commission makes a recommendation to the city council to amend the … [Read more...]
A Decade’s Worth of Sports Part VIII
The All-Decade track and field top 20. Rankings are based off of state qualifications and section/state success, which also includes True Team. Athletes who graduated in 2010 aren’t as regarded. One makes the list anyway. Because of time restraints and coaching changes, only a couple coaches were reached for comment. For rankings 21-35, go to … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Andrew Richard Bickford, 37, Caledonia, Minn.; 1/18/2020, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $275. 2/5/2020, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $275. Mario Alberto Gutierrez-Ixtacua, 24, Preston, Minn.; 4/25/2020, Driving Without a Valid License for Vehicle Class or Type, Fine $100, Total Fees $175. Fillmore … [Read more...]
Beverly Boyum
Beverly Ann Paulson Boyum, 86, of Rushford, died Monday, May 25, 2020, at Gundersen Health System. Beverly Ann Hatlevig was born August 14, 1933, at home near Peterson, Minn., to Marvin J. and Mabel T. (Halvorson) Hatlevig. Beverly married Orville Paulson on January 26, 1952. Orville died in 1993. She married Marlow Boyum on October 23, 1998. Beverly worked for Rush Products in … [Read more...]
A Decade’s Worth of Sports Part VII
With the spring season shorter than others, the Journal Sports Director has less opportunities to form opinions on softball players. Stats overall are also incomplete. And thus a carefully done top 20 is tough to do. Only an unofficial ranking will precede each player. Below are the softball players who stood out over the past decade. Players who missed a season aren’t … [Read more...]
One Moment, Please… For the Class of 2020, this is just the beginning
Helen Keller has been quoted as saying, “The highest result of education is tolerance.” It’s been said that this statement relates to how all learning should result in personal change. In a special section in today’s newspaper, we are recognizing 355 graduates from the Class of 2020, representing 10 school districts: Chatfield High School, Fillmore Central High School, Grand … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Bid Projects
COUNTY PROJECTS BIDS CLOSE JUNE 1, 2020 FILLMORE COUNTY, MN NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be accepted by the County Engineer, at the Fillmore County Highway Department, Preston, MN until 1:30 p.m. on the 1st day of June, 2020, for the following project: SAP 023-605-038: New Bridge 23601 on grade with approach grading, located on CSAH … [Read more...]