On July 16, Devin Robert Quient, 25, of Chatfield, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. Quient is charged with six crimes, including Threats of Violence, a felony with maximum criminal penalty of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both. On or about July 13, within the city of Chatfield, amidst a domestic dispute, the defendant allegedly threatened … [Read more...]
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Government this week
Monday, July 23 • Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 24 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Fillmore Central School Board, High School Media Center, 6:30 p.m. Schedule subject to change. … [Read more...]
College News
Honors List Fall 2017 • Gustavus Adolphus College: Casey Olson, Harmony; Rebecca Bunne, Ostrander • Riverland Community College: Rhett Litrell, Chatfield; Megan Schultz, Fountain; Victoria Hershberger, Preston; Jadelin Aarsvold, Spring Valley; Delia Dahl, Spring Valley; Brianna Dols, Spring Valley; Collin Hofschulte, Spring Valley; Kori Kruegel, Spring Valley; Renee … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Amy Ranee Boettcher, 42, Rochester, Minn.; 6/2/2018, Compose, Read, or Send Electronic Message in Motion or Traffic, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Robert Chet Christopherson, 48, Hayfield, Minn.; 6/2/2018, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115. Scott Richard Coxworth, 49, Houston, Minn.; 6/28/2018, Operate … [Read more...]
Donald N. Cummings
Donald N. Cummings, 80, of Chatfield, Minn., died Sunday, July 15, 2018, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield. Donald Neil Cummings was born November 1, 1937, to Elvyn and Corcella (Oftedal) Cummings in Preston, Minn. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1955. Donald’s basic training was completed in Great Lakes, Ill. He served on the USS Lexington and he was … [Read more...]
Rushford seeking changes at county, state levels
The Monday, July 9 Rushford Council meeting saw no official action on general business. However, two topics that affect the city and its residents were discussed at length. City Administrator Tony Chladek has taken a lead position, along with Krista Ross, of Southeastern Libraries Cooperating (SELCO), and Tara Johnson, Library Director for Lanesboro Public Library. The aim of … [Read more...]
Fillmore County 4-H member chosen as Minnesota delegate
“I told myself not to get my hopes up,” 17-year-old Maddie Smith said about her April trip to the 4-H National Conference, “but I knew that I had a greater chance of making it if I applied than if I didn’t,” she laughed. The application process to be a delegate at the 4-H National Conference is rigorous and selective, but Maddie was up for the challenge. She has an aunt who … [Read more...]
Swimming pool construction contract awarded
After months and months of planning, discussion, and a referendum last fall, the Chatfield City Council approved a combined bid submitted by Benike Construction and Ricchio, Inc. for the construction of a new swimming pool during their July 9 meeting. The bid was approved with a 4:1 vote, councilor Mike Urban voted no. The combined bid is $4,279,243.93, which is the low bid. A … [Read more...]
Trashing the Chosen Valley
By Charles Seha Fountain, MN A couple months ago, I noticed numbers painted on the many large oak trees in the park on the high school grounds above the junction of Union Street and Highway 52. I discovered the numbers represent an inventory of the existing trees on the site to determine how many will be destroyed by the future swimming pool project. In most of the country, … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, July 9 • Whalan City Council, City Hall, 5 p.m. • Houston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. • Wykoff City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 10 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Harmony City … [Read more...]