After a few weeks of being closed for remodeling, JAC’s Bar & Grill in Chatfield, Minn., will soon be opening with new owners behind the tap and in the kitchen. Jamie and Robin Arthur of Rochester, Minn., purchased the business on July 10, 2017, and have been busy making changes and improvements since. When asked why they bought the business, Robin stated, “He’s always … [Read more...]
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Government this week
Monday, August 7 • City of Houston Planning Commission/EDA, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • Lanesboro City Council, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • Preston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. Tuesday, August 8 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Harmony City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 9 • Ostrander City Council, Community Center, 6 p.m. • Peterson … [Read more...]
SWCD Prairie Walk August 8 at Savanna Spring Nature Area
The Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will be hosting a Prairie Walk on Tuesday, August 8 at the Savanna Spring Nature Area located near the high school on the north edge of Chatfield along Highway 52. A light supper will be served at 5:30 p.m. followed by a walking tour through the native prairie at 6 p.m. Presenters will be Tim Gossman and Debbie … [Read more...]
Bill & Kate Isles to perform at 50th Annual Western Days Celebration
Mosey on down to Chatfield, Minn., for the 50th Annual Western Days Celebration from August 10-13 for music, food, parades, car and truck show, and more. A highlight of the weekend is live music at Chatfield Center for the Arts with Bill & Kate Isles on Saturday, August 12 at 8 p.m. Bill & Kate Isles are an acoustic singer/songwriter duo based in Duluth, Minn. Using a … [Read more...]
College News
Dean’s List Spring 2017 • Drake University: Kyli Torkelson, Rushford • Riverland Community College: Kyler Paulson, Rushford; Jadelin Aarsvold, Spring Valley; Zachary Bubany, Spring Valley; Zachary Buchholtz, President’s List, Spring Valley; Troy Leutink, Spring Valley; Logan O’Connell, Spring Valley; Marina Schwanke, President’s List, Spring Valley; Erica Staat, President’s … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Kathryn Ann Baker, 57, Stillwater, Minn.; 7/15/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Gerardo Barragan-Horta, 43, West St. Paul, Minn.; 7/1/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Kenneth Lee Eichhorst, 64, Rosemount, Minn.; 7/7/2017, Expired Driver’s License – Over 21, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. Hunter Thomas … [Read more...]
James (Jim) Wagner
James (Jim) William Wagner, a loving husband, dad, grandpa, and great-grandpa passed away peacefully at his home on August 3, 2017, surrounded by his family. Jim was born to Roland Sr. and Marjorie (Krause) Wagner on October 16, 1948. He was preceded in death by both parents, a half-brother, Charles (Chuck) Krause and brother-in-law Brent Tufte. Jim enjoyed spending time … [Read more...]
Lawrence Tucker
Lawrence Allen Tucker was born June 16, 1942, to Glen and Loretta (Lonergan) Tucker in Austin, Minn.. He grew up in Dexter, Minn., and graduated from Elkton High School in 1961. He graduated from the Austin Vocational School in 1963, where he trained to be a carpenter. In December 1963 he began his service to his country in the U.S. Navy as a Seabee. He served in active duty … [Read more...]
Robert Dean Billman
Robert Dean Billman, 85, of Chatfield, passed away Monday, July 31, 2017. He was a resident of the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, Minn. Bob was born August 22, 1931, in Spring Valley, Minn., to Elmer and Ann (King) Billman. He grew up in the Spring Valley area farming with his family. During this time he became a Golden Gloves boxing champion. Bob joined the … [Read more...]
Why “Sundance” THAT weekend?
By Steven Rowland Chatfield, MN I would like to know what the process was in deciding to have Sundance, previous winner of The Voice, perform in Preston on the same weekend as the 50th Anniversary of Chatfield Western Days! I enjoy watching The Voice and, on any other weekend, I would, in support of another community, probably buy tickets to see Sundance perform, as I am a … [Read more...]