Monday, July 3 • City of Houston Planning Commission/EDA, City Hall 5:30 p.m. • Lanesboro City Council, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 5 • Preston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Fountain City Council, City Hall, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 6 • Houston School Board, High School Library, 6 p.m. Monday, July 10 • Whalan City Council, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • … [Read more...]
Search Results for: Chatfield
Year in Review – Year of the Senior
The 2016-2017 sports season in Fillmore County was a special one. None in the Journal Sports era produced so many teams with so many good to great seniors, so much senior depth. It seemed just before Y-2-K, a lot of athletic parents were spawning gifted offspring. From state track champion D-1 signees/gridiron juggernauts, to all-time leading scorers, 2,000-assists, … [Read more...]
Chosen Valley Mini Grant Program
Root River State Bank and F & M Community Bank-Chatfield are excited to announce their continued sponsorship of the Chosen Valley Mini Grant. Applications for the upcoming 2017-2018 school year will include funding of $5,000.00, bringing the grand total to $80,000.00 that has been allocated over the past 16 years to projects that would otherwise not be funded. This … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Chatfield Police Department Herta Rosina Matteson, 64, Rochester, Minn.; 6/4/2017, Duty to Drive With Due Care, Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Dylan Heath Appenhorst, 24, Spring Valley, Minn.; 5/15/2017, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Michael Lee Benson, 59, Rushford, Minn.; 6/2/2017, Seat Belt Required – Driver and Passenger … [Read more...]
Perfect evening for Dairy Night on the Farm
It seems the Johnson family at Johnsons Rolling Acres somehow ordered perfect weather for Dairy Night on the Farm on Saturday, June 17, 2017. The event, which is hosted by the Fillmore County American Dairy Association, was held at Johnsons Rolling Acres near Peterson, Minn., this year. Dairy Night on the Farm offers those who do not live on a farm to come and spend some time … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton School Board seeks new superintendent
It was the last Mabel-Canton School Board meeting for Superintendent Jennifer Backer. In an emotional address, she said her decision to resign was “bittersweet” and her last four years have been memorable. “I publicly welcome the next superintendent and want you to know that I’m here to help in any way I can to make the transition a smooth one.” One candidate has applied for … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, June 26 • 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, June 27 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Fillmore Central School Board, High School Media Center, 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 3 • City of Houston Planning Commission/EDA, City … [Read more...]
Spring All-Conference/All-State Awards
A trio of softball All-State selections highlight the spring sports awards. Chatfield freshman Lexi Chase (P/OF) is one of six Gophers named All-TRC. Chase also was selected 2nd Team Class AA All-State. She was All-State Honorable Mention last year. Carlie Berge (freshman P/1B), Belle Berg (sophomore SS), Shelby Isensee (sophomore C), McKenna Daniels (freshman 3B), and … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Chatfield Police Department Hamdi Osman Ahmed, 36, Minneapolis, Minn.; 3/26/2017, Speeding (53/30), Fine $70, Total Fees $230. Charlotte Janet Meeker, 74, Chatfield, Minn.; 5/16/2017, Failure to Yield at Intersection, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Ricky Barckley Milene, 58, Rochester, Minn.; 4/8/2017, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. Fillmore County … [Read more...]
A Steamy State Track and Field Meet
On a couple very steamy June days, twenty-one total athletes from the four Journal covered track and field programs took part in the 2017 state meet. Six athletes or teams made the medal stand. The GMLOKS girls 4x200 relay squad (senior Katelyn Luthe, junior Emily Hovden, freshman Riley Queensland, sophomore Lauren Buchholtz) headed the cast. A medal stand maker last year … [Read more...]