Tuerk ~ Ericson John and Lisa Tuerk would like to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter Danielle to Brandon Ericson, son of Kirk Ericson and Karla Ericson, both of Chatfield. Danielle graduated from Owatonna High School in 2012, and graduated from Rochester Community and Technical College in 2013 with a degree in Dental Assisting. She is employed … [Read more...]
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Fillmore County District Court
On June 5, Ryan Lee Allen, 29, of Chatfield, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. Allen is charged with Domestic Assault – Intentionally Inflict or Attempt to Inflict Bodily Harm, a felony with a maximum criminal penalty of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both. On or about June 4, the defendant allegedly, amidst an argument with a significant other, … [Read more...]
Earl Jacob Holets
Earl Jacob Holets, 78, of Chatfield, passed away on June 15, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. Earl was born May 9, 1939, in Preston, Minn., to Earl and Mona (Schafer) Holets. Earl served in the Army from July 1957 to February 1963. On October 27, 1962, he married Ruth Marie Zincke. The couple made their home on a dairy farm near Fountain. Earl enjoyed … [Read more...]
Paul Richards
Paul Raymond Richards, 82, died peacefully June 15 2017, of cancer in Rochester, Minn. Paul was born and raised in Chatfield, Minn., where he lived most of his life. He was born April 14 1935, to Robert Richards and Hollie (Thorpe) Richards. He was known to be smart and honest, enjoyed casinos and trips to Maine. Paul served in the Army’s 101st Airborne and was a VFW … [Read more...]
Charlotte Catherine Lee Hampel
Charlotte Catherine Lee was born January 15, 1931, in La Crosse, Wis., to Delbert (Deb) and Catherine (Murray) Lee. Chat (Shot), as her father called her, along with her three older sisters, Mary Jean, Betty, and Margaret, grew up in Hokah. After graduating from St. Peter’s Catholic School in 1948, Charlotte married Willis Hampel on August 31, 1950. The couple lived first in … [Read more...]
Kids Cove Academy welcomes area families
Children are our most precious gifts, and at Kids Cove Academy the kids are taken care of with the utmost kindness and compassion. Kids Cove Academy daycare center was established in May 2017 when the building which housed the former Learn and Play Daycare in Chatfield, Minn., was purchased by Aubrey Reed, director, along with her husband, John, and John’s father, … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, June 12 • Whalan City Council, City Hall, 5:30 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, June 13 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 … [Read more...]
County avoids Strongwell waste
At the June 6 meeting of the county board, more information was brought forward pertaining to the dusty waste produced at Strongwell Corporation in Chatfield. At the May 23 meeting, it was noted that the dusty waste (from production of fiber reinforced polymer products) has been dumped at the Resource Recycling Center for many years. Employee safety concerns have been … [Read more...]
Six By Six, Track Athletes Head to State
It should have been one elite southeastern Minnesota athlete’s Section 1A track and field swansong. Instead, his magnificent high school career ended semi-ceremoniously. Six individuals and a spectacular six relays from the FCJ-covered track and field programs covered for him. Ashley Agrimson qualified for state Day One of the Section meet. The RPH senior finished third in … [Read more...]
Twice Busted in Austin
Chatfield and Mabel-Canton softball each reached Austin courtesy of winning their respective sub-sections. Each faced excellent competition and saw their seasons conclude. Kati Bergey’s Cougars ran into tradition. M-C’s first foe, #7 Hayfield (1A West titlist, 16-6), entered as two-time defending section champ. M-C struck first in the third (Kayla Patterson RBI-single). … [Read more...]