Wide open best described the Section 1A wrestling team tournament. The top seven teams, #5 in A Z-M (1-seed, 15-8), #12 in A Goodhue (2-seed, 22-8), Lean and Mean Chatfield (3-seed, 7-6), Lean and Mean D-E (4-seed, 14-7), Caledonia/Houston (5-seed, 13-7), and Lean and Mean GMLOS (6-seed, 14-6) all entered with at least six losses. Only Chatfield (3-1) posted a winning record … [Read more...]
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Chatfield Board chooses interim board member
All board members were present at the February 6 Chatfield School Board meeting, along with Superintendent Harris, Administrative Assistant Lorri Lowrey, Technology Integration Specialist Kristi Cook and student council members, Stephanie Bradt and Ben Muller. Stephanie Bradt said the Snowball Dance was well attended with 132 students attending. The students are celebrating … [Read more...]
Shooting in rural Chatfield
January 31, 2019 — According to Fillmore County Sheriff John DeGeorge, a 911 call was received at 7:23 p.m. on January 31, 2019, requesting medical assistance for an unresponsive male at 32573 Ninebark Road in rural Chatfield. Upon arrival, an officer discovered that there had been a shooting, and an adult male was deceased. The Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office and Minnesota … [Read more...]
HBC Cable TV service coming to Chatfield
The Chatfield City Council met on January 14, their first meeting in the new year. Councilor Josh Broadwater was absent. A public hearing was held on the application submitted by Daniel Pecarina, president and CEO of Hiawatha Broadband Communications, Inc. (HBC). HBC wants to provide cable television service to the city. The same terms and conditions of a current franchise … [Read more...]
Chatfield School Board decides how to fill vacancy
Superintendent Harris presided over the January 10 Chatfield School Board meeting until the board elected the new chair. Members present were Lanny Isensee, Scott Backer, Katie Priebe, Matt McMahon and Amy Jeffers. Also present was Community Education Director Lu Ann Kleven, Elementary Principal Shane McBroom, High School Principal Randy Paulson; Lorri Lowery, administrative … [Read more...]
Chatfield Nips GMLOS
On the first full night of TRC wrestling action, an intriguing match-up occurred in Chatfield. Just days removed from GMLOS taking first, the Gophers second, at FCLMC’s Holiday Invite, the teams took to the mats for a league dual. The lead changed hands four times with the home Gophers coming from behind twice to notch a good win. GMLOS took the first two weights (9-0). … [Read more...]
Chatfield School Board member recognized for service
After the pledge, a group of sixth grade boys made a presentation to the board about a project that they are involved in. The boys, Keagan Patten, Westin Nolte, Aiden Johnsrud, and Reggie Allen, are going to hold a 3 on 3 basketball competition that will benefit two children in our area who are undergoing treatment for cancer. This will be held in March. More information will … [Read more...]
Chatfield certifies 2019 Levy
City Clerk Joel Young reported on the proposed 2019 budget and levy during the Truth in Taxation hearing at the city council’s December 10 meeting. This will be the council’s last meeting of the year. The city staff budget will cause a tax levy increase of 4.97%; these increases are structural and driven by inflation. The main driver of the tax levy increase for 2019 will be … [Read more...]
Sidewalk issue in Chatfield
As part of the 2019 Highway 52 improvement project, installation of a sidewalk on the west side of the highway from Highway 30 north to the southern edge of the north entrance to the car dealership (near the city limits), has become an issue for some property owners in Chatfield. The city council at its November 26 meeting after a lengthy discussion decided to support requests … [Read more...]
Chatfield Brass Band Community Christmas Concert to be held December 9
Get in the Christmas spirit with the Chatfield Brass Band as they present their annual Community Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 9 at 1:30 p.m. in Historic Potter Auditorium. You won’t want to miss this program which includes Tom Barnes narrating “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas,” Jerry Barrett soloing on “Toy Trumpet,” Joe Chase singing “White Christmas,” the Wit’s End … [Read more...]