“If you know someone who is showing signs of anxiety or depression, reach out to them, show them that you’re a friend and that you are there for them and they can pull through this,” states Terry “Hogie” Haagenson, organizer of the Out of the Darkness Walk through the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) held in Chatfield’s Groen Park on Saturday, September 19, … [Read more...]
Gophers Host First C-C Meet of the Season
In their first cross country event of the year, Chatfield went to Lake City and ran a triangular with the Tigers and Dover-Eyota. On the girls side, the Tigers were the defending Section 1A Champs. Jayna Harstad’s Lady Gophers made a big impression, narrowly winning that triangular 27 to 29. In hosting their first triple of the year with PEM and LFC, Chatfield’s girls again … [Read more...]
Troy J. Swancutt
Troy J. Swancutt, 59, of Chatfield, Minn., passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 23, 2020, in his home. Troy James Swancutt was born January 6, 1961, in Riceville, Iowa, son of Mern and Betty (Saltou) Swancutt. He was the first baby of the New Year at Riceville Hospital in 1961. Troy graduated from Crestwood High School in Cresco, Iowa, in 1979 and from Northwest Iowa … [Read more...]
Henry “Hank” Ostby
Henry “Hank” Ostby, 88, of Chatfield, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020, at Stewartville Care Center. Hank was born May 27, 1932, to Ivy and Heinrick Ostby. Hank grew up with six siblings. In January 1951, Hank joined the U.S. Navy, where he was a cook and baker on the USS Greene, before bring honorably discharged in November 1954. On June 8, 1956, Hank married … [Read more...]
Ruth Marie Miehlisch
Ruth Marie Miehlisch, 82, of rural Lanesboro, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2020, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield. Ruth Schewe was born May 1, 1938, in Sleepy Eye, Minn., to Stan and Muriel (Hier) Schewe. She graduated from Sleepy Eye High School and was crowned homecoming queen. She loved her career as a pediatric nurse after obtaining her LPN Degree in … [Read more...]
Chatfield’s Wastewater Treatment Plant operating efficiently
Steven Schlichter, WWTP superintendent, reported on operational strategies that have achieved higher effluent quality at the Chatfield City Council’s September 14 meeting. Councilor Josh Broadwater was absent. Schlichter noted the consistent success that has been achieved in the removal of phosphorous in 2020, significantly better than in 2018 and 2019. With the change in … [Read more...]
TO VOTERS OF CHATFIELD TOWNSHIP IN FILLMORE COUNTY, MINNESOTA
TO VOTERS OF CHATFIELD TOWNSHIP IN FILLMORE COUNTY, MINNESOTA Notice is hereby given that the Township of Chatfield has elected to vote by mail ballot procedure in statewide elections as authorized under Minnesota Statues 204B.45. Registered voters will automatically be mailed a ballot on or about September 18, 2020. Eligible voters not pre-registered, or pre-registered … [Read more...]
Donna Hart
Donna Mae (Danielson) Hart, age 87, of Chatfield, Minn., passed away peacefully at the Chatfield Care Center September 13, 2020. Donna was born September 29, 1932, to Chester and Gladys (Brenno) Danielson. She graduated from Chosen Valley High School in Chatfield. She married Richard Hart June 30, 1951. They just celebrated 69 years of marriage and were still just as in love … [Read more...]
Hazel Bernard
Hazel Bernard, age 90, of Erskine, Minn., passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020, at Pioneer Memorial Care Center in Erskine. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, September 10, at Grace Lutheran Church in Erskine, with the Rev. Michael Sletto officiating. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, Erskine. Visitation will be held from noon until 2 p.m. on … [Read more...]
Eileen Helen Tucker
Eileen Helen Tucker, 98, of rural Lewiston, Minn., died on Thursday, September 3, 2020, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford, Minn. Eileen was born at home in rural Stewartville, Minn., to William and Rose (Schroder) Baker. She attended School District 118 Dogtown and graduated from Chatfield High School in 1938. Eileen graduated from Winona Teachers College in … [Read more...]
Marjorie Patwell
Marjorie Patwell passed away August 28, 2020, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, Minn., at the age of 94. She was born January 31, 1926, on her great-uncle Cab Hoag’s homestead in Haakon County, S. Dak., to Wesley Elliott and Patricia Kimball. As an infant Marjorie was struggling in the South Dakota prairie. During a visit by her grandmother Amy Elliott, it was … [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 initiative. Applications for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year will include funding of $5,000.00, bringing the grand total to $95,000.00 that has been allocated over the past 19 years to projects that would not otherwise be … [Read more...]
Carolyn Jane Mundfrom Olsen
Carolyn Jane Mundfrom Olsen passed through the gates of heaven on August, 25, 2020. Carolyn was home surrounded by her family and friends when her earthly journey ended. Her journey began on April 8, 1951. She grew up on a farm in rural southern Minnesota, with two younger brothers, Edward G. Mundfrom and Joseph P. Mundfrom. In 1971 she married Richard A. Olsen, for almost … [Read more...]
Real Bites
The Locker Have you heard about The Locker in Chatfield, Minn.? If you head down Main Street (Hwy. 52) in Chatfield and turn at the corner by Hangman Blinds onto 2nd Street SW, you’ll see a long-time business known as R Four Meats. Right next door is The Locker — an extension of R Four Meats. This business has been in the Reiner family since 1997. In January of 2020, … [Read more...]
NOTICE
NOTICE Minutes of the Chatfield City Council meetings are available upon request, by contacting the City Clerk’s office at 507-867-3810. Publish 31 … [Read more...]