Beverly “Bev” Polikowsky, 90, passed away peacefully March 28, 2022, at the Chosen Valley Care Center. Beverly Mae Narveson was born January 22, 1932, to Baldwin and Mildred (Martin) Narveson and grew up in the Chatfield area, graduating from Chatfield High school in 1951. Bev married Bob Polikowsky at Trinity Lutheran Church in Elgin, Minn., on October 3, 1953, residing on … [Read more...]
Marion Jean Griffin
Marion Jean Griffin, 86, of Chatfield, died Friday, April 1, 2022, at her son’s home in Sparta, surrounded by her family. Marion was born November 10, 1935, in Forestville, Minn., to Herman and Mary (McRae) Hanson. She graduated from Wykoff High School. On November 28, 1959, she married Lyle Griffin. Marion worked at the Fountain State Bank from 1957-1962 and Dairy & … [Read more...]
Chatfield Charter Commission recommendation for city administrator fails
At the March 28 meeting of the Chatfield City Council, councilors voted on the second consideration of two ordinances recommended by the Charter Commission. In order for the recommended amendments to become part of the city’s charter, there must be a unanimous vote on the second consideration. Ordinance 458-Elimination of the position of Health Officer was approved with a … [Read more...]
Vernon Arthur Anderson
Vernon Arthur Anderson was born March 7, 1932, to Arthur and Anna Anderson in Lakefield, Minn. He grew up in Lakefield, graduating high school in 1950. From a young age he was involved in music. He was also involved in many sports, but especially excelled in music (trumpet and singing). At Luther College he continued his love of music in touring the country with a male … [Read more...]
Chatfield to hold public hearing for TIF District
Chris Giesen, EDA director, discussed a proposal to construct an athletic club on the south side of Chatfield along Highway 52 at the city council’s March 14 meeting. In order to make the project financially feasible, tax increment financing (TIF) has been requested. Jill Harstad and Lindsay Eide are looking at a vacant property on which to build a new athletic club. They plan … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotion – Reflecting the Light
By Pastor Paul Hauschild Chatfield Lutheran Church Chatfield, MN “The next day (John the Baptist) saw Jesus coming toward him and declared: ‘Here is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!’” (John 1:29) The Gospel of John makes it very clear that Jesus, God’s Son, is the life and light of all people (John 1:4). John the Baptist told everyone he was not the … [Read more...]
Lawrence Riess
Lawrence Rienhold Riess, 88, of Chatfield, Minn., went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 11, 2022. He was born in Marshfield, Wis., on May 24, 1933, to Henry and Frieda (Schauer) Riess. Lawrence graduated from Rochester High School in 1952. Lawrence served in the Army from 1954-1956. He was married to Betty Moore on September 8, 1956. Lawrence ran multiple successful … [Read more...]
Chatfield School Board approves new high school schedule
At the March 9 Chatfield School Board meeting, Katie Priebe, Tom Keefe, Jill Harstad and Josh Thompson were present as well as Principals Shane McBroom, Eric Nelson, Superintendent Ed Harris and Trista O’Connor, business manager. Student Senate members Pete Hebrink and Brayden Fretland were also present. Matt McMahon joined through Zoom. Lanny Isensee was not present. Student … [Read more...]
Lucille M. Tangen
Lucille M. Tangen, 88, of Chatfield, passed away Monday, March 7, 2022, at Chosen Valley Care Center with family by her side, which was her dying wish. Lucille Marlene Rathbone was born March 7, 1934, in rural Chatfield to Archie and Ella (Bothun) Rathbone. Lucille graduated from Chatfield High School in 1951. She attended Austin Junior College and obtained a teaching … [Read more...]
Chatfield City Charter amendment recommendations
At the February 28 meeting of the Chatfield City Council, two public hearings were held to gain public input on two amendments recommended by the Charter Commission. Curt Sorenson, chair of the Charter Commission, said both recommendations had been unanimously approved by the Charter Commission. The first recommendation was the elimination of the position of Health Officer. … [Read more...]