At a special meeting of the Chatfield City Council on July 21, councilors denied the request from Western Days, Inc. to hold Western Days activities in City Park, to hold activities that require streets to be closed, and to use city services for related activities. The vote was 3-1, with John McBroom voting no and Pam Bluhm abstaining. Events like some Saddle Club events and … [Read more...]
Western Days controversy
Western Days, Inc. has planned a limited celebration of Chatfield Western Days due to the pandemic. Councilors struggled between caution and the desire for some normalcy while discussing at length the annual celebration at their July 13 city council meeting. Twenty-four emails were sent to the city of Chatfield from residents; most asked that the celebration not be held this … [Read more...]
Everett David Vesey
Everett David Vesey, 81, of Wykoff, Minn., and formerly Cylinder, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at Cottagewood Senior Communities in Rochester, Minn. Everett was born June 22, 1939 in Chatfield, Minn., to Milton “David” and Hazel (Shaw) Vesey. He graduated from Chatfield High School in 1957. On June 18, 1961, Everett was united in marriage to Dixie King at the … [Read more...]
Annual Zeb’s Memorial Classic taking place in Chatfield
“Zeb was my best friend. Zeb was everyone’s best friend, or at least it seemed that way,” states Ben Vondal. So when Zebulin “Zeb” Hermanson was lost to suicide in 2018, his heartbroken friends knew they had to find a way to keep his memory alive but they also wanted to find a way to help those who may be struggling as Zeb was. “Adam Cole and I got together and decided we … [Read more...]
Chatfield district patrons ask board to reinstate wrestling coach
Board members Amy Jeffers, Lanny Isensee, Scott Backer, Katie Priebe, Matt McMahon and Rick Lowrey were in attendance for the July 8 Chatfield School Board meeting. The meeting was live streamed on cable channel 11 and on Facebook.com/ChatfieldTV. Also present were Superintendent Ed Harris, Lorri Lowrey, administrative assistant, and Trista O’Connor, business manager. During … [Read more...]
City of Chatfield Election Judges Needed
Chatfield Public Schools Board of Education Meeting 7-8-20
ISD #227 Chatfield Public Schools Board of Education Meeting WEDNESDAY JULY 8, 2020 (7:00 pm) Forum Room (High School) MISSION Equip all learners with the knowledge to thrive in a world of change by expanding and enhancing each individual’s educational environment. VALUES Excellence. We are dedicated to supporting individual student achievement and fostering lifelong … [Read more...]
Chatfield Township Planning and Zoning Commission Public Hearing
NOTICE The Chatfield Township Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to take comment and discuss changes to the Chatfield Township Zoning Ordinance. The meeting will be held at 7:00 P.M. on July 14 2020 at Chatfield City Hall located at 21 2nd St. Chatfield MN. The Planning and Zoning meeting will follow the Public Hearing to offer their recommendations to … [Read more...]
City of Chatfield proposed vacation of a portion of the width of a drainage easement
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHATFIELD OF THE PROPOSED VACATION OF A PORTION OF THE WIDTH OF A DRAINAGE EASEMENT WHEREAS, the owner of Lot 23, Fingerson & Donahoe First Subdivision within the City of Chatfield has requested that the City of Chatfield narrow or confine the width of a drainage easement located on the west side of said Lot 23 so … [Read more...]
Chatfield City Council meeting minutes
NOTICE Minutes of the Chatfield City Council meetings are available upon request, by contacting the City Clerk’s office at 507-867-3810. Publish 15,29 … [Read more...]