Margaret Alice Burke, 97, of Chatfield, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, where she has been since 2007. Margaret was born July, 5, 1922, to John and Allene (Moore) Burke. Margaret lived on the family farm most of her life with her mother and brother, eventually moving to town. She enjoyed all the people and the activities … [Read more...]
Doris M. Thomas
Doris M. Thomas, 74, of Fountain, Minn., died on Thursday, November 28, 2019 at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, Minn. Doris Marie Holten was born on September 10, 1945, to Albert and Mabel (Rosendahl) Holten in Spring Grove, Minn. She was united in marriage to Glen Thomas on July 27, 1968, in Spring Grove and to this union, three children were born: Dawn, Dean, and … [Read more...]
Chatfield grows its tax capacity
At the November 25 Chatfield City Council meeting, City Clerk Joel Young reviewed the proposed 2020 budget/levy and financial plans for years into the future. Councilor Paul Novotny was absent. A reduction of $42,500 has been made since the preliminary budget numbers were approved. Young explained three items are notable for the effect they have on budget increases for … [Read more...]
Pearl Bue
Pearl L. (Moger) Bue, 93, passed away November 25, 2019, at Chosen Valley Care Center, Chatfield. Pearl attended grade school at rural Gribben Valley and graduated from Preston High School in 1943. On July 17, 1943, she married Odell A. Bue at Rev. Nestande’s parsonage in Lanesboro. They lived briefly in Bagley before settling in Lanesboro, where they raised two children, … [Read more...]
Jean E. Volkman
Jean E. Volkman, 85, formerly of Lewiston, Minn., died Friday, November 15, 2019, at Chosen Valley Care Center, Chatfield, Minn. Jean Hamilton was born September 5, 1934, in La Crosse, Wis., to John and Gladine (Moen) Hamilton. She married Wilbert F. Volkman on November 22, 1952. She is survived by her two children, Sherry (Dennis) Zeise, Medford, Minn., and Rocky (Julie) … [Read more...]
Citizen Alert System in Chatfield
At the November 12 Chatfield City Council meeting Brian Burkholder encouraged Chatfield residents to go to the city’s website and enroll in the Citizen Alert System through Rochester Alert. Councilor Mike Urban was absent. The alert system sends out notifications of snowplowing, water breaks, and street closings. The system especially aids in the notification of those who … [Read more...]
Chatfield Schools honor veterans
At the November 12, 2019 Chatfield School Board meeting, all board members were present along with Lorri Lowrey, administrative assistant and Krista O’Connor, business manager. Also present were principals Shane McBroom and Randy Paulson. Superintendent Ed Harris was not present. Under board committees, board member Katie Priebe talked about the meeting of the Activities … [Read more...]
Chatfield and Preston promote projects for state bonding
The Senate Capital Investment Committee tour visited Fillmore County on Wednesday, October 6. Chatfield EDA made their pitch for Phase II plans for the Chatfield Center for the Arts and Preston promoted a Preston to Carimona segment of the bike trail along with an ask for additional funding for the future veterans home. Center for the Arts Michael Martin made it clear … [Read more...]
Genevieve Arline (Hanson) Brown
Genevieve Arline (Hanson) Brown, 93, passed away on October 30, 2019, after a short illness at her home in Princeton, Minn. Gen was born on April 13, 1926, to Emily (Tucker) Hanson and Tedeman Hanson in Irving, Wis. Gen was the second youngest of nine children. After graduation, she worked as a conductorette on the Minneapolis street car lines where she met the love of … [Read more...]
Housing development TIF district
During the October 28 Chatfield City Council meeting, a joint meeting was held with the EDA to consider the creation of a tax increment financing (TIF) district for the “Gjere Addition”. EDA chair Mike Tuohy called the EDA meeting to order before the public hearing began. During the public hearing Chris Giesen explained that Mike and Julie Sogla purchased about 10 acres … [Read more...]