Mary Jane Christopherson, age 74, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at her home in rural Fountain, Minn., after a year long battle with melanoma cancer. She was born July 22, 1943, in St. Louis, Mo., to John and Alberta (Hogan) Jackson. Mary Jane had developed a lifelong love of horses on her parents weekend farm in Missouri. Her first horse was Dan, a … [Read more...]
Technology updates given to Chatfield School Board
The Chatfield School Board met on March 19, 2018, in the high school media center. Board members present were Jerry Chase, Scott Backer, Amy Jeffers, and Matt McMahon along with Superintendent Harris, Administrative Assistant Lorri Lowrey, Business Manager Karyl Lyons, High School Principal Randy Paulson and Technology Integration Specialist Kristi Cook. Board member Katie … [Read more...]
Chafield approves pension benefit raise for firefighters
Luke Thieke, president of the Relief Association, reviewed the association’s financial statement at the March 12 meeting of the Chatfield City Council. Thieke reported that their finances are in excellent shape. A raise of $550 per year of service was proposed, allowing for a total of $2,300 per year of service. To qualify for full pension benefits a firefighter must complete … [Read more...]
Journey to Growth holds public meeting in Chatfield
A lot of positive and forward-thinking information was shared during the Journey to Growth Public Meeting held on March 1, 2018, at Chatfield Center for the Arts in Chatfield, Minn. If you have not heard of Journey to Growth (J2G) or have heard the name but are not sure what it is all about, these public meetings are very informative as well as a great opportunity for … [Read more...]
Chatfield School Board addresses school safety concerns
The Chatfield School Board met on February 26, 2018, in the high school media enter. Board members present were Jerry Chase, Scott Backer, Amy Jeffers, Katie Priebe and Matt McMahon, along with Superintendent Harris, Administrative Assistant Lorri Lowrey and Community Education Director LuAnn Klevan. Also present were student council members, Macy Pederson and Brittany … [Read more...]
Chatfield’s 2017 annual activity reports
Chatfield councilors listened to annual reports for 2017 from Planning and Zoning, Heritage Preservation, and the Economic Development Authority at their February 26 meeting. Kristi Clarke, consultant/city planner, reported that the city gained 19 new single family residences in 2017. New residential construction and remodels added over $5 million of value. The city is left … [Read more...]
Robert “Bob” Rodgers
Robert “Bob” Rodgers, 94, of Chatfield, Minn., died Tuesday, February 27, 2018, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield. Bob was born July 14, 1923, in Spokane, Wash., to William and Rhoda (Childs). At a young age his parents moved Bob, older brother Jack, and baby sister Betty to Winona by train. The family settled on a farm just outside of Chatfield, where Norman was born. … [Read more...]
Wrestling (2/8- 2/10)
Chatfield 74, FCLMC 6 (Wolves forfeited seven weights. Grady Schott (126), Chase Ketterhagen (132), and A.J. Karver (195) had pins for Chatfield, S. Goetzinger (106 > 15-0) and D. Goldsmith (170 > 21-6) tech falls, C. Bartels (113 > 10-1) a major decision. Caden Anderson (120) had FCLMC’s only win (pin). Wolves: 0-4 vs TRC-East, 0-9 vs TRC all, 2-15 overall) St. … [Read more...]
Charter Commission recommends adding city manager position
Curt Sorenson, Charter Commission chair, reported at the February 12 meeting of the Chatfield City Council that the commission has discussed at length what sort of government structure to recommend for the city. Councilor Pam Bluhm was absent. According to Sorenson, city hall doesn’t operate exactly in the way the current Charter describes. He added this is not a bad thing. … [Read more...]
John Sherman Baier
John Sherman Baier, 70, passed away at his home in Rochester on February 12, 2018. John was born January 31, 1948, to Orville and Joye (Cook) Baier in Rochester. John enjoyed fishing, spending time outdoors, going to flea markets and the car show, and Mopars in the Park. John is survived by his brother, Jim (Shirley) Baier of Chatfield; sister JoAnn (Lonnie) Pierce of … [Read more...]