Joseph William Walsh
Joseph William Walsh, 85, of Chatfield, passed away Friday, October 6, 2017, at the Chatfield Care Center. Joe was born December 12, 1931, in La Crosse, Wis., to William and Gertrude (Hennessy) Walsh. He graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1949. On May 8, 1954, he married Margaret Burton at St. John’s Catholic Church in Rochester. In 1954 he began his service to his … [Read more...]
Looking for Breast Cancer Awareness stories
To promote Breast Cancer Awareness, the Fillmore County Journal would like to publish stories of local people who have dealt with breast cancer and are willing to share their journey. If you know someone who currently has breast cancer or is in remission, please contact us by email us at news@fillmorecountyjournal.com or call 507-765-2151 by October 10. … [Read more...]
Chatfield certifies preliminary levy for 2018
After considerable discussion, the Chatfield City Council at their September 25 meeting certified the preliminary budget and levy. The original budget draft showed a possible increase of over 12%. The Budget Committee found this unacceptable, whittling it down to a levy increase of 7.9%, or a $121,532 increase over 2017. City Clerk Joel Young noted this is the first time the … [Read more...]
Ellen Nichols
Ellen J. Nichols, 80, of Preston, passed on Thursday, September 21, 2017, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield. She was born in Simpson, Minn., on July 25, 1937, to Adry and Mildred (Wrase) Thomas. In 1955 she graduated from Preston High School. She married Donald O. Nichols on July 24, 1957, at the Pilot Mound Lutheran Church. They moved to Raleigh, N.C., where she … [Read more...]
Chatfield School Board hears about positive changes
The Chatfield School Board met on September 18, 2017, at 7 p.m. in the high school media center. Board members Jerry Chase, Lanny Isensee, Scott Backer, Katie Priebe, Matt McMahon and Amy Jeffers were present, along with Superintendent Harris, Business Manager Karyl Lyons and Administrative Assistant Lorri Lowrey. Principal reports gave information concerning a new program … [Read more...]
#10 Gophers Move to 2-0
Chatfield found themselves ranked #10 in Class AA entering a week two match-up at Cannon Falls. They defended their position with a lot of Kyle Nosbisch and a lot of defense. Nosbisch, a 5’11” 180-pound senior, barreled forward time and time again for a 38-carrry, 151-yard night. He scored on a 1-yard second quarter plunge, the first half’s only score. Chatfield’s defense … [Read more...]
Chatfield plants test plot of intermediate wheatgrass to protect groundwater
On September 8, 2017, the City of Chatfield, Minn., announce that it is working in cooperation with the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Rural Water Association to determine the viability of Kernza®, an intermediate wheatgrass. On Tuesday, September 12, Kernza® was planted on three acres of land that the city owns, near the intersection of Olmsted County Road 10 and … [Read more...]
Chatfield updates waste hauling agreement
At the September 11 Chatfield City Council meeting, the long standing waste hauling agreement with William Hanson was updated with four amendments. Councilor Joshua Broadwater was absent. City Clerk Joel Young noted the amending of the agreement was delayed for a time until the ordinance regarding recycling fees was updated. Brian Burkholder, Public Works, reported that … [Read more...]
Muriel C. Kulsrud
Muriel C. Kulsrud, 93, of Chatfield, Minn., died on September 14, 2017, at Mayo Clinic Hospital - St. Marys Campus in Rochester. She was born July 11, 1924, in Lanesboro, Minn., to Christian and Clara (Dammen) Evenson. She attended and graduated from Lanesboro High School. She worked at Hank’s Cafe and Keller’s Grocery prior to her marriage to Virgil Kulsrud on June 20, … [Read more...]