In the November 7, 2017 ,election, the City of Chatfield answered the following question: Shall the City of Chatfield, Minnesota, be authorized to issue its general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $4,402,000 to finance the acquisition and betterment of a new swimming pool? Out of 433 voters, 237 voted yes while 196 said nay. The referendum passed with nearly 55% … [Read more...]
WIT Boyz expands business in Chatfield
Chris Musty and Luke Thieke opened WIT Boyz in 2010, a heavy equipment and semi service/sales company. Their business has flourished over the last seven years as they’ve served the local farming and trucking community. In addition to servicing semis, farm equipment, trailers, etc, WIT Boyz, a fully staffed, full-service mechanic shop, also offers DOT inspections and has … [Read more...]
Chatfield adopts Fillmore County mitigation plan
At an unusually brief meeting of the Chatfield City Council on October 23, the council adopted Fillmore County’s Hazard Mitigation Plan. Counselors Mike Urban and Paul Novotny were absent. Brian Burkholder explained that for about a year and a half a new revised mitigation plan has been in the development process. The hazard mitigation planning process was established under … [Read more...]
Donald Curtis Haug
A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 28, 2017, at 10:30 a.m., at Grace Church in Algona. Inurnment will follow at Riverview Cemetery. His family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Donald Curtis Haug was born in Grafton, N. Dak., on August 18, 1933, to Selmer and Dagny (Bakken) Haug. He enjoyed raising cattle and farming … [Read more...]
Crash claims life of Stewartville woman
On October 17, 2017, at approximately 6:27 p.m., the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Communication Center received several 911 calls reporting a two vehicle motor vehicle crash. The crash was located at the intersection of Fillmore County Road 2 and County Road 38 in the northwest part of Fillmore County. A 2008 Chevrolet Suburban, driven by a 37-year-old Stewartville resident … [Read more...]
Chatfield approves updated emergency operations plan
At the October 9 meeting of the Chatfield City Council, Dan Jaquith described the purpose of the plan. He maintained that the city’s emergency services and local government are very prepared. They will respond professionally to protect lives and property. Efforts will be made to get utilities back on line as soon as possible after a disaster. The plan is a guide for emergency … [Read more...]
Harstad becomes Chatfield’s first female firefighter
Jill Harstad has always had a burning desire to become a firefighter, and recently that passion for helping others became a reality. Harstad, 35, grew up in Lanesboro, Minn., and graduated from Lanesboro High School in 2000. After marrying her husband, Andy and moving to Chatfield, she set her sights on becoming a firefighter with the Chatfield Fire Department. When asked … [Read more...]
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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...]