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...]
Irving Leslie Abrahamson
Irving Leslie Abrahamson, 91, of Lanesboro, passed away on September 3, 2017, in Chatfield, Minn. Irving was born on January 16, 1926, to Ingvald and Lydia Abrahamson. He was baptized, confirmed, and a life-long member of Elstad Lutheran Church. He attended Durkin Rural School, Lanesboro High School, and the University of Minnesota Ag School. On June 9, 1949, Irving … [Read more...]
Adult Band Camp begins in September
The Chatfield Brass Band is excited to offer an Adult Band Camp for anyone who played an instrument and would like to get their lip back in shape. If you are thinking it would be fun to start playing your instrument again but wonder if you can still get a sound and remember the fingerings, then this adventure is for you! The “campers” will meet for an hour on Monday evenings … [Read more...]
Chatfield School Board continues construction project
The Chatfield School Board met in the media center of the Chatfield High School on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at 6 p.m. in a closed meeting for a superintendent evaluation. The regular meeting began at 7 p.m. In attendance were Superintendent Ed Harris, and board members Jerry Chase, Lanny Isensee, Scott Backer, Amy Jeffers and Matt McMahon. Katie Priebe was not present. There … [Read more...]
Financing for Industrial Drive project approved
Mike Bubany, David Drown and Associates, reviewed the plan to finance the Industrial Drive Improvement project during a public hearing at the August 28 meeting of the Chatfield City Council. The total project cost including associated financing expenses is $908,440. Three sources of funding will be used including a $457,000 general obligation tax abatement note (series … [Read more...]
Gary Allan Simenson
Gary Allan Simenson, 81, of Chatfield, died August 29, 2017, surrounded by family at Seasons Hospice House in Rochester. Gary was born February 7, 1936, in Decorah, Iowa, to Earl and Beatha (Renaas) Simenson. He graduated from Decorah High School in 1954. He then went into the Navy and served four years. On October 12, 1960, he married Ann Paige Indvick in Rochester, Minn. … [Read more...]
Arlo James Habben
Arlo James Habben, 68, passed away Friday, August 25, 2017, at Mayo Clinic Hospital - St. Marys Campus in Rochester. Arlo was born August 10, 1949, in Albert Lea, Minn., to Herbert and Eileen (Kaiser) Habben. He grew up in Waldorf, Minn. Arlo served his county in the Navy. He was stationed in Virginia Beach, Va., and later, Iceland. Arlo enjoyed working on Bd5 … [Read more...]
Chatfield to “See what the voters want” in November
At the August 14 meeting of the Chatfield City Council, a long discussion ensued concerning the construction of a new swimming pool. Councilor Joshua Broadwater was absent. Julie Henry, co-chair on the swimming pool committee, presented results of a survey conducted by Community Perceptions, an independent research organization. The survey was conducted in July with a 28% … [Read more...]