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...]
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...]