Fillmore County Journal

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Financing for Industrial Drive project approved

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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

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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

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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

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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...]

Robert Weston Amundson

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Robert Weston Amundson, 93, of Chatfield, passed away at his home on August 4, 2017. Robert was born March 17, 1924, in Chatfield to Marvin and Harriet (Pease) Amundson. Robert attended school in Chatfield, graduating from Chatfield High School in 1942. On September 12, 1943, he married Arleen Storelee at the Union Prairie Lutheran Church in Lanesboro. Robert worked at IBM … [Read more...]

Ronald Duane Ahern

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Ronald Duane Ahern passed away August 12, 2017, at his home in rural Chatfield. Ronald was born June 19, 1931, in St. Charles to Cyril and Thea (Narveson) Ahern.   He married Theresa Waller at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in 1951. Ron was veteran of the Korean War and worked most of his adult life as a cement mason with local 472.  Ron was also a farmer and an avid horseman … [Read more...]

Constance (Connie) Pauline Rehm

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Constance (Connie) Pauline Rehm joined her Heavenly Father and Savior August 10, 2017, after a 40-year relationship with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).  While most would have considered MS a battle, she saw it as a friend (not always a good one), allowing her to discover many wonderful things about this world.  She appreciated everyone whose life met hers. Connie was born November … [Read more...]

JAC’s reopens with new owners

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After a few weeks of being closed for remodeling, JAC’s Bar & Grill in Chatfield, Minn., will soon be opening with new owners behind the tap and in the kitchen. Jamie and Robin Arthur of Rochester, Minn., purchased the business on July 10, 2017, and have been busy making changes and improvements since. When asked why they bought the business, Robin stated, “He’s always … [Read more...]

Bandtown Friday Night Jam August 11 in Chatfield

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Rain or shine. That’s the motto of the Bandtown Friday Night Jammers. When the rain descended upon the Jammers last August, the audience moved the benches inside the band shell or people listened from their cars and the Jam went off as scheduled — with surround sound! With all of the talented musicians that came to play, the audience was not disappointed. Western Days is just … [Read more...]