The hardships of others has brought Pastor Norm Omodt (retired) of Chatfield, Minn., to many places around the world where he and others have helped to change people’s lives. These mission trips have also changed Omodt’s life. While he and his wife Anita were farming near Spring Grove, Minn., Omodt was called by the Holy Spirit to serve as a missionary. Omodt shares with us … [Read more...]
Chatfield increases recycling pick-up frequency
At the June 12 meeting of the Chatfield City Council, refuse was again on the agenda. In early May the council raised the cost of a 40 gallon garbage bag 30 cents to $1.95, the first increase since 2004. This day the recycling pick-up frequency was increased to weekly from every other week. This will result in a base fee increase of $1.93 per month. The increase of recycling … [Read more...]
Earl Jacob Holets
Earl Jacob Holets, 78, of Chatfield, passed away on June 15, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. Earl was born May 9, 1939, in Preston, Minn., to Earl and Mona (Schafer) Holets. Earl served in the Army from July 1957 to February 1963. On October 27, 1962, he married Ruth Marie Zincke. The couple made their home on a dairy farm near Fountain. Earl enjoyed … [Read more...]
Paul Richards
Paul Raymond Richards, 82, died peacefully June 15 2017, of cancer in Rochester, Minn. Paul was born and raised in Chatfield, Minn., where he lived most of his life. He was born April 14 1935, to Robert Richards and Hollie (Thorpe) Richards. He was known to be smart and honest, enjoyed casinos and trips to Maine. Paul served in the Army’s 101st Airborne and was a VFW … [Read more...]
County avoids Strongwell waste
At the June 6 meeting of the county board, more information was brought forward pertaining to the dusty waste produced at Strongwell Corporation in Chatfield. At the May 23 meeting, it was noted that the dusty waste (from production of fiber reinforced polymer products) has been dumped at the Resource Recycling Center for many years. Employee safety concerns have been … [Read more...]
Dan Christianson, F & M Community Bank, joins ICBA for meeting with President Trump White House meeting focused on regulatory relief to “Make community banking great again”
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 1, 2017 — Dan Christianson, CEO of F & M Community Bank, which is based in Preston, Minn., joined more than 100 community bankers and the Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) this week for a meeting with President Donald Trump and other top administration officials at the White House as part of the 2017 ICBA Capital Summit. In the meeting … [Read more...]
Chatfield “Music in the Park” summer schedule
Bring your family and enjoy an old-fashioned summer evening of food and music in the beautiful Chatfield City Park. The free concerts are every Thursday evening at 7:30 p.m. in the band shell. Food, snacks and refreshments will be available for purchase. The Brass Band is a 40-member community band that performs a variety of music that appeals to all ages. Concerts will … [Read more...]
Free health screening offered in Chatfield
Fillmore County Public Health (FCPH) and F & M Bank are partnering to host a free blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose screening event. The screening event will be held on Thursday, June 15, 2017, from 8-9:30 a.m. at the F & M Bank located at 229 Main Street North in Chatfield, Minn. To participate in the screening you must: • Be 18 years of age or older. • … [Read more...]
Local dairy finds its “bread and butter”
Dairy farmers Bob and Jeanette Kappers can tell you where nearly each ounce of milk and hour of each day on their farm has gone. They are down-to-earth, welcoming, and eager to share their love for an industry and a way of life. While Bob grew up ona dairy farm in Spring Valley, Jeanette was a townie, raised in Chatfield. After getting married, they stumbled upon a … [Read more...]
Roger Dean Danielson
On Saturday, May 27, 2017, Roger Dean Danielson, 70, a lifelong rural Chatfield, Minn., resident, died suddenly enroute to the hospital of a massive heart attack. Roger was born February 16, 1947, in Preston, Minn., the ninth child of Elnor and Myrtle (Olson) Danielson. Roger was a 1965 graduate of Lanesboro High School. He served in the MN Army National Guard from May 21, … [Read more...]