At the November 14 meeting of the Chatfield City Council, a bid from Griffin Construction for drainage ditch improvements at County Road 10 and Burr Oaks St. was approved. Councilor Ken Jacobson was absent. Mark Welch, G-Cubed Inc. engineer, explained that project specifications were sent out to eight contractors. Three bids were received, one was rescinded. Griffin … [Read more...]
Chatfield Fire Department designs new engine
The members of the Chatfield Fire Department in Chatfield, Minn., have many reasons to be proud each and every day, and with the new fire truck they designed now in service, there is one more reason added to the list. The Chatfield Fire Department started working on getting a new fire truck in January 2015 by bringing information, including pricing, to the Chatfield City … [Read more...]
American Legion winter coat and food shelf drive
The Chatfield American Legion and Auxiliary will be holding its annual winter coat drive and food shelf donations plea on Saturday, November 12 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Chatfield Methodist Church Hall. We will be looking for good, clean jackets, coats, and boots for ladies, men, and children. Food shelf donations of canned goods, boxed foods, cereals and cash donations are … [Read more...]
Chatfield estimates flood damages
By Karen Reisner At the October 24 meeting of the Chatfield City Council Brian Burkholder reported that there was a recent meeting with FEMA concerning damages to public property in Fillmore County due to the heavy late September rains and flooding. Fillmore County declared a State of Emergency on October 4. Damages in Chatfield included washed areas on gravel roads and … [Read more...]
Hopp earns trip to Nationals
Abby Hopp, member of the Root River Rabbits 4-H Club, has lived and loved 4-H since early childhood, and now that passion is taking her to the National Dairy Judging Competition. “This year I exhibited a Holstein-Grade Senior 2-year-old at the MN State Fair for 4-H. I also took a Holstein-Grade Winter Calf, Holstein-Grade Winter Yearling, and a market barrow to the Minnesota … [Read more...]
Chatfield Charter Commission update
Curt Sorenson, Charter Commission chair, updated the Chatfield City Council on the commission’s progress to date at the city council’s October 10 meeting. Councilor Paul Novotny was absent. Sorenson said that the commission has met four times. They started at the top of the charter and are working their way down. City Cerk Joel Young pointed out to the commission some … [Read more...]
Wedding – Anderson ~ Linnell
Emily Anderson and Zachary Linnell, both of Chatfield, Minn., are pleased to announce their marriage, which took place September 23, 2016 at South West Prairie Lutheran Church in Viroqua, Wis. Emily is the daughter of Warren and Elaine Anderson of Fountain, Minn., and Zachary is the son of John and Barbara Linnell of Chatfield. Emily is employed at the Chatfield Post … [Read more...]
Chatfield faced with upcoming 2017 expenses
At the September 26 meeting of the Chatfield City Council, the preliminary budget and levy for 2017 was set reflecting a $132,468 increase, or 9.31% over the last levy. Councilor Ken Jacobson was absent. City Clerk Joel Young, who was absent, had detailed a preliminary budget with a $122,468 increase, or 8.61%. In his notes he had explained that the city’s “storm water needs … [Read more...]
Mill Creek Habitat project to begin
At the Chatfield City Council’s September 12 meeting ,soil scientist Luke Lunde said the 1,200 linear foot project, which will include a fishing pier, will begin next week from the bridge on Division St. south. It is expected to be completed by mid October. Councilor Paul Novotny was absent. The bid from Barth Construction came in at $69,276.56 or about 4% over the … [Read more...]
Chatfield Public Schools welcomes new dean of students
Carlisle Corson’s teaching career has taken him to Hawaii and Texas, but he considers the Chatfield School District to be his home. Corson has a license in elementary and special education and has been teaching for 25 years. For the past 14 years, he has been teaching special education at the Chatfield Public School district. This year, however, he accepted the position of dean … [Read more...]