🌱 How will Chatfield’s newly approved 2026 levy affect your property taxes?
Coffee in hand, Chatfield? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How will Chatfield’s newly approved 2026 levy affect your property taxes?
Also on today's calendar: Public Services Committee Meeting.
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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Freezing fog in the morning, with a high of 42 and low of 22 degrees.
- Wednesday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 36, low: 31.
- Thursday: Winds becoming strong, with a high of 38 and low of -2 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
📰 News we're reading
• Chatfield Certifies 2026 Levy (fillmorecountyjournal.com) — Chatfield residents will see a 5.378% increase in the 2026 city levy, as the council also approved employee raises, new rescue tools, and key water and street upgrades. The meeting covered everything from hiking trail designations and park improvements to donations for the library and emergency services. Several policy updates and a new transportation management agreement may also shape future regional transit options. 
📸 Around Chatfield
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Upcoming Events in
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SAIL – Chatfield
Groen Park, 3rd St SW, Chatfield
9:00 am
Friday December 19
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Other local events
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Public Services Committee Meeting
Thurber Community Center , 21 2nd St SE , Chatfield
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SAIL – Chatfield
Groen Park , 3rd St SW , Chatfield
9:00 am
Monday December 22
Friday December 26
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🗓 Events Nearby
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SAIL – St. Charles
St. Charles City Hall , 830 Whitewater Ave , St Charles
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Lanesboro Legion Lights
Sylvan Park Playground , 204 Kirkwood St E , Lanesboro
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Fiber Arts Night @ Driftless Fiber Collective
Driftless Fiber Arts Collective , 108 Coffee St E , Lanesboro
6:00 pm -
Lanesboro Legion Lights (Nov 29-Jan 1)
Sylvan Park Playground , 204 Kirkwood St E , Lanesboro
5:00 pm -
Lanesboro Sales Commission
Lanesboro Sales Commission Inc , 402 Coffee St E , Lanesboro
9:00 am -
Open MIC Thursday
High Court Pub , 109 Parkway Ave N , Lanesboro
7:30 pm -
Jokes on Tap: Comedy Open Mic at Sylvan Brewing
Sylvan Brewing , 100 Beacon St W , Lanesboro
8:00 pm -
Saint Charles High School Holiday Tournament
St Charles High School , 600 E 6th St , St Charles
6:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Thursday December 25
Friday December 26
Tuesday December 30
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- CDS (Club Demonstration Services) posted a job opening for Part Time Product Demonstrator in Costco in Chatfield. Apply here.
- Dollar General posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR in EYOTA, MN S17079 in Eyota. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chatfield here.
🗞 Nearby News
Stewartville
- Stewartville students return to school with mental health support after shooting (kttc.com)
- More than $40,000 raised for families affected by Stewartville shooting (inforum.com)
- Minnesota high school boys basketball state poll: Week 3 (startribune.com)
Rochester
- Enter To Win Tickets To Bob Dylan's Concert In Rochester (krocnews.com)
- MPCA adds Rochester site to Permanent List of Priorities (kaaltv.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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