Story archive for November 2001

Saturday, Dec. 1

• What more can we expect from a sport run by fools?

• Wolverines get on track at Medford, Knights can't contain 4th-rated JWP

• Obituaries for Dec. 2, 2001

• ALHS boys hold off USC

• School scribes fret program's fate

• So close

• Bantams 2nd in tourney

• Local couple releases jazzy Christmas CD

• Study: Jail size must double

• The Grinch makes a pitch

• Grinch visits

• It's a mystery!

• Using the 'wish book' for Santa's list

• December

• Lethal luau

Friday, Nov. 30

• Obituaries for Nov. 30, 2001

• Macy parade

• Albert Lea boys take Owatonna into overtime

• Piano is a positive note for high school

• Prison not likely for Konrad

• Kehr is new Chamber board chairman

• Diving in head-first

• Conger bank robbed

• Caron charged for attack on officer

• Some assembly required

• Editorial: Local shopping is crucial this year, especially

• Column: The mystery of the James-Younger gang in Freeborn County

Thursday, Nov. 29

• Tigers set to face best of the best

• Column: Somebody left all the nasty stuff out of my Potters

• Opening night success

• Riverland basketball teams sweep

• Obituaries for Nov. 29, 2001

• New Richland group striving to preserve history

• Landowner glad city has chosen new tower site

• Joint Mower, Freeborn court faces challenges

• Defense questions accuser's credibility

• Cookies by the pound

Wednesday, Nov. 28

• Staying dry

• Column: How mother ended up on the liquor store sidewalk

• ALHS hockey girls rally at New Ulm

• Opening night blowout

• Obituary for Nov. 28, 2001

• Alleged victim testifies

• Policy makers to attend HIV/AIDS luncheon

• 'Destination: Albert Lea' looks toward next step

• Editorial: Politics helped leave state short of funds

Tuesday, Nov. 27

• Column: Accepting differences key to understanding farmers

• VanBeek shows Blue Devils how it's done

• 12-and-under hockey girls fall to New Ulm

• Future Tigers

• New captains

• Obituaries for Nov. 27, 2001

• Water tower will go up near Home Depot

• As population ages, new residents seen as valuable youth

• Mandan Music Man to perform in Kiester

• Konrad trial starts today

• Backers say Newcomer's Resource Center has economic benefits

• Editorial: Take latest Twins stadium drive seriously

• Remembering the days when parlor games were popular

• Farm wife markets 100% soywax candles

• Column: Hearing and seeing a loon touches the human spirit

• Candles in a new light

Monday, Nov. 26

• Column: Breakdown shows progress toward fund-raising goal

• Albert Lea girls overwhelm Winona

• Obituaries for Nov. 26, 2001

• Council may reconsider new water tower site

• Conservation bill aimed at guarding resources

• Start of the season

Friday, Nov. 23

• Pouring in relief

• Up and over

• Obituaries for Nov. 23, 2001

• Kettle campaign aims to raise $109,000 in funds

• Joint judicial center subject of hearing

• Column: Deju vu time for the 'here we go again' storm of '91

Wednesday, Nov. 21

• New devices will save county money

• Squirts, Mites kick off hockey season

• A fall tradition

• Timely triumph

• Obituary for Nov. 22, 2001

• Obituaries for Nov. 21, 2001

• 3rd-annual Eagles home tour showcases decorating

• Kids give thanks

• New printing service diversifies Manchester company

• Enough signatures would force new vote

• Levy backers may push for second vote

• County will send juvenile offenders to Brown County

• Nelson to charge Caron for attacking officer

• Houses of wonder

• Tour of trees

• Editorial: Giving thanks

• Column: Gratitude is a virtue that makes life easy to love

• Editorial: School funding shortfall will bring hardship

• Column: Be thankful Al isn't allowed to cook for Thanksgiving

Tuesday, Nov. 20

• Increased need may prompt new STS leader

• School to announce cut figure in December; could approach $1 million

• Food pantry dealing with larger need

• Caron released from hospital, placed in jail

• District may scale back bus service

• Helping the hungry

• Editorial: Group should focus on help for smokers

• Column: Opinion writing requires the tricky art of balance

• Among the elite

• Obituaries for Nov. 20, 2001

Monday, Nov. 19

• Column: Likelihood of a bioterror attack considered slim

• Column: Asbestos in common places can be household hazard

• Billboard a sign of girl's love for her father

• Column: Local chapter part of grander United Way organization

• A whale of a walleye

• Opening night action

• Tide of negativity must recede for good to happen

• Obituaries for Nov. 19, 2001

• 'Harry' spellbinds local audiences

• Woodgrains owner challenges prosecution

• Sales tax supporters can count on hearing

• Perfect operation

• At home with Habitat

Friday, Nov. 16

• Obituaries for Nov. 16, 2001

• Column: James Smithson's enduring gift to our nation's knowledge

• A novel approach

• ALHS seniors try new way to experience book

• HMA preparing for December reopening

• Security concerns bring changes at courthouse

• ALHS hockey girls drop season opener

Thursday, Nov. 15

• New leaders

• Report: Police shooting appears justified

• Obituaries for Nov. 15, 2001

• Miles of city streets set for overhaul

• Farmland pleased with city's offer

• Backers tell senators of Blazing Star Trail's benefits

• Crime scene

• Editorial: Olson's latest action seems like a sad ploy

• Column: Envy of others' skills doesn't extend to bowling

Wednesday, Nov. 14

• Riverland basketball teams open with mixed results at WWTC

• Obituaries for Nov. 14, 2001

• Sales tax sails through city council

• Council awaits Farmland decision on plant

• Caron faces assault charges, attorneys considering attempted murder

• Kiss Me Kate

• Column: Wife's driving lesson turned into harrowing experience

Tuesday, Nov. 13

• ALHS grad again chose as state ref

• ALHS football awards

• Blades pound Cedar Falls

• Obituaries for Nov. 13, 2001

• Suspect had history of assault

• Club celebrates 25 years after formation as 'overflow' study group

• Attacks add new meaning to Veterans Day

• Honoring our veterans

• Editorial: Trail funding could present a challenge

• Column: Levy defeat will have far-reaching effects in area

Monday, Nov. 12

• National placewinner

• Obituaries for Nov. 12, 2001

• Trail advocates will make case to committee

• Group to cut tax proposal to a half percent

• Police shoot suspect in stabbing

• Weekend walkers

• Column: Strike was trying, but reminded us of our freedom

• Column: County answers President's call to support United Way

Sunday, Nov. 11

• Albert Lea swimmers end season at section

• Obituaries for Nov. 11, 2001

• Area unemployment remains high

• Inspired verse

• Major league bluffing?

• Old dam agreement discovered

• Saturday blaze

• Column: Destruction of truth was side effect of referendum

• Local veteran awarded foreign medal

• Crafters put talents to work for Holidays Ahead

• Batt: A scary story

• Proud veteran

Friday, Nov. 9

• Swimmers send nine to finals of section

• A tearful conclusion

• Obituarires for Nov. 9, 2001

• Western Grocery is solid in structure

• Travels with W.

• Police bust meth labs at two locations

• Sports, arts boosters face the music

• End of a run

• Editorial: No anti-trust exemption for baseball

• Column: They're relighting an Oregon torch with special memories

Thursday, Nov. 8

• Cherri Larson joins husband with 300 game

• Youth First sign-up deadline Nov. 9

• Obituaries for Nov. 8, 2001

• District expects to lag behind other schools

• County ready to resolve dam ownership dispute

• Salute to seniors

• Editorial: Give proposal time to form before nixing

• School spirit didn't come easy for uninterested kid

Wednesday, Nov. 7

• The attitude is great for state

• Blades avenge loss to Rochester

• Obituaries for Nov. 7, 2001

• Complete referendum results

• Prinzing provided most visible signs of opposition as election day neared

• Levy supporters get schooled

• School says deep cuts on the way

• Blazing Star Trail, other regional projects may get low priority this session

• The agony of defeat

• Editorial: Most motivated voters made the difference

• Column: Living down a reputation as 'the new guy' is tough

Tuesday, Nov. 6

• Vikings fall in quarterfinals

• Obituaries for Nov. 6, 2001

• Parrishes to turn wine tasting over to new owners

• Levy referendum decided today

• School bleacher upgrades will cost $35,000

• Early voters

• Column: Reduce, reuse, recycle - but does it really matter?

Monday, Nov. 5

• A great season ends at state

• Obituaries for Nov. 5, 2001

• Where to vote

• Study: Western Grocery can be key for county

• Polls open Tuesday with school levy measure on ballot

• Running with the pack

• Editorial: Voting will preserve our basic freedom

• Column: Getting back to business as usual at Capitol

Saturday, Nov. 3

• Quarterfinal clash

• Levy loss would mean teacher, program cuts

• Story of inspiration

• Penny, Blue Cross group say Minnesotans want choice, affordability in health care

• Cornfield fire

• Editorial: District made convincing case for levy

• The fool-proof way to thwart telemarketers

• When the weather was Halloween's biggest spook

• Al Batt: Getting up early can be dangerous

• Let it snow

Friday, Nov. 2

• Bulldogs reach the big show

• Obituaries for Nov. 2, 2001

• Parents, teachers work to build support for levy

• Still waiting ...

• 32 acres for Farmland

• Editorial: Installation of aerator is a positive step

• Column: There's real challenge with the city named Washington

Thursday, Nov. 1

• Rematch turns into a mismatch

• Obituaries for Nov. 1, 2001

• Volunteers prepare for Hollandale supper

• Who's footing the bill?

• Dayton aide says farm help on the way

• Faces of Halloween

• Editorial: Referendum misinformation needs correcting

• Column: Spunky friend helped save defenseless ducks