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


