Story archive for September 2001

Monday, Oct. 1

• Flags and Friendships

• Glenville's saved bell tower becomes symbol of beautification effort

• Those who give are the core of the United Way

• Albert Lea soccer girls 2nd in tourney

• Flags and friendships

Sunday, Sept. 30

• Humble homecoming

• Tourists in a broken city

• New life, unchanged belief

• Roaring into the stadium

• Column: These are scary times, but we will again feel safe

• Going the extra mile

• Cool weather causes yellowjackets to look for high-energy foods

• Vikings send CAL-Dows home early

• G-E recovers from slow start

• Rebels overpower Panthers, 28-0

• Tigers fall short in match at Faribault

Friday, Sept. 28

• Editorial: Study school referendum issue carefully

• Wolverines top Lanesboro

• ALHS runners continue to pick up the pace

• Honor the dead, comfort the living

• Monmouth plans would likely involve expansion

• Fire destroys cattle barn

• Denison, Iowa says no Farmland plans underway

• Smoking biplane causes terrorism scare

• Fiery school spirit

• Taking a slide down the slippery slope of stupidity

Wednesday, Sept. 26

• Everyday heroes are what makes this country great

• Wolverines maintain the momentum

• ALHS soccer girls remain on a roll

• Too close for comfort

• ALHS spikers dispatch Waseca in three

• Obituaries for September 26, 2001

• Hatch looking to purge excess from non-profits

• Monmouth, Ill. stays silent on efforts to land Farmland plant

• City would swap sites with Farmland

• Waiting for the news

• Allina probe should send a clear message

Monday, Sept. 24

• Raising cash for cats and dogs

• City dangles Habben site for Farmland

• All donations count, no matter how big or small

Saturday, Sept. 22

• Early strummers

• NRHEG spikers sweep second straight

• Oh so close

• Overtime win keeps Vikings unbeaten

• ALHS soccer boys make it two in a row

• Wolverines blank Lyle/Austin Pacelli

• Community helps give field a makeover

• New center looks to ease transition

• Column: Develop your identity, then develop the economy

• Autumn

• A call to practice

Friday, Sept. 21

• Trying the All-American state-by-state challenge

• ALHS volleyball team ends Big Nine drought

• ALHS swimmers rally past Mayo

• ALHS soccer girls blank Owatonna

• Obituaries for Sept. 21, 2001

• Schwab will press for flag appreciation act

• $20,000 pledged for newcomer center

• Heating costs dropping

• Developing a new life

• Photo friendly

• Column: An easy way to help the economy: spend

Thursday, Sept. 20

• Terrorism has its roots in little examples of cruelty

• Tigers seek an end to the streak

• Obituaries from Sept. 20, 2001

• Benefits for history, DFL and pets this weekend

• Air restrictions cut flower shipments

• Flag thefts anger residents; shortages continue

• Arson blamed for blaze on fire chief's pontoon

• Floral red, white and blue

• Editorial: This fall, heed the call to give

Wednesday, Sept. 19

• Pontoon boat destroyed by fire overnight

• Tennis Tigers tumble at East

• ALHS spikers have an off night at East

• Another near miss

• Obituaries for Sept. 19, 2001

• New staffer will aid county water conservation efforts

• School briefly evacuated

• Drug-dealing suspect to be charged today

• Airport weathers tight restrictions

• Still grounded

• Editorial: The future of Western Grocery

• Column: No matter what they call you, grandkids are special

Tuesday, Sept. 18

• Attack will transform this nation - but into what?

• Troublesome tournament

• Mistakes plague Panthers in 8-2 loss

• Obituaries for Sept. 18, 2001

• Tax reform allows AL schools to levy 55 percent less for 2002

• Phone friends are a comfort to senior citizens

• Six men charged for thefts

• Staying in touch

• Editorial: Fly the flag, but do it the proper way

Monday, Sept. 17

• Obituaries for Sept. 17, 2001

• Thousands gather for prayers and patriotism

• Swimmers tie for 11th at Mankato

• Minnesotans unite

• Agencies helping real people in Freeborn County

Saturday, Sept. 15

• ALHS tennis girls bounce back quickly

• Compounding a solution

• Playing football on the upper field

• Flag bearers

• Albert Leans demonstrate patriotism with Stars and Stripes

• Incubator poised for renovation

• Board establishes maximum levy

• NRHEG spikers win again

• No. 4 Rockets show Tigers why

• Rebels can't contain No. 3 Buccaneers

• Another step

Friday, Sept. 14

• Solving the mystery of the origin of Alden's name

• The winning streak stops at one

• Falcons too strong for Albert Lea swimmers

• Soccer stalemate

• Riverland golfers third in tourney at Green Lea

• Obituaries for Sept. 14, 2001

• Manager sought for embezzlement

• Baby taken to hospital after house fire

• Furniture store owner charged with arson

• B-17's arrival 'unlikely'

• A day for patriotism

Thursday, Sept. 13

• Column: Desire to guard property was cause of embarrassment

• Obituaries for Sept. 13, 2001

• Albert Lea native was a block away from WTC

• Possibility of strikes delays SCHA implementation

• Grounded

• Editorial: Other nations' response is a true comfort

Wednesday, Sept. 12

• Editorial: America must respond

• Nelson, Rice win Green Lea couples tourney

• Obituaries for Sept. 12, 2001

• Churches, institutions feel the impact

• Albert Lea feels shock after attacks

• Gas-price scare brings long lines at pumps

• Ambushed

• What to do with a chocolate hater?

Tuesday, Sept. 11

• Editorial: Rethink new law protecting gas retailers

• Panthers mow down foes at Hayfield

• Obituaries from Sept. 11, 2001

• After rough start, Rebels play well at Visitation

• Albert Lea reacts to terrorist attacks

• City sets 2001 levy below allowed amount

• Architects say grocery building can be valuable

• Art Center, historical museum ask city for more financial support

• 9/11 emergency

• Column: At home and away, this fall is one of new milestones

Monday, Sept. 10

• Tractor backers

• Obituaries for Sept. 10, 2001

• Fire, economy open up housing market

• Flying Fortress coming to Albert Lea for tours, rides

• Column: Performances will show how giving helps

Sunday, Sept. 9

• Tractors in the blood

• CC Tigers make strides at Faribault

• Panthers rebound in a big way

• Rebels go to 2-0

• Tigers see red at Mankato West

• Historic building advocates plan preservation meeting

• Enrollment looks steady

• Tractors in the Blood

• Column: I'll give you a sweet deal on these Ginsu knives

• Asa White and the lake with three names

• Hospice Volunteers

Friday, Sept. 7

• Column: Questions regarding those alleged contests

• ALHS spikers refuse to fold

• ALHS swimmers drop another close one

• Obituaries from Sept. 7, 2001

• Skits will kick off ambitious United Way drive

• Mold problem prompts chamber relocation

• Ready to move

• Editorial: Air quality can be a peril of old buildings

Thursday, Sept. 6

• Column: Show boats get the glory, but have nothing on tents

• Squirts program aims for strength in numbers

• Football Tigers prepare for West

• Obituaries for Sept. 6, 2001

• Airport says bow hunting program thins out deer

• Glenville-Emmons opens year with leaner administration

• Park sentry

• Editorial: Insurance costs must be addressed

Wednesday, Sept. 5

• Volleyball Tigers fall to USC

• Albert Lea soccer girls top JM

• Bulldogs nipped 3-2 by B-K

• Strong second half encouraging for ALHS soccer boys

• Obituaries for Sept. 5, 2001

• Home Depot leads $4.3 million in August building permits

• School will seek $1.7 million for next year

• Enrollment appears to hold steady

• Editorial: Unfunded rules hurting local governments

• Column: Skinny dipping was the crime; Batt was on the case

Tuesday, Sept. 4

• Gas prices hit haulers

• Arabian days

• Column: Assuming kids are at fault shows disrespect

• Baas wins Shortstop

• Obituaries for Sept. 4, 2001

Saturday, Sept. 1

• Signs of hope

• New owner has big plans for Clarks Grove Golf Course

• Mother grateful for young man's vigilance

• She's the First Lady of doll making

• Insurance coverage gone

• Photo by Geri McShane

• Hand made first ladies

• Senior housing units celebrate double anniversary

• Column: Tryout for TV show revealed smarts aren't the point

• Rebels win in OT

• Century hands ALHS girls defeat

• One-sided surprise

• Donning two hats at the theatre