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


