Story archive for July 2002

Thursday, Aug. 1

• IP trio: Partisans, money poison politics

• Genre-bending star mixes country with classic rock

• Weekend Planner: Few events planned outside of county fair

• Big kitties show off their tricks

• Friday's Freeborn County Fair schedule

• Column: Spying on others sure to be fun, but with mixed results

• Guest column: Is simple hygiene too much to ask?

• Einar A. Christianson, 92, Hartland

• County moves to condemn property

Wednesday, July 31

• Charges against Hayward man dropped

• Thursday's Freeborn County Fair schedule

• Untitled Document Reptilian rarities By Michael Martin,

• Column: Somebody just had to cut this know-it-all down to size

• First-place trophy stays in Glenville

• Ellingson wins Powder Puff; Laite takes compact in Derby

• Tiger Golf Outing Sept. 7

• Robert 'Bob' Smith, 72, Greeley, Colo.

• Two heads better than one for oddity show

• Lake quality called key to Farmland site

• Kelly takes aim at Hatch's use of office

• Local FFA alumni association hoping to keep growing

Tuesday, July 30

• Area deaths for July 30, 2002

• U-16 girls shine in state tourney

• U-15 girls keep title hopes alive

• Colonels finally score a one-run victory

• Fall sports registration Aug. 5-9

• Theresa L. Hauer, 55, Albert Lea

• Helen A. Foster, 85, Ellendale

• Good news and bad news on Farmland site

• The delicate art of smashing cars

• Study finds site work for Wal-Mart to be expensive

• Caron may get stiffer sentence than state guidelines

• Arrival of West Nile concerns horse owners

• Wednesday's Freeborn County Fair schedule

• Editorial: Law will help fix confidence in businesses

• Column: For America, having power is no excuse to act like a bully

• Untitled Document Prelude to a crash By

Monday, July 29

• Dale H. Drommerhausen, 63, Albert Lea

• Area deaths for July 29, 2002

• Caron pleads guilty

• Pair teams up to create fair's historical exhibit

• Demolition derby and entry day Tuesday

• Candidates cite leadership, work with public as important duties

• Editorial: Planning paid off with the West Nile Virus

• Column: Fair has more food choices than you can shake a stick at

• Untitled Document Hockey in July By Michael

• Loss at district ends U-15 boys' season

• Earl H. Hansen, 87, Freeborn

• Helen Schuster, 92, Wells

Saturday, July 27

• Chirping insects and darting dragonflies

• Now is the time to record your memories

• Editorial: Abortion debate shouldn't stop bankruptcy bill

• Untitled Document Let's bowl By Michael Martin,

• Column: TV programmers, Powers impersonators ripe for ranting

• Pro tour coming to town

• 14-and-under softball team has fantastic finish

• Eagles team hot

• For finding fish, newer not necessarily better

• Hildred Marie Sorenson, 86, New Richland

• Jane A. Owen, 77, Albert Lea

• Case shows difficulty of insanity plea

• ALHS grad works wooden wonders

• Austin woman running for senate

• Sticky business: Local craftsman makes window decals

• In the old days, people tried to keep super-cool with a Superfan

Friday, July 26

• Wells Fargo Bank to close Skyline mall office Aug. 30

• Untitled Document Downed power pole By Michael

• Next stop, state: U-15 soccer girls qualify

• Lanseth, Bias lead Morin run

• Austin aces Colonels

• Area deaths for July 26, 2002

• Insanity defense fails Schleicher

• Old high school owner considers senior housing

• Hayward man accused of sexual misconduct

• Column: We're missing out on electricity from the mighty Mississippi

Thursday, July 25

• Editorial: People of all ages should give bus a try

• Football camps set for August

• Paul H. Schroeder, 66, Albert Lea

• New bus, new name for transit service

• Next step: Paying for courthouse

• Weekend Planner: Play finale, lake cruises are on tap

• Farmers on rebound after tough years

• Column: Being wary of strangers was probably never more crucial

• Untitled Document Downtown goes crazy By Michael

• Untitled Document Under the tag By Michael

Wednesday, July 24

• U-10 boys end season at Blaine Jamboree

• Myrtle Thompson, 94, Lake Mills, Iowa

• Area deaths for July 24, 2002

• County to subtract addition

• More portions of West Main Street to close

• Albert Lea Lake plan to include dredging, drawdown

• Editorial: Downtown moves hold much promise

• Column: The story of Ben, the bear and the big, juicy blueberry

• Untitled Document Hammer down By Michael Martin,

• Untitled Document Legion comes up short By

• Post 56 swept by Rochester

Tuesday, July 23

• Column: It's time again for Albert Lea to consider education

• Untitled Document And so the season

• Untitled Document Flying straight into history By

• G-E Legion nipped at finish

• Two wins improve Elks team to 15-3

• Second-half goals sink U-10 boys

• Lyle J. Strand, 77, Albert Lea

• Eunice A. Evenson, 73, Albert Lea

• Area deaths for July 23, 2002

• City hails flurry of downtown changes

• New addition could replace most of 1954 building

• Gary Rhodes to leave as Riverland president

• Editorial: Punishment in scandals must fit the crimes

Monday, July 22

• Untitled Document Exceeding expectations By Michael Martin,

• U-16 soccer girls headed for state

• Doreen Caliguri, 83, Albert Lea

• Area deaths for July 22, 2002

• Lea Center decision is tonight

• Candidates for mayor discuss Albert Lea's greatest assets

• Antique tractors needed for county fair display

• Column: A good shopping mall can be a hall of fun and amusement

• Untitled Document This is 'Fugleskudning By Michael

Saturday, July 20

• Guenther volunteers in a variety of ways

• ALHS fall sports sign-up week set for Aug. 5-9

• In search of fishing hot spots

• U-14 team sweeps Wells, Lyle/Pacelli

• Football camps set

• ALHS grad surprises even himself with success at college level

• Harold A. Johnson, 81, Hampton, Iowa

• Clara Wittmer, 77, Albert Lea

• Virgil C. Larson, 94, Albert Lea

• Mildred Gavle, 93, Albert Lea

• Defense attributes murder to schizophrenia

• Insanity plea puts burden on defense

• 105 years and still counting

• Historic bomber at airport this week

• "Skateboard Stan" named co-senior of year

• At this unique shop, they sold milk cans and motorcyles

• Q and A on birds and more

• Column: Choice between something and nothing is no choice at all

• Guest column: Welfare change largely successful

• Editorial: Lawbreaking lawmaker must be kicked out

• Untitled Document Exeeding expectations By Michael Martin,

• Untitled Document Pedaling hard By Michael Martin,

Friday, July 19

• Fall sports sign-up week Aug. 5-9

• Colonels' Schulz shuts out N.R.

• Gary Lee 'Delbert' Johnson, 51, Wells

• Area deaths for July 19, 2002

• Downtown project nears point of no return

• Sparks pledges to reclaim senate seat

• Newcomer center to open despite funding shortage

• Community Theatre kicks off ticket drive; offers comedy and drama

• Column: An overlooked source for obtaining electrical power

• Editorial: Newcomer center will be a valuable tool

• Three locals reach state soccer shoot

Thursday, July 18

• Untitled Document A knight to remember By

• Editorial: Phony third party truly a shameful move

• Column: Hometown park has changed, but good memory remains

• Area deaths for July 18, 2002

• Allan Lessman, 52, Sidney, Neb.

• Lucille Wessels, 77, Clear Lake

• Thelma Marie Jackson, 82, Rochester

• Weekend Planner: Alden and Ellendale festivals lead weekend events

• Untitled Document Colonels canceled By Jim Lutgens,

• Farmland takes a $189 million loss

• City's plan: Turn old buildings into hot properties

• Medieval mystique attracts enthusiasts

• Health concerns could delay Tope trial

Wednesday, July 17

• City and county finalize candidate listing

• Editorial: Bush should come clean on financial past

• Column: Color-coordination is an aspect of fashion foreign to some

• Schleicher trial resumes despite ruling

• Kelley jumps to Independence Party in bid for state senate seat

• Local election slate set

• Residents cite expenses, tactics in USC complaint

• Area deaths for July 17, 2002

• Mary Kay Jakobson, 50, Albert Lea

• Clayton 'Mike' R. Jones, 89, Austin

• Waseca humbles Post 56

• Albert Lea fall sports sign-up week Aug. 5-9

• Bulldogs win district softball title

• Colonels blanked at Blue Earth

Tuesday, July 16

• Untitled Document County fair's gateway arch By

• Remembering fishing Fourths

• Hazel Ellen Wolff, 96

• Robert B. Miller, 81, Freeborn

• Area deaths for July 16, 2002

• Eucebio Talamantes, 89, Owatonna

• Belshan gets an opponent

• Federal grant making new roof possible at Alden-Conger school

• School reshuffles food service staff structure

• Camp for kids with disabilities next month in Austin

• Column: Giving new ideas a chance is a key to continued vitality

• Column: Toxic chemicals found in many places

• Editorial: Candidates and voters share responsibilities

Monday, July 15

• Column: Thoughtless customers are the other side of the coin

• Colonels drop pair of games

• Lucille E. Christianson, 69, Peoria, Ill.

• Bringing the library to life

• Filing for state, local elections ends Tuesday

• Untitled Document Hayward's day By Amy Belden,

Saturday, July 13

• Guest column: Saying a long Minnesota goodbye

• Fast-pitch team splits doubleheaders

• Select basketball team plays in third straight national tourney

• John William O'Leary, 56, Washington, D.C.

• Terence R. Harpel, 61, Albert Lea

• Stanley Kristen Nielsen, 76, Albert Lea

• Christine L. Beuerlain, 88, Albert Lea

• Roy A. Olson, 45, Powederhorn, Colo.

• Alice Grace Beckjorden, 88, Albert Lea

• Area deaths for July 14, 2002

• Historical reenactment planned at Edgewater Park

• City sets up disc golf course at Bancroft Bay

• Arc to raise money with annual bowling event

• Hot temperatures send people running for water and shelter

• St. Olaf College names new building for ALHS graduate

• Solving goose mysteries

• Kids say thanks in special way

• Column: Important local elections already shaping up to be exciting

Friday, July 12

• Businessman arrested for break-in, assault of employee

• Albert Lea gets only one hit in five-inning loss

• Area deaths for July 12, 2002

• Porter Jr. to challenge Brooks for council

• Wells priest puts gardens on display to help mission

• Schleicher guilty; Court ruling to delay case

• Couple stops in Albert Lea during worldwide bicycle voyage

• Column: Globe Machine Company was a mighty versatile firm

• Editorial: Those who can afford lawyers should pay

• Untitled Document Austin shuts down Legion By

Thursday, July 11

• Untitled Document Showtime By Monica Ignaszewski, Tribune

• Tiger football golf/social July 19-20

• James M. Goskeson, 73, Twin Lakes

• Area deaths for July 11, 2002

• County to help dispose of computers

• Screening will check for nitrates in well water

• Weekend Planner: Festivals, play and more this weekend

• Project on track despite delays

• Mistake lists DFLer Sparks as Republican

• Column: RCC partners with Ukraine school

• Column: Dealing with guests courteously, and smartly, is a must

Wednesday, July 10

• Column: During tense times, false alarms can leave you a nervous mess

• Tiger Football golf/social July 19-20

• Martha (Holstad) Charlson, 85, Lake Mills, Iowa

• Dale Merill Stanton, 89, St. Ansgar, Iowa

• Myah Grace Gregerson Sorenson

• Eileen Sather, College Station, Texas

• Area deaths for July 10, 2002

• Former Farmland workers find it hard to leave

• Organic growing leads to seed house expansion

• Untitled Document It's home, through thick

Tuesday, July 9

• Column: Corporate scandals demonstrate the problem with capitalism

• ALHS girls take 4 of 5 top awards at Fairmont

• Erma C. Orth, 85, Austin

• Charles Abbey, 87, Glenville

• Arline Helle Mason, 80, Atlanta

• Area deaths for July 9, 2002

• Edwin Henry Bothun, 94, Albert Lea

• Myah Grace Gregerson Sorenson, infant, Albert Lea

• Norma J. Johnson, 92, Albert Lea

• Leslie 'Jerome' Olson, 62, Austin

• Lea Center purchase delayed, but councilors happy with plan

• City optimistic about chances for state grant

• Untitled Document Planning downtown's future By Dylan

• Sparks played city's cards carefully after fire

• City will loan $50K to seed house

• Farmland issue is one propelling Fjelstad to run for city council

• Editorial: Pieces are in place for city's downtown plan

Monday, July 8

• Colonels beat strong New Ulm team

• U-10 girls win 2 of 3 in tourney

• Mabel Morreim, 93, Albert Lea

• Herbert Herman Bauers, 79, Albert Lea

• Herma Andrea Anderson Myhre Millhouse, 91, Albert Lea

• Area deaths for July 8, 2002

• The fight of a lifetime

• Whether Farmland rebuilds or not, city can acquire old site

• Former resident named art teacher of the year

• Jones leads volunteer effort on parade

• Column: Bookstores have offerings for everyone especially dummies

• Untitled Document Jazzy Saturday By Jim Lutgens,

Saturday, July 6

• Untitled Document Rhythm and blues By Masaaki

• Nelson's Knights beat the odds

• Eagles team remains hot

• The Tribune's 2002 All-Area Softball Team

• Muskie fever can be catchy

• Chrz combines attitude and ability on softball field

• Fast-pitch girls swept by league leaders

• Gilma Johnson, 89, Albert Lea

• David R. Melom, 55, Hastings

• Shirley Ann Sanders, 72, Auburn, Ill.

• Arline J. Mason, 80, Athens, Ga.

• Chester R. Nelson, 54, Glenville

• Area deaths for July 7, 2002

• Herbert Herman Bauers, 79, Myrtle

• Duane R. Eastman, 61, Mason City, Iowa

• Jason Lee Johnson, 27, Kiester

• Grant could aid downtown revitalization

• Man shot by police to stand trial July 30

• Bartusek, Sorensen, Trow make bids for office official

• 'Guys and Dolls' opens Wednesday

• Two former residents hoping their comedy album makes a splash

• 4-H celebrates its 100th birthday

• The history of 4-H

• Rain, lightning and a train wreck in Freeborn County

• The joys of seed catalogs

• Column: Memories of the big fire aren't hard for most to recall

• Untitled Document Softball slugger By Jim Lutgens,

Friday, July 5

• Untitled Document Summer soccer action By Jim

• Colonels drop another tough one

• Area deaths for July 5, 2002

• Herschel W. Bakken, 79, Albert Lea

• Art and Garden tour highlights finest foliage

• Huge parade, fireworks draw thousands

• McPherson to run for reelection

• Column: Here's a very special request from a former resident

• Untitled Document Fantastic Fourth festivities By Masaaki

Wednesday, July 3

• Column: Movies, old and new, can be fun but lose the cell phone

• Offense gets on track for Post 56

• Elks Soccer Shoot attracts 52 competitors

• Paul Lawrence Murphy, 38, Silver Lake, Iowa

• Area deaths for July 3, 2002

• Mathison to run for mayor; Erdman for council

• Gutierrez to appeal conviction

• Weekend Planner: Fourth activities abound

• County may pull back from Blazing Star efforts

• Court denies appeal on Ortiz conviction for jailer assault

• Column: Pledge mess requires perspective

• Editorial: Fourth a time to celebrate our character

• Untitled Document Baseball tonight By Jim Lutgens,

• Untitled Document Preparing for the parade By

Tuesday, July 2

• Darlene C. Schulz, 66, Conger

• Betty Jean Ucko, 81, Little Canada

• Maynard E. Hanson, 81, Norfolk, Neb.

• Orvis Erickson, 77, Bricelyn

• Mullenbach announces he'll run again

• Column: A couple of words turn a pledge into something more serious

• Belshan will also run again

• Guest column: ALMC should reconsider decision

• Editorial: Elections are a chance to get involved

• Untitled Document Ball control By Jim Lutgens,

• Residents of Penny country excited about candidacy

• Police catch last suspect in pizza attack

• Bats finally come alive for G-E Legion

• Fast-pitch team takes 2 from BP

• Area deaths for July 2, 2002

Monday, July 1

• Untitled Document A stroll through history By

• Column: Free speech allows the good and bad in the name of freedom

• Henderson volunteers for museum, schools

• U-12 boys fall to Apple Valley, rally to tie Austin

• New building to be ready by fair time

• Area deaths for July 1, 2002

• Opal Hope Gulbertson, 72, Albert Lea

• Ronald D. Nielsen, 53, Las Vegas, Nev.

• Marvin 'Hockey' Hockinson, 77, Albert Lea

• Colonels' bats silent at Mankato