Story archive for April 2004
Saturday, May 1
- Albert Lea Community Theatre's youth show is the story of love, faith, courage, giving and good's triumph over evil
- Apple reflects teacher's dedication
- Man dies in motorcycle accident
- Governor signs bills for small cities, schools
- WordAlone president to speak at meeting
- Richard Walter Wacholz, 68, Stewartville
- Donald P. Stencel, 74, Rochester
- Scott Christopher Kach, 21, Albert Lea
- Kenneth Gulbrandson, 78, East Gull Lake
- Take a Bow: Nine-year-old recognized for her courage
- Column: Preserving history of a community starts with preserving buildings
- Column: Cold war didn't prepare candidates
- A tough act to follow
- Baseball Tigers swept by West
- 'Addington's Army' rewarded with a season worth savoring
- Column: When dinner was supper, and lunch was king
- New Conger Meat Market owners won't change a thing
- Area street names show diversity
- Nature's World: Backyard birding best
Friday, April 30
- Wall of Inspiration serves to honor kind-hearted
- Openings remain for sports camps
- G-E baseball team runs record to 9-0
- For first time this season, Tigers aren't first
- Column: Gen X doesn't know Roe or Wade
- Column: Music lover Harry Gillam reportedly had 10 to 11 kid bands
- Editorial: Fairness could be challenged without policy
- Roy Albert Drommerhausen, 87, Albert Lea
- Janice M. Hilliard, 61, Kasson
- Esther Jensen, 98, Albert Lea
- Cancer victim remains positive and takes aggressive stand against illness
- Decision Screen looks at trends, evaluates goals
- Historic preservation discussed
Thursday, April 29
- 'Tiki Paradise' theme for prom
- Blades 2nd in season-ending Sioux Falls Spring Classic
- New ALHS girls' soccer coach has great expectations
- Column: Attempts to view questionable movie more exciting than the flick
- Roy Drommerhausen, 87, Albert Lea
- Arlene I. Olson, 80, Albert Lea
- Florence Martinez Hernandez, 80, Albert Lea
- Motorcycle racer is happy with his niche in Manchester
- Bowling as sport?
- County expands industrial zone
- Resident questions removal
Wednesday, April 28
- Tax bill outlook is bleak
- JM tops baseball Tigers in 6 innings
- Veldman, Kuipers lead track boys at Faribault
- Softball Tigers edged by JM, 1-0
- Again, Tigers find a way to win
- Albert Lea track girls second to Century
- Column: Creating, keeping jobs a priority
- Column: Tales shared of Romeos, obituaries and shopping from Exit 22
- Editorial: Message one of personal choice, safety
- Kathryn Margaret (Luecht) Naylor, 67, El Paso, Texas
- Friendly, curious feline seeks a loving family
- Watershed progress slow but steady; much of work in hands of state agencies
- Target practice
- Sewer extension approved by council
Tuesday, April 27
- Listens data to be presented
- NRHEG boys take 4th, girls 5th at Byron Invitational
- Wolverines take title at NRHEG
- Softball Panthers third in own invitational
- Tigers tackle wind, Packers
- Tennis Tigers can't handle Huskies
- Editorial: Safety, firearms should be a priority for county
- Harry R. Atkinson, Rockcastle County, Ky
- David R. Anderson, 61, Savage, Minn.
- Ruth Waldemar, 98, Albert Lea
- Roger William Manteuffel, 84, O'Fallon, Il
- Portraying pride through property
- Speech team participation teaches kids speaking skills
- Life lesson learned by dying
Monday, April 26
- Alden resident recalls days on the farm
- Softball Tigers 5th at NRHEG
- Bush can't recall his mistakes
- Franken stuck in derivative, no-originality zone in radioworld
- Marie L. Helland, 85, Emmons
- Verne Francis Bergeson, 71, Albert Lea
- Rifle donated by robbed bankers
- Jerome 'Jerry' Johnson, 57, Alden
- Councilors face major decisions from full agenda
Saturday, April 24
- Nature's World: Answering all your Party Line questions
- Column: Sometimes, simpler is simply better
- ALHS golf boys top Century
- Sparby's Panthers enjoy unprecedented success
- Klukow, Tigers shut out Waseca
- Running down a dream
- Column: Events highlight number of volunteers
- Column: If you can't hear the silence at night, consider a sleep test
- Editorial: Development efforts must continue
- Marie Louise Helland, 85, Albert Lea
- Jerome 'Jerry' Johnson, 57, Wells
- Ethel Lucille Jones, 100, Albert Lea
- John R. 'Wad' Hockett, 89, Austin
- John LeRoy Register, Sr., 93, Adams
- Mary C. Dahlm, 85, Albert Lea
- Many fish species survived winter kill
- Bikers raise money for cancer victims
- Remax owner strives for pleasant purchases
- Loss of hair shows love of girl
- Albert Lea leads in JOBZ
- A piece of history goes up in smoke
- New book explains Todd-Rockefeller connection
- Art center features work of renowned photographic artist
Friday, April 23
- His church is first
- Softball Tigers blanked by Mayo
- Upstart ALHS golf girls improve to 2-0
- ALHS baseball team makes progress
- Softball Panthers win in 8
- Tennis Tigers end Big Nine drought
- Albert Lea golf boys top Waseca
- So, what did you think of the movie?
- Harry Gillam was the music man from Wells
- Volunteers make a difference, so take a bow
- Area deaths.
- Memorial honors veterans without costing them a lot
- Study may improve tourism in county
- Clerks, businesses face fines, loss of liquor licenses
- College in the Schools benefits students
- Residents question city sewer project
- Three airlifted to Mayo Clinic after collision
Thursday, April 22
- Fish fry proceeds will buy safety gear for team
- Column: Clinton to blame for intelligence failures
- Column: Siamese cats earned reputation as good ratters in local plague
- Rodger D.S. Squires, 66, New Brighton
- Gerald Jerry A. Clark, 69, Albert Lea
- Peggy A. Budach, 53, Lake Mills, Iowa
- Weekend filled with plenty of food, festivals
- Downtown listed on National Register of Historic places
- Company will bring 200 jobs
Wednesday, April 21
- Crossing guard ensures safe passage across city streets
- Column: You're from Hartland if your family coat of arms ties in the back
- Editorial: Loss of counter message is a disaster for state
- Lorna Jean Miller, 75, Wyoming, Minn.
- Ella Ivaida Strand, 97, Albert Lea
- John S. Claussen, 41, Maryland
- Communities rally
- Supervision for skate park poses funding problem for city
- Quirky family center of high school production
- Albert Lea Listens ideas could become physical plan with design team
- Community tornado drill scheduled
Tuesday, April 20
- Big Night gives students college experience
- USC girls 2nd, boys 4th at Blue Earth
- ALHS boys' tennis team shuts out Fairmont
- Knights' offense ignites at G-E
- G-E baseball team wins big
- Errors costly for Tigers
- ALHS boys conquer Eastwood, Mayo
- Schultz, Rebels edge Anderson, NRHEG 1-0
- Ruth Evelyn Nelson, 93, Albert Lea
- Gladys M. Larson, 95
- Robert "Bob" William Wend, Albert Lea
- Chamber presents development plan to Port Authority
- Council to discuss parking problem
- Students are accepted to All-State Orchestra, Band and Choir
- Wilmer A. Bill Weber, age 95, Faribault
Monday, April 19
- Knights net first win in tourney
- Column: Senate bill protects overtime pay
- Column: Senate is getting testy; Governor's pen is getting busy
- Editorial: Hats are off to students who volunteer time
- Area death
- Samuelson values wisdom of elderly
- Despite budget cuts HRA tries to avoid cutting assistance
- Construction won't hinder drivers
- NRHEG baseball team 2nd at Lourdes
Sunday, April 18
- USC/AC track girls 4th, boys 6th in tough field at Faribault
- Music with meaning
- Starlings are talented birds
- J.C. Penney once a popular store in town
- Stroke only temporarily sidetracks Tom Gordon
- Eight bills signed by governor now law
- Springborg will run for second term on county board
- Day of Inspiration brings crowd to their feet
- Students share what freedom means to them
- Editorial: Math Masters Bowlers, KATE Radio top the list
- Column:Thank a volunteer during Volunteer Recognition Week, April 18-23
- Baseball Tigers get win No. 1
- ALHS boys on target in opener
- G-E baseball team passes first test, improves to 3-0
- Softball Tigers edged at Faribault
- NRHEG girls win quad at Faribault Academies
- When it comes to wildlife, don't mess with Mother Nature
Friday, April 16
- New use for former bank sought
- Softball Panthers top A-C in 9 innings
- ALHS netmen blanked at Mankato West
- Wolverines can't hold back Hurricanes
- Column: When spending becomes investment
- Column: There are some interesting aspects of boundary lines
- Editorial: Excessive speeds add up to fatalities
- There are no death notices for Friday.
- Parking lot deal with Freeborn County appealed by landowner
- $600,000 grant makes Lea Center rehabilitation a reality
- Labor union seeks new contract
Thursday, April 15
- Juvenile sentenced to four years in prison
- Panther boys third among eight teams
- NRHEG girls fifth in invitational
- Column:Support sales tax option for the future
- Column:Prowling neighbors provided more than enough excitement for this gal
- Editorial: Consistent standard should be sought
- Legion band, chorus to present concert
- Trio serves up nourishing lunches to students
- High school play raises awareness of sexual violence
- Longer shifts will improve jailers' working conditions
- Strip mall will open in December
Wednesday, April 14
- Albert Lea girls finish second
- ALHS netmen play Waseca tough
- Softball Tigers fall to Century
- ALHS boys prevail at NR
- Column: College celebrates community connection
- Column: Dog's optimism grew after stump helped her catch a rabbit
- Editorial: College writing tests a good idea for future
- Veronica Matthies, 90, Rochester
- Manville George Meyer, 81, Albert Lea
- Grants to help improve dental health in county
- Three businesses to benefit from JOBZ incentives
- Kong toy provides hours of fun for dog
- Local students pass basic skills tests
- Chamber withdraws loan request
Tuesday, April 13
- Couple salvages personal items from charred home
- Department encourages safe use, cleanup, disposal of chemicals
- Column: New city manager's first week a busy one
- Thorn honored for academics, arts and athletics
- Simonsen's experience helps with transition into new role
- City capital wish list amounts to $39M
Monday, April 12
- Meat company's Berkshires make national headlines
- Column: Aging lawsuits becoming more prevalent
- Column: Clarke makes a good case for Bush's re-election
- There are no obituaries for Monday, April 12.
- Food and phone plans approved for new courthouse
- Dietitian enjoys scenery, people of community
Saturday, April 10
- Dorman bill would prohibit lawsuits spawned by weight gain
- Owners hoping to make shipping more convenient
- Organizers hope auction will fill void left by gala
- Smoke Free Coalition continues to educate
- Why the museum needs tour guides.
- Tips for attracting bluebirds.
- Terry Nelson retires from Fleet Farm Supply of Albert Lea
- Burning bans in effect as opener looms.
- Harang rolls elusive 300
- NRHEG track girls 4th, boys 6th in Rebel Relays
- Panthers bounce back
- Current laws make amendment needless
- Column: Lost wallet reaffirms basic faith in people
- Popular KATE Radio call-in show celebrates 50 years
- Editorial: Motorcyclists need to take precautions
- Kelly Kristine Maher, 17, Northwood, Iowa
- Patricia Elaine Aanerud, 74, Los Osos, Calif.
- Dorothy 'Fern' Wendt, 88, Albert Lea
Friday, April 9
- Editorial: Students, teacher, clubs, businesses are recognized
- Shorthanded ALHS track girls combine with boys for seventh place at Owatonna
- USC/AC boys first, girls third in Rebel Relays
- Baseball Tigers fall in five at Owatonna
- Greibrok, Wolverines blank OCS
- After 33 years on the lanes, Meyer rolls a perfect game
- Column: We are called to be witnesses
- Column: Let seniors get off sinking Medicare ship
- Column: All those time zones and their interesting aspects
- Leo E. O'Neal, Albert Lea
- Chamber loan, parking on city council agenda
- Dry conditions, winds lead to burning ban
- Moms, daughters plan trip to work Croatian orphans
Thursday, April 8
- Barbara M. Dentinger, 58, Eagan
- Grant will help county law enforcement cover water patrol this summer
- Easter egg hunt highlights weekend events
- Reserve funds at 66.1 percent
- A soldier's return
- Opinion: Easter memories include hats, church services, colored eggs
- Bernice Frances Skatter, 81, Albert Lea
Wednesday, April 7
- Local author helps residents write a book
- District approves new math curriculum
- Two fountains planned near Katherine Island
- Saving historic buildings education continues
- Tracksters seventh at Owatonna
- Not an easy opener
- Column: Readers' worthy questions spark worthy answers
- Antoinette Anne M. Bremer, 80, Glenville
- James Marvin Somnis, 76, Alden
- Harley rider finds time to give to charity
Tuesday, April 6
- Permit parking on the horizon
- Rebels 2nd at Mankato
- ALHS wrestlers take state title for fourth time in seven years
- Column: House acts on bills, it's Senate's turn
- Editorial: Cry of wolf shouldn't harden our hearts
- Robert Guy Taylor, 96, Albert Lea
- Keith P. Crawford, 88, Albert Lea
- Paul Anderson, former resident of Albert Lea
- Esther A. Charlson, 66, Warsaw, Mo.
- Ruby G. Hewitt, 93, Albert Lea
- Arthur C. Stiehl, 90, Northwood, Iowa
- Jeanice M. Malimanek, 71, Watertown, S.D
- Costly building repairs, low demand force closing of Thorne Crest South
- House, Senate haggle over effective date of lower alcohol limit
- Spring safety a concern for law enforcement
- Science project gives scientists first place
Monday, April 5
Sunday, April 4
- March of Dimes' ambassador continues to amaze doctors, family
- Holiday Lanes Bowling Results
- There's another summer just around the bend
- Two area players academic all-state
- Tigers rule all-conference team
- Column:Students learn about citizenship
- Editorial: Active students make a better community
- Column: Whether he's popular or not, Sparks leaves a legacy of accomplishments
- Eva Caroline (Ramey) Chrisinger, 85
- Tip Wagoner, 52, Albert Lea
- Frances Fran Irene Ashcraft, 84
- Arthur H. Vermedahl, 87, Emmons
- Family Y responds to night owls' requests
- New bills begin moving through committees
- FEMA awards $11,461
- Tales of gobbling gulls, other rare birds
- When barber shops were social centers
Friday, April 2
- Sudafed buy equals meth bust
- Albert Lea outscored in softball opener
- Column: How to handle the curse of unwanted checks
- Editorial: It's time for changes in sex offenders laws
- Bernice 'Bea' Rosalia McAllister, 85, Albert Lea
- Sharon Kay Johnson, 64, Albert Lea
- Grace Christian to present 'No Greater Love,' Easter weekend
- Fiscus makes top 10 list for state teacher of year
- Motorcycle accident claims life of rider
- Possible strip malls would bring variety of businesses
Thursday, April 1
- Conservation program designed to help reduce runoff
- 12-and-under B girls take district title
- Wisdom passed along during Communist era heeded over the years
- Helen (Syverson) Lambert, Hawaii
- Mitchel L. Berhow, 76, Oakland
- Kids kick butts
- Education gets a resounding 'yes'
- Annual rummage sale starts off the weekend
- Standards still need work, say teachers


