Story archive for October 2004

Monday, Nov. 1

• Knowing the differences between fire extinguishers can save lives

• Three bring diversity to District 241

• Swimmers shine for Big Nine

• Editorial: Tribune echos student writers get out and vote

• Brian Gerald Smith, 45, Albert Lea

• Lifelong border resident

• District 27A candidates offer a varied choice

Sunday, Oct. 31

• Jacquelin Joy Stiernagle, 62, Freeborn

• Family to open second assisted living home

• Election judges are ready to ensure political process goes smoothly

• Accident kills 1

• Crafters sought to help humane society

• Creating a mural for a pioneer church

• Nature's World: Honing in on hawks

• Volleyball Panthers win tourney opener

• Lake Mills volleyball team one win away from state

• Overcoming the odds

• Bulldogs finish with a victory

• Firearms deer opener is fast approaching

• Robert 'Blackie' Duane Holmseth, 73, Bricelyn

Friday, Oct. 29

• ALHS spikers look to the future

• Mission accomplished for ALHS girls

• Column: Watermarks and the wacky world of water waste

• Take a Bow: Kailey Davis, letter writers and Thrivent

• Mary L. Cox, 73, Austin

• Carolyn Margaret Noe, 64, Albert Lea

• Orville Martin Hoeg, 84, Albert Lea

• Mothers, daughters found they made a difference in Croatia

• Doctors see eye-to-eye for 40 years

• Deficit calls realtors to action

• A-C district referendum on ballot

• Harvest heroes

Thursday, Oct. 28

• Scary night

• Despite report, McCombs says he's waiting on Tice extension

• Wolves vs. Bucks

• Gophers still hope to play on New Year's Day

• Sox take Series in four

• Another Opinion: Deformed frogs indicate pollution problem in state

• Column: Voters will be responsible for next four years if they elect Bush

• James A. Nielsen, 74, Hammond, Indiana

• Louise Marie Galkin, 79, Albert Lea

• Gyro problem reported prior to crash

• Shooting suspect released

• Conservation person will expedite help for farmers, others

• County insurance premiums remain steady

Wednesday, Oct. 27

• Three run for First District U.S. Congress

• Surprising results

• A-C football team outscored again by L/P

• Football Panthers hammer M-L, 49-22

• Tigers reach end of the line

• Column: Halloween is many things, but it isn't as scary as one might think

• Editorial: Gutknecht gets Tribune endorsement

• Gertrude M. Doppelhammer, 91, Albert Lea

• Jenna Marie Mickelson, 17, Bloomington

• Dolores Robbins, 82, Tucson, Ariz.

• Life on the street didn't alter personality

• Port authority looks at options for Pickerel Lake property

Tuesday, Oct. 26

• Former teacher inspiration for Sibley leader

• A-C spikers blank CVL in tourney

• Football playoffs kick off

• Tigers leave Waseca in their wake

• Another Opinion: Electoral College valuable tool in voting process

• Gladys Berdina Roelofs, 91, Hollandale

• Marjorie G. Jensen, 91, Albert Lea

• Jean Patricia Nelson, 83, of Wells

• Howard August Hamson, 77, Lewiston

• Melvin F. Demmer, 88, Albert Lea

• Fire drills

• Simonsen introduces two new city staff

• A good turn

• Cost is the issue for pawn shops

Monday, Oct. 25

• Column: Garbage contaminates recycling bins and must stop

• Editorial: Dorman votes for the people of Minnesota

• Merlyn L. Pete Babcock, 71, Wells

• Myrtice R. Rusley, 91, Albert Lea

• The right paths

• Pawn shops asked to automate

Sunday, Oct. 24

• Richard Stanley Kelly, 81, Brookings, Oregon

• Gladys M. Kvenvold, 94, Albert Lea

• Former displaced worker now helps others retrain, find new jobs

• Austin teen injured in shooting

• Black belt confidence

• Courthouse square will be place of pride again

• Mural, Mural on the wall

• Lowdown on those big birds overhead

• The scent of fall is in the air

• Vikings roll past Rockwell

• Lake Mills spikers advance in district tourney

• A player to rally around

• FEMA, store owner should take a bow

Friday, Oct. 22

• Money laced with meth found during search

• Hollandale soccer team 2-2 in annual tourney

• Rebels sweep in conference meet

• Fuel increase could cause crisis for families

• Column: Considering the suggestions of H. Carroll Day

• Families get flood help sooner

Thursday, Oct. 21

• Knights drop offensive shootout at Lyle/Pacelli

• Two late TDs carry USC past GFW, 19-14

• Season ends on bittersweet note for Romano, Albert Lea boys' soccer team

• Football Tigers drop regular-season finale

• Panthers claim crown

• Editorial: Voters must do homework on judicial races

• Last four years under Bush less than extraordinary

• Rodney Vernell Johnson, 67, Albert Lea

• Hartland bank plans expansion to Albert Lea

• Branson's Wally Barbie performs Friday night

• Flood trash disposal remains responsibility of county residents

• County looks at condemning hazardous buildings

• Patterson charged with arson

Wednesday, Oct. 20

• Rebuilding hope

• Albert Lea CC teams ninth in conference

• Wolverines outlast Lanesboro

• Stopped cold

• Column: Junk drawers tell so much about our life then and now

• Swimmers drop dual meet at Rochester JM

• Harry Peter Christensen, 91, Ellendale

• Gertrude L. Morgan, 88, Albert Lea

• Russell Jon Herberg, 48, Northwood, Iowa

• Harig presents an update on flood relief progress

• Cataloging memories

• Ephedrine purchase results in arrest

• Disease remains steady in city

Tuesday, Oct. 19

• Visits help Hawthorne students understand older generation

• Candidates face off one more time

• Albert Lea soccer boys top Loyola in section

• Three Rebels reach section semifinals

• Tigers' Jacobs advances in section

• Column: One victimized today; tomorrow it could be the other side

• Editorial: Marin will serve city well in years to come

• Mary V. Frisbie, 89, Lake Mills

• Damaged political signs signal passion as election season nears end

• Supreme approval

Monday, Oct. 18

• The first six months

• Farmers asked to take a break for safety's sake

• USC/AC sweeps No Frills meet

• Column: Terrorist activity is certainly more than a nuisance

• Editorial: Behrends gets slight edge over challenger

• Esther Hoelscher, 97, Manchester

• Coming full circle

Sunday, Oct. 17

• Weatherizing can keep out cold, reduce bills

• Enjoy fall's colors

• Nature's World: Preserving fall's color

• He was the 'buggy man' of Glenville

• 1954 building now a memory; restoration of 1887 building next

• Success blooms naturally for Daisy Blue founder

• Kness garners fourth-place finish in Federal Duck Stamp contest

• Max F. Swenson, 75, Albert Lea

• Take a Bow: Service clubs, linemen aid people in need

• Column: Big things happen when people think beyond the stars

• Packers pass Tigers, 35-7

• Panthers' Lennox runs wild at Wells

• ALHS swimmers win at Rochester Mayo

• Tiger CC teams fourth at Austin

• Bass tournament again a success

Friday, Oct. 15

• Dr. Harmon resigns as ALMC CEO

• ALHS soccer girls tie JM 1-1 to end regular season

• After slow start, G-E volleyball team rallies past LeRoy-Ostrander

• Rebels romp in section finals

• Mathiason's experience will serve voters well

• Column: From 'Day Dreams' to 'Wise, Likewise and Otherwise'

• Earl Mathew Traufler, Hastings

• Susan E. Perry, 62, Lake Mills

• Vi Klingbeil, 72, Albert Lea

• Morning traffic diverted following 2-car accident

• Illegal dumping can be costly for residents

• $15,000 grant will help flood victims

• Hats off to women voters

Thursday, Oct. 14

• The process of applying for flood aid

• Tiger football, Week 7 - Austin

• Column: Theoretically, war was billed as a way to end terrorism

• James Lowell Nielsen, 67, Albert Lea

• Designer gets into the floral zone

• Fair at Northbridge Mall benefits both families and the United Way's campaign

• Albert Lea man arrested on sale of cocaine charges

• Store takes the lead in stopping spread of germs

Wednesday, Oct. 13

• School budget committee looks at areas to cut

• Albert Lea soccer boys, Austin play to tie again

• Tigers rally past Packers

• Tennis Rebels reach section finals

• Column: Hartland's news comes from left field

• Editorial: Rasmussen gets our endorsement

• Gordon O. Harpestad, 81, Wells

• Lucille Travnick, 83, of Albert Lea

• Twin Valley Council receives unexpected gift

• Task force makes meth bust

• Candidates explain positions

Tuesday, Oct. 12

• Extra money will enable public input on study

• ALHS boys, girls draw No. 4 seed in section

• Panther spikers win BEA tourney

• Rebels roll in section opener

• Column: Economic troubles: from elevated to high

• Editorial: Nelson offers ideas for further county efficiency

• George E. Simon, 75, Owatonna

• Mary M. Linde, 77, Albert Lea

• Albert Lea man pleads not guilty in Austin to second degree murder charge

• Class teaches Web security

• Nigerian Bishop honors A.L. mayor

• Relief in sight

Monday, Oct. 11

• Two from Albert Lea help Florida hurricane victims

• Southern transplant

• Vision of the future

• Albert Lea soccer boys tie tough Mayo team

• Column: The president is back, showing guts, determination during debate

• Editorial: Eaton gets the nod for mayor

Sunday, Oct. 10

• Column: Albert Lea people showed Design Team we are interested in the future

• Years of service, Design team recognized

• Sarah F. Gardner, 95, Albert Lea

• Linda I. Anderson, 97, Albert Lea

• Harry J. Chance, 78, Albert Lea

• Juggling helps kids focus on school work

• Freeborn County applies for grant to improve recycling efforts of residents

• ACT opens 40th season with Cooney farce

• Personal quest

• Natures World: Hawk counts

• A look back at Freeborn County's first war death

• Column: It's not too late to cast a line before the snow flies

• Panthers pound Madelia/Truman

• ALHS CC teams make progress, look for more

• Vikings crush Clarksville

• Energy program shows good results

Friday, Oct. 8

• Editorial:All must work to make higher ed affordable

• Albert Lea soccer boys top St. Peter, improve to 4-1-0 against section foes

• Tennis girls' dual-meet season ends

• ALHS swimmers fall to Austin

• Coumn: H. Carroll Day used 'Day Dreams' to lay out city hall design

• Dennis Milo McGuire, 57, New Richland

• David Henry Hendrickson, 60, Alden

• Norman R. Ganske, 73, Albert Lea

• Orville Tufte, 83, Albert Lea

• Habitat recognizes its outstanding volunteers

• Donations coming in

• New postmaster ensures mail delivery

• Flood victims to receive disaster money

Thursday, Oct. 7

• Flu vaccine in short supply

• Local named to SCSU hall

• ALHS grad joins Minnesota State-Mankato hall of fame

• Column: Week replete with Republican theories, stinky skunks and kind police

• Editorial: Design Team puts town dreams into a formal plan

• Carolyn Jane Wulff, 67, Rushford

• Comedy, family benefit, community dinner among many weekend events to attend

• County approves boat lift storage permit

• Arby's slated to open in late December

Wednesday, Oct. 6

• Tearing down the walls

• Breuer misses national tourney - maybe

• Bulldogs defend NIC tourney title

• Column: The bull is difficult to separate from the bullfighter in politics

• Editorial: Fire prevention begins with the smoke alarm

• Auction, bake sale, carnival will help family

• Landmark Lea Center transformed

• Energy assistance forms accepted next week

• Students learn fire safety

Tuesday, Oct. 5

• Cooperative allows seniors new option

• ALHS soccer boys nipped at Faribault

• Rebels 7th, 10th at Swain

• Albert Lea soccer girls overwhelm Faribault

• Tiger CC teams 7th at Winona

• Editorial: Caution urged when visiting the voting polls

• Monty Lee Hutchinson, 69, of Albert Lea

• Marie M. Cotton, 90, Albert Lea

• House of dreams

• Adding color

• Power outage leaves some without power for several hours

Monday, Oct. 4

• Column: The myth of corporate accountability gets a sound thrashing

• G-E takes consolation crown in tournament

• Column: It's time for change on high court

• Henry P. Halverson, 76, Albert Lea

• Flood discussion with officials planned Tuesday

• Oct. 9 event for women promotes healthy lifestyles for all

• Dancing through retirement

• Voters be wary

• Soaring on the breeze

Sunday, Oct. 3

• Rebels break out in a big way at Mapleton

• Albert Lea Art Center hosts 'last hurrah' for John Lacis

• Button, button, who's got the button?

• Beetles wear out welcome

• Homecoming game gets away

• Column: Walk down memory lane reveals Jordache jeans and rotary phones

• Otto Nielsen, 82, Albert Lea

• William 'Bil' Ankoviak, 80, Albert Lea

• Community gears up for Minnesota Design Team

• Bridge players shuffle into Albert Lea for tournaments

• Holiday Park alive and putting

• Demolition of '54 building to begin

• Albert Lea swimmers sink East

• G-E holds off Alden-Conger

Friday, Oct. 1

• Organizers of several events are recognized

• First American pastime makes appearance at rendezvous

• Flood from another year inspires Grace women to organize popular salad luncheon

• County commissioner candidate says he's putting the past behind him

• Herman Myre, 88, Albert Lea

• Volleyball Tigers drop 3-0 match to Faribault

• Arlyn Jake Jacobson, 70, Albert Lea

• JV girls fill in for tennis Tigers at Century

• Absentee voter rules explained

• Rebels fall to Waseca

• ALHS soccer squads swept by Winona

• Column: The Community Magazine and its many columnists