Story archive for December 2005

Sunday, Jan. 1

• Designing Woman

• Unsafe ice can take the fun out of fishing

• Wolverines drop a pair of games

• Albert Lea comes up short in tourney final

• Tigers show well against top competition at The Clash

• Dodge, duck, dip, dive and climb?

• Column: If I could just remember where I put my memory, I'd reinstall it

• EditorialVolunteers, soldier should take a bow

• Marie Wacholtz, 90, Austin

• Lois Schroeder, 49, Hayward

• Julie Hedstrom, 48

• Lee Parrish, 65, Albert Lea

• Area death for Sunday

• From common pets to the exotic, Pets Plus offers a selection

• County feels sting of escape

• Record career

• Between-the-holidays shopping 50 years ago

• Column: Envelope offered sound advice

Friday, Dec. 30

• Charges against Eaton officially dismissed

• Column: Well, it was a good run

• Defense puts A-C back in win column

• Column: A hot-wired highway and a warm sidewalk in Albert Lea

• Editorial: Transit must be funded for improvements

• Area deaths for Dec. 30

• Commissioners meet to make committee assignments for the new year

• Take in fireworks, family activities to celebrate 150th anniversary

• Albert Lea police urge residents to use caution

• County to share expense of incarceration

Thursday, Dec. 29

• Gina Severtson, 88, of Albert Lea

• Column: 2005 in review

• Top-ranked Eagles fly by Tigers in tourney final

• Hot-shooting first half carries Prescott past Tigers

• Area deaths for Dec. 29

• Elizabeth McKinney, 86, of Albert Lea

• Parties to help residents celebrate new year, sesquicentennial planned this weekend

• Council OKs travel policy

• Fireworks, families open 150th celebration

• Blast from the past

Wednesday, Dec. 28

• Water and sewer hikes approved

• Tigers overcome 10-point deficit to keep Vikings winless

• Column: Looks like it's time to make a drastic move

• Free throws help Tigers survive and advance

• Column: Fabled soothsayer from eastern edge of county offers predictions for 06

• Area deaths for Dec. 28

• Frida Ostby, 101, of Albert Lea

• Thelma Guenther, 93, of Alden

• Programs give seniors a place to turn for assistance

• Variance OK'd to work out biodiesel complaints

• Hitting the highway

Tuesday, Dec. 27

• Report of stolen items leads to second search for drugs

• Column: There are too few topics families can talk about during the holidays

• Olga Bothof, 93, of Hollandale

• Mildred Hansel, 83, of Albert Lea

• Nancy Quade, 80, of Loveland, Colo.

• Lilah Kluender, 91, of Albert Lea

• Mildred Misgen, 92, of Albert Lea

• CVB grant to benefit Albert Lea

• Path to SkillsUSA presidency

Monday, Dec. 26

• Officials briefed on recommendations for corridor development

• Column: Let's start new year with better priorities

• Area deaths for Dec. 26

• Home at last

• Leon Toenges, 87, of Alden

• Young treasured her 34 years of teaching

• Y reopens with new equipment

• City to gather input on proposed utility rate hikes

Sunday, Dec. 25

• Generosity brightens the season

• Column: Remembering Christmas past

• Albert Lea squad takes second

• Eighth-grade girls' basketball team learning, having fun

• Column: Residents give joy and hope to others with gifts, generosity

• Editorial: I bring you good tidings of great joy ...'

• Area deaths for Dec. 25

• Duane Thompson, 78, of Dalhart, Texas

• New leaders are observing the holiday in a variety of ways

• Extending the spirit of giving

• Column: Nature's World

• Blow-up decorations help make a big statement at holiday time

Friday, Dec. 23

• Q-Comp application approved

• Panther wrestlers come up just short

• Column: Toying around with Christmas and other names in our great state

• Area deaths for Dec. 23

• Toby just wants a home for Christmas

• Everyone welcome

Thursday, Dec. 22

• Christa Larsen, 94, of Albert Lea

• Edward Nelson, 83, of Ellendale

• Francis Bates, 91, of Salem, Ore.

• Task force plans meth ed week in January

• District decides to avoid cuts

• Wreaths of joy

• Take care traveling the byways

• Column: Daunte Culpepper and Minnesota

• JM just gets by Tiger swimmers

• The Wolverines improve to 7-0 on season with win

• Column: Custom signifying death was all to close to holiday wreath

• Area deaths for Dec. 22

Wednesday, Dec. 21

• Last call to ship presents

• Tigers drop first game of the season

• Column: Knocked down but are they out?

• Knights put it all together to level Cyclones

• Column: Christmas letters hide the worst in life while painting a rosy picture

• Editorial: Much work remains on the meth front

• Area deaths for Dec. 21

• Luella Bergen, 89, of Albert Lea

• Lucile Pechacek, 91, of Albert Lea

• Nancy Varner, 53, of Victoria, Minn.

• Red Cross charitable arm is extensive

• Student designs holiday card

• Property negotiations to continue

• The final page

Tuesday, Dec. 20

• SCORE reactivated

• NRHEG can't complete comeback

• USC rips Randolph, 78-41

• Peewee B team has another strong weekend

• Column: Grace and humor: Remembering the real Gene McCarthy

• Editorial: Pawlenty's veteran plan deserves support

• Area deaths for Dec. 20

• James Yocum, 52, of Medford, Minn.

• Safe and Sober campaign designed to keep roads safe for holiday travel

• Support Troops' license plates on sale

• Sheriff: No negative impact expected

• Cherished PAKET

Monday, Dec. 19

• Her hands, his work

• No. 5 New Prague downs Tigers

• French's 50 saves key Tigers

• Column: Publisher counts his many blessings

• Editorial: Time has arrived to discuss longer school year

• Area deaths for Dec. 19

• Gladys Sorenson, 93, of Austin

• Area deaths for Dec. 18

• Xavier Cardona

• Lillian Horan, 86, of Canton, S.D.

• Mathias Thimmesch, 87, of Ellendale

• Lemon the cat is in need of a forever home

• Truck damaged by company removing sludge

• From the farm to the land of Oz

• Snowfall means move the car

• One big Christmas present with a local touch

• Column: Test your bluebird knowledge

Friday, Dec. 16

• City's liability on task force too much to bear

• Tigers fight back for conference win

• By Jeff Budlong, Tribune Sports Editor

• Coping with the radio's ranting and raving

• Area deaths for Dec. 16

• Stolen furniture found; leads to arrest

• Charles Lange, 77, of Albert Lea

• Wilma Richardson, 66, of Northwood

• From audience to congregation

Thursday, Dec. 15

• Lake Mills school referendum passes with 75 percent majority

• Riverland tuition hike anticipated

• Port Authority ends year on high note

• Holiday concert tradition will continue

• Daybreakers Kiwanis plans benefit concert for local food shelves

• Area deaths for Dec. 15

• Column: Narnia' should serve as reminder

• Column: Annual Christmas list

Wednesday, Dec. 14

• Winter kicks into high gear

• Tigers remain undefeated, win big over JM

• Column: Burning money on the hot stove

• Arendt's hat trick leads Tigers past Owatonna

• Column: Peaceful alternatives to conflict possible

• Column: Shopping is a poor excuse for not having sense enough to be lazy'

• Editorial: Health ranking fine, but more needs to be done

• Area deaths for Dec. 14

• Cora Simon, 93, of Sheffield, Iowa

• Suzanne Friesen, 52, of Albert Lea

• Joann Toot, 64, of Albert Lea

• Louisa Goplen Fure, 53, of Albert Lea

• Council approves Design Team followup

• Catholic Charities helps poor, vulnerable

• USC school voted down for 3rd time

• Volunteer meets lots of nice people at art center

Tuesday, Dec. 13

• City finalizes additional cuts to levy

• Clash of the titans

• Column: Consider a gift that keeps giving

• Column: A little savage grandeur and who needs therapy?

• Editorial: Christmas shouldn't be anonymous

• Beatrice Busho, 83, of Ellendale

• Orion Kraske, 85, of Austin

• Peter VanDer Wall, 75, of Hollandale

• Bonnie Morfitt, 85, of Sacramento, Calif.

• Area hiring expected to be unsteady in first quarter of 2006

• Hallway echoes

Monday, Dec. 12

• Checks indicate sales drop

• Owatonna trips up Tigers in final minute

• Column: Condi's star is rising in Republican primary

• Column: Some nonsensical, and some serious advice offered on marriage

• Area deaths for Dec. 12

• Gutknecht applauds tax relief act passed by the U.S. House Thursday

• Watershed district board approves revised budget

• Monroe Crossing holiday show returns to Albert Lea

• Thompson's nursing career leads to marriage, mission work in Bolivia

Sunday, Dec. 11

• Wall hanging represents a religious heritage

• Trolling for Lutefisk

• Column: Sports Memories

• Not pretty but effective: NRHEG downs St. Clair

• Column: Use waste-free tips during holidays

• Column: Sharing time with teen proved the perfect way to renew spirit

• Editorial: Students, hearing attendees, vets are recognized

• Area deaths for Dec. 11

• Doris Hammer, age 88, of Albert Lea

• Lakeside owners familiar to business

• Traffic violation results in drug arrest

• School year may adapt to changes

• Crossroads prepares annual Christmas show

• Audience appreciates The Singers - Minnesota Choral Artists

• Column: Memories of Christmas past

• Column: Release changes both human and avian lives

Friday, Dec. 9

• From an early age, Brock Besse has enjoyed the musical sounds of many instruments

• Tiger swimmers lose opener to Faribault

• Tigers use second half run to get first victory

• Column: Let's give those pedestrians a break (brake)

• Editorial: Sidewalks should offer safe passage

• Area Deaths for Dec. 9

• Robert Fulton, age 87, of Alden

• School board approves teacher contract which includes salary increase

• City will vote on its levy and budget during Monday's council meeting

• County salary raises OK'd

Thursday, Dec. 8

• Music fans remember Lennon

• Panthers look to run their way to 3-0 start to season

• Memories of Christmas center around years spent at Tribune

• Editorial: Education priorities seem out of whack

• Manville Hagen, age 88, of rural Twin Lakes

• Evon Rofshus, age 67, of Austin

• Gregory Scherb, age 54, of rural Albert Lea

• Live nativity shouldn't be missed this weekend

• Man who held SWAT team at bay charged

• 20 attend city's tax meeting

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Wednesday, Dec. 7

• Tis the season

• Knutson leads G-E to season-opening victory over A-C

• Tigers win conference opener over Falcons

• Column: School Picture Day preparations rarely made it to the film roll

• Editorial: Use caution with projected budget surplus

• Area deaths for Dec. 7

• Serving a need

• Grand jury to convene for Hughes

• Women veterans make contributions

• Anything is possible

Tuesday, Dec. 6

• Orchestra string section to perform in Windy City

• Martha Peterson, age 85, of Emmons

• Wolverines drop two games

• Rebels split a pair at the Lewiston-Altura Tourney

• Albert Lea team takes third at tourney

• Column: Writers allow readers to enter into a new world or to explore ourselves

• Editorial: School district must follow protocol

• Manville Hagen, age 88, of rural Emmons

• Stanley Wogen, age 86, of Kiester

• Parent complains about student incident

• SWAT team called out following threats

• Beloved art teacher to undergo surgery on vertebrae

Monday, Dec. 5

• Busier than ever

• NC-NK finishes third at early bird tournament

• Tigers impressive to begin season

• Column: Holidays a tough time for some, but it gets easier

• Editorial: Pawlenty's initiative welcomed

• Teaching safey to youngest residents a priority for Albert Lea police officer

• Real-life escape leads to series for children

• Art teacher hurt, but stable now

• Advertising

Sunday, Dec. 4

• No slowing these Tigers, Albert Lea rolls past Northfield

• It's time to enjoy the good old wintertime

• A-C falls in overtime to Lyle/Pacelli

• Ten minute run keys Panther win

• Column: Who will make the first top 10 list of interesting people in Albert Lea?

• Editorial: Good news on budget requires some caution

• Dean Hanson, 81, Eustis, Fla.

• Louis Buckmaster, 75, Oklahoma City, Okla.

• Searle Bowman, 85, Geneva

• Eugene, Beenken, 93, Albert Lea

• Area Death for Sunday

• With name change come changes within mail, business service center

• Surplus may be good news for bonding bill

• Chilly rescue

• Those lonely cabins on the prairie

• Column: Sure signs of autumn

• Memories of Christmas Past' gives public a chance to see many changes at museum

Friday, Dec. 2

• A first Taxation turnout high

• A comfortable change

• Defense helps key Panthers' victory

• Bulldogs handle Vikings with ease

• Alden-Conger girls off to a 2-0 start with win

• Vikings make Cotter a winner in first game

• Tigers starting to roll, down Austin 3-1

• Our state needs an official instrument: Why not the old squeeze box?

• Residents recognized for their work

• Charles Gray, 88, Waseca

• Harold Dahl, 88, of Albert Lea

• Alice Jerlow, 91, of Oklahoma City

• Helen Holmes, 89, of Ellendale

• Helen Jenning, 85, of Albert Lea

• Bernard Herman, 93, of Albert Lea

• Forever' home sought for collie mix

• Lake Mills falls to WCLT, 52-37

• County to participate in housing fund application

• Unwelcome intrusion

Thursday, Dec. 1

• Sarah Abrego, age 71, of Albert Lea

• School moves forward with QComp plans

• Column: Winning teams

• USC school election contentious

• NC-NK opens season with a pair of dual wins

• League honors Dorman for work with cities

• Column: From early on, procrastination ruled the day

• Editorial: AIDS continues to be a serious public threat

• Pogo the Clown to sign all books in series Friday

• ALPD involved with youth