Story archive for March 2005

Friday, April 1

• Mental muscle

• Column: Freeborn County isn't all that small after all

• Editorial: Good people make great things happen

• Carlyle Madson, 79, Hartland

• Milton Rosenberg, 90, Albert Lea

• Planks removed to make way for permanent ramp

• Grant will help fund neighborhood improvement in Wells

• To our valued readers:

• Memorial off to good start

• New owner brings experience to coffee cafe

Thursday, March 31

• Festival of arts

• City approves best practices program

• Academic award winners named for Albert Lea volleyball squad

• Column: We didn't see administering food and water as a heroic effort

• Editorial: Shooting may highlight need to monitor Web

• Elizabeth Jenson, 85, Albert Lea

• Morris Pedersen, 97, Alden

• Eugene O'Marro, 84, Rochester

• State auditor Anderson: County expenditures down across Minnesota

• Arc working with legislators on impact of cuts

• Airport will get runway

Wednesday, March 30

• Belshan withdraws guilty plea

• Panther girls third at Mankato

• Rebels first, second at conference indoor

• Column: Le Sueur River carries message in bottle to uncertain fate

• Editorial: Nice weather requires more attentive driving

• Jeanette Ousman, 80, Minneota

• Maynard Johnson, 92, Albert Lea

• Earl Sevley, 72, Kiester

• With some help, mother and daughter remain together

• Staying busy

• Blazing Star land purchase denied

• Straight talk

Tuesday, March 29

• John Roessler, 66, Wells

• Moore, Klatt earn academic honors

• Column: Senate fixes budget shortfall

• Column: Free time will not be more abundant in the future

• Editorial: Adults have a responsibility to inspire kids

• ALMC offers outpatient treatment of unsightly varicose veins

• Students able to access programs from home

• Easter miracle touches family

• Runaway suspected in Albert Lea area

Monday, March 28

• Ralph Schoenrock

• Mary Whelan

• Dale Neitzel

• Ronald Goette

• Bernice Koecher

• Production looks at caring for elderly

• Wine connoisseur

• Booster seats take top priority

• Courthouse work nears completion

• Rebels' Klein excels on and off the track

• Column: News of the week took heart on an up-and-down ride

• Editorial: Legislators must simplify sales tax issue

• David Severtson, 49, Albert Lea

• David Willaby, 51, Glenville

Sunday, March 27

• Renowned speaker's program to focus on making smart choices

• Technology helps put dental patients more at ease

• A miracle...times two!

• 'We just love each other'

• The traditions change and they remain the same

• Mexico home to 1,000 bird species

• Postcards once gave Easter greetings

• Running Rebels open 2005 season

• Basketball player dies after all-star game

• It's almost time to wet a line

• Addington honored by peers

• Editorial: Fund-raisers, athletes, chief are recognized

• Column: In the end, a fear of heights, eye pecking hampered ability to help

• Ralph Schoenrock, 67, of Edina

• Dale Neitzel, 69, of Albert Lea

• Mary Whelan, 74, of Albert Lea

• Ronald Goette, 68, of Bricelyn

• Bernice Koecher, 85, of Albert Lea

• Accident closes I-35 Friday

• Four arrested on felony drug charges

Friday, March 25

• William Whelan, 65, Albert Lea

• RPW to make TV debut on Sunday

• Groe hits goal of 700 series

• Opinion: Weighing the odds of ever finding a public scale

• Editorial: Something good must come from Schiavo case

• Bernice Koecher, 85, Albert Lea

• Rings reported stolen pawned

• Local and area schools re-evaluate crisis plans in wake of Red Lake shooting

• Wells residents seek help to save old train depot

• Mentor Connection scaled back

• Airport runway on city agenda

Thursday, March 24

• Season of change

• Stiffer penalties could curb appetite for steriods

• Glenville-Emmons winter athletic banquet set for Monday

• The spotlight stays on Braham

• Column: Debtors and trespass enough to confuse a young girl

• William Whelan, 65, Clarks Grove

• Judith Schubbe, 64, Kasota

• Dale Neitzel, 69, Albert Lea

• Sap demos, Easter egg hunts on weekend's agenda

• Studier charged with felony assault on officer

• Reading Next designed to improve skills

• Menning ends 30-year stint as law officer

Wednesday, March 23

• Prescott: QComp proposal has problems

• Albert Lea youths place at state level of Elks free-throw contest

• G-E winter sports banquet set for Monday

• Frustrated Bonds may skip season

• Utah's Bogut leads AP All-America team

• A shining effort at state

• Column: Cussing served old farmer well until one summer day

• Editorial: Investments must be made in education

• County leaves staff hiring policy as is

• Hanna answered plea for help

• Pre-trial motion pushes Eaton's court date to June

• Hippity hopping

Tuesday, March 22

• High schoolers show business prowess, advance to nationals

• Lady Gophers advance to Sweet 16

• Junior Gold icemen play tough at state

• USC/AC tracksters start season Thursday

• Addington to leave ALHS

• Column: The rule of judges versus the rule of law

• Editorial: Win-win for owners, police must be sought

• Jack Clark, 76, of St. Peter

• Nigerian Bishop: Differences abound, but they should be celebrated

• Challenges abound in maintaining services for developmentally disabled

• 10 dead in school shooting

Monday, March 21

• Use cloth bags rather than plastic

• Gophers fall again in Final Five

• Gopher women sail past St. Francis

• Transformation makes sense as I grow older

• Evelyn Hendrickson, 94, Albert Lea

• Bert McKean, 76, Freeborn

• Globe trotter

• Marvin Gehle's stint at Six Flags one of best jobs

• Meth drug ordinance approved

• Bank could become shining star

Sunday, March 20

• Silent Symphony

• It's spring: Do you know where your cat is?

• Lady Gophers return to Frozen Four

• Gophers make early exit from NCAA

• Column: Husband should allow family to care for their daughter

• Editorial: Tigers triumph and show their true colors

• Richard Everett, 74, of Albert Lea

• Florence Thompson, 88, Albert Lea

• Joe Gallegos, 75, Clarks Grove

• Board grants SWCD additional money

• Triathlon planned in early May

• Law intended to clarify JOBZ

• 21st Century grant will end this year

• A dog's dream: A warm kennel

• Overlooked facets of Bancroft's history

• Myths on bird feeding

Friday, March 18

• Winter storm continues through the day

• Column: Freeborn County had its own version of the rip-roaring Rangers

• Take a Bow: Athletes, kids bowler, others recognized

• Rootin' tootin' performance

• Bike-a-thon efforts begin in Albert Lea, Freeborn County

• Stroke changes vision of life with daughter

• Birthdays may begin at 8 a.m.

• A dream come true

Thursday, March 17

• City declines to take action on liquor licenses

• School committee plans informational meetings

• So close, yet so far

• Column: Irish holiday remembered; blessings bestowed on all of you

• The pull of farm life

• Editorial: Drivers responsible for safe driving

• Dean Knutson, 69, Hartland

• Benefit supper, auction and bake sale planned for Jerry Flatness

Wednesday, March 16

• Gladys Springborg, 97, Albert Lea

• More than a matchbox

• Kehrs enthusiastic about campaign

• Land will remain intact

• Interfaith Disaster Response offers help until March 31

• Rumble strips will be phased out on county roads

• Mary Henrichs, 93, Albert Lea

• Editorial: Faith in Action proves value to community

• Column: If only we all looked at life though a dog's heart and canine eyes

• E-M's Ohm leads AP's elite squad

• Vikings sign ex-Ravens receiver Taylor

• Braham on a mission to repeat as 2A champs

Tuesday, March 15

• Distant replay: 1935-36 state tourney season revisited

• Tigers embrace role of underdog

• Column: The Hillary playbook becomes use the stereotype

• Editorial: Security should not have a price tag

• Roger Hedensten, 77, Freeborn

• Limited choices

• Council votes down Automated Pawn System

• Petition won't prompt election

• Thinking like a scientist

Monday, March 14

• Anniversary days

• Belshan sentencing on track

• Prep Basketball2005 Minnesota Girls' State Basketball Tournament

• Column: Athletes counter more than scores on path to success

• Editorial: Banking on crime wave not a fix for budget

• Lillian Emrud, 97, Alden

• Clara Horgen, 93, Northwood, Iowa

• A.L. native writes movie score

• House of memories

• Work begins today on Hatch Bridge

Sunday, March 13

• Robert Bergland, 54, Ellendale

• Clutch shots, reunions and economics

• Another Opener can't be far away

• The drought stops here

• Column: Tips help prepare kids for school

• Column: How much has grace guided your path?

• Take a Bow: Business associates earn accolades

• Robert Hendrickson, 51, Albert Lea

• James Volz, 48, Minnesota Lake

• Madella Bathke, 76, Wells

• Marvel Niebuhr, 77, Alden

• Arne Aarke, 89, Albert Lea

• A full choir

• Short move makes big difference for agency

• 3 parties interested in bank building

• Partnership increases participation in Scouting

• City to tap into grant program for library

• Rosenberg reflects on career and legacy

• Column: Children need to be able to concentrate to think clearly

• History Is... Prisoners' stories to be shared in bus exhibit

• Nature's World: What signals spring to you?

• Albert Lea Figure Skating Club to present 44th show

Saturday, March 12

• Column: Freeborn County attempts to stop horse stealing and cattle rustling

• Editorial: Making the list will be a boon for Albert Lea

• DeLoris Larson, 84, Albert Lea

• The beast is not a horse's nature

• Scouting for Food effort begins Saturday

• Listing may lead to new opportunities

• Jury finds Telles not guilty

• 700 at last

• Skaar's squad 4th in national tourney

• Demmer nominated for NAIA honors

Thursday, March 10

• Science fair tops long list of weekend events

• Smoke free draft 'well-designed'

• Chamber plans move

• Albert Lea makes the short list

• Global ambassador

• Column: The Minnesota Twins and the legend of the ninth wave

• For all the marbles

• Column: Canine stories carry a fierce bark, and a couple bites

• Lorraine Scott, 84, Renville

• Betty Behr, 75, Campbellsport, Wis.

• Bette Hacker, 75, Albert Lea

• Shawn Williams, 56, Albert Lea

• Serving for funds

Wednesday, March 9

• Smoke free draft will be presented

• 'Annie' a drama challenge for school

• ALHS grad Damerow named to ALL-MIAC hockey team

• NFL looking at Tice handling of Super Bowl tickets

• Salem on target in dartball playoffs

• 2004 fueled business optimism

• Mother's style mirrored happiest of Seven Dwarfs

• Editorial: Help neighbors during Food Share Month

• Shirley Wigern, 70, Kiester

• Fuller: Illness prevented her from filing tax returns

• Time for flying

• Township turnout

Tuesday, March 8

• Merritt Partlow, 90, Albert Lea

• ALHS boys' hockey coaches garner section, state honors

• Panthers can't stop Belle Plaine

• Column: Either embrace religious monuments as history, or be hypocritical

• Editorial: Sensitivity to ideas has led to societal ills

• Ethel Kilian, 81, Albert Lea

• Carol Helling, 88, Menasha, Wis.

• Screening for colon cancer should begin early

• Warrant and suspicious activity lead to local drug arrest March 3

• Word power pays off

• Budget cuts affect local programs for families

• Tax preparer charged with felony

Monday, March 7

• Editorial: Upward trend of uninsured is not good news

• Column: No good will come from making heroes out of felons

• Virginia Jensen, 84, Albert Lea

• Ricky Johnson, 46, Albert Lea

• Harlan Anderson, 68, Albert Lea

• Meth bill looks like it will pass

• Creative metal work

• On the wild side

• Tuesday is township election day

• ALHS boys' basketball team reaches elusive section final

• Brooks Award goes to Breuer

• ALHS swimmers sixth in state meet

• Tigers bring home a trophy

Sunday, March 6

• CVB will relocate to Northbridge Mall

• Post-mortem photos shown to jury Thursday

• Education funding bill introduced

• Bancroft: More than just a prairie ghost town

• Spinning memories

• The crane mystique

• Plans vary for future of Albert Lea Lake

• U-12 girls wrap up season

• Panthers finish one win away from state

• NRHEG boys reach sub-section title game

• Swimmers eye a state title or two

• Column: Working together to improve water quality

• Column: Eat head cheese? Not on my life, or my husband's

• Editorial: Athlete, parental sacrifices lead to succes

• John Kuehl of Belleville, Ill.

• Waldomar Anderson, 73, Knoxville, Tenn.

• Edna Dishon , 97, Appleton

• Long-time conservationist retires

Friday, March 4

• Zella Voigt, 99, Albert Lea

• Dorman also on Junior Gold team

• Vikes sign free-agent defensive tackle

• Century blanked by No. 2 Moorhead in state tourney opener

• Tigers extend stay at state

• Column: The great Albert Lea-Shell Rock horse race settled speed of mares

• Editorial: To those who worked so hard, take a bow

• Joan Johnson, 74, Whitewood, S.D.

• Kitten thinks she's queen of the house

• United Way celebration a reminder of what matters

• Translation differences

• New plat, TIF fees put county in line with surrounding counties

Thursday, March 3

• Multiple drug charges against Velarde dropped by county attorney's office

• Center sells out of March of Dimes WalkAmerica candles

• Disabilities treated differently in this era

• Lake plan priorities outlined

• Solid support.

• Basketball Tigers win in section tournament

• Column: Spring cleaning determined more by clutter than season

• Editorial: Challenge now is to retain fiscal sanity

Wednesday, March 2

• Robert Miller, 73, Glenville

• House GOP responds to Governor Pawlenty's budget forecast

• Petition calls for a special election for utility fees

• Feeding the hungry

• 16 people picked for murder trial

• USC boys upset by seventh-seeded Belle Plaine in sub-section

• NRHEG boys win tourney opener

• Junior Gold squad to skate at state

• Column: Lazy afternoon turned into lucrative deal for a young boy

• Editorial: Five chosen for wall are good choices

• Nora Brekke, 89, New Richland

• Henry Brown, 55, Glenville

Tuesday, March 1

• Oliver VonHagen, 93, Northwood, Iowa

• For the Stadheims, hockey is a part of everyday life

• The road to state: a season revisited

• A salute to the 2004-05 Tigers

• Homesteps classes highlight benefits of home ownership

• One more step to state

• Column: Advice said we'd be changed forever

• Editorial: Walk benefits those born prematurely

• Joseph Sendelbach, 86, Wells

• Elouise Larson, 81, Austin

• Pawn shops say closures imminent

• Pawlenty endorses extending federal education plan

• Five more people added to school wall

• Vickie Harne, 51, Minneapolis

• Report suggests ways to plan for long-term care