Story archive for November 2005

Thursday, Dec. 1

• League honors Dorman for work with cities

• Column: From early on, procrastination ruled the day

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

• Column: Winning teams

• Sarah Abrego, age 71, of Albert Lea

• ALPD involved with youth

• School moves forward with QComp plans

• Pogo the Clown to sign all books in series Friday

• Editorial: AIDS continues to be a serious public threat

• USC school election contentious

Wednesday, Nov. 30

• Carol Bohonek, 69, of Albert Lea

• Virgil Anderson, 75, of Albert Lea

• Church plans for second Splendor of Christmas' holiday dinner

• Senior companions are friends to other elderly

• Scouting program builds character for life

• Council votes down salary increase

• Column: Playoffs, we're talking about playoffs

• Falk, Tigers use big offensive night to pick up first win

• Penalties halt comeback attempt for Tigers, 4-3

• Tigers impressive in victory

• Big three pace Panthers to opening night victory

• A-C puts on a show to open season

• Column: Cruise vacation reinforces need to live by rules of life

• Editorial: City, county cooperation benefits public

• Diane Larson, 64, formerly of Kiester

Tuesday, Nov. 29

• Library director gets nod to apply for grant

• B Peewee hockey team off to good start

• Column: Let's give thanks for fautless pens, swimming teachers

• Editorial: Donations to the United Way help so many

• Lowell and Joyce Ross honored with conservation award

• Math series gives students real-life' application

• Council approves ZAP money

Monday, Nov. 28

• Column: Life needs to revert to a time with fewer choices

• Commissioners look at possible property purchase

• Repairing cars, shoes, barns Erb's mainstay

• Matching library grant to be decided at council meeting

• Holiday tip: ship early

• The Vikings win again, get above .500

• Column: A GOP Thanksgiving turkey

• Editorial: Reform plans are simple, fair and sound

Sunday, Nov. 27

• Mildred Ophaug, 93, of Albert Lea

• Sherman Miller, 90, of Wells

• Mildred Hanson, 92, of Wells

• Christoper Matthies, 21, of New Richland

• Albert Lea's Fountain Industries expanding with purchase of Multitech

• Christmas tradition alive and well

• Highway department requests discussed

• Demolition plans announced

• Sounds of Christmas

• Observing Thanksgiving a century ago

• Oh, Christmas tree!

• Eagle talk

• Keeping your pets safe in cold weather

• Walking on thin ice is risky business

• Mattson finds success in year two

• Hengesteg contributes in all three phases

• Column: Editors have to learn to laugh a little at their mistakes

• Editorial: Those who give to charity take a bow

• Dennis Boe, 54

• David Sumner, 48, of Albert Lea

Friday, Nov. 25

• Eager beavers

• Do you want the truth or not?

• U-12 wins tournament, remains unbeaten

• Hansen, Schrader named all-state baseball players

• Column: Comments on using the pro and con prefixes

• Editorial: Help make the holidays jollier for those in need

• Sherman Miller, 90, Wells

• Anna Erickson, 78, Blooming Prairie

• Anastacio Nunez, 60, Albert Lea

• Jerry Clark, 64, Mason City

• Dennis Peterson, 53, Albert Lea

• District 241 School Board approves 2005-06 budget, $7,840 allocated

• Seeking a home of his own for the holidays

• Sex offender back in court Monday

• Hughes fires his attorneys

Thursday, Nov. 24

• Maurine Osheim, 93, of Lake Mills

• Holiday season kicks off with tree lighting Friday

• Cedar Valley Services employs the disabled

• Bountiful baskets

• Column: Yes, the Timberwolves are still playing

• Bulldogs begin the season with a victory

• Editorial: Thankfulness list could be a lot longer

• Anastacio Nunez, 60, of Albert Lea

Wednesday, Nov. 23

• Josie Bell, 99, Albert Lea

• Blanche Martinson, 81, Red Wing

• Sibley students gobble cereal for box tops

• Holiday weather outlook cooler, mild

• Arrive safely: Slow down

• A financial helping hand

• Will the BCS luck out?

• Tiger swimmers conclude their season at state

• Late goals hurt Tigers in loss to Spartans

• A Thanksgiving walk to remember

• Simple pleasures really ought to be enough to give thanks about

• Editorial: Use caution when traveling for the holidays

• Harvey Lestrud, 68, Austin

Tuesday, Nov. 22

• Austin artist buys art center building

• U-12 hockey team to host Marilyn Hillman Memorial Tournament

• Editorial: Turkeys flying first class? Say it isn't so

• Dean Hanson, 82, of Florida

• Harvey Lestrud, 68, of Austin

• Seat belt violations will be ticketed this weekend

• DNA kits available to parents

• Spreading cheer

Monday, Nov. 21

• Clyde Dilling, 82, of Ehrhardt, S.C.

• Column: The student-loan rip-off is a test of GOP rhetoric

• Editorial: Katrina victims should receive tax cuts first

• Alice Riskedahl, 97, of Albert Lea

• Kenneth Overland, 79, of Albert Lea

• Betty Johnson, 80, of Albert Lea

• Lovley roams the land

• State auditor releases best practices review

• Progress to curb health costs slow

Sunday, Nov. 20

• Glenville-Emmons Post-Prom Committee plans annual tour of homes

• By Chuck Anderson, Tribune Sports Writer

• Column: It's Minnesota, so you know what to expect

• The big hitter

• Boehmer repeats as coach of the year

• Column: Seven sisters represent the best of what family is really all about

• Editorial: Leaks are the least of any problems within Congress

• Kenneth Overland, 79, Albert Lea

• Dale C. Gimberline, 61, Edgewater, Colo.

• Friendly feline needs a home

• Web site offers two versions of travel planning

• Teen pressure points highlighted on three screens

• Watershed board rescinds two levies

• They were the first girls of the court

• Column: About Kansas

Friday, Nov. 18

• Soldiers: Welcome home!

• High court rules for Vikings in Stringer widow's lawsuit

• Cunningham honored both on and off the field

• Berggren, Berhow lead Tigers

• Column: A multitude of Minnesota's meal-time memories

• Editorial: Award winners should take a deep bow

• Clyde Dilling, 82, Ehrhardt, S.C.

• Meth training provided to county employees

• County approves joint application for housing funds

• First state Flying J planned in Albert Lea

Thursday, Nov. 17

• Pogo the Clown to read his new children's book Saturday at doll and toy museum

• Column: Answers to some problems is providing greater assistance

• Editorial: Use caution when troopers are pulled over

• Dale Gimberline, 61, formerly of Freeborn

• Typical 4-year-old dealing with rare cancer

• Ruth Groff, 84, Albert Lea

• New voting machines help disabled

• ALHS mixes it up

Wednesday, Nov. 16

• Column: Al answers all your questions without the help of his Magic 8-Ball

• Cedar Valley connects disabled with businesses needing workers

• Shoplifter also faces charges elsewhere

• County approves cost-of-living increases for staff

• Chamber volunteers recognized for service

• Clifford Hauge, 80, Wells

• Shirley Lura, 79, Bricelyn

• Editorial: First snow calls for patience and slower speeds

• Farmington spoils Falk's debut, 10-0

• Column: Keeping the attention focused where it should be

Tuesday, Nov. 15

• Column: Today's lesson: It could always be worse

• Editorial: Species' longterm effects are yet to be understood

• Detective works on changing behavior of abusers

• Public hearing will be held on sales tax

• SRRWD pushes rock inlets

• Rock stars for an hour

• Iginla's late goal haults the Wild, 3-2

• Butchers swamped by busy deer harvest

Monday, Nov. 14

• Volunteer no stranger to adversity

• Crafty woman turns a profit with wreaths

• Grant, sales tax on agenda for city council

• New era for ALHS sports

• Lack of offense not a problem for Vikings

• Pinnix's big day: Minnesota just plugs in another running back

• Column: Tips on getting through the stresses of the holiday season

• Editorial: Vendor should provide water as an option

• Nelda Loge, 91, Blue Earth

• Agnes Hartz, 91, Albert Lea

• Myrtle Hagen, 92, Albert Lea

Sunday, Nov. 13

• Edward Whelan, 60, Ablert Lea

• Column: Cleaner waters won't happen over night

• Tigers send two relays to state

• Column: Veterans Day not the only time to remember sacrifices

• Editorial: Several local businesses recognized

• Opal Bergerson, 76, Clarks Grove

• David Steltzner, 58, Albert Lea

• Consuelo Ramirez, 83, Albert lea

• Agencies form new parenting program at Freeborn County Dentention Center

• Long-time Albert Lea company wins award

• Local salon donates free haircuts to CTS

• Housing study begins

• Column: Many hands, donations make light work of museum projects

• Column: Woodpecker brings sunshine to flock of birders

• A recipe for success: Historic cafe is under new ownership

Friday, Nov. 11

• Celebrities' to serve lunch at kickoff Sunday

• New health plan is a possibility

• A unique combination

• Column: A round with refrigerator with revolving shelves

• Editorial: Thanks, hospice professionals

• Curtis Larson, 85, Albert Lea

• The greatest gift a Santa could receive

• Congress done with Palmeiro, not with steroids

Thursday, Nov. 10

• Timothy Westland, 46, Dubuque, Iowa

• Edward Petersen, Jr., 77, Albert Lea

• Pancake benefit breakfast, Community Theatre musical, more round out weekend events

• 236 new voters registered for Tuesday's election

• Four elected managers seek salary increases

• SoyMor project will add jobs

• Dream come true

• Minnesota tries to move on without the injured Smoot

• Gophers' Broback taking leave of absence from team

• Tigers climb out of pool with lots of smiles

• Column: Handwriting was on the wall I'd no doubt mess up

• Editorial: Arctic vote took courage; thank officials

• Maxine Halvorsen, 82, Albert Lea

Wednesday, Nov. 9

• Tractor, semi accident sends two to local medical center

• Voters get er done'; turnout high

• Column: Vikings look like a team

• Riker has passion for figure skating

• Column: It is too late for Grandma's cold maybe it's the flu remedy

• Editorial: Thanks to those who took the time to vote

• William Ellis, Sr., 70, Albert Lea

• Margaret Hamor, 80, Albert Lea

• Conger couple's home destroyed by fire Tuesday

• G-E School District electorate approves levy renewal

Tuesday, Nov. 8

• Merle Vokoun, 62, Hartland

• Street and Howard win Rookie of the Year awards

• T-Wolves get win over Clippers, 93-78

• Kirsch, other Tigers garner high honors

• Column: Why the undisturbed life is not worth living at any time

• Editorial: Don't forget to cast your vote in election

• 66-year-old arrested for possession of meth, marijuana

• Anderson announces initiatives

• Alden man's good citizenry rewarded

• Having some fun

Monday, Nov. 7

• The craft of working wood

• Sales tax option vote is Tuesday

• Johnson, rushing attack lead Vikings to win

• AL to hold Athletics the Right Way meeting

• Column: Local option sales tax the fairest way to support clean up

• Editorial: Extension key to maintaining good fishing

• Southern Minnesota Fire Departments earn national grants

• Gene Arnold named county's chief deputy

Sunday, Nov. 6

• Coleman in town to discuss meth impact

• Arrow Printing receives Chamber award

• Water monitoring included in sales tax budget

• One polling site concerns G-E voters

• Trial by fire

• New book features Freeborn's past and present

• A Victorian wedding

• Column: The ghost bird of the swamp

• Water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink

• Youth hockey gearing up for big season

• Column: The best thing about a cat is ... versus the best thing about a dog

• Editorial: Residents urged to take time to vote

• Beverly Emrud, 69, of Apache Junction, Ariz.

• Eileen Crawford, 67, of Waukee

• Jane Ackerman, 48, of Albert Lea

Friday, Nov. 4

• CBS to buy the college sports network CSTV

• Boxing great treated for neck and back condition

• Indiana looking to recapture passion against Minnesota

• Rebels' Tomschin proves to be a true team player

• Editorial: Groups and individuals take a bow

• Mary Nowak, 91, Wells

• Eichstad walking mad about healthcare limitations

• City prepares for Tuesday's sales tax election

• Bonding committee visits city

• Lakeview awarded $7,500

Thursday, Nov. 3

• County agrees to help ALMC

• New goalie denies Wild a win, 2-1

• Deer hunting goal is to shoot more does

• Frahm keys Wolves' victory with 3-pointers

• Column: Eggheads' should not be making such weighty decisions

• Editorial: Money spent on response is money well-spent

• Donna Arends, 76, Albert Lea

• Leonard Christianson, 63, Northwood, Iowa

• Myra Sorlie, 95, Hartland

• Skating club leaves the ice for pancake fundraiser

• Coleman to discuss meth impact in Albert Lea

• Making a change

Wednesday, Nov. 2

• Explosion, fire on farm west of Freeborn kills 320 hogs Monday night

• Column: Trading the face of a franchise?

• Bulldogs come up one game short of state

• Column: On the subject of dieting, we need to change our eating patterns

• Editorial: Drive safe with the start of deer season

• Timothy Raatz, 6, Northrop

• Olga Gentz, 90, Mason City, Iowa

• Sidney Tull, 53, Clarks Grove

• Holst ready to serve with Red Cross wherever, whenever there is a need

• Contingency attached to loan

• The last house

Tuesday, Nov. 1

• Harvey Denzer, 54, Glenville

• Stop arm violations jeopardize safety

• G-E concludes volleyball season

• Panthers battle for five games, fall Montgomery-Lonsdale

• Senate committee plans visit, For the Tribune

• The Panthers fall to WEM for second time in two weeks

• Column: Halloween offers us a fine day to be somebody else

• Editorial: Coleman's word on the line with vote

• Helga Ellegaard, 95, Harvard, Ill.

• Tigers and witches and Sponge Bob, oh my

• New faces, new home