Story archive for January 2006

Wednesday, Feb. 1

• Classes offer development for county employees

• Editorial: Use caution on lake ice

• Patricia Luna, 46, of Minnetonka

• Tigers win physical game over Falcons

• Camilla Hauge, 64

• Lunch with Loises

• Albert Lea continues to rack up the wins

• Column: It's Super Bowl week then what?

• Hallman, Knights on fire from distance, down USC

• Swimmers final home meet ends in another close loss

• Tigers strong down the stretch to beat Falcons

• Column: Can you believe it? Not everyone wanted to own a Corvair

• St. John's volunteer of the year's pastime gives back

• Twin homes go up at Tiger Hills

Tuesday, Jan. 31

• Candidates start your engines

• G-E dominates in win over Titans

• Column: The character-building properties of sweaters

• Donald Davidson, 71

• MayBelle Van Iperen, 93, formerly of Orange City

• Frederick Harris Jr., 61, of Albert Lea

• For love of a sister

• Sibshops offer support for kids with disabled siblings

• Community Ed report shows good turnout

• Dorman criticizes bonding proposal

Monday, Jan. 30

• Procedureadopted for 2006

• Tigers romp past two ranked opponents

• Column: When your child is sick, you will do anything to make her better

• Area deaths for Jan. 30

• A place among peers

• Hometown pride runs in the family

• Service brings agencies together

Sunday, Jan. 29

• New Web site makes home buying a lot easier

• Column: Old books bring back memories

• Seven wins still not enough for the Tigers to overtake Austin, 94-88

• Second half miscues cost Albert Lea

• Tigers can't hold lead, fall to Rochester Mayo

• Column: A tool kit for making effective lifestyle changes

• Area deaths for Jan. 29

• Mary Tschann, 94, of Austin

• Berneice Jensen, 88

• Harold Blake, 81, of Albert Lea

• ACT to present tribute to Sinatra

• Audience members respond to Parnell

• Groups aid recovery for meth addicts

• All-day kindergarten increases learning opportunities

• How Lester Spicer preserved area history

• Column: Nature's World: What's going on in nature

• A thing for toys

Friday, Jan. 27

• Lair nets game-winner for Tigers in OT

• Knights pound LeCenter, 73-47

• Column: The Mamba strikes

• Top-ranked Tigers take down Packers in a Big Nine dual

• Column: Getting from here to there and back by train

• Area deaths for Jan. 27

• Barbara Penny, 51, of Waseca

• St. Theodore kicks off Catholic Schools Week activities

• About 50 sex offenders living in Albert Lea, five from Iowa

• District receives donations

• When meth hits homes

Thursday, Jan. 26

• City waives fees for Three Rivers

• Youth affected by meth use, addiction

• Column: It's time to go

• Albert Lea aiming for 10 wins and more

• Column: Where there is no vision the people perish

• Area deaths for Jan. 26

• Jane Kiefer, 48, Cooperstown, N.Y.

• Helmuth Werner, 77, of Elmore

• Military displays on tap for weekend

• A cat's-eye view of luxury

• Council votes to purchase Union Center, fourth flood plain property

• Legion post to host special display

Wednesday, Jan. 25

• Drop in anhydrous meth matches rise in crystal

• Tigers hang on to down the Huskies, 5-4

• Waseca able to hold off late Tiger rally, 76-73

• Slow start sinks Tigers

• Filter strips help keep lakes clean

• Column: NDSU proves it has its own Big Ben (Woodside)

• Quality not quantity carries Tigers past Owatonna, 2-1

• Column: Random observations from our second largest state

• Margaret Ellis, 84, of Owatonna

• Hounds come home

• Video ruling stands

Tuesday, Jan. 24

• Paintball: A sport that continues to grow in popularity

• U-12 girls' hockey team takes second

• Column: Liar, liar, pants on fire? That's perfectly OK with me

• Ronald Christenson, 67, of Upland, Calif.

• Dialysis Center well received in Albert Lea

• Officials meet to discuss annexing Stables area of Bancroft Township

• Having Fun with Bracelets'

• Meth carries a heavy cost for all

• Gambling fee put to a vote

Monday, Jan. 23

• Putting family first

• Parnell to share story of addiction, struggle, suicide

• Council to consider gambling fee

• Tigers win two, fall to St. Francis over weekend

• Three-goal third period trips up Tigers

• Column: Giving credit where credit is due

• Area deaths for Jan. 23

• Thomas McDonald, 67, of Emmons

• John Hogan, 79, of Albert Lea

• Three charged with car stereo thefts

• Fifty years of volunteering

Sunday, Jan. 22

• Agnes Bennett, 109, of Escondido

• Elmer Newman, 86, of Alden

• Paras honored during recognition week

• Etcetera offers tanning, clothing, toys and more

• Albert Lea readies for Meth Education Week

• Meth lab evidence uncovered

• Trying something new

• This car club created many changes

• Faith, Hope and Preslie arrived on Nov. 5, 2005, and ever since that day, Bruce and Jennie Nielsen of Hartland have been ...

• Column: A visit to Texas to thaw out

• Tigers back in conference, back to their winning ways

• Tigers battle Rochester Century in the pool

• Tie goes to the Rebels

• Gus Macker looking for a leader

• Sweet 16

• Column: Fabrications and their justification lead to sorry side effects

• Editorial: Donations aid organizations that need help

• Daniel Weseman

• Area deaths for Jan. 22

• Marian Houge, 78, of Albert Lea

Friday, Jan. 20

• Robert Ecklund, 82, of Kiester

• Hard work, dedication and success

• Column: Kobe & Shaq: Who cares?

• Tigers bounce Faribault, 5-2

• Rebels pull out dramatic victory over NRHEG

• Column: Here's what comes from sniffing around for a topic

• Area deaths for Jan. 20

• Elmer Gilbertson, 92, of Austin

• Sam seeks someone to share his interests

• Paraprofessionals expand on Title I program and its efforts

• Allegations of assault brought on

• Hayson to appeal video decision

• Signature smile

Thursday, Jan. 19

• Trailer added as emergency resource

• Column: South to Baytown

• Panthers, USC looking to remain perfect in conference

• Column: Taste for sage is a giveaway to one's region of origin

• Editorial: Enforcing fees for false alarms makes sense

• Area deaths for Jan. 19

• Thomas Remkus, 81, of Chino, Calif.

• Agnes Ash, 74, of Albert Lea

• Oscar Johnson, 94, of Albert Lea

• Sediment sampling plan passes

• Man charged with fleeing police on snowmobile

• Bonding bill falls short

Wednesday, Jan. 18

• False alarm fees mandated

• Column: Being an Albert Lea Tiger is great

• Fairmont holds on to down Tigers, 72-67

• Al gives readers the scoop on owls, frogs and Hartland lutefisk eaters

• Area deaths for Jan. 18

• Alvin Knutson, 81, of Rochester

• Carmen Brune, 82, of Conger

• Paraprofessionals honored

• County board debates broadcasting meetings

• Red Cross volunteer would do it again

• Exhibit on display at city center

Tuesday, Jan. 17

• The last of the old guard says goodbye

• Rebels drop two duals

• NRHEG does well at Federated Duals

• Maridale McAnnany, of Austin

• Area deaths for Jan. 17

• Column: A leader need not throw his weight around

• Sinusitus: More than the common cold

• Retreat inspires kids to overcome fear

• Auction focuses on gourmet

• Albert Lea remembers a legacy

Monday, Jan. 16

• Bulldogs crown four champs

• Rates increase for co-op

• Growing up with horses

• Experience sets the pace for director of county environmental services

• Companions program builds friendships

• Help is available for daunting tax preparation

• Elaine Sorenson, 59, of Geneva

• Leigh Hoyne, of Brainerd

• Area deaths for Jan. 16

• Column: Letters: Reminders of how much we mean to each other

• Tigers flex team muscle, win St. Cloud Tech Invite

• Tigers dominate breaststroke at the Rochester Invite

Sunday, Jan. 15

• Library to kick off winter reading program

• Column: There's plenty of time for winter fun

• Austin powers? Tigers thwart Packers

• Column: People do want recyclables, so keep your stuff coming

• Area deaths for Jan. 15

• Orvin Stadheim, 87, of Ellendale

• Jarod Knopik, 30, of Farmington

• Larry Reed, of Albert Lea

• Rollin Harrison, 79, of Albert Lea

• Commissioners, administrator attend conference

• Enter in peace

• Contested hearing set for Hughes

• Minnesota Design Team helps along the way

• Six fires failed to destroy county's early history

• Column: That mysterious bird from The Long Winter'

Friday, Jan. 13

• Lift station renovation to begin

• Wolverine comeback falls just short

• Column: Daunte(ing) Task

• Tigers trample Winhawks, 78-0

• Column: Back in the days when Albert Lea was a part of M.T.

• Editorial: Take the time to make your wishes known

• Ellsworth Jackson, 81, formerly of Austin

• Roger Drake, 88, of Bricelyn

• Natalie Boelter, one day short of 8 months

• Flu season in Minnesota under way

• Freeborn County hosts meeting on ZAP program

• License center manager retires from position

• Behind the counter

Thursday, Jan. 12

• Telethon gets head start on fundraising

• Column: Rose colored glasses

• Tigers, Packers ready to write next chapter in rivalry

• Column: Mourning the loss of a bookstore that provided such riches for the mind

• Robert Thompson, 89, of Brainerd

• Donald Paulson, Albert Lea, 89

• ALEDA releases annual year-end economics report

• City to repair water treatment facility

• Instructionspending to go up

Wednesday, Jan. 11

• Holst lends a helping hand following disaster

• Hendrickson delivers win with last-second shot

• Column: Getting what you want

• Tigers rip through Austin, 8-1

• Hartland Harold shares new headlines from Exit 22

• Editorial: Safe and Sober effort saves lives

• Area deaths for Jan. 11

• Donald Paulson, 89, of Albert Lea

• Lucille Hyland, 94, of Albert Lea

• Gutknecht pays a visit

• Quilt donated for Wells Depot project raffle

• Weather slows down patrol sleds

• The walls come tumbling down

Tuesday, Jan. 10

• Surviving holiday fitness

• Bulldogs prove to be too much for the Wolverines, 63-34

• Tigers roll over tough competition at Farmington Invite

• Christianson hits game-winner, Bulldogs down G-E

• Column: The cold truth about my holiday in Norway

• Editorial: Find out what has happened in the past year

• Area deaths for Jan. 10

• Mary Nordby, 90, of Albert Lea

• Raymond Throne, 80, formerly of Albert Lea

• Daniel Ulwelling, 53, of Austin

• National legislation emphasizes accountability

• Students learn about business resources

• Officers keep roads safe, sober

• Council votes to enter purchase agreement

Monday, Jan. 9

• Get your identity at the license center

• Slow start by Panthers helps Hayfield grab the victory

• The pressure can't get to Panthers in 55-41 victory

• Rebel wrestlers take second at own invite

• Column: New year means new resolve

• Editorial: Adoption bill should garner legislative nod

• Area deaths for Jan. 9

• Lois Madson, 79, of Hartland

• Ruth Haukoos, 91, of Walters

• From Schnauzers to shoes

• Teaching through the revolution

• Telles convicted in shooting

Sunday, Jan. 8

• Editorial: Eminent domain legislation will be necessary

• New Ulm's third period blitz dooms the Tigers

• Tigers bounce back with a victory, 59-42

• They're back!

• Column: So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, adios, au revoir

• Roger Hansen, 65 of Albert Lea

• Thea Siebrecht, 91 of Lake Mills

• Postage stamp rates increase two cents to 39 cents

• Raising foundation awareness with wine

• Americana Insurance gets new office space

• Council to approve contract

• Visit us during January to see items from our military history

• New TV program features former Freeborn pastor

• Of wild hogs, owls and falcons

• About Thoreau

• Former ALHS English, humanities teacher builds replica of Thoreau's cabin

Friday, Jan. 6

• Sgt. Stasko, recently back from Iraq, talks about his service

• Column: From rags to riches

• Column: Why the Wolves owe Kevin Garnett

• Albert Lea takes two down to continue roll

• Yost leads USC to win with big second half

• Column: Here are some odd situations regarding town names

• Editorial: Young lady and her dog recognized

• C. Wayne Paxton, 89, of Wells

• Everett Grinolds, 81, of Albert Lea

• Laser surgery a low-cost, less invasive option

• Business concerns shared

Thursday, Jan. 5

• Businesses checked for compliance

• Column: Mike Tice is gone

• Northfield gets by Albert Lea swimmers

• Column: Thoughts run the gamut from Christmas to the war and more

• Editorial: Cell phone law should be expanded to all

• Area deaths for Jan. 5

• Alden native returns to open salon

• Art Center opens doors to annual gallery exhibit

• Freeborn County combats extra costs

• Keeping the fires burning

Wednesday, Jan. 4

• Editorial: Start the new year with healthier habits

• Better second half helps Wolverines breeze to win

• Albert Lea blanks Winona to win big, 7-0

• Column: Is Mason doing a million dollar job?

• Ziebell hits game-winner in final seconds

• Column: Make the kind of resolutions you are more likely to keep

• Area deaths for Jan. 4

• Cora Williamson, 87, of Albert Lea

• Matilda Jorgenson, 81, of Albert Lea

• Vicky Thompson, 55, of Albert Lea

• Albert Arp, 97, of Albert Lea

• Freeborn County board votes 4-1 to make land purchase

• Goodman builds bond as area mentor

• Teen drivers, hang up your cell phones

• The emotional healing power of dogs

Tuesday, Jan. 3

• Column: The magnetic power of the herd is good enough for me

• Editorial: In the long run, travel policy is a good idea

• Area deaths for Jan. 3

• Hermoine Eilertson, 88, of Kiester

• Myrna Ladlie, 91, of Albert Lea

• Music teacher pursues passion

• Stork's first stop

• Knight B-squad wins a pair

Monday, Jan. 2

• Tigers crush International Falls, 8-2

• Tigers take seventh at The Clash IV for second straight year

• Column: New Year wish: Let's not see more of 2005 in 2006

• Editorial: Student praise is the best recommendation

• Hone driving skills during safety course

• Flying bonanza

• Woman arrested with meth

• USC fourth at invite

Sunday, Jan. 1

• County feels sting of escape

• Between-the-holidays shopping 50 years ago

• Record career

• 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

• Designing Woman

• EditorialVolunteers, soldier should take a bow

• Column: Envelope offered sound advice

• 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