Story archive for May 2006

Thursday, June 1

• What to do after the fire?

• Tractors come rollin' in

• Fireworks fund-raiser Friday

• Julie Godston, 67

• Alden class learns money skills

• Housing authority looking to buy Dept. of Ag property

• Drinking party near Hartland results in teen stabbing

• Editorial: CBS covers its war coverage too much

• Column: Americans often believe the government and not news on war

• Tigers' successful season ends

• North Central tops N-K, 10-9

• Four-run seventh inning dooms Bulldogs

• Blue Sox down Colonels, 11-1

• Column: The future and coach Childress

• Steven Groe, of Minneapolis

Wednesday, May 31

• The boys of Wells

• Colonels fall to the Rochester Royals, 13-2

• Column: Flip flop: Just how good a coach is he?

• USC girls golf team headed to state

• Panthers get rude welcome to postseason play

• Column: Be sure to catch the latest headlines from the Hartland Harold

• Editorial: Transportation amendment is good, sort of

• Jeanette Pospesel, 46

• Neva Bates, 77, of Wells

• Mabel Carlsen, 72, of Albert Lea

• Hamilton Hanson, 89, Albert Lea

• When energy prices go up, smart consumers fight back

• Fountain Lake fountains fixed

Tuesday, May 30

• Remembering the veterans

• G-E can't find offense against Blooming Prairie

• Tigers' season comes to an end

• Column: Family members know how to laugh at each other, themselves

• Alan Christensen, 52

• Luther Olsen, 90, of Albert Lea

• Summer is a good time to think about eye health

• Agency breaks ground on speculative building

• Writers attend conference

• Getting rid of games on computers too costly for county

Monday, May 29

• State helps County Road 46

• NHREG

• At home in tiny Mt. Vernon, Greenway is Just Chad'

• Column: Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

• Editorial: Let us not forget today

• Luther Olsen, 90, Albert Lea

• Albert Lea student earns internship with U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman

• Free from the stalag

Sunday, May 28

• Soap Wizards kindle candle business

• Colulmn: Sports Memories

• USC/AC excels in a variety of events to sweep sub-section titles

• Rebels' late rally comes up short

• Knights fight Sleepy Eye to the end

• Tigers get all-conference performances

• Column: Time to take a new look at Grandpa as a real-life whole person

• Marjorie Sprenger, 77, of Albert Lea

• Allan Anderson, 68, of Albert Lea

• Margaret Christenson, 93, of Albert Lea

• Dennis Oquist, 56, of Albert Lea

• Ernestine McColley

• Brian Jahnke, 33, of Myrtle

• Proposal to create a watershed district for the Cedar River meets turbid water

• Memorialservices planned for holiday

• Albert Lea Golf Club: The club' remembered

• Dorman says farewell; people react

• A longtime family tradition continues at tiny parish

• Colulmn: Nature's World

• How the community prepared for Colonel Albert Lea Days in 1940

• Photo courtesy Freeborn County Historical Museum.

Friday, May 26

• Rep. Dorman won't seek re-election

• Bass opener gaining local popularity

• Tiger softball season comes to an end

• Hastings upends Tigers in section opener, 6-2

• Column: Summer season begins with first trip north

• Hanson moves on for Tigers

• Tiger team just denied, two individuals advance

• Column: Power surge

• Three Tigers earn Big Nine honors

• Tigers have perfect day at sub-sections

• Column: New book helps Minnesotans appreciate their courthouses

• Editorial: Four pieces of advice for graduates

• Richard Swenson, 72, of Albert Lea

• United Way director leaving

• Chamber, county, other groups debate roads amendment

• Marin endorsed for Minnesota Senate

Thursday, May 25

• Library committee starts new campaign

• Column: One fan's view of the new Twins' stadium

• NRHEG's season comes to an end

• Vikings pick up the victory, 7-6

• Baseball sub-section preview

• Wolverines split a pair of sub-section games

• Colonels drop season opener, 7-3

• Column: Both parties are to blame for problems with present war in Iraq

• Bernice Thompson, 97, of Elmore

• On the night watch

• Donna Swenson, 74

• City makes plans to add campground within city limits

• Battle of the Bands this weekend

• Roof damage forces Kiester students out of cafeteria

• Man charged with assault, threats

Wednesday, May 24

• Rebel boys advance on to section tournament

• Softball and baseball section preview

• Column: A.J. helping out wherever he can

• Eden Prairie proves to be too much for Tigers

• G-E stumbles out of gate, 6-5

• Column: Take him out to the ballgame and listen to the memories roll out

• Judith Wombold, 88, of Albert Lea

• Marvin Campbell, 87, of Brainerd

• Charles Myre, 87

• Riverland grad stands out from the crowd

• Session is over, but what comes next?

• Burglary suspect causes stir in court

• Shortstop tourney to be determined

• The waiting game begins

Tuesday, May 23

• American pride

• G-E finishes in first place tie, advances no one to sections

• Baseball and softball sub-section preview

• Tigers tie for fifth at conference meet

• Tigers miss changes in regular season finale

• USC advances on to sections

• Tigers have big day at conference meet

• Greyhounds take out the Panthers, 8-3

• Column: Report says school's religion course promotes religious freedom

• Virginia Hill Sether, 88

• Council rezones Walgreens' land

• Mrs. Gerry's recalls salads

• Lake Mills fire started during a mad rage'

Monday, May 22

• Albert Lea wins money for flood work

• An impressive tri

• Column: Don't like economics or math? You'll still like Freakonomics'

• Editorial: Albert Lea benefits from Twins stadium

• Clarence Eggers, of Owatonna

• Soggy spring proves to be challenge for area farmers

• Students give honor to city fire captain

• Community ed grant runs out

• Prairie Profiles, Dick & Marlys Webber: Life on Albert Lea Lake

Sunday, May 21

• A cornerstone with a future prediction

• USC blanks J-W-P, 3-0

• Iowa athletes run at the state meet

• Panthers struggle in loss to Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial

• Tigers come up shot in Big nine triangular

• Mankato East's hot bats down Tigers, 14-1

• Tigers can't cash in against Mayo

• Column: Power for Living

• Dorothy Hamborg, 80, of Albert Lea

• Laura Eileen Skophammer, 67, of Bloomington

• Korner Mart South gets a royal facelift

• Albert Lea Farmers Market: An old-time miracle cure for whatever ails you

• Column: Nutrition Notes

• Mailboxes with flair

Friday, May 19

• Samtastic!

• Golfers shoot season best score in defeat

• Tigers get revenge against Mankato East with win

• Albert Lea advances to section semifinal

• Changing of the guards

• Panthers pick up win, 8-3

• G-E downs A-C

• USC golfers defend the Gopher Conference title

• Wolverines look postseason ready

• There is a Jake's Pizza restaurant in a California strip mall

• Editorial: Welcome to Albert Lea, Samboree

• Helen Hurla, 95, of Albert Lea

• Terry Claussen, 45, of Champlin

• No obituaries or death notices for Thurshday, May 18, 2006.

• Column: Rainy Lake opener was a good one

• Bike trail nice fit for Bike Month

• City Council prepares to go live

• Settlement boosts school tech

• Police allege arson in Lake Mills fire

Thursday, May 18

• Tigers are third in Big Nine golf triangular

• NRHEG falls to Lourdes

• Albert Lea shows well on its home track

• Falcons too much for the Tigers, 14-0

• USC/AC dominates conference meet

• Column: Leave the weeds, pull the flowers, find yourself in deep trouble

• Editorial: Ride your bike to work Friday

• No obituaries or death notes for Thurshday, May 18, 2006.

• Kiester bowling center now city owned

• Orchestra concert showcases A.L. students

• Prairie River Camp to host spring get-together

• School board cans pop

• Heritage group tours Freeborn Bank Bldg.

• George Marin challenges state Sen. Dan Sparks

• House burns in Lake Mills

• Column: Thinking about the return of the dropkick

Wednesday, May 17

• Commissioners shake things up on Watershed Board

• Column: Mother's Day column comes off fingertips late, but that's OK

• Good Sam rolls into fairgrounds

• NRHEG ends regular season

• Panthers pound J-W-P, 18-1 in five

• Albert Lea finishes third at meet

• Tigers take second in triangular

• G-E finishes in tie for second place

• Editorial: WRP milestone shows beauty of our county

• Knight golf teams have four all-conference performers

• Column: Loyalty only when it is convenient

• Tigers pick up seventh win, advance on in sections

• Tigers' comeback earns sweep over Austin

• Area death for Wednesday

• Edward Warmka, 59, of Wells

• Evelein Cole, 93, of Albert Lea

• Executive director returns to CVB

• County museum to observe special day

Tuesday, May 16

• Tigers take two consolation titles

• WRP passes 50,000th acre

• 10 businesses fail alcohol ID checks

• Red Cross chapter introduces campaign

• Henry Nelson, 84

• John Dahl, 79, of Albert Lea

• Chester Solum, 88, of Albert Lea

• Mary Hockinson, of Albert Lea

• Francis Wilcox, 78, of Albert Lea

• Natividad Duenes, 87, of Albert Lea

• Editorial: Funeral law should stick

• Column: Is Albert Lea Lake the largest natural lake south of Minnetonka?

• Rebels are ready for conference meet

• Panthers go 1-2 at tournament

• G-E wins third straight Southeast Conference title

Monday, May 15

• Corina Stoner, 90, of Albert Lea

• Semcac celebrates its 40th year

• Jail GED program is on shaky ground

• Channel View residents hold safety meeting

• Prairie Profiles, Newman Foley: From major to marshal

• Knights find offense in big win, 13-6

• Iowa runners qualify for state meet

• Rebels run well at True Team

• Kaasa to take part in National Games

• Selling pot from a baby stroller? Now there's a stupid parent

• Editorial: Saving the Wells Depot is a happy story

• Mildred Draheim, 87, of Wells

Sunday, May 14

• Security Bank now employee owned

• Teachers recognized during appreciation week

• RVs roll in for Spring Samboree

• Two times the mom

• Sold! LaFavre buys A.L. Golf Club

• Mystery music has a local connection

• Column: Historical village is open for the season and bustling with activity

• Touch a heart

• Column: Finding nature's wonders in Yuma

• Albert Lea Area Wrestling Golf Classic set for May 20

• Rain doesn't stop A-C from making a strong statement

• NRHEG slowed in loss to Maple River

• Bulldogs bounce back in big way

• Guest Column: Senate says no to gas gouging, yes to clean water

• Column: Why is the mainstream media so negative? It's over baseball

• Lowell Lageson, 85, Ellendale

• Margaret Becker,

• Arlene Bahls, 89, Buffalo

• Phyllis Coyle, 81, Wells

• Hortensia Fitzlaff, 42, Naples, Fla.

Friday, May 12

• USC falls 14-11

• Just my thoughts

• A-C shoots well, comes up just short

• Tigers blank Martin County West, 7-0

• Rochester Century takes two from the Tigers

• Tigers finish in ninth place

• Tigers finish second in triangular

• G-E fights off cold, downs Spring Grove

• Column: The sister city' concept still exists, even for city of Albert Lea

• Editorial: No TouchPlay is positive step

• Daniel Gilpin, 62, of Blue Earth

• Column: Opening soon on a lake near you

• Fishing season opens

• Freeborn County author publishes new book

• Murals going up in vacant buildings

• LaFavre closes deal

Thursday, May 11

• County to replace 2 bridges

• Column: The last stand of the Minnesota Twins

• Panther teams play well despite loss

• USC wins again, tops Fairmont

• Blooming Prairie edges NRHEG, 2-1

• The Panthers keep on rolling

• Anderson, Kerkhoff lead Panthers

• Tigers just miss win in final conference match

• Column: Democrats deserve credit for preserving refuge

• Editorial: Committee made correct decision

• Bruce Mittag, 65, of Glenville

• Flowers blossom as students grow

• Author highlights weekend events

• Sparks flare between Sen. Sparks, Rep. Dorman

Wednesday, May 10

• Fred Hanson, 84

• Medford downs Wolverines in extra innings

• Tigers drop two against Winhawks

• A-C downs G-E, 177-178

• Column: MJ all the way

• Bunz helps power Tigers' win

• Tigers post big conference and section win over Mankato East

• Undermanned Knights fall to Maple River

• U-13 AL soccer team begins the season with win

• Big inning proves to be A-C's downfall

• Column: Does anyone have welding experience and isn't afraid of heights?

• Editorial: If tribe favors Fighting Sioux name, then OK

• Hilbert Lahs, 91

• Rose Remakel, 94, of Alexandria

• Lucille Brown, 81, of Albert Lea

• The Rev. Tillman Amstutz, 87

• Mable Prescher, 81, of Ellendale

• Man charged with selling marijuana from diaper bag

• Farmer killed in farm accident

• Attempted murder charges brought

• Fire was one more setback for Wells family

Tuesday, May 9

• Calling from Croatia

• City displays sewer plan

• Second-ranked Mayo downs the Tigers, 7-0

• Tough competition can't slow USC/AC track team

• USC dominates the Triton Invite

• What in the world is that strange van?

• Maple River downs USC, 9-6

• Conference leaders take two from Tigers

• Column: What a newcomer has to say about Albert Lea and its future

• Editorial: Graduation should be time for happiness

• Mabel Larson, 95, of Albert Lea

• Students expand their knowledge of nursing

Monday, May 8

• Santana takes no-hitter into seventh, Twins winSantana takes no-hitter into seventh, Twins win

• Column: Dakota Dowd won the competition that mattered: her mom's praise

• Editorial: Finally. Positive news from Darfur

• Who manages Twin Lakes outlet?

• Comp plan decision faces A.L. City Council

• Kitchen blaze damages Wells home

• Prairie Profiles, Joyce Matties: Dance, dance, dance

Sunday, May 7

• Opening soon on a lake near you

• NRHEG track teams take second place

• G-E scores 17 runs to end game in five innings

• Y Not Golf Tournament to take place Monday

• Panthers stick to plan, pick up win

• Column: Nothing stinks more than writers who whine and moan a lot

• Editorial: Thumbs up

• Andrew Land, 73, Brainerd

• Teacher gets DFL nomination

• Closing date for course moved

• Wells works to save its depot

• Cops uncover guns, meth

• One heck of an auction

• Column: Families can share a common vocabulary reminding us to think higher, behave better

• Mid-Continent College and a tall dormitory

• The Claw Fairy'

• Artist's work chronicles what he imagines his two cats do while he's at work all day

Friday, May 5

• Read along with Albert

• Committee: No sex offender measure

• Albert Lea no-hit by Scarlets

• G-E shoots down Cardinals

• Tigers down two Big Nine foes

• Austin wins close matches, downs Tigers

• Column: All the Lakers Men

• A-C boys, USC girls win

• Wolverines use strong pitching to win

• G-E wins in 10th inning

• First inning hurts A-C in loss

• Panthers post solid scores

• Berhow's bomb sparks Tigers

• Column: Sugar beets were the county's sweetest crop until plant closed

• Editorial: Welcome back, Albert Lea Farmers Market

• Bikers gear up for American Cancer Society fundraiser

• Market gears up for opening

• Rendezvous lawsuit will enter mediation

Thursday, May 4

• Art students decorate benches for library

• Column: The riddle of the 2006 Minnesota Twins

• Panthers hold off WEM, 8-7

• Panthers pick up 10th win of season over WEM

• Tigers' track team continues to improve

• Great-grandmother McGee always did things in her own style

• Editorial: Like to read about weather?

• Rose Tyrholm, 99, of Austin

• Kenneth Noaeill, of Albert Lea

• What to do with the school?

• Benefit, Bike-A-Thon, art show headline local weekend events

• Church seminar looks at issues raised in The DaVinci Code'

• Five years later, Glenville remembers

Wednesday, May 3

• School fun in the outdoors

• Tiger girls get big win over Fairmont

• A-C boys, NRHEG girls claim victories on course

• Bulldog boys dominate triangular at home

• Tiger softball team splits with Huskies

• Late arriving offense saves Wolverines, 4-2

• Century singles power past Tigers

• Column: Draft day diary

• G-E boys get bounce back win

• Tigers struggle against Huskies

• Tigers run into tough competition

• Column: Wise words at graduation time are rarely remembered, but

• Editorial: Get ready for Be Kind to Animals Week

• Dorothy Reed, of Lake Havasu City, Ariz.

• Genora Rossing, 79

• Michael Probst, 54, of Albert Lea

• City, county issue building reports

• County removes sunset clause

• Albert Lea cops survey seat belt use

• Port Auth. offers 20 acres to business

Tuesday, May 2

• Mildred Harding, 91, of Roseville

• Lanesboro reverses result, downs G-E

• N-K falls by three strokes

• Rebels earn a sweep

• Can you spell prestidigitation? How about elucubrate? Pulchritude?

• Editorial: Let's get 50 teams for Relay for Life

• Wilbert Pagel, 83

• The art of dentistry

• Sibley students to eat cold breakfasts next year

• Myrtle City Council fights strip bar owner

• City considers downtown ped plaza

• Art for art's sake

Monday, May 1

• Senior Companion volunteers celebrate efforts

• Vikings get their kind of linebacker in Greenway

• What man in his right mind would want three wives? A crazy one

• Editorial: Superstars or winning team? A tough choice

• Eugene Otterson, 78, of Clarks Grove

• City passes audit

• 2006 Promenade: Walk the Walk

• Fern Homer

• Emma Meyer, 96, of Albert Lea

• Exchange student describes America

• One more dance