Story archive for October 2006

Wednesday, Nov. 1

• Trick or treat

• Column: A politician once came to speechify in Hartland

• Editorial: Benda is the right candidate for 27A

• Column: Return of the rankings

• Parley Alexander, 57

• Gertrude Sorensen, 90, New Richland

• Tigers wrap up soccer season

• Electronics reported stolen

• Friends hold cancer benefit

• Pawlenty visits Spam Museum

• Lake Mills gets bomb scare

Tuesday, Oct. 31

• Smoke-free parks are a step closer

• G-E volleyball season comes to a close

• Column: The best and worst of beer slogans worldwide

• Editorial: Marin is close, but Sparks is better pick

• Shirley Heegard, 79

• Democrats talk about health care

• State, U.S. politicians visit Albert Lea on campaign trails

• Celebrate Me shares healthy lifestyles

• Prairie Profiles, Aldin Grahn: Little foundry on the prairie

Monday, Oct. 30

• With tykes in masks, stay safe on Halloween

• Tigers finish eighth at conference

• Alden-Conger falls to Chargers, 21-6

• NRHEG pounds WEM, 50-7

• Column: Scariest aspect of Halloween: voice messaging

• Editorial: Belshan has a lesson to learn

• No obituaries or area deaths for Monday, Oct. 30, 2006

• Report: Man takes semi, rolls it over

• Scotland Road opens Thursday

• Forums slated for this week

• Action for the missing

Sunday, Oct. 29

• Freeborn County 4-Hers participate at state fair

• USC/AC, NRHEG come up just short at CC section meets

• NRHEG pulls upset, advances

• USC loses to Belle Plaine

• North Central no match for the Vikings, 48-0

• Lake Mills making fourth trip to state in school history

• Vote local first, then vote for U.S., state races

• Theres a subtle upside of terror, Paris Hilton

• Klobuchar will do Minnesota proud

• Olive Thompson, 93, of Albert Lea

• Vonice Stene, 59, of Lake Mills

• Lloyd Hareid, 87, of Burnsville

• Patricia Donovan, 63, of Albert Lea

• Clarice Davis, 85, of Glenville

• Arlene Ciffra, 79, of Owatonna

• Vera Bernbrock, 88, of Brainerd

• Hitching Post offers more than just haircuts

• Worth, Winnebago counties prepare for Nov. 7

• Judge: Sheriff never had permission

• Debate helps separate candidates

• Sesquicentennial photo identifying contest winners are announced

• Natures Q and A

• Albert Leas pond with several names

• Christmas comes early: Naeve Auxiliary prepares for annual fair

Friday, Oct. 27

• Haunted by the Fire Explorers

• Column: It was a week that will always be remembered

• G-E downs Knights, advances

• Tigers just miss state qualifier

• Column: Its his turn: Ramblings from a ripsnorter

• Editorial: Shoff, Danielsen are two good men

• Clifford Mansmith, 90, Albert Lea

• Robert Wacholz, 74, Albert Lea

• Robert Nelson, 76, Albert Lea

• Tammara Welp, 37, St. Charles

• Carole Simpson, 66

• Gary Vangen

• Three arrested for meth possession

• Sparks wants to improve health care

• Senate District 27 candidates differ greatly on issues

• Halverson Elementary School gets big surprise

• County, city officials promote sober driving

Thursday, Oct. 26

• Freeborn, Mower sheriff deputies search for missing man

• Column: Who are the most important Twins in the future?

• Bulldogs record win No. 34

• Albert Lea battles to the end

• Editorial: Vote Pawlenty out and Hatch in

• Bertha Hanson, 93, Albert Lea

• Ian Thompson

• Dominic Weigel, 83, Alvwood

• Northwood is officially historic

• Sesquicentennial Heritage Festival is Saturday

• First lady calls on GOP to stay united

• Man cited for fourth-degree DWI

• Hearing will discuss future of Kiester school

Wednesday, Oct. 25

• Amy Burgett, 24, Emmons

• A-C rolls to semis after tough start, 42-8

• Once more: NRHEG gets by USC

• No. 2 Lanesboro ends Wolverines season

• Column: If you aint cheatin, you aint tryin

• Tigers dont have second half answers

• Column: Chocolate is a vegetable; Halloween is a treat

• Editorial: Baker is the right candidate in Ward 2

• Donna Springer-Trom, 51, Blooming Prairie

• Gregory Severson, 51, Kasson

• Gary Wigern, 42, Blue Earth

• Wife of inmate at center of controversy speaks

• Sheriff says he did nothing illegal

• 90-min. forum reveals differences

Tuesday, Oct. 24

• Column: A few interesting tidbits about newspapering

• Editorial: In Ward 4 throw darts at the ballot

• Joseph Ferstl, 30, Mercer, Mo.

• Jeffrey Boyer, 38, Janesville

• Trains jump tracks

• Mark Kennedy visits Albert Lea

• Trash haulers to start later in morning

• Prairie Profiles, Jacob Stockwell: Community patrolman

• March to state begins

Monday, Oct. 23

• Alden-Conger candidates face no one

• A.L. library changes starting soon

• Two die when Hummer leaves roadway

• Football teams ready to kickoff second season

• Column: Credit cards have made life better and worse

• Editorial: Minnow is the right choice

• Iloe Gillrup, 92

• Viola Hassing, 87, Wells

• Thomas Parry Jr., 59, Albert Lea

• Bradley Quade, 49, Frost

• Event promotes healthy women

Sunday, Oct. 22

• Remembering Albert Leas forgotten colleges

• Vikings fall to Eagles in final seconds

• Still on course: Bulldogs playoff hopes alive

• Look in the mailbox for levy language

• Support schools; support Albert Lea

• Gerald P. Swehla, 77, of Easton

• Thomas Edward Parry Jr., of Albert Lea

• Rose M. Chadderdon of Waseca

• Gordon Nels Lundblad, 95, of Albert Lea

• Robert W. Stockdale, 81, of Albert Lea

• John Jack W. Leach, 69, of Albert Lea

• A.L. Tax Service does more than file returns

• Council announces Malt-O-Meal hearing

• Hughes sentenced to life in prison: Tammys family gives statements

• Sizing up Albert Leas candidates: Mayoral candidates have differing plans toward common goal

• Trio to bring Misery to stage

• Picking pumpkins at the patch

Friday, Oct. 20

• Retirement benefits threaten budgets statewide

• Column: Where did summer go? Its time to hunt

• Tigers finish one win short of state

• Column: Depot feuds at Clarks Grove, Dorwart, Emmons

• Editorial: Support United South Central

• Scientists research breast cancer cure

• Car and train collide Friday

• Brown is ready to work toward results

• House District 27A candidates take different approaches

• Sheriff took inmate to Mason Lodge

• 5 seek seats on A.L. school board

Thursday, Oct. 19

• Hanging up the hat

• USC, G-E pick up volleyball wins

• Column: Old Foolish Fan makes his triumphant return

• Tiger swimmers fall to Mayo

• Albert Lea advances to section final, 4-1

• Martin County West drops NRHEG, 43-6

• Big play dooms the Wolverines

• Tigers start fast, cant hold lead

• Rebels cant find way to get win

• Knights, Panthers shine at the Gopher Valley Conference meet

• Kings of the division

• Editorial: Vote for 4 of 5 school board candidates

• Doris Schultz, 91, Wells

• Man cited for marijuana

• Doll museum to host American Girl Doll party

• Ducks Unlimited to hold ladies luncheon Saturday

• United Way helps seniors get around town

• Benda, Brown dispute attack ads

• Is it winter or fall?

Wednesday, Oct. 18

• Helen Thompson, 89, Albert Lea

• Cougars spoil senior night for Tigers

• Column: Wild about the early returns

• Marquardt third at Big Nine CC meet

• No slowing down these Bulldogs

• Column: Ask Al: How do you mold young minds?

• Editorial: Ritchie will bring integrity to office

• Nancy Ellertson, 85, Albert Lea

• Austin delays jail over job guarantees

• Burglary reported at G-E High School

• Loan helps county, SoyMor

• Sheriff candidates have extensive backgrounds in police work

• Chamber endorses school referendum

• Verdict: Hughes is guilty

• Congress is rubber stamp, he says

Tuesday, Oct. 17

• U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorses Gutknecht

• USC doubles team advances

• Building a strong foundation

• Column:1955 Minnesota map shows old routes, old city

• Scientist: Roberts prints are on gun

• Editorial: Keep Iowa on its trajectory

• Brian Ingvaldson, 35, Northwood

• Edith Kiser, 75, New Smyrna Beach, Fla.

• Albert Lea High to serve breakfast

• Prairie Profiles, Gilbert Johnson: Slinging ink

• Hughes found guilty on both charges

Monday, Oct. 16

• Dennise Nielsen, 94, Albert Lea

• All in favor, say Walleye!

• Albert Lea womans photo is on pop bottle

• Hollandale couple arrested for crystal meth possession

• Man dies in rollover

• Fire at will: Tigers overwhelm Fairmont

• Tigers tennis season comes to an end

Sunday, Oct. 15

• Regular guy Al Batt has anything but a regular job

• Glenville-Emmons runs over Houston in 3

• Big play gives Bulldogs victory

• Panthers hold on to knock off USC

• St. James derails Rebels state tournament hopes

• Knights land knockout punch early

• Goal-line woes stop Tigers, Austin gets first win

• Column: A big round of applause, please, for modesty

• Jean Van Winkle, 81, Rogers

• Lyle E. McCullough, 85, Albert Lea

• Albert Lea awarded for investing in entrepreneurs

• First shot fired 6 to 12 feet away from victim

• Cit council, county and state candidates debate issues

• Column: Pirate bugs pack a bite thats out of proportion to size

Friday, Oct. 13

• Witness: Tammy was happy on her final day

• Column: Snow is no reason to go south

• Walking in an autumn wonderland

• Tigers complete season sweep of Packers

• N-K downs WCLT in 4

• Northfield ends Albert Leas soccer season, 4-2

• Sweet sendoff: Tigers win home finale

• Column: When food can cause real health problems

• Editorial: Plates were bound for trouble

• Congregation will observe 125th year of church building

• Televisions reported stolen

• Shoff touts involvement in community

• District 4 commissioner candidates have business backgrounds

• Caring for the very young

Thursday, Oct. 12

• Marshall Larson, 87, Waseca

• Column: What could have been for the Minnesota Twins

• USC rolls to win

• Rebels look dominant heading into final stretch

• SharpShooters bringing season to a close

• Column: Tis the season for the worst in U.S. politics

• Willam Miller, 76, New Richland

• Marjorie Walton, 81, Glenville

• Ardys Fuller, 68, Albert Lea

• You can call him Mr. Fix-it

• Interstate closed

• Guardsman survived two roadside bombs

• Gniffke calls for better relations at courthouse

• Commissioner District 2 candidates are longtime farmers

• Walter Mondale coming to Albert Lea

• Police, friend testify about shotgun

• Its flu shot season

Wednesday, Oct. 11

• Harvest going good so far

• Tigers fall to Mayo

• Column: Expensive problems

• N-K wins in 3

• Rebels continue winning ways

• Tigers take fourth and fifth place at Austin Invite

• Wolverines come back to win

• Tigers give complete effort in win

• Losing a wad of Bazooka is a laughing matter

• Editorial: The world is a little different now

• Glen Jacobson, 76

• Welder taken from auction

• House majority leader visits Riverland

• Mexican consul helps nationals with system

• County Board opts to not discipline Gabrielsen

• Sister: Tammy Hughes wanted a divorce

• Friends help injured man with crops

Tuesday, Oct. 10

• Vehicle stolen

• Rebels impressive against top squads

• Aamodt, Renshaw lead Bulldogs

• A-C, G-E finish in top five at tournament

• Rebels take first step

• Column: One junction does not a successful city make

• Corn mazes benefit children

• Adela Gasca, 79, Stewartville

• Daniel Varner, 52, Hollandale

• Luella Peterson, 105, Emmons

• Council gives Wedgewood the go-ahead

• Gabrielsen asks state to pull plates on his truck

• Defense: No blood was found on suspect or on his automobile

• State: Second shot was in the back

• Prairie Profiles, Kathy Farris: Art for lifes sake

Monday, Oct. 9

• From a small bank to a big vault

• Albert Lea falls to St. Peter, 4-2

• Making a Difference

• Panthers suffer third consecutive loss, 13-6

• Tigers fall to Winona, ready for sections

• The fantastic four

• Column: Trashing opponents reveals candidates traits

• Editorial: Find more at Extra Tribune

• Column: A few things to crow about

• Marlen Heining, 71, Atwater

• Lucille Johnson, 92

• Stabbing suspects arrested

• 20th annual Big Island Rendezvous and Festival: Its like were a big family

Saturday, Oct. 7

• Glenville Grain prepares to store another harvest

• Powder puff game highlights afternoon of fun at Hammer Field

• Homecoming to savor

• Dick Selvig, 85, Albert Lea

• Ello Mosier, 88, Ellendale

• Mexican consul to visit Albert Lea Tuesday

• City Council to review golf course

• Hughes trial to begin Monday

• By Rebecca Houg, staff writer

Friday, Oct. 6

• 20th annual Big Island Rendezvous and Festival: Learning from the past

• Column: Enjoying the outdoors can sometimes be challenging

• The Tigers win streak reaches 8

• Tigers win 10 events to down Packers

• Rebels win finale

• Tigers encouraged by run at Owatonna

• Arends leads Tigers to win over Austin

• NRHEG falls to Medford in 4

• A senior moment

• Column: Local inventions that didnt quite connect

• Editorial: Class of 1956 offers a challenge

• Elwood Pilz, 83, Clear Lake

• Lloyd Bartness, 93, Hartland

• Judy Anderson, 49, Wynmoor, Pa.

• Planning Commission debates golf course

Thursday, Oct. 5

• Storm drops hail on region

• Column: Learn to enjoy the moments the Twins give you

• Soccer team beats East, honors seniors

• Tigers finish eighth at the conference meet

• Tigers focused on Winona for homecoming

• Column: Eh, dere. Dis is sumting about subcultures

• Editorial: A hopeful day in sports

• Clyde Wilson, 94

• Oktoberfest meal, Rendezvous ahead for weekend

• Golf course owner grows his business

• Sludge truck overturns

• Boy Scouts benefited lifelong friends

• Vigil denotes domestic violence

• Outdoor classroom finished

Wednesday, Oct. 4

• Column: Maybe everyone should wear name tags

• Column: Handing out the hardware

• USC Rebels roll Blue Earth tennis team 6-1

• Tigers improve to 13-5 with win

• A-C shows determination, desire despite loss

• Cardinals have enough in the end, down G-E

• Shakopee,Blaine or downtown Mpls.?

• Jean Hyland, 78, Ashland, Wis.

• Wayne Ruhter, 60, Walnut Creek, Calif.

• No paddleboat zone

• Permit issued for renovation project

• City to buy space in Government Center

• State-level candidates square off in two forums on one day: State-level candidates square off in two forums on one day

• State-level candidates square off in two forums on one day: Audubon keys environmental topics

• State pulls county leaders car plate

• Making better smiles faster

• Fire scorches elevator in Bricelyn

Tuesday, Oct. 3

• Prairie Profiles, Milton Olson: Safety first

• USC tennis wins Gopher Conference

• Bulldogs make it 39 in a row

• Column: On the Twins, the Cubs and TV broadcasters

• Editorial: Why?

• Arnold Faugstad, 86, Emmons

• Helen Lunstrom, 96, Nevis

• Man drives off with gas

• Last-minute DME press conference reaches for support

• School board president gives slideshow on ballot measure

• Vets memorial on way

Monday, Oct. 2

• Virginia Davies, 84

• Tigers tie with Winona, move to 8-2-3 on the season

• Swimmers take 7th at Austin

• Tigers get important win

• Albert Lea finishes eighth at the conference meet

• Column: Dirt sells, but why do so many people buy it?

• A message to Kansas City

• Gaythel Haerther, 92, Northwood

• Doris Olson, 76

• Marguerite Will, 86

• Mary Keil, 91

• Gertrude Iverson, 93

• Wrecks to Riches

Sunday, Oct. 1

• Save the landfill and save taxes

• Tiger CC teams have some growing pains at Northfield

• Special teams keep USC from victory

• G-E can's slow Leroy-Ostrander

• Knights defense stout against Madelia

• A-C falls to MCW, 3-0

• N-K makes quick work of Graettinger

• Tigers offense struggles against physical Mankato West

• Mistakes send Panthers to second straight loss

• No. 9 Lake Mills suffers first loss

• Column: Having mixed feelings about snap judgements

• Column: Nature's Q and A

• Doris I. (Flatten) Olson, 76

• Marguerite D. Will, 86

• Mary A. (Walker) Keil, 91

• Gertrude T. Iverson, 93

• Two railroads and the Hollandale 'wish list'

• Creations from a cold stone

• Parking lot is done

• Candidates will debate at science center

• 11th-graders teach fifth-graders history in a hands-on fashion

• How to recycle: City or county? It doesn't matter