Story archive for November 2008

Saturday, Nov. 29

• Bismarck blasts Thunder

• Feeling right at home

• Mall madness

• Downtown kicks off holiday season

• Salvation Army’s kettle campaign is underway

• Freeborn 4-H Club holds annual awards banquet

• Foundation names new communications coordinator

• New inductee

• Neighborhood meeting tonight

• ALHS conferences are Monday

• Business donates to Salvation Army

• Event raises $5,976 for United Way

• Wind energy forum planned

• Thorne Crest receives grant

• KIMT promotes anchor to managing editor

• Editorial: Thumbs

• Cutting costs in a tough economic turndown

• No one wins when marriage fight gets ugly

• Man returns lost bank envelope to its owner

• Furthermore, the bank gave him a gift

• Peek at the Past

• Albert Lea Community Theatre play presents holiday stories everybody can relate to

• Nature’s Q and A

• Using wood for warmth, cooking and more

• Some of that ‘crazy’ behavior is just part of being a teenager

• Birth Announcements

• ALHS students attend Chicano-Latino career fair

• Cancer Society receives memorials

• Grace Lutheran Altar Guild

• Austin Duplicate Bridge Club

• Trinity Lutheran Church Women

• Campus Notes

• Southwest Middle School lists first-quarter honor rolls

• St. John’s staff, residents collect food, money for food shelf

• Salem Women’s Executive Board

• Wa-tan-ye

• State Line Stinkers

Friday, Nov. 28

• Penalties pile up as Thunder losses to Bobcats

• Area scores for Nov. 29

• Editorial: Legacy measure needs watching

• Albert Lea’s overlooked star: Richard Carlson

• Most job openings will require skilled labor

• Try not to objectify others during discussions

• Peek at the Past

• Miss Albert Lea is a busy mother

• From Miss Minnesota to missionary

• Pilot speaks about surviving plane crash

• County workers to likely get pay increase

• Longtime owner sells Celebrations Party & Gifts

• Mike Callahan: State wrestling champion of 1963

• Don Draayer: Life as an educator, administrator, earthquake survivor

• Bill Ferrie: Transition from gymnastics to wrestling

• Convictions

• Albert Lea baseball hosting pancake breakfast

• Thunder ready to prove itself

• Prep schedule for Nov. 28 and 29

• Ice fishing action is heating up as ice begins to get thicker

• Advent: a season of hope

• First Baptist ABW

• Friends of Library thank Christ Episcopal Church

• Healing service at Our Father’s House

• Domestic Engineers

• Church to host Advent organ concerts starting next week

• Children's Skating Party

Thursday, Nov. 27

• Recalling 3 years of confusion with 2 Thanksgiving days

• Freeborn County 4-H’ers participate at state fair

• Annual 4-H banquet recognizes excellence

• Getting ready for Thanksgiving

• 4-H banquet award winners

• The turkey industry has a unique advantage in the local food movement

• Reserve champion in citizenship

• Granddaughter of local woman crowned homecoming queen

• Are you ‘game’ to try these recipes?

• World Community Day held

• Albert Lea Seed House holds annual open house event

• Students share talents

• Rally for a Cure organizers appreciate support

• State trooper’s kindness is appreciated

• Albert Lea faces early tests

• Minnesota sports fans should be thankful

Wednesday, Nov. 26

• How well do you know your Albert Lea area geography?

• City nears goal for Artspace survey

• Downtown to kick off its holiday activities

• Minivan, SUV collide on Highway 13

• Mona’s Styles in Emmons is a gateway to beauty

• Popular entertainment options five decades ago

• Fight cancer, start shopping and tour homes

• Dance ensemble presents annual concert

• Grapevine Twist

• Art Center visitors will find not only trees, but wreaths too

• ‘Biggest Loser’ contest winners to be announced on Dec. 4

• Serving holiday fare

• Editorial: Thanks!

• Do you know the 3 F’s of Thanksgiving Day?

• It has been a year of generational change

• How many pairs of shoes do you have?

• Peek at the Past

• Salvation Army Community Thanksgiving dinner

• Albert Lea merchants are optimistic

• City comp plan could be set by end of year

• Council to dole out $47,000 in grant funds

• Four arrested for drugs after search warrants

• ALMC’s regional clinics recognized for quality laboratory services

• Office broken into

• Hours set for art show at Marion Ross Center

• Editorial: Thank you for giving

• Be thankful that you don’t have an evil twin

• Know about food you eat during the holidays

• Peek at the Past

• Playing with the pros

• West comes on late to beat Albert Lea

• Winter sports are almost here

• Albert Lea alum wins world deadlifting championship

Tuesday, Nov. 25

• Bulldogs drop season opener to Saints

• Albert Lea man survives Colorado plane crash

• Prairie Profiles: Jerry Reyerson

• Council amends payment plan for Tiger Hills

• Survey to study county’s health

• Sedan crashes into liquor store

• Students attend high school journalism convention

• A third counterfeit bill reported

• ‘Blue Zones’ author to appear on ‘Oprah’ today

• Going down

• No mail on Thanksgiving

• Students collect money for UNICEF

• Amanda Leonard serving as tutor

• District 241 receives letter of commendation

• Ohio Patrol is part of holiday crackdown

• Editorial: It’s nice; get out and play

• Would you like fries with your donation?

• The Republican Party has become Balkanized

• DFL Party didn’t vote for the best candidate

• Congress withholds money for enforcement

• Peek at the Past

• Goalie lifting Thunder

• Prep schedule for Nov. 25 and 26

Monday, Nov. 24

• Cubby Hole changes name, style

• Albert Lea could win a health makeover

• Tiger Hills partners ask for change to agreement

• Teen advances into final round of ice cream contest

• Counterfeit bills reported

• Sons of Norway

• Editorial: Be part of the solution

• It is the time of year to be extra thankful

• Holiday season in Albert Lea is under way

• Peek at the Past

Sunday, Nov. 23

• Thunder loses in shootout to Alexandria

Saturday, Nov. 22

• An elite state meet

• Ramaker casts own shadow

• Consistency is the key for the Vikings

• 2008 All-Area Football Team

• Bulldogs lose to Clear Lake in Forest City Jamboree

• Tigers have two players named to Big 9 football team

• NRHEG has 7 named to Gopher Conference football team

• Viking girls start season with win

• Two area volleyball players participate in Tri-State Volleyball All-Star game

• United Way volunteers Keep the Fires Burning

• Attorney General's Office not to assist in Good Sam case

• Anchor store coming to Northbridge Mall

• Minn. Senate recount spills into weekend

• Firefighters practice extinguishing fires

• Cougar attacks horse in Otter Tail County

• Editorial: Thumbs

• The secret of happiness is a snow shovel

• Catching up on United Way fundraisers

• Peek at the Past

• Drugs were not needed to make war transition

• Glenville-Emmons Post-Prom Committee to host annual Christmas Tour of Homes

• Some lessons from nature

• The days when everybody warmed with wood

• Give thanks for your families this holiday season

• Teaching kids that it’s not all about the awards

• Five generations

• Bloodmobile collects 109 units

• Set Memories Aglow

• Bethany Zogg named a runner-up in poster session

• Conger 4-H

• DFL chairmen grateful for those who worked hard this year

• You Can Help

Friday, Nov. 21

• About a girl

• Casino nonprofit gives $1 million in grants

• Riverland has some new names

• Salvation Army in need of more bell ringers

• Man injured after wreck

• St. John’s Auxiliary

• Thin ice is always dangerous ice

• DNR issues ice warning for aerated lakes

• Jr. Park Naturalist material now is available online

• Editorial: Franken lawsuit is not needed

• Coping with an allergy based on TV politics

• Hey, Mower County can have fun facts, too

• It’s a good time for truths about government

• Peek at the Past

• Finding gratitude in the simpler things

• Fall supper organizer appreciates support

• Grace Lutheran plans Thanksgiving eve service

• Tigers not ready to settle at state

• Prep schedule for Nov. 21 and 22

Thursday, Nov. 20

• Editorial: Extra Cartoons

• Count and recount

• High school ups credits needed to graduate

• Vets face challenges with VA processes

• New Wells mayor prepares for future

• Tina and Lena, ‘Cinderella,’ book sale, breakfasts on tap

• Woman cited for shoplifting

• Extra school revenue would come from state

• Portions of Clark Street to be closed beginning Monday

• Cantori, youth choir to present concert Sunday

• Be prepared; know the flu bedside ritual

• Artspace Projects, city to conduct analysis

• Time on crutches gives a fresh perspective

• Thanks for the help with getting around

• Peek at the Past

• Albert Lea cager finding niche

• Minnesota high school hockey poll

• Coaches affect character of teams

• Prep schedule for Nov. 20 and 21

Wednesday, Nov. 19

• Entertainer extraordinaire

• Another wind farm could be built

• Despite state cuts, county pays for public defender

• Local doctors treat whooping cough

• Helping a neighbor

• Editorial: Teens, do you want to seem older?

• How do you know when you’re a grownup?

• Letter had incorrect e-mail address

• It’s open season for Medicare enrollment

• Wealthier people need to accept responsibility

• Two dogs in Emmons area need some help

• Peek at the Past

• Former USC wrestler returns as head coach

• Albert Lea falls to Raiders 6-3

• One last chance for U to prove itself

• Prep scores for Nov. 18

• NAHL standings

Tuesday, Nov. 18

• Energy company considers building wind farm

• Freeborn County auditor is ready for recount

• U.S. Senate recount gets under way

• New kid on the block

• Alltel to add 130 customer service jobs in Mankato

• Ethanol producers face falling prices

• Wet fields hinder completion of Minnesota harvest

• Newspaper box broken into

• Schools receive funds from Target

• Area resident is a lottery winner

• Stroke Support Group to meet

• A field trip without leaving the classroom

• Respect matters at Southwest Middle School

• Hospice volunteers at Hy-Vee Wednesday

• Military news

• Grapevine Twist

• VFW Auxiliary

• First Lutheran Church Women

• Austin Duplicate Bridge Club

• Convictions

• Albert Lea's Annika Smed stars in 1st year for UND

• Editorial: The Tribune saves you money

• Why do we pronounce one like it is ‘wun’?

• The GOP’s great female hope became a scapegoat

• What do the police cite and not cite?

• Peek at the Past

Monday, Nov. 17

• Albert Lea School District could get state revenue

• Zoomobile comes to Albert Lea Public Library

• Albert Lea gets new cellular telephone store

• Riverland to perform ‘The Diary of Anne Frank’

• Donation to the historical museum

• Cow struck twice

• Arc plans annual soup, chili supper

• District governor visits local club

• Convictions

• Editorial: Let the ballot recount continue

• Brutal online comments can fuel negativity

• The Republican Party is a grass-roots party

• Will wind turbines lower property values?

• Government needs a 10 percent decrease

• Thanks for supporting Friends of the Library

• Peek at the Past

• Express rout Thunder

• Riverland pitcher signs with Divison II Nebraska/Omaha

• Prep schedule for Nov. 17 and 18

• Daybreakers Kiwanis welcomes new member

• Albert Lea Medical Center gives thanks

• Freeborn County Home Council

• Convictions

Saturday, Nov. 15

• Northwood-Kensett loses in state football semifinal

• Tigers swimmers move five events on to state

• All Area Volleyball Teams

• Brackey raises game senior year

• Boehmer forges dynasty from bottom up

• Second period flurry stuns Thunder

• Searching for clues

• Mall to host Evening of Thanksgiving

• Winning ornament photo is a winter scene

• Program addresses arthritis concerns

• Local doctor nominated for physician of year award

• Local orthopedic surgeon recertified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons

• Lamson recertified by American Board of Family Medicine

• Maurices names new manager

• ALMC welcomes plastic surgeon

• Security Bank auditor completes course

• Modern Woodmen rep completes program

• ALMC Eye Services, Vision Plus announce holiday hours

• Thumbs

• We don’t have to look Canadian anymore

• Beyond the election, it’s E Pluribus Unum

• Negativity is the fault of DFLers, Republicans

• Cost-of-living raises separate top, bottom

• Peek at the Past

• "Cinderella"

• With a hint of tint

• Nature's Q and A

• What the coffee pot would say if it could talk

• First Lutheran hosts Holidays Ahead Saturday

• Birth announcements

• You can help

• United Methodist Women

• Lambda Chapter, Delta Kappa

Friday, Nov. 14

• ‘It’s a real comfort to us’

• Icy highways lead to fatal car crash

• Rep. Walz speaks with high schoolers

• That’s one big cake

• ALFD Combat Squad advances to finals

• Pilots send flag to students

• Military news

• Fun at the cabin with Sister and the kids

• Convictions

• DNR grant applications are out

• Editorial: Stories on Bond girls are pointless

• Let’s bring back the topic of oak savanna

• 8 steps to build advertisements that work

• Peek at the Past

• Get used to tripartisan politics, Democrats

• Traps for wild animals can kill dogs, children

• Take they our life, goods, fame, child and wife

• Making lefse

• Northwood-Kensett relaxed and ready for semifinal

Thursday, Nov. 13

• It's official: Stiehm retains mayor post

• The world is watching America struggle

• Albert Lea swimmers start strong at sections

• T.O. visits his high school

• Salvation Army to host Thanksgiving meal

• USC students to perform ‘Technicolor Dreamcoat’

• Coleman: Allegation should be investigated

• Weekend Planner: Zoomobile, benefit or breakfasts this weekend

• Salvation Army kicks off Red Kettle Campaign

• Man cited for illegal consumption

• Author to speak about journaling

• Operation Respect kicks off

• ALMC Store to host essential oils, chemical-free product show

• Election results of Freeborn County cities

• School and cafe at the center of life in Glenville

• ‘Freedom is our best ally'

• Some of us thrive on elections and politics

• Financial method is different and scary

• Albert Lea is better because of RSVP

• Tribune should have had Obama’s picture

• Support the Thunder by going to the games

• Drivers need to brake for pedestrians

• Peek at the Past

• ‘Biggest Loser’ challenge coming to a close in next weeks

• ‘Keep the Fires Burning’ coming up next week

• Minnesota deer harvest down on opening weekend

• Woman dies after I-35 crash

• Column: McCarthy fails to use common sense vs. Vikes

Wednesday, Nov. 12

• A salute to veterans

• Wedgewood Cove changes its partners

• Humane Society asks for books

• Vehicle rollovers reported

• Fish fry tonight

• Big Night on Campus to feature big cake

• Hy-Vee salutes veterans

• Editorial: Looking for a sunshine champ

• 'See a penny, pick it up and all the day you’ll have good luck.'

• Change is not a sprint; change is a relay race

• Peek at the Past

• Thanks for supporting election campaign

• Will weekly protests of the war take a break?

• Members of the freshman class have filled in nicely for Tigers' swim team

• Column: A wacky NFC North still tough to figure

Tuesday, Nov. 11

• Winter weather advisory issued

• Despite rain, grain dryer catches on fire

• Prairie Profiles: John Guildner

• Council moves ahead on social-host law

• County looks at pay for elected officials

• ‘There are no back room deals being made’

• Home damaged by chimney fire

• Mower stolen

• Campus Notes

• Education association awards scholarships

• School Matters

• Editorial: Thoughts of liberty on Vets Day

• Be sure to thank a veteran for Veterans Day

• Vigilance at the Tomb of the Unknowns

• Krogsgaard did not grow up in Albert Lea

• Thanks for supporting the outdoors measure

• Share your ideas with Ward 3 councilor-elect

• Opponent ran a good campaign this fall

• Peek at the Past

• Athletes lift for a letter

• Prep schedule for Nov. 11 and 12

Monday, Nov. 10

• Father is ‘person of interest’ in slayings

• Business Monday: Saving energy

• 1 dead and 10 hurt in van rollover

• Outdoors fans glad amendment passed

• Austin mayoral challenger requests recount in race

• Students attend choral festival

• No mail service on Tuesday

• Marriage Licenses Issued

• Accountant to talk about 10 most expensive tax mistakes in business

• FFA holds corn drive for Camp Courage

• Convictions

• Editorial: The world responds

• Have you ever been crabby for no reason?

• Why Sen. John McCain lost the election

• Don’t wait to thank a veteran for serving

• Peek at the Past

• Slow start costs Albert Lea

• Prep schedule for Nov. 10 and 11

• Community to observe Veterans Day

• One soldier’s story

• Veterans young and old deserve support services

• A report from Freeborn County Veterans Services Officer Jon Rhiger

Saturday, Nov. 8

• It was Obama mania

• Good Sam charges expected week of Nov. 16

• Council to read proposed social host ordinance

• The parties worked up to the 11th hour to sway voters in the region

• More election results

• Snow big deal

• ALMC ophthalmologist named Costin Scholar

• Editorial: Thumbs

• A few words for Barack and Michelle Obama

• United Way ‘advancing the common good’

• Support during race was appreciated a lot

• Thanks for re-election in House District 27A

• Early exit for Knights

• Vikings shutdown Bucs to move to semifinals

• Obama rumors really are annoying

• Hunters, please donate the hides

• Does Walz grasp his retirement plan?

• Tribune had fishy story before election

• Blizzard storms back to hand Thunder 5-2 loss

• Thanks for electing Daddy the mayor

• Peek at the Past

• ‘Life in the Mississippi’

• Chiggers inflict a lot of torment for small creatures

• Local delegation helps hometown star Ross celebrate 80th birthday

• Service station memories

• Birth Announcements

• Retired Educators to meet Thursday at Albert Lea Elks Club

• You Can Help

• You Can Help

• Members of St. Theodore Catholic School class of 1942 celebrate long friendships

• Lens and Shutter Photography Club

• Christian station holds annual Share-A-Thon

Friday, Nov. 7

• Freeborn County voter turnout was high

• National turnout figures can be hard to determine fast

• Albert Lea area wakes up to snow cover

• Worth County, Iowa, election results

• Practicing fire exit plan nets local student pizza party

• 'Extreme Makeover' airing date is official

• Business broken into

• NRHEG operating levy fails

• Community praise concert Sunday

• Women of class of ‘47 to meet

• Dissolutions Filed

• Fifth-graders, Kiwanis Club team up

• The fishing was good at the Die Hard tourney

• DNR: Deer drive safety must be top priority Saturday

• Editorial: What they said

• Don’t just drive by, folks; please do drop in

• Wind turbines have residents seeing green

• Why did voters throw out a good mayor?

• Teach children to have nonviolent relationships

• Peek at the Past

• The real work begins after Election Day

• Zion Lutheran confirms youths

• Pitching in for a good cause

• Hayward church to hear missionary

• New attitude suits line

• Vikings will face a similar foe in Buccaneers

• Albert Lea volleyball banquet set for Sunday

• Minnesota girls high school hockey rankings

• Prep schedule for Nov. 7 and 8

Thursday, Nov. 6

• Kehr’s race was close

• Anderson wins handily

• Rasmussen unopposed

• America looks back on Nov. 4

• 28-year-old charged for sale of meth

• Nelson beats Shoff

• Incumbent Mathiason defeats Gjersvik

• Faribault County election results

• L&D Ag Service growing its business in Hartland

• Benefit, wine tasting, breakfasts slated for weekend

• School’s annual fall supper reaps harvest of food, fellowship and fun

• Who was that write-in candidate?

• New members elected to the House of Representatives

• Man arrested for DWI

• Hospice volunteers help to ‘Set Memories Aglow’

• Veterans Day program at Southwest Tuesday

• What is Crossroads Community Hospice?

• Convictions

• ALHS vocalists attend St. Olaf Choral Day

• Editorial: An open letter to the 2009 council

• Reflections of a man who just turned 40

• Peek at the Past

• Area coach joins Hall

• Puzzles, games and sports people like to play

• Albert Lea Figure Skating Club wraps up tryouts, shows slated for March

• Prep schedule for Nov. 6 and 7

• Nelson defeats Shoff in District 3 seat

Wednesday, Nov. 5

• NRHEG school levy fails

• Anderson 'honored' to be new council member

• Rasmussen ready to begin second council term

• Bulldogs fall in five in region finals

• Murtaugh wins mayor

• Obama turns to building administration

• Brown re-elected in District 27A

• Coleman just nips Franken for Senate

• Freeborn County election results

• Tuttle defeats Lee for commissioner

• Minnesota results

• Walz turns back GOP challenge for 2nd term

• County permits get a boost

• Convictions

• Program addresses holiday cooking for diabetics

• MSHSL should review playoff football format

• Fans bus available for Alden-Conger football game at state

• Editorial: Thank you for voting

• What goes from zero to 60 mph eventually?

• You might discover your own migraine cure

• Peek at the Past

• Senate race very close

• Outdoors, arts amendment maintains lead

Tuesday, Nov. 4

• Mathiason, Nelson, Tuttle win

• Murtaugh wins mayor race

• Prep scores for Nov. 4

• Kehr, Anderson and Rasmussen win

• Polls close in Minnesota

• Election results and coverage

• Parties make last-minute calls to voters

• Awesome Election Day links

• A guide to watching the election results

• Freeborn County polling places for today

• Prairie Profiles: Audrey Mehus

• Northwood-Kensett fans travel for team

• Prepare for high turnout at polls

• Charter rates are going up $2

• Freeborn mayor declines to speak

• Packed polling places

• Edgewater Park benches burned

• Albert Lea Combat Squad to compete in firefighter challenge in Las Vegas

• Community meeting approaching

• ‘Set Memories Aglow’ gets started

• Ham radio classes start tonight

• Band boosters meet Tuesday

• Paths to Peace to show film

• Go online for results

• The definition of recession changes this year

• Boy’s Halloween ruined by theft of pumpkin

• Artspace will bring good things to A.L.

• Christians need to care for unborn and born

• Peek at the Past

• Northwood-Kensett halts Central at state

• Albert Lea swimmers 7th at Big Nine

Monday, Nov. 3

• Prep scores for Nov. 3

• Albert Lea duo place in top 30 at state

• Albert Lea swimmers take seventh at Big Nine meet

• Small business of the year

• Freeborn mayor ends up in jail in Spencer, Iowa

• Weight Watchers urged staff, members to ‘Lose for Good’

• Weekend deer encounters

• Editorial: The dam deal needed a land trust

• Cookbooks have a romantic appeal to them

• States differ on what voters can wear to polls

• Peek at the past

• Does your pet need a vaccination for rabies?

• Lake Mills hosts benefit for Olson

• Power play goals cost Thunder

• Prep Schedule for Nov. 3 and 4

Saturday, Nov. 1

• Preparing for Election Day

• VIDEO: Carving pumpkin masterpieces

• A spooktacular time at school

• Remember to replace smoke alarm batteries

• Freeborn County polling places for 2008 election

• Which candidates will be on your ballot?

• Duo performs Monday

• Albert Lea Port Authority meeting Wednesday

• Flu shots available at Express Care for 12 and older

• Drum clinic scheduled for Monday

• Hollandale donation

• Donation to Library Foundation

• Costume contest winners

• Agent earns Blue Vase Award

• Editorial: Thumbs

• Peek at the past

• Some Republicans quietly like the skinny guy

• Society is missing a generation of people

• Brown doesn’t really support JOBZ program

• Thanks for assistance in House District 27A

• At least people know Ralph Nader is a kook

• Christians should get out to vote on Tuesday

• Elections are essential to good government

• Was Barack Obama born in the U.S.?

• U.S. needs more jobs, not new taxes

• Pestorious deserves to hold public office

• Davis doesn’t back veterans’ health

• Experience is key for county board

• Have a voice on the City Council

• Brown voted for bringing jobs

• There was no call for slapping Marine

• NFIB works hand in hand with Bush

• Brown is qualified for representative

• Blooming Prairie has school levy

• Obama listens to people he meets

• Brown has record of getting it done

• Democrats want to redistribute wealth

• County needs budget control

• Babcock Avenue once boasted high concentration of service stations

• A smile is cheaper than a new address

• Freeborn County 4-H’ers take part in state fair

• How to prepare a turkey for Thanksgiving

• It’s important to talk about values with our children

• Birth Announcements

• Albert Lea native named company CFO

• Domestic Engineers

• NARFE

• Wa-tan-ye

• St. John’s Auxiliary

• VFW Auxiliary

• Leadership gets tours of Southwest

• Good Samaritan Society of Albert Lea receives award

• Alden United Methodist Church to host election night dinner

• It's on to state for Alden-Conger

• Thunder falls to Owatonna late

• Bulldogs headed to region finals

• Miller named to All-Tournament team at state soccer tournament

• Albert Lea runners finish in top 30 at state