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
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




