Story archive for July 2009
Friday, July 31
- House approves $2B more for 'cash for clunkers'
- Meet the Tscholls, y’all
- School board, teachers fail on pay talks
- Harmony Park owner talks about stabbing
- WIC switches to healthier food options
- Tornado Alley has a mild season
- Two arrested for DWI
- State sues I-35 bridge consultant
- Ritual team places first
- Freeborn County Home Council
- Convictions
- Church members make difference in lives of Lakota people
- B.J. Schrank to lead service at state park
- Healing service at Our Father’s House Aug. 7
- Methodist church to hold twilight concerts
- Local inventors of the past and their creations
- Editorial: Support the Bent Tree Wind Farm
- Finding the right friends can be a challenge
- Demonstration was teachable moment
- Peek at the Past
- Outdoor scenes from Isle Royale
- Albert Lea Parks and Recreation Sand Volleyball League Tournament Champions
Thursday, July 30
- The new style
- Rochester man faces assault charges
- Albert Lea man convicted of animal cruelty
- What can Freeborn County learn from Franklin County?
- Conger 4-H’er hopes to make her way to the Minn. State Fair
- Ahead: weekend of cruises, pancakes, art, movie
- Stereo reported taken
- Watershed district to host project tour
- Moose helps Humane Society
- Class of 1940
- Piano students present recital
- Great Voices of Albert Lea concert planned
- Convictions
- Mr. President, please watch your words better
- Knights finish 5th at state tourney
- Twins August evaluation
- Editorial: Shoff Park is looking great
- Book lets you know food-industry strategies
- It seems Democrats are fiscally minded
- Federal government deported illegals
- Peek at the Past
Wednesday, July 29
- Building a wind farm isn’t easy
- Streater’s roof catches fire
- Company looked at Austin, Albert Lea
- State agencies brace for $11m in cuts
- Two men cited for trespassing
- VFW Auxiliary
- Enter to be the Tribune's fair food taster
- Convictions
- Hey, I’m waving; I really am a guy who waves
- There are many ways to enjoy delicious, nutritious peaches
- Editorial: Who pays for the sidewalk bill?
- U.S. health care needs cost-effective solutions
- ‘Favor Bank’ gets deposit in Albert Lea
- Peek at the Past
- ALHS captains’ practice for football runs Tuesday nights until Aug. 10
Tuesday, July 28
- Report: Childress says Favre not coming back
- Prairie Profiles: Dan DeBoer
- Dentist commissioned as captain
- Council urges public to take Vitality Compass
- Nursing director wins Good Sam’s top staff award
- 3 men appear on assault charges
- Stabbing reported at Harmony Park
- Get to know how the cash for clunkers program works
- Port Authority to meet Aug. 5
- St. John’s Auxiliary
- Convictions
- Music students perform for library patrons
- What does it take to become a Jedi these days?
- Editorial: These 5 minutes will make you smile
- You can just keep the ‘change,’ Mr. President
- City residents don’t like 4-lane Bridge Ave.
- When will Albert Lea get wireless Internet?
- Peek at the Past
- Alden-Conger girls’ basketball wins summer league title
- U-15 boys’ soccer season ends
Monday, July 27
- They call the thing a Roadeo
- DFL gubernatorial candidates debate
- Report: Iowa casino would drain S.D. money
- Police in St. Peter investigate 2 deaths
- Wildlife artists seek success in stamps
- Band gets together to play at farmers market
- One charged with boating while intoxicated
- Peggy Benson attends podiatry conference
- Pam Schmidt joins Century 21
- New Web site provides financial security information
- Albert Lea cello student plays first chair at camp
- Librari-Anns
- My destination is, of course, procrastination
- Editorial: ‘Excellent servant, terrible master’
- While you were out enjoying vacation …
- Thanks for helping out a college student
- Austin too much for Albert Lea in championship
- Leave abortions out of health care bill
- Schmidt caps week with club title
- Peek at the Past
- USC falls one win shy of state tourney
- Prep schedule for July 27 and 28
Saturday, July 25
- Shouting match at immigration vigil
- Mixed-lane for Bridge Avenue?
- All aboard!
- Riverland students, faculty discuss college costs and job market
- Brie's photo contest winner
- Freeborn County to start 2010 budgeting process
- You can help
- Tread lightly, be smart, listen to opposition
- Editorial: Thumbs
- Live United through neighborhood parties
- Walz wants to hear from you on health care
- Peek at the Past
- Passing down knowledge
- Colonels bow out of playoffs against Faribault
- USC powers to championship game
- It’s not too late to help the animals
- Injured cat finds forever home with rescuer
- Cats and dogs available for adoption at Albert Lea Animal Shelter
- Some lessons from nature
- County community named for banker, politician
- Tied with love
- Birth Announcements
- Screening set
- AAUW offers scholarships
- Legion Auxiliary holds state convention
- Eagles Auxiliary
Friday, July 24
- 6-foot-long snake found in front yard on Broadway Avenue
- Severe thunderstorm watch issued for southern Minn., northern Iowa
- ‘A bit of a chameleon’
- County officials tour Iowa wind farm
- Blue Zones faith initiative begins
- Immigration reform vigil tonight
- Teen nabs Kohl’s scholarship
- Bubblicious
- Jet ski crashes into dock
- Jim Troe to lead service at park
- Enter to be the Tribune’s fair food taster
- Swiss steak fundraiser tonight
- The miracle of marriage
- Statewide Bus Roadeo in Albert Lea this weekend
- Magnets for wellness
- Kiwanians recognized
- Albert Lea’s version of the Green River Law
- Editorial: Honor their sacrifices
- Only a star can get that many people out of bed
- Remodel or not, columnist has a new purpose
- Health reform plan a good compromise
- Recommendation is a ‘slippery slope’
- Peek at the Past
- MMA event showcases Albert Lea fighters
- USC Legion advances with shutout win over Wabasso in districts
Thursday, July 23
- Hundreds came out
- Restaurants take Blue Zones pledge
- Mediator to help reach agreement in teachers’ contract next week
- Ice cream social for Relay for Life
- Tractors roll through Clarks Grove during ride
- Church plans annual drive-in fundraiser Sunday
- Window broken out of Jeep
- DFL hosts 9 candidates at Politics in the Pumpkin Patch
- Ham radio operators train
- Kiwanis Golden K II celebrates 25 years
- Albert Lea rebounds but falls to Austin
- Minnesota athletes and Joe Mauer
- Prep schedule for July 23 and 24
- They come because our community cares
- Editorial: How much is cheap gas worth?
- Why immigration reform is needed now
- When is enough, enough?
- Web site is shameless propaganda vehicle
- Peek at the Past
Wednesday, July 22
- ‘Good Morning Albert Lea’
- ‘Nightline’ is coming, too
- Has anyone seen my new pair of sunglasses?
- Editorial: We all need to protect outdoors
- Students below state average on tests
- It’s a case of ‘Sign, Sign, Everywhere a Sign’
- Have some respect for the environment
- Kay Rasmussen will be missed
- Cause of Sunday house fire in Hartland unknown
- Peek at the Past
- Break-in reported
- Know meat? All your meat questions answered
- City to spray for mosquitoes by air tonight
Tuesday, July 21
- Colonels fall apart against Royals
- Post 56 offense stymied by Patriots
- USC opens playoffs with a split
- Schmidt starts second day at 1-under at state am before play is suspended
- State tourney trip a surprise for A.L. golf team
- Stadheim Jewelers Junior Classic winners
- Prairie Profiles: Bob Sherman
- Riverland to start wind energy program
- Austin approves voluntary furlough program
- Woman found dead in pond in Steele County
- Albert Lea grabs lead early to beat Reds
- Austin man charged for allegedly sexually touching students
- Schmidt shoots 77 in first round of state amateur golf tournament
- Library recognizes Readers of the Week
- Prep schedule for July 21 and 22
- Our Savior’s Ladies’ Aid
- 'Good Morning America' segment to broadcast from Brookside
- Convictions
- MCA-II Science tests keep tripping up Minnesota students
- Moped stolen
- Students take part in science summer school
- Youths of the Year
- Campus Notes
- ‘Largest island on the largest lake in the world’
- Editorial: Spreading the Web is good
- With Legacy funding, we’re all doing our part
- No ‘clearing house’ exists to screen Ritchie e-mails
- Debate immigration issue on facts, not feelings
- Thanks for filling the boot
- Peek at the Past
Monday, July 20
- Albert Lea VFW moves on to final four
- Local golfer competes at state amateur tourney
- USC Legion cruises into districts
- Making memories
- Fire causes minor damage to front of home
- Minn. firm can’t arbitrate credit card, other debt
- At Minneapolis airport, a case of terminal confusion
- REACT provides safety break
- Class of 1989 plans reunion
- Freeborn 4-H Club
- Gone fishin’
- Conger 4-H Club
- Groups create display for veterans
- Convictions
- Robert Redford up and got married last week
- Editorial: The day the news died
- State budget choices were necessary and fair
- Baseball is very, very good to Albert Lea
- Peek at the Past
Saturday, July 18
- Post 447 starts postseason in strong fashion
- USC Legion finds strong pitching again in win
- ‘A fabulous ride’
- Man charged in armed robbery case
- A.L. teacher visits China to learn about country, culture
- How much ethanol should be in gasoline?
- TV anchorman Walter Cronkite, 92, dies
- Trial date scheduled for Austin police captain
- Brie’s Photo Contest winner
- In Brief
- Volunteers help children plant
- ALHS Class of 1979 plans 30-year reunion
- Coldwell Banker Holtan Real Estate associates attend conference
- The beauty of ordinariness in a cruel world
- Editorial: Thumbs
- Love in action: Can nation learn from a church?
- Peek at the Past
- Albert Lea Legion team knocks off league’s top team
- Over-aggressive Colonels run into trouble
- USC starter throws two-hit gem to advance team
- Albert Lea U-12 baseball team qualifies for state
- Sports Memories
- Knights baseball will hold tryout July 25 for 8 to 10-year-olds
- Albert Lea running club will meet at Central Park
- Speculation abounds on rock’s origins
- A trip to the Treasure State
- Heron is a study in coloration, pose, environment
- Campus Notes
- Birth Announcements
- Halverson School names Hallway Legends
- Freeborn 4-H
- Wa-tan-ye donates to museum
- You Can Help
Friday, July 17
- Man charged for Washington Avenue aggravated robbery
- The Funk
- Suspect remains at large
- 'Good Morning America' is coming to Albert Lea
- Watershed board OKs fish barriers
- Groups join to throw parties in parks
- Slashing victim treated, released
- Minnesota records 1st case
- Balsley to lead service at state park on Sunday
- Convictions
- Campus Notes
- New Daybreakers Kiwanian
- Confirmed at Faith Lutheran
- When will you start?
- Salem Lutheran holds mother-child brunch
- United Methodist Women
- A traveling house fly and other transplants
- Editorial: Let Pawlenty say what he wants
- Raising teens together: Watch for warnings
- Letter about Franken election was correct
- Airplanes distracted fireworks watchers
- A few memorable days at the cabin with the grandson
- Peek at the Past
- U-16 boys see season come to end
- Albert Lea U-13 girls’ soccer moving on to state
- Land Between the Lakes Doubles Tennis Tournament results
Thursday, July 16
- Tears for Phil
- Assault charges filed in sword case
- Franken staff stops in Albert Lea
- Austin is ready to go wireless
- A Midwestern view of the Pacific Northwest
- Christmas in July
- Editorial: Pads don’t kill people, people do
- Please be careful who and what you vote for
- Play, Crazy Days, Art & Garden Tour ensure busy weekend
- Ellendale Days: a chance for community to come together
- Peek at the Past
- In memory of Pie
- Portions of Bridge Avenue to be closed beginning Monday
- Man and woman reportedly held at gunpoint
- Myrtle 4-H
- Convictions
- Blackhawks swept by Kasson-Mantorville
- Albert Lea power not enough in loss
- Summer has hit the midpoint of the season
- Prep schedule for July 16 and 17
Wednesday, July 15
- Woman slashed by sword
- Semi blocks traffic for 7 hrs.
- Man, 86, faces charges of vehicular homicide
- 2 girls surprised by fallen power line
- Judge: Court can’t control coverage
- 2 killed in dump truck crash in Blue Earth County
- Lighthouse Event Center to present ‘Doubt’
- In the middle of the night
- Fire reported in barn
- More tractors needed for ride
- Marriage Licenses Issued
- Convictions
- Brand new Cadillac was a big hit on the farm
- Be berry healthy!
- A Taste for Tart
- Editor: Bar owner deserves answer
- Local legislator voted against local interests
- Baseball gets back in the parks
- Hispanics are not enemies of Anglos
- Peek at the Past
- Bulldog softball season ends
- Prep schedule for July 15 and 16
Tuesday, July 14
- Severe thunderstorm warning in Winnebago, Worth Counties
- Prairie Profiles: Lilah Aas
- 2 charged with assault in beating
- Albert Lea Parks and Rec organizes gardening contest
- Brie’s Photo Contest winner
- Judge to give ruling today on gag issue
- Concentration
- Man reportedly assaulted
- ‘Girls of ‘51’ meet Thursday
- Convictions
- Trying to be a Twin
- Ford trucks, ‘Futurama,’ Salsa Lisa, Trek bikes
- Albert Lea sweeps Owatonna
- Editor: Sen. Kyl needs to read the act
- Prep schedule for July 14 and 15
- CheckMyLake.org uses recent and solid data
- Chaplain service reveals quality folks
- Recount robs the state of Minnesota
- Peek at the Past
Monday, July 13
- Get set, mow
- Blue Earth opens Green Giant museum
- Colonels veteran plays younger than age
- 1 injured during weekend incident
- Lake Mills beats Osage in playoffs
- Safe Wind lobbies state over turbines
- Rochester defeats Albert Lea 14-2
- City Council to vote on bonds for streets
- Prep schedule for July 13 and 14
- Windows broken
- Dollars for scholars
- Low golf balls, colorful casts, credit card woes
- Retired Educators give to museum
- Editorial: Laws are smart moves for drivers
- Partnering for results and savoring success
- Wa-tan-ye
- Convictions
- Pawlenty unallotment to kill thousands of jobs
- Peek at the Past
Saturday, July 11
- A tribute to April
- A.L. lakes may not be unsuitable as Web site reported
- Hearing to determine access to exhibits in abuse case Monday
- Officials keeping an eye out for suspicous male
- Minnesota lawmakers examine US Senate recount
- Sen. Franken ends week with victory party
- Minn. medical program may survive 1 more month
- Cold Stone Creamery holds ShineFest fundraiser
- Animals available for adoption at shelter
- A grand greeting
- Campus Notes
- Anniversary
- In Brief
- Health care issues await the sausage factory
- Editorial: Thumbs
- Week of Caring is now the Project of Caring
- End of major combat operations is the case
- Peek at the Past
- Come walk in my country garden
- Nature’s Q and A
- Albert Lea’s overlooked porches
- 2009 Eddie Cochran print unveiled
- Humane Society raises money for shelter with playhouse drawing
- Talent sought for amateur contest
- AAUW offers scholarships
- Birth Announcements
- Organizations
- You can help
- Bulldogs deliver second straight shutout win
- Sports Memories
- Late-inning comeback lifts Albert Lea past Wells
Friday, July 10
- Another chance
- Wisconsin regulators OK local wind farm
- Albert Lea Inn owner asks court to cancel judgment ruling
- Golf cart driver faces felony charge
- Tribune now has an online mobile version
- Grand opening celebration at Great Grains Monday
- Building spray-painted
- Immigration vigil doesn’t take place today
- Whose life will you celebrate?
- Convictions
- From dish washing to making potato chips
- ‘Come to Jesus’ puppet ministry kicks off Saturday
- Halvorson to lead Sunday service at state park
- Editorial: Al Franken wasn’t funny
- End-of-year AWANA awards presented
- On energy, Walz listened to the people of Minn.
- Whatever happened to Sarah the Barracuda?
- Peek at the Past
- Doubleheader shows two sides of Post 56
- Bulldogs move on in playoffs
- USC splits with Minn. Lake
- New Richland jumps out to early lead in victory
- Colonels can’t solve Srp, Waseca in loss
- Enjoy the rest of summer; there is plenty left of it
Thursday, July 9
- Severe thunderstorm watch in effect in Freeborn County until 4 a.m.
- Healthy food tastes best
- Data: Fountain Lake unfit for swimming
- County leaders ask DNR to halt plan for Bear Lake
- Wisconsin regulators to consider plans for Bent Tree Wind Farm
- Farm & City Days’ goal: fun
- Screenwriter-musician duo coming to United Methodist
- Bullet hole reported
- Albert Lea defense picks up offense
- Open house Friday
- ALHS finds new boys’ basketball head coach
- Blackhawks split with Blooming Prairie
- Be a man, my son and know this man stuff
- Chasing down Twins memorabilia; part three
- N-K goes hitless against WCLT to end season
- Editorial: Central Corridor good for Minnesota
- Prep schedule for July 9 and 10
- Summer barbecue is a secret to longevity
- Time to change the U.S. energy policy
- Demonstration slated for Albert Lea
- Mother cared for well at Good Sam
- Peek at the Past
Wednesday, July 8
- City to spray for mosquitos tonight
- White House, hospitals reach deal on health care
- Recycling junque
- SoyMor awarded $25m loan guarantee from U.S. Dept. of Ag
- Franken sworn in as U.S. senator
- Franken gets attention of cartoonists
- 2 of 3 sentenced for Alden break-ins
- City receives no requests to treat Fountain Lake
- Lake Mills ready for Jubilee
- Purse reported stolen
- Peas are in season at market
- Brie’s Photo Contest is back
- Mindless diversions before age of computers
- Editorial: Papers won’t please everyone
- Commission OKs Riverland’s accreditation
- Cyclists, motorists need to work together
- Methodist Church has uplifting music
- Peek at the Past
- Bulldogs take a run at No. 1 St. Ansgar
- Inconsistent New Richland falls in twinbill
- Glenville-Emmons Legion loses third straight one-run game
Tuesday, July 7
- Prairie Profiles: Kay Rasmussen
- Nurse sorry for fake prescriptions
- Minnesota attorney general assists on building homicide case
- A.L. man arrested for running over woman with cart
- Minnesota, land of the freshman senator
- Woman transported after crash
- United Way of Freeborn County will begin its Project of Caring Saturday
- Lane closures on I-90 in Mower County begin today
- Meal to be offered every Tuesday
- Fountain Lake Sportsmen’s Club meets tonight
- Convictions
- Editorial: Palin is in it for the money
- Class reunion brings back memories of youth
- Walz votes for what amounts to an energy tax
- It takes village to host a baseball tourney
- People leaving trash in business bins is bad
- Peek at the Past
- Post 447 starter delivers fourth shutout win
- Bulldogs finish 2nd in NIC with win over Osage
- Bulldogs softball makes adjustments to beat Osage
- Vikings softball falls to No. 3 North Butler
- North Butler holds off Vikings baseball
Monday, July 6
- A lot of bang for the buck
- Editorial: Bachman sets a poor example
- Do we fail to see miracles in everyday lives?
- Soft-tissue sarcoma survivor honored
- Big companies tackle environmental projects
- Failure to buckle up can cost your life
- Al Franken to be sworn in on Tuesday
- Farmers play a role in climate change
- Gov. Palin resigns
- Peek at the Past
- Fireworks complaints reported
- New I-35W bridge wins national design honor
- Convictions
- G-E football team holds lift-a-thon
- Prep schedule for July 6 and 7
Sunday, July 5
Saturday, July 4
- Chamber director: Fireworks still a go
- Albert Lea loves a parade
- Albert Lea flag and drum line’s season rolls to a close
- Building permit issued for Wal-Mart remodeling project
- Convictions
- In Brief
- ALMC Reports
- Bulletin Board
- Unalienable rights include decent potato salad
- Editorial: Thumbs
- Guidelines for decision making: What do I do?
- Peek at the Past
- Pirate fun is plentiful at Cub Scout day camp
- When Albert Lea had a triple-themed parade
- Nature’s Q and A
- Camp is a big part of 4-H in the summertime
- Birth Announcements
- Campus Notes
- Senior awards night recognizes excellence
- Duplicate bridge
- St. John’s Auxiliary
- You Can Help
Friday, July 3
- Post 56 offense sputters in doubleheader loss
- MMA team blowing up
- Bulldogs blast Forest City in doubleheader
- Forest City shuts down Bulldogs softball
- Independence Day: Ready for Fun!
- Be wary of fake charities asking for money
- Salvation Army: Don’t leave garbage at thrift stores
- Minnesota increases DWI patrols for July 4 weekend
- Photography club presents its end-of-the-year awards
- Across The Pastor’s Desk: Freedom to love
- The Happiness Emporium is coming to Hayward
- Shelter animals available for adoption
- Nice To Know
- 4-H News: Conger 4-H
- Organizations
- Don’t like the weather? Wait a day, it’ll change
- Military news
- Weighing the big scales of the past and present
- Convictions
- Law Enforcement
- In brief
- Editorial: Get up. Walk. Unfold.
- The tip of the iceberg didn’t sink the Titanic
- Peek at the Past
- Post 56 gets scrappy in victory
- Knights overtake Northwood-Kensett in seventh
- USC Legion cruises past Lake Crystal
- New Richland Legion splits doubleheader with Blooming Prairie
Thursday, July 2
- Area scores for July 2
- Albert Lean Gothic
- Albert Lea students hit average on tests
- Judge rules against Albert Lea Inn owner
- Editorial: Notes from the Senate race
- Letter says hotel didn’t maintain accounting records
- Putting Sikhs to the cruel choice over turbans
- Humane Society: Fireworks will frighten pets
- Concert at United Methodist to celebrate American music
- Minnesota needs progressive, stable tax policy
- Astrup-Scott attends gifted and talented symposium
- Big 4th of July celebration on tap for Bricelyn
- Colonels can’t find big hits in loss
- Man airlifted after crash
- Who will weep for the late Jody Morrow?
- Coleman could eye governor run next
- Blood donors awarded pins
- Minnesota State University, Mankato announces spring semester dean’s list
- Peek at the Past
- Class of ‘93 plans gathering
- Art Center offers children’s art classes
- The quest for Twins memorabilia continues
- Convictions
- Post 56 drops double-header to Rochester
- Post 447 starter throws two-hitter
- Offense sparks for Bulldogs softball
- Lake Mills baseball falls to Garner-Hayfield
- Prep schedule for July 2 and 3
Wednesday, July 1
- Life on the ranch
- Census estimates Albert Lea lost a little
- City to spray for skeeters tonight
- The suburbs see strong growth
- Church donates to keep playpark
- Albert Lea Superintendent Prescott completes his last day
- Bicycles reported stolen
- ‘It brings everybody closer’
- Democrat Franken wins protracted Senate race
- Legumes are truly a nutritional powerhouse
- Editorial: You can read the ruling
- Camping surely is not an activity for sissies
- Government medicine will slow health care
- Replace the elephant, donkey with a pig
- Thanks for a safe, memorable season
- Peek at the Past
- Strong pitching fuels Colonels
- Glenville-Emmons Legion team drops pair of one-run games
- Bulldogs starter delivers victory
- Strong start fades for Post 75


