Looking Back Aug 7, 2008
The Paul Hammen daughters of Washington are staying this week with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Rotenbruger, while Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hammen are vacationing in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Hershberger, Tony and Lisa of Iowa City were Thursday evening visitors at the Roy Kallaus home. (Kalona News, IA)
A birth and a funeral: Troops and families at home count the many milestones missed and made Aug 5, 2008
The Ferris wheel at the Minnesota State Fair offered a bird's-eye view of an end-of-summer, mid-American ritual. From the top, you could see the places where 4-H kids showed off their prized hogs and cows, where farmers ogled gleaming tractors, and where throngs lined up for food-of-every-kind-on-a-stick. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Matt Garza, Tampa Bay Rays look SO good vs. Blue Jays Jul 30, 2008
Twins 6, White Sox 5 - In Minneapolis, Justin Morneau s bases-clearing double capped a five-run fifth inning and Minnesota moved within a half-game of AL Central-leading Chicago with the win. Brian Anderson and Nick Swisher homered for the White Sox. (Boston Herald)
Community mourns loss of Mr. Rushford’ Jul 19, 2008
The small Minnesota town still recovering from last August s floodwaters now mourns the life and legacy of the former two-term mayor who was honored as Mr. Rushford in 2005 ... The University of Minnesota recruited Al Morken, who graduated from Rushford High School in 1946 as an all-conference offensive lineman, to play football for the Gophers, but he never left town. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Obituaries for Friday, July 18, 2008 Jul 18, 2008
Chief was a genuine working man, loyal and kind to his many friends, always willing to take money from anyone foolish enough to bet against his Minnesota Vikings, and always had the refrigerator well stocked. Chief is survived by his four children, Lynette (Jeff) Laska of La Crescent, Paul Senn of Menomonee Falls, Wis. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Drug case leaves DEA holding rare baseball cards Jul 13, 2008
But DuBrule did procure some sought-after classics of Hall of Famers, said Susan Mackay, registrar at the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y. For instance, there is a 1964 card of Minnesota Twin Harmon Killebrew (Topps. 177) worth $1,500. (Boston Globe)
Steve Cahalan: O’Reilly Auto Parts to open store in city Jul 13, 2008
It is licensed to serve customers in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Findlay man's collection includes 200 game-worn jerseys, pucks, sticks and banners May 31, 2008
"I had a friend who worked the visitors' locker room for the Minnesota North Stars," he said. "So when the Penguins won the cup there, he managed to procure me a few items. He actually got two champagne bottles, and he got them autographed by a couple of the players. One of them is autographed by Tom Barrasso, and he actually noted Stanley Cup '91 on it. The other one is Jaromir Jagr and Paul Coffey.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Saving girls from Net sex May 29, 2008
The unit has recovered girls shipped to Sacramento from Minnesota, Texas, Wisconsin and Montana. Some Web sites, including myredbook. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Grateful Theo Ratliff makes best of latest opportunity with ... May 29, 2008
Ratliff struggled with a right knee injury in Minnesota that sidelined him for 45 games. He returned and played 10 games before reaching a contractual buyout, allowing the team to waive him on Feb. 29. (Boston Herald)
Three Rivers flea market at fairgrounds adding antiques May 28, 2008
Vendors and treasure hunters from all over southern Minnesota and northern Iowa will gather at the Mower County Fairgrounds in Austin Saturday and Sunday, June 7 and 8, to participate in the new Three River Days Antique and Flea Market. The event started five years ago as strictly a flea market but a number of vendors and show-goers expressed their desire to have the show include antiques as well. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
Preserving heritage of family place May 22, 2008
Minnesota Farm Guide: Leading Farm Newspaper ... 2008 Minnesota Farm Guide. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Ask Babe: More questions for the Babe May 22, 2008
In the days when the "Curse of the Bambino'' that was a high-water mark. However, now that there are headlines proclaiming World Series titles, I suspect that will dampen interest in this decades old paper. It might be worth as much as $25 to a diehard fan, but that's just a guess. Dear Babe: I have a 1975 Pepsi 16 oz. glass bottle commemorating the Nebraska Cornhusker National Champions from 1970 and 1971 along with the team's bowl wins from 1969-74. -- Jan Schmidt, Grand Island, Neb. I guess... (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Violin swindler masterfully played his victims May 13, 2008
Tang pleaded guilty to two counts of wire fraud and eight counts of mail fraud involving shipments or wire transfers from California, Minnesota, Delaware and Germany. He acknowledged using two San Francisco addresses, including a hillside home in the Golden Gate Heights neighborhood where Ng first met him, as hubs for his dealings. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Glad You Asked: We need your help May 11, 2008
In addition to Wisconsin, Racine s are found in Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio and West Virginia. We ve since heard from readers who claim there s a Racine in both Georgia and Arizona. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Buying in bulk - Gold teeth most interesting sale for Heller May 8, 2008
In the last year, Heller and her crew have made about 100 stops between Sioux Falls, S.D. and Minnesota. We go into Iowa quite a bit too, she shared. (Sleepy Eye Herald Dispatch, MN)
Host leader says GOP convention is business Apr 10, 2008
Presidential candidate John McCain and the biggest names of the Republican Party will head to Minnesota for the 2008 Republican National Convention ... It s really about business, said Cyndi Lesher, Minnesota Host Committee President, to about 20 Winona Area Chamber of Commerce members at Jefferson s Pub and Grill on Wednesday ... People from all over the world will be focused on Minnesota, Lesher said. (Winona Daily News, MN)
VARIETY: Entertainment Briefs Apr 10, 2008
There will be 20 dealers from Iowa and Minnesota buying and selling coins and other items. Beginning and veteran collectors are welcome. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Racing cards to park at Target Apr 8, 2008
The result, , will debut exclusively at 's Minnesota stores on April 15. "Take the essence of what racing is in a videogame form -- two cars enter, one car leaves -- take some Hot Wheels, take some Pok;mon, and put that all in a blender," Wood said, "and you get Jacked Card Racing.". (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Obits: Paulson, Stokke, Aadland, Chesley, Thayer, & Ross Apr 3, 2008
She continued her education at Minnesota Vocational School of Practical Nursing, and graduated in 1933. She worked for the Pillsbury family (of the Pillsbury Company) until she moved back to North Dakota She married Frank Chesley December 22, 1937. (Marshall County Journal, SD)
Albert Lea City Council awards demolition contract Mar 27, 2008
Serving southern Minnesota and northern Iowa since 1897 ... Auger represents the owner of 115 W. College St., St. Paul-resident Tony Magnotta, owner of Minnesota Title act, which last year moved to the Carnegie Library building down the street ... Albert Lea will construct a lift station between Minnesota Highway 13 and Freeborn County Road 101, near where the two intersect. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
City may do construction on four busy streets Mar 23, 2008
Serving southern Minnesota and northern Iowa since 1897 ... As such, they require Minnesota Department of Transportation approval ... Albert Lea would construct a lift station between Minnesota Highway 13 and Freeborn County Road 101, near where the two intersect. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
College basketball, auto racing, prep basketball Mar 19, 2008
NITFirst RoundLast nightOhio State 84, UNC Asheville 66Massachusetts 80, Stephen F. Austin 60Syracuse 87, Robert Morris 81Akron 65, Florida St. 60, OTSouthern Illinois 69, Oklahoma State 63Maryland 68, Minnesota 58Creighton 74, Rhode Island 73Alabama State at Arizona State, late ... Connecticut (32-1) vs. Cornell (20-8), 7Texas (21-12) vs. Minnesota (20-11), 30 minutes followingAt Ted Constant Convocation CenterNorfolk, Va ... YESTERDAYWashington 9, Detroit 1L.A. Dodgers 2, Florida 1Pittsburgh... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Steve Cahalan: Companions Always pet cremation, memorials business opens Mar 16, 2008
Its 15 other locations are in Minnesota and South Dakota; the first store opened in 1991. The company s stores usually each have about eight employees. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Dog shows and travel bring tourism dollars Mar 9, 2008
We bring people in from Canada and Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska, and we ve had a few from California and Texas, said Haake, adding that 75 percent stay in area hotels. Many of these aren t purebred show dogs, but average bowsers whose owners are looking for activities they can do together or as a family. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Letters to the Editor - 3/6/2008 Mar 7, 2008
Still driving without a license, Franco allegedly ran a stop sign and crashed into a school bus, killing four children and injuring 14 others last week in Minnesota. These are the same editors who "forgot" to tell readers about the executions of teenagers in a Newark schoolyard, allegedly by Jose Carranza and other criminals in the country illegally. (North County Times)
Devils get a tuneup Mar 6, 2008
Indiana 69, Minnesota 55 - Eric Gordon scored nine of his 20 points during a decisive late run in Bloomington, Ind. leading the No. 18 Hoosiers (25-5, 14-3 Big Ten) past the Golden Gophers (18-11, 8-9) in D.J. White s final home game. (Boston Herald)
Paddock gets ax from Sens Feb 28, 2008
Wild 3, Lightning 2 - Pierre-Marc Bouchard had two assists to lead visiting Minnesota past Tampa Bay. Todd Fedoruk, Pavol Demitra and Brian Rolston scored for the Wild, who snapped a four-game losing streak. (Boston Herald)
Reward beats risk Feb 15, 2008
Thieves know that "even if they receive only a fraction of the work's market value, the cash gained was at low risk of death or injury -- museums can be a relatively soft target," said Wegener, who's teaching a University of Minnesota class this month on art theft. But it could be years -- or never -- before the thief sees even a small payoff. (CNN -- International)
Daffodil Days set this March Feb 15, 2008
Henry County is offering the following: * One bunch of 10 daffodils: $8 * Dainty Daffodils: $12 * * Bunch and a Vase: $12 * Gift of Hope bouquet: $15 * Bear and a Bunch: $25 * Tee Time and a bunch: $45 for golf lovers or for people who love a golfer, which includes abunch of daffodils, a sleeve of golf balls and a 2008 American Cancer Society Midwest Golf Pass; that pass provides the opportunity to golf at more than 530 golf courses in Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. The Gift of... (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
Vintage snowmobile enthusiasts a growing breed Feb 7, 2008
There were one-of-a-kind items in the 1930s, he says, created just as a way to move over the snow in northern states, places like Wisconsin and Minnesota. More News. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Mag: Eric Adelson Feb 2, 2008
It's early, but the formula for success in Minnesota isn't adding up. In fact, most fans say the Timberwolves are playing like it's 1989. (ESPN -- NHL)
Two men indicted in Porter slaying Jan 25, 2008
In other games, Jonathan Cheechoo scored twice in the third period and San Jose beat visiting St. Louis 4-1; Daniel Alfredsson had three goals and four assists for an Ottawa-record seven points, leading the struggling Senators to an 8-4 victory at Tampa Bay; Pavol Demitra had a goal and an assist for Minnesota in a 3-2 win at Colorado; Zbynek Michalek scored with 29 seconds left in overtime on a 40-foot slap shot to give Phoenix a 4-3 win over visiting Nashville; Washington won for the fifth... (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Antique show coming to Havre Jan 16, 2008
The people from Minnesota already have motel reservations, he said. Other are expected from Canada, Washington and Colorado. (Havre Daily News, MT)
50th annual Grammy Awards nominations (part II) Dec 7, 2007
Handel Arias s For Tenor" (Mark Padmore, Andrew Manze nglish Concert)"Bach, CPE: Symphonies 1-4, Cello Concerto" (Andrew Manze nglish Concert)"Brahms: Variations" (Olga Kern)"Music For Compline" (Stile Antico)"Stockhausen: Stimmung" (Paul Hillier re Of Voices)CLASSICAL ALBUM"Cherubini: Missa Solemnis In E" - Riccardo Muti, conductor; Wilhelm Meister, producer (Ildar Abdrazakov, Herbert Lippert, Marianna Pizzolato Ziesak; Symphonieorchester Des Bayerischen Rundfunks) [EMI Classics]"Grechaninov:... (Variety)
North San Diego County Community News Briefs: Students invited to enter film festival Dec 6, 2007
Leone, a recipient of Fulbright and National Endowment for the Humanities grants, was an instructor at the University of Minnesota, author and book editor. Information and registration: (858) 487-0464. (North County Times)
No brats among these well-behaved dolls Nov 30, 2007
They settle on the Minnesota frontier, a place where people don't speak her language or wear clothes like hers - or know about the traditions she holds dear. Addy Walker (1864). (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Europeans clean up as dollar falters Nov 24, 2007
A weak dollar may come with a national psychological cost, says Kathleen Vohs of the University of Minnesota, who has researched the psychology of money. "You can see that when a home currency is weak, people just have a sense of inferiority in the world," Vohs told the Associated Press. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Tamayo painting found in dumpster sells for more than $1M Nov 22, 2007
While it wasn't another rout, the Vancouver Canucks scored two goals in the third period to topple the Minnesota Wild 4-2 Wednesday night in St. Paul, Minn. Sunday's Grey Cup between Saskatchewan and Winnipeg (CBC, 5:30 p.m. ET) may be the last hurrah for Milt Stegall. (CBC News)
The Greatest Givers Nov 21, 2007
When the University of Minnesota reported that the stadium Sanford had pledged to build in 2003 would cost $300 million and not the $120 million he had projected, he revoked his pledge. This year, Sanford's $400 million pledge to Sioux Valley Hospitals & Health System in South Dakota, renamed Sanford Health, vaulted him to No. 17, up from No. 49 a year ago. (BusinessWeek)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE SPORTS BUDGET Nov 10, 2007
TUBBY (Sun, Lindy's Sports) -- After 10 years toeing that thin line between love and hate at Kentucky, Tubby Smith starts over again at Minnesota. 680. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Classified 11/06/07 Nov 7, 2007
HELP WANTED BE FINANCIALLY Minnesota Company Needs Honest, Dependable Person. Restock Retail / Commercial Accounts with Name Brand Products 4-6 hrs/wk. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
* WORLD NEWS: QUICK TAKE Nov 1, 2007
United States Pig spat turns serious A Minnesota woman wants abuse charges filed against an acquaintance who was pet-sitting for her potbellied pig and allowed the animal to get fat. Michelle Schmitz said her pig, Alaina Templeton, weighed 22. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Help Rolla youth, go to Flap Jack Day on Saturday Nov 1, 2007
Building 684 is located at the corner of Alabama and Minnesota Streets. The fair is sponsored by the Fort Wood Community Spouses Club. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
Own the action with Series DVD set Oct 27, 2007
Now there is year-round popularity with themed sets, whether it's a 20th-anniversary commemoration DVD set of the Minnesota Twins' 1987 World Series, a collection of all-time Cubs legends or Cal Ripken Jr. career moments. And the crown jewel each year in these sets is the World Series Collector's Edition DVD Set, which also features bonus content, starting with the much-anticipated trophy presentation. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Houseplants for people who can't grow them Oct 21, 2007
"Light is clearly the most limiting factor to growing plants indoors," says Deborah Brown, University of Minnesota extension horticulturist. "All plants need light to manufacture food, but the amount needed varies from one plant to another.". (CNN)
Eat to Satisfy Your Body, Not to Satisfy Your Friends Oct 14, 2007
Cancer Taking supplements of soy isoflavones may help men at high risk of prostate cancer, suggests a new study by researchers from the University of Minnesota. Oct 10, 2007 - 10:32:34 PM. (Food Consumer)
Unsafe houses affect home values Oct 10, 2007
Serving southern Minnesota and northern Iowa since 1897. Tuesday, October 09, 2007. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Bruce brings artists and their fans closer together Oct 8, 2007
Artists came from as far away as Oklahoma, Florida, Missouri and Minnesota to exhibit and sell their work at the show, with prices ranging from $50 etchings to more than $50,000 for commissioned work, according to Gordon. Some artists, such as John Harris of Norwalk, whose oil paintings of water drew large crowds to his booth, sold multiple items over the weekend. (Greenwich Time)
Closing up shop: After 40 years, Mary Twyce owner shuts the doors Oct 4, 2007
After high school, Pendleton earned a bachelor s in education from Winona State Teacher s College and a library science degree from the University of Minnesota. She moved to Luray, Va. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Sales of Favre merchandise jump after he breaks Marino’s record Oct 3, 2007
Mike Worachek, owner of Card and Coin/Packer City Antiques in Ashwaubenon near Green Bay, said business was up there even though he did not have any merchandise specifically commemorating Favre breaking Dan Marino s record with touchdown passes 421 and 422 in the victory over the Minnesota Vikings at the Twin Cities. It helps business in general, he said. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Patrick J. Plunkett, Jr. Sep 29, 2007
Pat s career with the State of Minnesota began in 1978 at the Rochester State Hospital. He transferred to Faribault Regional Center for the Developmentally Disabled in 1994, where he was Residential Program Lead. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Family's memories help shape 'The War' Sep 23, 2007
She becomes the voice of the home front, along with a Minnesota newspaper editor whose columns are read by Tom Hanks. "Ken teased me one time," she says. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Prosecution, defense, see defendant differently Sep 19, 2007
"Castillo-Alvarez spoke only 12 words during the first morning of the trial, answering "si" (translated as "yes" response by interpreter Francisco Gonzalez of Sioux City) each time when asked a series of questions about his waiving a trial by jury.Prosecutor Thoman called two witnesses to set the scene of the crime before the noon recess. Following testimony of Jackson County, Minn., Deputy Paul Janning, Thoman called Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension agent James Dougherty to explain the... (Sioux City Journal)
Infotainment Sep 16, 2007
It appeared that the animal wandered away from its farm and onto some boards covering the well, which broke, said Bruce Huseth, fire chief in this western Minnesota town. Firefighters. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Feds offer loans, grants, but flood victims ask if it will be enough Aug 29, 2007
5 million in business damages, by far the worst of the seven Minnesota counties affected. For flood victims and business owners, the mounting damage all adds up to one big price tag. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Time to pick up the dead fish Aug 28, 2007
Back when, we threw out the dead fish, my neighbor lent me his pants and we took it from there, just like folks in Stockton and Hokah, Rushford, Minnesota City and Goodview are taking it from there wherever their personal there might be. It s not heroism, it s necessity. (Winona Daily News, MN)
What would you grab? Aug 26, 2007
Steve Runkle, Minnesota City, Minn. Runkle had a cell phone and the jeans, flannel shirt and a Pink Floyd T-shirt he borrowed from his daughter s boyfriend. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Full Story... Aug 24, 2007
Serving southern Minnesota and northern Iowa since 1897 ... Jamie Heipel, chief operating officer of the nonprofit economic development organization based in Minneapolis, said Wednesday the decision was made mainly on the cost that would be associated with saving the building which has been classified as hazardous as defined by Minnesota Statute because of age, physical damage, inadequate maintenance and dilapidation beyond reasonable repair. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Nonprofit might save historic building from demolition Aug 19, 2007
Serving southern Minnesota and northern Iowa since 1897 ... It had been classified as hazardous as defined by Minnesota Statute because of age, physical damage, inadequate maintenance and dilapidation beyond reasonable repair. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Glory days: Twins welcome back '87 champs Aug 18, 2007
Like many young kids in Minnesota at the time, Neshek said that team was what really got him interested in playing baseball. "They were definitely a big part of the why I love playing baseball and they just made it fun for us kids when we were growing up," Neshek said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Visitors flock to Hobo Days Aug 15, 2007
Thousands of the cards good for one ree bowl of stew have made their way across the country, and one card fell into the hands of Richard, all the way from Minnesota. Already on his way south to Des Moines, he thought a 20-mile detour to see what the convention was all about was the ideal way to finish his summer traveling. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Old racist items are now collectibles Aug 11, 2007
"It is our history. It is who we are," said Alan Page, a former Minnesota Vikings star and a justice on the State Supreme Court. "It's an important reminder for me that life isn't always fair, that not only have things not always been equal, they're still not, and that we need to make sure we don't go back to those ways.". (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Council discusses former Midwest Antiques building Aug 11, 2007
Serving southern Minnesota and northern Iowa since 1897 ... In April, the City Council voted to commence a new order for removal for the building, after it had been classified as hazardous as defined by Minnesota Statute because of age, physical damage, inadequate maintenance and dilapidation beyond reasonable repair. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Best Bets for Aug. 9 through Aug. 15 Aug 9, 2007
Has the bridge collapse in Minnesota made you afraid that the same thing might happen here. Yes. (Carroll County Times, MD)
