Tuesday, January 28, 2003
Extra credit
The following Brainerd students brought home top honors from Agricultural Activities Day recently at the University of Minnesota, Crookston. As a team, Aimee Parker, Britta Lawrence, Julie Sather, Julene Adair and Helena Sewell took first place in the floriculture contest.
Twenty children adopted in special ceremony
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Giggles replaced the usual tears Saturday at the Hennepin County Juvenile Justice Center as 20 children were adopted in a special ceremony presided over by judges who volunteered their time.
Livestock
SOUTH ST. PAUL (AP) (USDA) -- Monday hog estimate: 700, includes 250 feeder pigs. Last Monday: 896. Year ago Monday: 1032. Friday actual: 530.
Cash grain
MINNEAPOLI(AP) -- Wheat receipts Monday 204, a year ago 35.
Court
WALKER -- The following recently appeared in Cass County District Court:
Contact your federal lawmakers
Sen. Norm Coleman
Crime
Brainerd police
Senior citizens flex their political muscle
ST. PAUL (AP) -- Minnesota seniors have let state lawmakers know that they plan to be much more active during the current legislative session compared to years past.
Defibrillators placed around airport
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Easy-to-use defibrillators have been installed throughout the Minneapolis-St. Paul International airport in case travelers at one of the nation's busiest terminals suffer a heart attack.
Vaccine critics gain allies at Legislature
A loosely organized movement whose members believe that routine childhood vaccinations, including those for polio and tetanus, seriously harm many children is gaining political momentum in Minnesota.
This was Brainerd
JANUARY 28 - 80 years ago (1923) - Dr. Roy Williams has purchased a new Hupmobile from the Lively Auto Co. Thieves broke into his garage the first night he had it and attempted to steal it, but the doctor sleeps with one ear open and foiled the attempted robbery.
Crosby-Ironton patrons get break on bonds
CROSBY -- Crosby-Ironton School District residents will pay less than previously estimated on the school portion of the 2003 property taxes.
Warrior Dance Team wins conference
For the sixth year in a row, the Brainerd Warrior Dance Team claimed the conference championship Saturday at St. Cloud Tech High School.
ICY ROADS = ACCIDENTS
Icy roads produced by falling temperatures contributed to a number of accidents this morning in Brainerd.
Fire destroys Ski Gull equipment and building
A Ski Gull maintenance shop that stored much of the ski hill's equipment and tools was destroyed in a fire Saturday.
C-I plan to cut about 25% of teachers
CROSBY -- More teachers, nearly 25 percent, in the Crosby-Ironton School District will lose their jobs by next school year.
Red Cross chapter hosts mini-blood drive in new offices
As a recovering cancer patient, Ernie Jensen isn't allowed to donate blood for a few more years.
Lucky anglers
Two area anglers were able to climb out of their pickup and escape the frigid waters of Pelican Lake after driving into a pressure ridge near the south end of Pelican Lake near the public access off of Crow Wing County Road 118 this morning.
This was Brainerd
JANUARY 27 - 20 years ago (1983) - Ray Burnett, president of Mid-Minnesota Federal Credit Union, was elected president of Build Brainerd, Incorporated.
Crosslake comp plan draft goes online
CROSSLAKE -- A draft copy of the Crosslake comprehensive plan is now located on the city Web page, located at http://crosslake.govoffice.com.
Budget cuts
The Crosby-Ironton School Board tonight will discuss ways to cut about $1 million in next year's school budget. Read about the discussion in Tuesday's Dispatch.
Q & A with Judge Haas
WALKER -- Judge Michael J. Haas offered these perspectives on the following issues involving courts and the people who come before the courts:
Ice maker
Brainerd Parks and Recreation employee Jim Schulz sprayed water on a hockey rink at Mill Avenue park Tuesday morning. Schulz said warmer temperatures made it easier to create a fresh layer of ice on the rink.
Growth, land planner to speak in Brainerd
Lee Ronning, 1000 Friends of Minnesota founder, will speak at the Brainerd Restoration annual meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Crossing Arts Alliance in downtown Brainerd.
Crosby police rescue two from burning apartment building; arson suspected
CROSBY -- Two Crosby police officers rescued two women from a burning Crosby apartment building Friday.
Ball interested in staying at DPS
Former Brainerd Police Chief Frank Ball continues to serve as the Department of Public Safety's director of alcohol and gambling enforcement and hopes to continue in that post.
There is justice
WALKER -- Judge Michael J. Haas officially retired from his Ninth Judicial District Court seat in Cass County Dec. 31 after 26 years.
Some snow falls
A Minnesota Department of Transportation truck plowed and sanded Washington Street in Brainerd early this morning after the area received about an inch of snow. The snowfall was expected to decrease into flurries later today and Tuesday, with no significant accumulation, the National Weather Service in Duluth reported.
Ethel M. Jabas
LITTLE FALLS -- Ethel M. Jabas, 93, Little Falls, died Thursday, Jan. 23, 2003, at St. Otto's Care Center in Little Falls.
Roy Sandberg
CENTERVILLE, Iowa -- Roy Sandberg, 56, Centerville, Iowa, formerly of Brainerd, died Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2003, at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa.
Patricia Barry Fredstrom
FULLERTON, Calif. -- Patricia Barry Fredstrom, 74, Fullerton, Calif., formerly of Brainerd, died Sunday, Jan. 12, 2003, in Fullerton.
Helen M. Benusa
BOWLUS -- Helen M. Benusa, 87, Bowlus, died Saturday, Jan. 25, 2003, at the Lutheran Care Center in Little Falls.
Russell C. Thurrott
BAXTER -- Russell C. Thurrott, 96, Baxter, died today, Jan. 27, 2003, at home.
Correction/clarification
An obituary for Roy Sandberg on Page 5A Monday should have read that his father was a former manager of the S and L Store in Brainerd and was transferred to Centerville, Iowa.
Robert Lowe
Robert Lowe, 95, Brainerd, formerly of Aitkin, died Saturday, Jan. 25, 2003, at Woodland Good Samaritan Home in Brainerd.
Burton C. Fruechte
SWANVILLE -- Burton C. Fruechte, 68, Swanville, died Sunday, Jan. 26, 2003, at home.
Roger F. Passe
BAXTER -- Roger F. Passe, 67, Baxter, died Sunday, Jan. 26, 2003, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd.
Lorraine J. Harrison
Lorraine J. Harrison, 85, Brainerd, died Saturday, Jan. 25, 2003, at Bethany Good Samaritan Village in Brainerd.
Regina H. Hanneman
LITTLE FALLS -- Regina Hulda Hanneman, 86, Little Falls, died Friday, Jan. 24, 2003, at Lutheran Care Center in Little Falls.
Russell C. Thurrott
BAXTER -- Russell Clark Thurrott, 96, Baxter, died Monday, Jan. 27, 2003, at home.
Islea A. Farber
STAPLES -- Islea A. Farber, 97, Staples, died Sunday, Jan. 26, 2003, at Shady Lane Nursing Home in Wadena.
Florence I. Rothwell
Florence I. Rothwell, 89, Brainerd, died Sunday, Jan. 26, 2003, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd.
Rosemary Knox
LEADER -- Rosemary Knox, 54, Leader, died today, Jan. 27, 2003, at Merit Care Hospital in Fargo, N.D.
Helen A. Wheeler
CROSSLAKE -- Helen A. Wheeler, 94, Crosslake, died Monday, Jan. 27, 2003, at Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby.
Florence I. Rothwell
Florence I. Rothwell, 89, Brainerd, died Sunday, Jan. 26, 2003, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd.
Arcola Watters
PINE RIVER -- Arcola Watters, 89, Pine River, died Friday, Jan. 24, 2003, at Whispering Pines Good Samaritan Center in Pine River.
Lorraine J. Harrison
Lorraine J. Harrison, 85, Brainerd, died Saturday, Jan. 25, 2003, at Bethany Good Samaritan Village in Brainerd.
Claire (Magnan) Gilson
BURBANK, Calif. -- Claire (Magnan) Gilson, 85, Burbank, Calif., died Friday, Jan. 17, 2003.
Bessie Berg
Bessie Berg, 97, Brainerd, died Sunday, Jan. 26, 2003, at Woodhaven Nursing Home in Brainerd.
Roger F. Passe
BAXTER -- Roger F. Passe, 67, Baxter, died Sunday, Jan. 26, 2003, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd.
Matt J. Pecarich
CROSBY -- Matt Joseph Pecarich, 82, Crosby, died Friday, Jan. 24, 2003, at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis.
Who writes Dispatch editorials?
Editorial views in The Brainerd Dispatch represent a consensus of opinion by members of the newspaper's editorial board.
Open Forum
A recent cartoon in this paper made light of the fact that we risk putting some to death even though they are innocent. The implication was that we should abolish capital punishment because we may inadvertently send an innocent person to his death.
Correction / clarification
The Brainerd Dispatch incorrectly listed Baxter City Council action in Friday's editorial. The council upheld a Baxter Planning and Zoning Commission recommendatiaon to deny a proposed amendment the city's ordinance. The amendment would not have allowed open burning in the city (with certain exceptions).
Vox Pop
Vox Pop, voice of the people, publishes Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Submissions are limited to 100 words.
Viruses
The experts are still analyzing data on sapphire, slammer, SQ hell or whatever name sticks to Saturday's virus-like Internet worm that slowed Internet service and e-mails for thousands of computer users.
Open Forum
As Americans, even in this time of uncertainty, many of us have come to realize and give thanks for how much we do have. Even as we cope with anxieties about looming war in Iraq, Afghanistan is enduring its second winter since the War on Terror began.
HOW BUDGET CUT PLANS COMPARE
TOTAL PACKAGE
HealthPartners vows to fight Hatch on board seats
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- HealthPartners says it will fight any attempt by Minnesota Attorney General Mike Hatch to install new members on its board.
The St. Paul reverses losses in fourth quarter
ST. PAUL (AP) -- The St. Paul Cos. said Monday that leaving or reorienting some businesses and significantly reducing expenses enabled the insurer to reverse losses from a year earlier and report a profit in the fourth quarter.
Farmer dies in accident nearly two months after father
GILMAN (AP) -- A central Minnesota farmer died in a farm accident, nearly two months after his father was killed in an accident on their family farm.
90-year-old man found slain in Park Rapids
PARK RAPIDS (AP) -- Authorities say a 90-year-old man found dead in his Park Rapids home was a victim of homicide.
Mayor of Hector challenges other mayors to help rebuild Roseau
HECTOR (AP) -- The mayor of the west-central Minnesota community of Hector has called on other mayors in his region to help the northwestern city of Roseau recover from last summer's flood.
House stakes out budget position
ST. PAUL (AP) -- The Minnesota House drew its line in the budget sand Monday, voting 77-50 for a proposal to wipe out one-tenth of the state's projected $4.56 billion deficit.
Officials still vexed by open water on lakes
GLENWOOD (AP) -- This winter is proving to be anything but a normal one for some Minnesota lakes.
Former Hibbing mayor charged with electricity theft
HIBBING (AP) -- Former mayor Jim Collins submitted a letter of resignation from the Hibbing Public Utilities Commission after he was charged with felony utility theft last week.
Weather suspected factor in fire
MOORHEAD (AP) -- Authorities and residents said weather was a likely factor in an early morning fire that destroyed three mobile homes Monday.
Alpine skiers 14th, 30th
WELCH -- The Brainerd Warriors placed 14th in the girls' division and 30th in the boys' race at the Welch Village alpine skiing invitational Friday.
Local sports briefs
The Brainerd Warriors sophomore boys' basketball team won its first two games in the Central Lakes Conference tournament Saturday.
W-DC boys drops second straight
WADENA --Michael Grieme scored 22 points and Brett Hieb had 10 for the Wadena-Deer Creek Wolverines in a 72-59 non-conference boys' basketball loss to the Long Prairie-Grey Eagle Thunder Monday.
Aitkin gains victory over Isle
AITKIN -- Sarah Just scored 16 points, Hallie Ladd had 13 and Melissa Hasskamp added 12 for the Aitkin Gobblers in a 50-45 Great River Conference girls' basketball victory over Isle Monday.
Gobblers pin down second place
GRAND RAPIDS -- Led by individual champions Scott Chester and Jordan Kiel, the Aitkin Gobblers wrestling team took second place at the Skip Nalan Invitational Saturday.
Scoreboard
WRESTLING
Sports briefs
CLOQUET -- Pine River-Backus managed only three points in the first quarter and went on to a 55-40 girls' basketball loss to Cloquet Saturday. Chelsa Schwegel led the Tigers with 17 points.
Warriors' floor hockey team falls to Maple Grove
The Brainerd Warriors adaptive floor hockey team entered Monday night's faceoff with Maple Grove knowing it would play one of the state's finest teams.
Warriors hold off Flyers in overtime
Silence prevailed in the Brainerd Warriors locker room despite a 3-2 overtime victory over the Little Falls Flyers in boys' hockey Saturday night.
Raider women fall to Moorhead State by 2
The Central Lakes College Raiders women's basketball team dug itself a hole early and couldn't overcome the Moorhead State junior varsity Monday, losing 56-54.
C-I boys defeat Eveleth-Gilbert
EVELETH -- Tyler Scull made four three-pointers on his way to a game-high 24 points as the Crosby-Ironton Rangers dispatched Eveleth-Gilbert 67-51 in boys' basketball Saturday.
Local sports shorts
Nate Thiesse, former Brainerd resident and an employee of the American Speed Association's Country Joe Racing team, has signed a one-year contract to race in the Featherlite Southwest Series this season.
Raider women win fourth straight
Three weeks ago, the Central Lakes College Raiders women's basketball team was at a point where something had to change in order to salvage its season.
Pequot boys have something to prove
Last year was the first since the 1983-84 season the Staples-Motley Cardinals boys' basketball team didn't win or share the Mid-State Conference title.
CLC men respond after timeout
All the ingredients were there for a letdown Saturday when the Central Lakes College Raiders men's basketball team squared off against the Gogebic Samsons in a non-conference game.
Brainerd girls chop down Lumberjacks in overtime
BEMIDJI -- Megan Arns scored the game-tying basket with 6.8 seconds left in regulation to force overtime and the Brainerd Warriors went on to edge Bemidji 53-49 in overtime in girls' basketball Saturday.
Scoreboard
WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Busy week in store for CLC women
The Central Lakes College Raiders women's basketball team will need to get plenty of sleep as it prepares to play four games this week.
Woodard wins boys' ski race
MORA -- Brainerd's Chris Woodard won the boys' Nordic ski race and Christina Roberts placed third in the girls' division as both Warrior teams raced to first place at the Mora Invitational Monday.
Conference honors two Warriors
Two Brainerd Warriors were honored for their performances in the Central Lakes Conference for the week ending Jan. 25.
Grand Rapids girls edge Brainerd in overtime
GRAND RAPIDS -- Erin Holznagel's two goals weren't enough to save the Brainerd Warriors, who lost 3-2 in overtime against the Grand Rapids Thunderhawks in girls' hockey Saturday.
Sharks devour Wild
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- Owen Nolan and the San Jose Sharks finally figured out a way to score against the Minnesota Wild.
Mankato escapes with two ties against Gophers
Minnesota State, Mankato extended its unbeaten streak to 11 games with a pair of ties against Minnesota in a hard-fought Western Collegiate Hockey Association matchup this weekend.
Illinois stuns No. 10 Minnesota women, 94-80
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) -- It could have been another case of bad timing for Illinois, if not for Aminata Yanni.
Garnett pours in 34 points
MINNEAPOLIS -- The Minnesota Timberwolves are rolling.
Wolves beat Jordan, Wizards for fifth in row
WASHINGTON -- The Minnesota Timberwolves forced the Washington Wizards into a second-half meltdown, a jarring display of two teams headed in opposite directions.
Halftime speeches spark Gopher men
MINNEAPOLIS -- After a sluggish first half, the Minnesota Golden Gophers got an earful in the locker room.
State forecast for North Dakota
Today...Partly sunny...Breezy and much warmer west. Cloudy and brisk east with areas of blowing and drifting snow southeast. Highs from the upper 40s far southwest to 15 to 25 east.
Minnesota state forecast
Winter weather advisory along the north shore of lake superior today...
Iowa state forecast
Today...Snow likely east half...Ending this morning. Snow may mix with freezing drizzle before ending. Warmer with highs in the mid 20s northeast to the upper 30s southwest.
Hockey game
Weather drawing by Logan Peterson of Mrs. Schirmer's third grade class at Riverside school.
State forecast for South Dakota
Today...Partly to mostly cloudy and warmer. Highs in the upper 20s northeast to the lower 50s southwest.
State forecast for North Dakota
Today...Colder. A few flurries or light freezing drizzle north central and east this morning. A chance of light snow west and central in the afternoon. Temperatures falling to around zero in the northeast to the mid 20s far southwest.
C'mon, snow!
Weather drawing by Kasie Rasinski in the Garfield School third-grade class of Mrs. Wig.
State forecast for South Dakota
Winter weather advisory through this morning east central and southeast...
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Mostly cloudy with light snow west this morning...Spreading east this afternoon. Highs from 10 to 15 above north to the mid 20s southwest.
Minnesota state forecast
Today...Snow continuing to decrease across the south third. Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Partly to mostly cloudy with scattered flurries central and north. Highs from the single digits above zero far north to the lower 30s far southwest.
Wisconsin state forecast
Winter weather advisory southwest corner into mid afternoon...
Iowa state forecast
Winter weather advisory in effect for all but far southern iowa today...