Wednesday, March 20, 2002
Wives, children and debt left trailing in man's wake
DEAR ABBY: After reading "Used in Jonesboro, Tenn.," about the woman who married a man who had lied about his past, I feel compelled to share my story.
Book brings needed laughs to convalescing aunt
DEAR ABBY: Last week, my 87-year-old Great Aunt Grace was transferred from the hospital to a convalescent facility for therapy following surgery. Her children all live far away. Because she is so special, I told them I would visit her often and take care of her needs. Shortly after her transfer, I visited her and asked if there was anything she wanted me to bring from her home. She asked me to bring her a couple of family photos and a booklet that she kept in her nightstand. She explained that when she was blue, reading it cheered her up.
One shell too many
Dear Readers: Have you ever dropped a small piece of egg shell in the eggs? Did you know that you shouldn't try to remove it with a larger piece of shell?
Livestock
SOUTH ST. PAUL,(AP) (USDA) -- Monday cattle: 350.
Livestock
SOUTH ST. PAUL (AP) (USDA) -- Tuesday cattle: 800.
Fires
FORT RIPLEY -- The Crow Wing County Sheriff's Department will not issue any citations to residents who burned an unoccupied structure without a burning permit.
Metals
NEW YORK (AP) -- Spot nonferrous metal prices Tuesday.
Crimes
BURGLARIES -- Report Saturday of a break-in at the Phyllis Griebling residence in Pequot Lakes.
Agenda
Little Falls School Board committee
Accident
BAXTER -- A Nisswa resident was treated for minor injuries in a two-vehicle accident Monday, according to the State Patrol.
Fires
The Brainerd Fire Department responded at 7:45 a.m. today to Potlatch and 12:18 p.m. Saturday to the Brainerd High School for what turned out to be false alarms.
Metals
NEW YORK (AP) -- Spot nonferrous metal prices Monday.
Heart shock devices could save thousands of lives per year
Implantable devices that shock a faltering heart back into proper rhythm could potentially save 24,000 lives per year by preventing repeated heart attacks, according to a major new study.
Quick test diagnoses congestive heart failure
ATLANTA (AP) -- A 15-minute blood test lets emergency room doctors accurately judge whether patients with severe shortness of breath are suffering from congestive heart failure.
Cancer society promotes diet, exercise to reduce cancer risk
WASHINGTON -- The American Cancer Society, worried about a nation that does too little exercise and grows more obese, is putting new emphasis on exercise as a way to reduce the risk of getting sick and dying of cancer.
Advisory panel says common cold pill not safe enough for general use
GAITHERSBURG, Md. (AP) -- An experimental pill taken as a cold begins can clear up runny noses a day sooner than usual -- but Picovir faces a big hurdle before it goes on pharmacy shelves.
Brainerd couple takes five children to Peru where they speak about how to make a marriage work -- and last
Lydia Gazelka won't remember her trip to Peru a month ago.
Open house scheduled April 7 at Staples campus of CLC
STAPLES -- Central Lakes College has scheduled a public open house on the Staples campus from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 7.
Area briefs
DEERWOOD -- The Deerwood-Bay Lake Senior Citizens Club will hold its monthly potluck and meeting at noon Wednesday, March 27, in the Deerwood American Legion Clubrooms.
Cass officials sees TIF becoming obsolete
WALKER -- Cass County Board adopted changes Tuesday to the proposed public infrastructure portion of the proposed county comprehensive plan.
Department renamed
WALKER -- Cass County Health and Human Services Department now will be known as Cass County Health and Human and Veterans Services Department.
Youth As Resources supports national service day
Youth As Resources of Crow Wing County announced support of National Youth Service Day, April 26-27.
Cass resolves to support Crow Wing when Potlatch closes
WALKER -- The Cass County Board passed a resolution Tuesday to support in any way possible the city of Brainerd and Crow Wing County in effects they will face when Potlatch closes its coated paper production plant in May.
CLC a partner in elementary education program
Central Lake College, Brainerd and Staples, is one of more than a dozen educational organizations that have joined forces to address a potential teacher shortage over the next several years.
Cass child placement costs set record
WALKER -- Probation Officer Reno Wells and Children's Services Supervisor Joan Helms reported to Cass County commissioners Tuesday about out-of-home child placement costs and why placements are made.
Career Days drew almost 2,000 from 21 school districts
The last of five Career Exploration Days this academic year introduced 34 occupations to 523 Brainerd High School sophomores.
Cass hears proposals to expand or build new jail
WALKER -- The Cass County Board listened to two proposals Tuesday from architectural firms interested in providing their services to the county over the next two years.
Cass crews work on mailboxes
WALKER -- With little snow to plow this winter, Cass County Engineer David Enblom assigned Cass County Highway Department employees to conduct a survey of mailbox structures located along county roads. They also built compliant mailbox posts.
Cass approves four union contracts
WALKER -- The Cass County Board approved four of five union contracts Tuesday, retroactive to Jan. 1 and extending through 2004.
Wall of Shame draws attention to poachers in state
Visitors to the Minnesota Deer Classic are accustomed to seeing hundreds of impressive deer mounts. This year was no exception, but one display had an unfortunate footnote: The mounts were of deer shot by poachers.
Cass addresses pending litigation over sewer district
WALKER -- County Attorney Earl Maus met in a closed session with Cass County commissioners Tuesday to discuss pending litigation involving Shingobee Island Sewer District.
Cass passes resolution supporting state reuse study for Ah-Gwah-Ching
WALKER -- Responding to a Minnesota Department of Human Services request, the Cass County Board on Tuesday passed a resolution supporting a state reuse study for the Ah-Gwah-Ching campus.
Local brief
Brainerd park board meets Monday The Brainerd Parks and Recreation Board will meet at 3:30 p.m. Monday at city hall.
Child's death ruled accidental drowning
Devin Turner's death in the Brainerd YMCA pool Jan. 30 was an accidental drowning, the coroner's office reported.
Effects of Potlatch closing on area housing weighed
How will Potlatch's closing affect the community?
City offers its support
The city of Brainerd Monday pledged its support to the employees of Potlatch.
City works on housing inspection issue
Accountability was the goal of several recommendations the Brainerd Housing Inspection Committee presented to the Brainerd City Council Monday.
Riverside sewer project discussed
Financing for two phases of a 10-phase, $18 million sewer and water project in north Brainerd was discussed Monday by the Brainerd City Council.
Crosby names finalists for superintendent position
CROSBY -- The Crosby-Ironton School Board narrowed the number of candidates down from seven to three Monday for the superintendent position.
Plant closing stirs referendum worries
Last week, residents in the Brainerd School District passed a $59.9 million building referendum that will increase property taxes.
REDISTRICTING
Central Minnesota's political landscape was reconfigured by Tuesday's court-drawn legislative redistricting plan and politicians were adjusting to the new district lines today.
Hasskamp hints she might run for couonty board
Kris Hasskamp, former House District 12A legislator, said Monday she won't run for her old legislative seat but hinted she might be interested in running for the Crow Wing County Board this year.
Sweeping away winter
Terry Bickford swept the fresh snow from the roof of a recreational vehicle on the last day of winter Tuesday before moving the model into the Brainerd Area Civic Center as Lewie's RV Center and Brainerd Sports and Marine prepared for the RV/Boat Show, which starts Thursday. (Dispatch Photo by Steve Kohls)
Shock waves ripple
Ripple effects continue a day after Potlatch announced it is closing the Brainerd mill.
Pine River man gets seized plane back
PINE RIVER (AP) -- Justin Fuhrer is about $6,000 poorer, but at least he has his airplane back.
This was Brainerd
20 years ago (1982) - Winter had one more before hitting the road Saturday. With spring due to arrive Saturday a howling storm blew into the state Friday, dumping 15 inches of snow in some areas. A total of 10 inches of fresh snow had fallen in Brainerd.
Growth may ease blow to lakes area
Economic effects of Potlatch's closing will trickle down, but the lakes area growth is expected to cushion the blow.
Baxter plats OK'd
BAXTER -- The Baxter City Council Tuesday approved preliminary plats for three housing subdivisions.
City helps magazine move to Brainerd
The Lake Country Journal will get help to move its magazine publishing business to Brainerd.
Man who hanged self in county jail dies
ST. CLOUD -- Matthew Hines, a 24-year-old Brainerd man who hanged himself in the Crow Wing County Jail Monday, died Tuesday morning at St. Cloud Hospital, a hospital spokesperson reported.
Wellstone: Price no consideration in bid to find buyer for paper mill
Sen. Paul Wellstone, D-Minn., said today Potlatch officials told him price will not be a consideration in the bid to find a buyer for the Brainerd wood products plant.
Pillager winners whoop it up
Pillager's Lee Roberts (left) and Bryan Kavanaugh celebrated their 52-39 victory over Cook County in the Class 1A state quarterfinal game Tuesday night at Bemidji High School. See story in Sports, 15A. (Dispatch Photo by Clint Wood)
This was Brainerd
20 years ago (1982) - The locations were different and the faces varied from place to place, but the message at the Brainerd School Board's three school closure hearings Saturday was the same: Don't close our school.
Military tribunals for terror suspects to resemble courts-martial
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Military tribunals the Bush administration plans to use for trying terrorism suspects will resemble ordinary military courts-martial in many respects but defendants will have only limited rights to appeal.
Way is cleared for Mitt Romney
BELMONT, Mass. (AP) -- A day after dropping out of the GOP gubernatorial race, acting Gov. Jane Swift returned to work Wednesday saying she made the decision to help her party because, "I'm not just a Republican, I'm a realist."
Washington briefs
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Bush is planning to adopt a new policy position toward North Korea that, in effect, expresses doubts about that country's willingness to be a non-nuclear state.
Bush proposes tax relief for small business
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Bush on Tuesday sought billions of dollars in new tax breaks to spur America's small businesses, arguing that improving the entrepreneurial climate will generate new jobs and help pull the nation from the economic slowdown.
Campaign finance nears final vote
WASHINGTON (AP) -- After years of falling short, the Senate on Wednesday entered its final hours of debate on campaign finance legislation that could usher in a new way in how money is spent to influence politics.
Hewlett-Packard chief says shareholder vote backs Compaq buy; not so fast, opponents say
CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) -- Despite hearing boos from opposing shareholders, Hewlett-Packard chief Carly Fiorina claimed to have enough support for the $20 billion purchase of Compaq Computer Corp., putting the mega-merger into the hands of Compaq investors.
Fed signals policy shift toward raising rates Los Angeles Times
WASHINGTON -- Federal Reserve policymakers Tuesday took a first step toward raising interest rates to manage a reviving American economy, dropping their position that a recession is the nation's biggest economic danger.
New York's cardinal responds to allegations of priestly sex abuse
NEW YORK (AP) -- Calling the sexual abuse of children both morally wrong and illegal, New York's top Roman Catholic leader vowed to investigate accusations of molestation by priests.
Washington briefs
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Osama bin Laden's al-Qaida terrorist organization remains a threat to Americans around the world, despite a U.S.-led worldwide crackdown that has resulted in the apprehension of more than 1,300 extremists, the head of the CIA said Tuesday.
More rain in forecast as Appalachian residents return to flooded homes
DAYHOIT, Ky. (AP) -- With every step Jody Ball took, the carpeting under her feet squished in her mother's mobile home. The worst flooding in 25 years had left its mark -- and may not be over yet.
Woman poses as heiress
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Heiress, socialite, physician, arts benefactor -- Tereza Solomon Demoody seemingly had it all.
National briefs
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) -- How many points is experience worth in the NCAA tournament?
Default threat
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Bush administration is preparing to prevent a federal default at month's end in the increasingly likely event that Congress fails to raise the federal borrowing limit by then.
Big 12 making good showing
DALLAS (AP) -- The Big 12 has never had a problem getting teams into the NCAA tournament. It's sticking around that's been tough.
Teen dies after being struck by NHL puck
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- A trip to a Columbus Blue Jackets game, given as an early 14th birthday present, ended in tragedy.
Maryland is playing like the No. seed it is
What to look for in the East Regional at Syracuse, N.Y., Friday and Sunday:
High seeds meet, low seeds meet
What to look for in the West Regional at San Jose, Calif., Thursday and Saturday:
Road to Atlanta
EAST REGIONAL
NFL puts off changes in tuck rule
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- After 22 hours of discussion, the NFL's competition committee got nowhere on the tuck rule. So it tabled action for further review -- and many more hours of discussion.
The challenge is to knock off Duke
What to look for in the South Regional at Lexington, K.Y., Thursday and Saturday:
1-2-4-6 seeds are still sprouting
What to look for in the Midwest Regional at Madison, Wis., Friday and Sunday:
James E. Nauman
CROSSLAKE -- James E. Nauman, 64, Crosslake, formerly of Austin, died Saturday, March 16, 2002.
Gertrude Swanson
NEW BRIGHTON -- Gertrude Swanson, 81, New Brighton, formerly of Little Falls and Cushing, died Monday, March 18, 2002, at Trevilla of New Brighton.
Ernest 'Ernie' Gruber
PIERZ -- Ernest "Ernie" Gruber, 83, Pierz, died Saturday, March 16, 2002, at home.
Beulah E. Harris
BAY LAKE -- Beulah E. Harris, 95, Bay Lake, died today, March 19, 2002, at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby.
Marion D. Anderson
BLOOMINGTON -- Marion D. Anderson, 92, Bloomington, formerly of McGregor, died Saturday, March 16, 2002, at the Minnesota Masonic Home and Care Center in Bloomington.
Robert V. Vanzo
PEQUOT LAKES -- Robert V. Vanzo, 88, Pequot Lakes, died Tuesday, March 19, 2002, at Whispering Pines Good Samaritan Village in Pine River.
Marion E. Pankratz
Marion E. Pankratz, 84, Lake Edward Township, died Sunday, March 17, 2002, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd.
Thomas Louden
Thomas Louden, 72, Brainerd, formerly of Minneapolis, died Tuesday, March 19, 2002.
Alvin 'Al' G. Gelschus
Alvin "Al" G. Gelschus, 67, Merrifield, formerly of Excelsior, died Wednesday, March 13, 2002, while vacationing in South Padre Island, Texas.
Harvey Beck
Harvey Beck, 74, Brainerd, died today, March 20, 2002, at Woodland Good Samaritan Apartments.
Beulah E. Harris
BAY LAKE -- Beulah E. Harris, 95, Bay Lake, died Tuesday, March 19, 2002, at Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby.
Herbert J. Gerwing
LITTLE FALLS -- Herbert J. Gerwing, 81, Little Falls, died Saturday, March 16, 2002, at St. Gabriel's Hospital in Little Falls.
Marie Sandberg
PEQUOT LAKES -- Marie Sandberg, 92, Pequot Lakes, died Tuesday, March 19, 2002, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd.
Anna Schlosser
LINTON, N.D. -- Anna Schlosser, 86, Linton, N.D., died Monday, March 18, 2002, at the Linton Hospital.
Arthur P. Nelson
PIERZ -- Arthur Phillip Nelson, 79, Little Falls, died Tuesday, March 19, 2002, at the Pierz Villa.
Berneice A. Vinje
GRANITE FALLS -- Berneice Anna Vinje, 93, Granite Falls, died Sunday, March 17, 2002, in the Granite Manor in Granite Falls.
Elvin L. Erickson
MAPLEWOOD -- Elvin L. Erickson, 58, of Maplewood and formerly of Little Falls and Aitkin, died Saturday, March 16, 2002, in Bruce Township in Todd County.
Robert H. Hamm
LITTLE FALLS -- Robert H. Hamm, 80, Little Falls, died Sunday, March 17, 2002, at St. Gabriel's Hospital in Little Falls.
Marion E. Pankratz
Marion E. Pankratz, 84, Lake Edward Township, died Sunday, March 17, 2002, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd.
Potlatch - Dispatch Editorial
The news hit Brainerd area residents like a hard punch to the stomach -- Potlatch's Brainerd mill is closing its doors.
OTHER OPINIONS Retribution
Judging from the way Trent Lott lashed out following the Judiciary Committee's rejection of his friend and fellow Mississippian, U.S. District Judge Charles Pickering, as a nominee to the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, it may be, as they say in the helping professions, that the senator has some anger issues to address.
'And the home of the fat'
"The United States is nothing more than a huge eating machine," scoffed a French magazine a year ago. There was some justice in the claim: Although French body weight has been rising during the past decade, it is doing so at half the American rate. Obesity percentages, similarly, are well less than half those in the United States. Gallic gloating aside, the U.S. surgeon general himself has proclaimed a national obesity crisis, with more than 62 percent of the population seriously overweight, as against 40 percent a decade ago.
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Minnesota News Council
The Minnesota News Council is an independent organization that examines citizens complaints alleging inaccuracy, unfairness or unethical conduct by the media.
Open Forum
I read with interest the article the other day about the war protesters. They must have skipped their American history class in school. Do they not understand that the reason they have the right to protest is because someone else fought for those r
They died for lack of a head scarf
The fire was a tragedy that could have struck anywhere. Fifteen girls between ages 13 and 17 were trampled to death and 52 others were hurt on March 11 when a blaze swept through their school.
ABC's Rosie scenario
Last week, ABC News allowed entertainer Rosie O'Donnell to take over two hours of airtime for a one-sided infomercial promoting ``gay adoptions.''
Crisis in the priesthood
My first reaction to the murder of a Long Island Catholic priest and a worshipper during mass this week was that perhaps this was a case of poetic justice.
Ducks splashing help Johnson make decision
ST. PAUL (AP) -- The call of Lake Vermilion proved too great for one of the Senate's most influential and longest-serving lawmakers.
Minnesota trucker challenges Nebraska in mishap
YORK, Neb. (AP) -- A Minnesota truck driver charged with manslaughter in the death of a trucker who was crushed between two vehicles has challenged the strength of the state's evidence.
Donation will help Marshall hosptial
MARSHALL (AP) -- The son of the founder of Marshall's city hospital, Weiner Memorial Medical Center, is donating $5 million to its long-term care facility.
New congressional map includes five urban districts
ST. PAUL -- Minnesota's political boundaries caught up to its people Tuesday.
Capitol notebook
EMPLOYEE CONTRACTS
Northwest drops domestic base travel agent commissions
EAGAN (AP) -- Northwest Airlines said Tuesday that it would stop paying base commissions to travel agents for tickets issued in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, effective immediately.
14-year-old Hibbing boy accused in death of infant
CHISHOLM (AP) -- A 14-year-old Hibbing boy is accused of manslaughter in the death of a 9-month-old boy he had been baby-sitting.
Redistricting reaction
"Even a court couldn't alter the district I'm interested in." --Senate Majority Leader Roger Moe, DFL-Erskine, who is running for governor.
House passes bonding bill on second try
ST. PAUL (AP) -- The House passed a bonding bill on Monday after lawmakers stripped it of money for the Northstar commuter rail line, a proposed connection between St. Cloud and Minneapolis.
Study puts unsexy cargo flights in play in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS -- When the task force that guides the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport hired a consultant to identify problems with its cargo business, they expected standard advice: Fix a few things, measure the improvement, move on.
Airport looks at new security
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport could become one of the nation's first airports to test security equipment that recognizes people's faces.
Remap pairs incumbents
Highlights of a five-judge panel's redistricting plan, and officeholders who would face another incumbent if they ran for re-election, along with their new districts:
Mary Tyler Moore to unveil statue
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Mary Tyler Moore will be on hand in May to unveil a bronze statue that captures the a key moment from the opening of her popular 1970s sitcom, when her character threw her cap skyward.
Cloquet plant to stay open
CLOQUET (AP) -- While new owners of the Potlatch Corp. paper mill here will keep the plant open, they plan to renegotiate the workers' contract.
First barge of season reaches St. Paul
ST. PAUL (AP) -- The first barge tow of the season has arrived in St. Paul, marking the start of the navigation season on the Mississippi River in the Twin Cities.
Aulie wins Region 4 boxing title
WADENA -- Ricky Aulie of Brainerd won the 132-pound championship in the Region 4 Golden Gloves Boxing Tournament Saturday at Wadena Armory.
Furda, Radtke top Sertoma liftathon
Luke Furda and Jessica Radtke were the top lifters in the 12th annual Sertoma Sunrise Warrior Liftathon March 6-7 at the Brainerd High School weight room.
Scoreboard
BOYS BASKETBALL
Scoreboard
BOYS BASKETBALL
Huskies aren't going to tamper with game plan
The Pillager Huskies boys' basketball team is in unfamiliar territory but its players aren't.
Pillager keeps on streaking
BEMIDJI -- It looked more like a Class 1A state football quarterfinal, but good teams find ways to win and that's what the Pillager Huskies boys' basketball team did Tuesday in its state quarterfinal game against Cook County.
Local sports shorts
The Confidence Learning Center Racquetball Tournament was played last weekend at America's Fitness Center in Baxter.
Local sports shorts
Registration for spring hockey at Breezy Point Arena is under way.
Boys' state
Tuesday, March 19
At least the Huskies don't go hungry
BEMIDJI -- When the Pillager High School boys' basketball team finishes playing a game it is as hungry as a pack of Huskies.
Richmond edges Gopher men in NIT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Richmond is getting a small taste of the big time this year. One more win, and the Spiders get a bite of the Big Apple.
Gopher men's frustrating season has fitting end
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Minnesota coach Dan Monson was asked what he told his players after the Golden Gophers' season ended in the second round of the National Invitation Tournament for the second straight time.
Gopher women fall
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) -- Coretta Brown scored 19 points and Candace Sutton added 18 as fourth-seeded North Carolina beat fifth-seeded Minnesota 72-69 in the second round of the Midwest Regional on Monday night.
Vikings sign Chamberlain to five-year deal
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The Minnesota Vikings avoided losing a fourth starter to free agency late Tuesday, agreeing to terms with tight end Byron Chamberlain on a five-year contract worth an average of more than $1.5 million annually.
Blue Jays' Halladay handcuffs Twins
DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) -- Roy Halladay allowed one run in 4 2-3 innings and Vernon Wells had three hits Monday to lead the Toronto Blue Jays over the Minnesota Twins 3-1.
Despite loss in tourney, Gopher women can smile
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- North Carolina coach Sylvia Hatchell walked by Minnesota women's athletic director Chris Voelz in a hallway after the Tar Heels beat the Golden Gophers by three in the second round of the NCAA tournament.
Park leads Wild to 4-2 win over Flames
ST. PAUL (AP) -- The Calgary Flames are in a power-play rut.
Huskers clobber Gophers
MINNEPOLIS (AP) -- Nebraska scored ten unearned runs in a 19-6 victory over Minnesota Tuesday night at the Metrodome.
Orioles edge Twins
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) -- Sidney Ponson pitched six innings of three-hit ball and Geronimo Gil hit a two-run homer as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Minnesota Twins 3-2 Tuesday, their 10th win in 12 games.
Returning champions advance
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Goliath 3, David 0.
Four straight? It's possible for Southwest Minnesota Christian
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The boys at Southwest Minnesota Christian are three victories from becoming the first team in the 90-year history of the state basketball tournament to win four straight titles.
Crosslake St. Patrick's Day parade float winners listed
CROSSLAKE -- Andy's and USA Karate took top honors Saturday in the 28th annual St. Patrick's Day parade in Crosslake.
Paul Bunyan Scenic byway offers something for everyone
Some are seeking a place to dream. Others long for a connection to the past. Many hope for a sense and feel of a local culture. Still others stay alert for the nuances and surprises of nature. Some are adventurers looking for the perfect recreation spot.
Area briefs
The channel between Gull and Round lakes reflects winter's beauty. -- Steve Kohls
Prints in pristine snow reveal pawed prowler's path
As I drove down the long and gently sloping driveway, in the sunshine I saw the small footprints headed straight and determined through the fresh snow ahead.
Iowa state forecast
Today...Cloudy. Occasional snow or rain northeast this morning and a chance of rain east through early afternoon. A chance of rain this morning elsewhere. Highs in the upper 30s northwest to around 50 southeast.
State forecast for south dakota
Today...Mostly cloudy with light snow likely north. Increasing clouds s
Iowa state forecast
Today...Cloudy or mostly cloudy this morning...Then becoming partly sunny. Highs near 40 northeast to near 60 southwest.
State forecast for north dakota
Winter weather advisory statewide this morning...Continuing in the east this afternoon...
State forecast for south dakota
Today...Partly cloudy west to mostly cloudy east. Highs 30 to 40.
Minnesota state forecast.
Winter weather advisory northwest today...
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Snow likely north. A mix of rain and snow likely central and southwest. Highs from the mid 30s to mid 40s.
Minnesota state forecast
Winter weather advisory southwest tonight...
State forecast for north dakota
Today...Occasional light snow west...Spreading to the east by evening. Highs in the teens northwest to 30 southeast.
Spring is back
Weather drawing by Nicholas Belgum of Mrs. Brenny's third grade class at Baxter school.
Wisconsin state forecast
Lake snow advisory tonight through thursday morning for the lake superior snow belt...
Snowing again
Weather drawing by Laura Boran of Mrs. Frank's second grade class at Riverside school.
What's doing
The Crow Wing County DFL will hold its convention at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Brainerd High School Media Center. Rolls and coffee will be available at registration and there will be an
Names and faces
JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (AP) -- Lucille Ball's remains could be moved to her hometown once plans to restructure and expand a museum there are complete, her daughter said.
Suicide bomber kills seven on Israeli bus
JERUSALEM (AP) -- A suicide bomber killed four soldiers and three other passengers on a packed Israeli bus during the morning rush hour Wednesday -- an attack that failed to derail weeklong U.S. truce efforts.
Foreign briefs
UPPER MANGGAS, Philippines (AP) -- Muslim extremists fired rifle grenades and small arms at a Philippine army patrol Tuesday, wounding two within earshot of U.S. troops. Four Green Berets entered the combat zone in an aborted attempt to retrieve them.
Arafat offers incentives to stop fighting; Israel may lift travel ban
JERUSALEM (AP) -- Yasser Arafat was offered major incentives Tuesday to help stop Mideast fighting: Vice President Dick Cheney said he would meet with the Palestinian leader after a truce takes hold, and Israel said it might lift a travel ban on Arafat in time for next week's Arab summit.
American soldier wounded in firefight in eastern Afghanistan
BAGRAM, Afghanistan (AP) -- Gunmen attacked U.S. and Afghan troops in eastern Afghanistan, touching off a firefight that wounded one American soldier, a U.S. military spokesman said Wednesday. Three U.S.-allied Afghan fighters were killed, Afghan officials said.