Tuesday, April 2, 2002
Extra credit
Trish Sullivan, Brainerd, and Cassie Evenson, Pequot Lakes, were named to the dean's list for first semester at the Univeristy of Wisconsin-Superior.
Tackling tiny type
Dear Heloise: We all have trouble from time to time trying to read the television viewing guide from the Sunday paper.
Principal hotline
Dear Readers: It's that time of year again for the National Association of Elementary School Principals National Principal's Hotline. This year, the hotline site is in my hometown of San Antonio.
Small wedding causes big problem with bride's family
DEAR ABBY: I hope you can stand another wedding-related disaster. I was married last October. My husband and I both wanted a small wedding because we couldn't afford a large one. We planned to elope and be married with only our parents and siblings as guests. The idea was to spend a fun weekend at a local inn.
The more the merrier when neighbors take care of kids
DEAR ABBY: I had to respond to "Tired in Tennessee," who was advised by a marriage counselor that she and her husband needed time for themselves, but complained that her mother never offered to baby-sit their two small sons.
Livestock
SOUTH ST. PAUL (AP) (USDA) -- Monday cattle: 350.
Cash grain
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Wheat receipts Monday 274, a year ago 340.
Agendas
Monday -- 4 p.m. -- Countywide Transit Implementation Committee, Brainerd City Hall conference room
Local brief
The eating disorder support group will meet at 6:30 p.m. tonight in the Fireside Room at Lord of Life Lutheran Church on Highway 210 in Baxter.
Singh ends victory slump
THE WOODLANDS, Texas (AP) -- The Houston Open had the look of a runaway victory -- to everyone but Vijay Singh.
Deep divisions threaten prescription drug action
WASHINGTON -- Everyone -- make that everyone -- in Washington wants to make prescription drugs more affordable for the elderly, especially the poorest among them.
Medicare patients can no longer automatically be denied payment for Alzheimer's therapy
WASHINGTON -- Medicare patients can no longer automatically be denied reimbursement for therapy treatments if they suffer from Alzheimer's disease, according to a new policy that was quietly put into effect several months ago.
Council votes against letter to school board
The Brainerd City Council will not send a letter to the Brainerd School District asking it to hold off on the bond issuance of $59.9 million to finance school construction projects.
This was Brainerd
80 years ago (1922) - Over at Oberst and Durham they are advertising a "Selz Six." This does not mean a new Selz car hitting six cylinders, but a new Selz $6 shoe.
After crash, life changes for family
It was hard enough that Kelly Maciewski of Brainerd had to endure several surgeries to repair her broken neck and compound fractures in her arm and leg and pelvis after she was involved in a four-vehicle accident Nov. 6 near Buckman.
Council looks at redistricting
The Brainerd City Council Monday got its first look at redistricting within the city.
COMING TUESDAY
Former Brainerd Warrior Lisa Renneke is playing golf for Lipscomb University out of Nashville, Tenn. Find out how she's doing in Tuesday's sports section.
This was Brainerd
100 years ago (1902) - Here is a good home for you. No. 1405 Pine Street S.E. is new, neat, warm and one of the best built four-room cottages in the city. Hardwood floor in kitchen, white porcelain lined sink, city water, woodhouse and two lots. $100 cash down will handle it.
Accidents
LAPORTE -- One person was killed and another injured in a single-vehicle rollover Saturday in Hubbard County.
It's April, but feels like December
Where were you in December?
Police stop mobile meth lab
A traffic stop Thursday by the Brainerd Police Department resulted in stopping one of the areas largest methamphetamine mobile labs, Brainerd Police Chief John Bolduc said Monday.
Local news briefs
Landowners with more than 20 acres may be eligible for a new tax-incentive program.
Fires
The Brainerd Fire Department responded to a report of a grass fire Saturday seven miles of Brainerd on Highway 371. The fire was reported at 5:13 p.m. It was out when firefighters arrived.
Studders to speak at MHB Youth Congress
HACKENSACK -- The Mississippi Headwaters Board will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Clean Water Act with Pollution Control Agency Commissioner Karen Studders Wednesday at Deep Portage Conservation Reserve.
Grand Rapids woman in race for District 3B
Catherine McLynn, a Grand Rapids Republican who ran for District 3B in 2000, announced recently she will seek to represent the reconfigured district this year.
City space solution may come at PUC's expense
The city's police, fire and street department office space problems got closer to being solved Monday, but it may be at the cost of public utilities.
COMING WEDNESDAY
Sixteen area contractors are helping out a fellow tradesman -- by raffling off a free day's work to help pay for his medical expenses, a Neighbors story reports.
Three face riot, burglary charges
Three Brainerd men face burglary and riot charges for smashing the windows of a Walnut Street apartment in order to get at the occupants.
Outgoing cooperative leader cites role of communications
Ray Johanson is proud of the work that has been accomplished at the Paul Bunyan Special Education Cooperative since he arrived almost 14 years ago.
U.S. believes it has senior al-Qaida leader in custody
WASHINGTON -- Pakistani authorities have handed over to the United States a man thought to be the biggest catch yet in the war on terrorism: Abu Zubaydah, a senior al-Qaida leader believed to be leading an attempt to reconstitute the group in Afghanistan.
Manufacturing up; construction spending rises
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Manufacturing activity flashed a growth signal for the second month in a row and construction spending posted it biggest increase in a year, fresh signs that the country's economic revival is chugging ahead.
Wal-Mart now world's biggest company -- and bankrupt Enron isn't far behind
NEW YORK -- It started out 40 years ago as a discount retailer that carved out a niche in small-town America by selling everything from toothpaste to toys.
IRS: Some weight-loss programs tax deductible
WASHINGTON -- The cost of weight-loss programs that are part of the treatment for diseases such as obesity are tax deductible, the Internal Revenue Service ruled Tuesday.
Xerox to pay record fine of $10 million
NEW YORK -- In the latest salvo in the Securities and Exchange Commission's campaign against misleading corporate accounting, Xerox Corp. said Monday that it agreed to pay a record $10-million fine and to restate five years of financial results.
Cussing canoeist has conviction thrown out after anti-swearing law ruled unconstitutional
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) -- A Michigan appeals court struck down a 105-year-old law against using vulgar language in front of women and children, throwing out the conviction of a canoeist who let loose a stream of curses after falling into the water.
National briefs
BROOKSVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- The suicide of a woman accused of poisoning her husband with a horse tranquilizer does not mean the bizarre case is finished.
Powell says U.S. won't brand Arafat a terrorist because he's useful to peace process
WASHINGTON -- The Bush administration is not branding Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat a terrorist because there is more he can do to further the Mideast peace process, Secretary of State Colin Powell said Tuesday.
Bad management cripples wealthy county
MINEOLA, N.Y. -- The mental health department cannot supervise its patients -- including a man who allegedly murdered a priest during Mass last month.
Judge says Lindh's intent to kill is key factor
ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- Federal prosecutors conceded in court here Monday that John Walker Lindh had no "personal involvement" in the death of CIA Agent Johnny "Mike" Spann, who was the first U.S. fatality in the ongoing war against terrorism.
Poll suggests four of five Americans think tax cuts generally benefit 'someone else'
WASHINGTON -- Four in five Americans in an Associated Press poll say they feel that tax cuts generally benefit someone else, a sentiment they hold even after 86 million tax rebate checks worth almost $40 billion were mailed last year by the Bush administration.
Mother accused of murdering babies -- 30 years ago
NILES, Ohio -- By age 21, Gloria Greenfield had already lost four babies just weeks after they were born.
Child car seat recalled
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Evenflo Company Inc. is recalling 28,312 Triumph car seats because they may not secure the child in an accident.
Sources: Layoffs at Andersen certain
The Andersen accounting firm has lost roughly 10 percent of its U.S. business since December, and sources say layoffs expected to be announced soon are likely to run into the thousands.
Records being made available in what is called largest federal release of genealogical data
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The National Archives on Monday lifted confidentiality restrictions on personal records from the 1930 census, yielding a treasure chest of genealogical information for historians and family researchers.
Bush urges Arafat to act
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Bush appealed Monday for Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat to order a halt to the suicide bomb attacks in Israel and the West Bank. "Suicide bombings in the name of religion is simple terror," Bush said.
White House confirms capture of Abu Zubaydah; could be serious blow to al-Qaida
WASHINGTON -- The White House on Tuesday celebrated the U.S. capture of top al-Qaida leader Abu Zubaydah as a "very serious blow" to the terrorist network and said Americans are still threatened.
Kennedy cousin goes on trial
NORWALK, Conn. (AP) -- The state began the arduous process Tuesday of selecting jurors who will be asked to decide whether Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel killed Martha Moxley a quarter-century ago.
New York's Cardinal Egan criticized in sex abuse cases
NEW YORK -- As many Roman Catholic Church officials across the nation rush to cooperate with law enforcement officials in the burgeoning sex abuse scandal, the New York archdiocese has been a notable exception.
NCAA Final Four
INDIANA 73, OKLAHOMA 64
Here we go again
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Hoosiers' coach of a different sort
ATLANTA -- The first coaching job Mike Davis applied for, he didn't get. He was helping out with the girls' b
A red, white and blue Green Monster on baseball's opening day
Chipper Jones surveyed the scene at Turner Field and liked what he saw.
Perfect Huskies win title
SAN ANTONIO -- There are no more superlatives needed, no more oohs or ahs to render.
Sports briefs
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Dominic Rhodes, who led the Indianapolis Colts in rushing last season, pleaded innocent to charges he hit and shoved the woman he lives with.
Terp eyes are on prize
ATLANTA -- The Maryland Terrapins are aware of their situation. With a victory over the Indiana Hoosiers in Monday night's NCAA
Maryland wins first title
ATLANTA -- Indiana held the lead once in the game and held that lead for eight seconds in the second half Monday night before Maryland bushwhacked notions of Bob Knight taking credit for it or Gene Hackman signing on for a "Hoosiers" sequel.
A safe landing for Sorenstam
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (AP) -- Only after she won the LPGA Tour's first major championship of the year did Annika Sorenstam decide to play it safe.
Terps hire Oldfield Is Monson leaving, too?
Brenda Oldfield, who turned around the women's basketball program at Minnesota in her first year as coach, is expected to be hired Tuesday by the University of Maryland, The Associated Press has learned.
NCAA Women
EAST REGIONAL
Score one for the turtles
ATLANTA -- The best college basketball school never to win a national title now has a championship banner to hang anywhere it wants.
Sports briefs
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Ruben Rivera has signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers, who are giving the troubled outfielder a second chance after he was released March 11 by the New York Yankees after stealing former teammate Derek Jeter's glove and bat from his locker and selling the items to a memorabilia dealer.
Williams never quit shouting
ATLANTA -- Long after it mattered or made much sense, he was still shouting instructions.
Eichelberger takes seniors event
MILTON, Fla. (AP) -- Dave Eichelberger has spent 20 years tinkering with his game. His latest adjustments produced confidence -- and a victory.
Big Unit is in dominant form already
So much for Randy Johnson feeling satisfied.
Protesters renew call for Boston Cardinal's resignation as he preaches hope on Easter
BOSTON (AP) -- Cardinal Bernard Law capped a tumultuous Lenten period by offering an Easter message of hope in the face of a sexual abuse scandal that has rattled the Roman Catholic church.
AL aces struggle
Pedro Martinez was pounded at Fenway Park. Roger Clemens got rocked and wound up in the hospital.
Cash is money in living up to UConn teammates' challenge
SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Connecticut demanded a lot from Swin Cash.
Maddux to miss opening day start
ATLANTA (AP) -- Tom Glavine will open the season for the Atlanta Braves instead of Greg Maddux today against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Angels fall to indians
ANAHEIM, Calif. -- All the excitement, all the anticipation and all the hype that surrounded the new and improved Angels? Gone, in about 10 minutes.
Big Unit, D-Backs raise flag, Rocket opens for Yanks
After more than a month of spring training, Rafael Palmeiro is all set to play ball for keeps.
You can throw away the records
ATLANTA -- The Maryland Terrapins do not feel like a team of destiny. As the clock winds toward their first appearance in the NCAA tournament's title game, the Terps simply feel like the best team.
Best season in Oklahoma history ends as national runner-up
SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Connecicut coach Geno Auriemma knew what he was talking about three months ago when he said Oklahoma would be a tough team in March.
Matthew Jadwin Asfeld
RANDALL -- Matthew Jadwin Asfeld, infant son of Melissa Smith, Randall, died Friday, March 29, 2002, at St. Gabriel's Hospital in Little Falls.
Elsie DeLack
AITKIN -- Elsie DeLack, 92, Aitkin, died today, April 2, 2002, at Riverwood Extended Care Center in Aitkin.
Gladys Kapsner
LASTRUP -- Gladys Kapsner, 56, Lastrup, died Sunday, March 31, 2002, at home.
Gladys Kapsner
LASTRUP -- Gladys Kapsner, 56, Lastrup, died Sunday, March 31, 2002, at home.
Raymond 'Spike' M. Hanson
Raymond "Spike" M. Hanson, 80, Brainerd, died Friday, March 29, 2002.
Helen B. Lanoue
AITKIN -- Helen B. Lanoue, 84, Aitkin, died Thursday, March 28, 2002, at home.
Charlotte Faucher
MORA -- Charlotte Faucher, 84, Mora, formerly of Aitkin, died Saturday, March 30, 2002, in Mora.
Anna G. Smilich
CROSBY -- Anna G. Smilich, 93, Crosby, died Saturday, March 30, 2002, at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby.
Dorothy E. Johnston
Dorothy E. Johnston, 84, Brainerd, died Sunday, March 31, 2002, at Bethany Good Samaritan Village in Brainerd.
Fred O. Soderman
Fred O. Soderman, 93, Brainerd, died Sunday, March 31, 2002, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd.
Harold W. Bonebrake
LITTLE FALLS -- Harold W. Bonebrake, 82, Little Falls, died Saturday, March 30, 2002, at home in Little Falls.
Raymond 'Spike' M. Hanson
Raymond "Spike" M. Hanson, 80, Brainerd, died Friday, March 29, 2002.
Mary E. Anderson
BELGRADE -- Mary E. Anderson, 92, Belgrade, formerly of Pillager, died Saturday, March 30, 2002, at Belgrade Nursing Home in Belgrade.
George E. Hansen
PALISADE -- George E. Hansen, 92, Palisade, died Thursday, March 28, 2002, at Riverwood Healthcare Center in Aitkin.
George H. Molstad
NISSWA -- George H. Molstad, 98, Nisswa, died Thursday, March 28, 2002, at the Cuyuna Care Center in Crosby.
Fred O. Soderman
Fred O. Soderman, 93, Brainerd, died Sunday, March 31, 2002, at St. Joseph's Medical Center.
Anna G. Smilich
CROSBY -- Anna Gertrude Smilich, 93, Crosby, died Saturday, March 30, 2002, at Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby.
Dorothy E. Johnston
Dorothy E. Johnston, 84, Brainerd, died Sunday, March 31, 2002, at Bethany Good Samaritan Village in Brainerd.
Return to the rulebook
``Crisis'' was a Catholic magazine before the crisis of priests as sexual predators made headlines.
Three funny men
The Grim Reaper went into overdrive last week, doing a year's work in barely a couple of days, though when one considers whom he spirited away, he might more accurately be called
OTHER OPINIONS Politics in wartime
The busy pace of fund raising and politicking that President Bush and Vice President Cheney have set for themselves this spring raises questions about the proper role of a commander in chief in wartime.
At last, baseball Despite the team's uncertain future the Twins are playing ball
A Major League Baseball team's season opener is always a welcome harbinger of spring but the sight of Minnesota Twins left fielder Jacque Jones belting a home run off the second pitch of the season Monday was particularly satisfying to Minnesota baseball fans.
Superstore concerns
We have businesses who have been here for generations, and newer businesses who have been courageous individual new threads making up the character and fabric of our area. They
Postal Service must deliver
This editorial appeared in Sunday's Los Angeles Times:
An ember of hope
It's difficult to find much cause for optimism in a meeting that praises the intifada just days after a Palestinian bomber slaughtered a room full of Israelis celebrating Passover. But such is the state of the Middle East that the Arab League summit in Beirut, Lebanon, last week still qualifies as a glimmer of light.
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News council can help
The Minnesota News Council is an independent organization that examines citizens complaints alleging inaccuracy, unfairness or unethical conduct by the media.
Sviggum says he expects a special session
ST. PAUL (AP) -- One way or another, lawmakers will be called back for a special session this summer, House Speaker Steve Sviggum predicted Monday.
16 state companies make Fortune 500 list
Sixteen Minnesota companies made this year's Fortune 500 ranking of America's largest companies, led by Minneapolis-based Target.
State briefs
ST. PAUL (AP) -- Gov. Jesse Ventura emerged from his office into Monday's hastily called news conference dressed in black, with his face stern. He had two important things to say.
Northwest pushes flight departure deadline back five minutes
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Northwest Airlines said Monday it wants passengers at departure gates no later than 15 minutes before flight time, up from ten minutes.
Minneapolis family OK after ditching plane in river
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- A Minneapolis man, his wife and their daughter survived after their private plane crashed into the Mississippi River and a fisherman plucked them from the icy water.
Minneapolis library begins long move
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The city's main downtown library started the long journey to a new building Monday.
Legislators continue to work on differences
ST. PAUL -- Like porcupines in courtship, legislative leaders are cautious about getting together.
Fingerhut union plans rally
ST. CLOUD (AP) -- Fingerhut union members plan to rally at the headquarters of parent company Federated Department Stores in Cincinnati on Friday, the day Federated plans to begin laying off Fingerhut employees.
Big hurdles cleared, but are more ahead in stadium battle?
ST. PAUL -- When the Legislature and Gov. Rudy Perpich agreed in 1977 to sell $55 million in bonds to build the Metrodome, they thought a long, bruising battle had ended.
Tests verify lynx in northeast Minnesota
DULUTH (AP) -- The U.S. Forest Service said DNA tests on scat have confirmed that lynx have been in Superior National Forest in northeastern Minnesota.
Best Buy earnings surge 84 percent
EDEN PRAIRIE (AP) -- Best Buy Co. fourth-quarter earnings jumped 84 percent due to strong sales and expense control, the ret ailereported Tuesday.
April snowstorm snarls road and air traffic in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS -- April snow disrupted the morning commute and air travel for a second day Tuesday as a fresh wave of snow fell across a large part of southern and central Minnesota.
Warrior grad struggles with her putting
Time management, Bermuda grass and southern accents are some obstacles Lisa Renneke has faced her first year of college.
Aulie, Rubin advance in boxing
Ricky Aulie of Brainerd won by decision over Weylin Davis of Lake Lena at the Northern Minnesota Golden Globes Region IV Box-Off Tournament Saturday.
Scoreboard
track and field
Scoreboard
College softball
Chicago stymies Wild
CHICAGO (AP) -- Jocelyn Thibault and Tony Amonte's scoring touch have returned at the perfect time for the Chicago Blackhawks.
Timberwolves survive poor second half
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- If the Minnesota Timberwolves want to go anywhere in the playoffs, they'll need to play like they did in the first half against New Jersey.
Mighty Jacques at bat
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Minnesota Twins were happy to be playing baseball again after a tumultuous winter. And it showed.
Gophers try to keep women's coach
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Minnesota basketball coach Brenda Oldfield, reportedly a candidate for the Maryland job, has been offered a "very competitive" package to stay put, women's athletics director Chris Voelz said.
Twins open a season that wasn't meant to be
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Minnesota Twins, who don't know whether they've survived contraction or merely delayed it, are going into the season with special reason to win.
Wisconsin state forecast
Winter weather advisory for much of the state later today into tonight...
Iowa state forecast
This morning...Light snow north...Mixing wi
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Occasional light snow. Snow may be mixed with light freezing rain central and south in the morning. An inch or less of snow accumulation. Highs from near 30 north to the mid 30s south.
State forecast for South Dakota
Wind advisory northwest through tonight...
State forecast for North Dakota
Today...Cloudy and windy with light snow or flurries. Highs in the 20s.
Winter is back
Weather drawing by Nicholas Belgum of Mrs. Brenny's third grade class at Baxter school.
Iowa state forecast
Iowa state forecast...Update national weather service des moines ia 1042 am cst mon apr 1 2002
Minnesota state forecast
Today...Light freezing rain or freezing drizzle possible south early this morning...Otherwise cloudy with occasional light snow. Breezy west and south. Highs from the middle 20s northeast to the middle 30s south.
Minnesota state forecast
Minnesota state forecast...Updated national weather service twin cities/Chanhassen mn 925 am cst mon apr 1 2002
State forecast for South Dakota
Wind advisory through mid morning central and north central...
State forecast for North Dakota
Snow advisory from devils lake to wahpeton...
What's doing
The 18th annual fiddlers' contest will be held at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Pillager High School north gymnasium. Donation, $4. The event is sponsored by the Pillager Fair Board.
Names and faces
RADNOR, Pa. (AP) -- Although her marriage is in trouble and she's coping with a toddler, Melissa Rivers is philosophical about her problems.
Names and faces
NEW YORK (AP) -- Who says youth rules on prime-time television?
Israeli forces mass on edge of Bethlehem
BETHLEHEM, West Bank -- Israeli forces massed on the edge of Bethlehem on Monday, with tanks rumbling briefly into the town, and militants killed 10 suspected Palestinian informers for Israel in several West Bank towns ahead of advancing Israeli troops.
Royal family mourns Queen Mother privately; nationwide gun salutes mark her death
LONDON -- The coffin of the Queen Mother Elizabeth rested Monday in a small stone chapel at Windsor Castle where the royal family privately mourned the beloved matriarch before she is taken to lie in state in London.
Muslim conference split over whether suicide bombers are terrorists
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- Muslim countries were split over whether to condemn Palestinian suicide bombers as terrorists at the start of a major Islamic conference Monday.
Oldest member of British monarchy was 101
Queen Elizabeth the queen mother, whose relentless charm and iron will steered the British monarchy through a world war and an abdication crisis and into a modern age where its robes were sullied by embarrassing marital antics, died Saturday.
Israel: Invasive tactics to uproot terrorists
RAMALLAH, West Bank -- Stripped to their underwear, the Palestinian policemen emerged from the Darraghmeh apartment building, some still bleeding from gunshot wounds. Under heavy guard, they surrendered to Israeli forces before being led away blindfolded.
Final rules for vital Afghan assembly announced
KABUL, Afghanistan -- In an important step for Afghanistan's political transition, an independent commission announced Sunday the final plans and rules for a nationwide assembly in June that will choose a new government to hold office for 18 months.
Palestinian headquarters shelled; Sharon proposes exile for Yasser Arafat
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) -- Israeli tanks and helicopters shelled a heavily fortified Palestinian security headquarters in an all-night assault Tuesday.