Tuesday, June 5, 2001
No longer retiring early, more older workers stay on job
WASHINGTON -- When Mike Davis' high-pressure job supervising the upgrade of the world's largest radio telescope was coming to an end, he faced a choice -- a new project or a leisurely life of golfing or fishing.
Productivity posts biggest decline in eight years
WASHINGTON (AP) -- American workers' productivity, a key measure of rising living standards, fell at an annual rate of 1.2 percent in the first quarter, the biggest drop in eight years.
No fear of the future
I come before you tonight as a representative of the Class of 2001. Tonight is the night that we have been eagerly waiting for, for a long time. But now that it is here, one wonders if we are truly ready for it.
Unfinished masterpieces
I stand before you today, joined with eleven other individuals -- individuals who have made a tremendous impact on my life. Together we form the Lake Region Christian School graduating class of 2001.
Girl with eating disorder tells teens to reach out for help
DEAR ABBY: Your column about teen fitness caught my attention. I am a high school sophomore who is involved in sports activities such as swimming, track/cross country and kickboxing. I have been struggling with anorexia and bulimia since my freshman year. It's a serious problem that society needs to address.
Cash grain
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Wheat receipts Monday 131, a year ago 125.
Livestock
SOUTH ST. PAUL, (AP) (USDA) -- Monday cattle: 300.
Accidents
Two people were injured Saturday after their car collided with a horse on Highway 371, near County Road 77.
Births
St. Joseph's Medical Center
Crimes
Three people were arrested Friday on charges of second-degree assault and burglary, the Crow Wing County Sheriff's Department reported.
Births
Theresa Drake and Jerry Smith, Brainerd, a boy, Tyler Lee Drake, 7 pounds, 9 ounces, May 14, 2001. Grandparents are Kevin Drake, Pillager, Anna Drake, Brainerd, Betty Powels, Anna, Ill., and Jerry Dabbs, Millcreek, Ill. Great-grandparents are Ione Drake, Pillager, the late Shannon Drake, Glen and Virginia Vogt, Brainerd, and the late Louise and John Smith.
Crimes
BURGLARY -- It was reported Home Depot was broken into today. A 20-year-old male suspect is in custody.
Metals
NEW YORK (AP) -- Spot nonferrous metal prices Monday.
Accidents
LITTLE FALLS -- One person was injured Monday in a single-vehicle rollover on Highway 10, three miles south of Little Falls.
Courts
The following recently were sentenced in Crow Wing District Court for misdemeanor underage consumption. The defendants were fined $100 unless otherwise noted.
Woods adds to legend with another victory
DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) -- Paul Azinger was in total awe of Tiger Woods' latest performance.
Rice crosses Bay for Raiders
Jerry Rice, who rode off the field last season on a sea of San Francisco 49er shoulder pads, will ride into the sunset as an Oakland Raider.
The Casey Martin case
For some, golf is a religion.
McCain to remain Republican, no White House bid planned
SEDONA, Ariz. -- Before a closely watched weekend get-together with the Senate Democratic leader, GOP Sen. John McCain declared Saturday he has no intention of bolting the Republican Party or running for president in 2004.
Bush highlights Everglades needs
EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK, Fla. (AP) -- President Bush was touring the sawgrass prairies of this celebrated wetland Monday, renewing his pledge to help restore its wounded ecosystems and seeking to build a conservationist image.
President highlights religious initiative by helping to build home
TAMPA, Fla. -- President Bush swung a hammer at a Habitat for Humanity home construction site Tuesday, forcefully defending his initiative to support religious groups that perform social services.
Little work getting down at Capitol
ST. PAUL (AP) -- Since the regular session ended two weeks ago, it's been a crawl toward the finish.
High court overturns damages cap in case involving harassment at workplace
WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court on Monday overturned a cap on certain damages workers can be awarded in cases involving mistreatment in the workplace.
Army Corps seeks to relax wetlands rules, angering environmentalists
WASHINGTON -- The Army Corps of Engineers is trying to relax a series of year-old rules designed to restrict development and degradation of thousands of streams and other wetlands, angering environmentalists and drawing sharp criticism from other federal agencies.
Commission report faults Florida's conduct of presidential election
Florida's conduct of the 2000 presidential election was marked by "injustice, ineptitude and inefficiency" that unfairly penalized minority voters, the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights has concluded in a report that criticizes top state officials -- particularly Gov. Jeb Bush and Secretary of State Katherine Harris --for allowing disparate treatment of voters.
Public support for Bush has fallen, according to poll Washington Post
WASHINGTON -- Public support for President Bush has fallen in recent weeks, led by eroding confidence in his energy and environmental policies as well as growing concern over the direction that Bush and the Republican Party are leading the country, according to a Washington Post-ABC News poll.
U.S. to rate quality of health care providers
WASHINGTON -- The federal government is planning for the first time to issue detailed ratings of the quality of care provided by nursing homes, Medicare health plans, dialysis centers and eventually hospitals and doctors, a senior Bush administration official announced Monday.
Study links even mild iron deficiency with low math scores
CHICAGO (AP) -- New research linking even mild iron deficiency with low test scores could help explain why teen-age girls tend to do worse than boys in math.
Due to disturbing statistics, pediatricians urged to ask patients about rape
CHICAGO (AP) -- Citing disturbing statistics showing adolescents have the nation's highest rate of rape, the American Academy of Pediatrics says doctors should ask patients at their annual checkups if they have ever been sexually assaulted.
Polio survivors from decades ago face new threat of symptoms, report warns
Eight million or more people worldwide who survived polio decades ago face new affliction as their disease comes back to haunt them in the form of post-polio syndrome, according to a report from a team of medical experts.
Beauty runs in the family
Kathy Thompson, a Brainerd business owner and mother of two, is trying her luck at capturing the Mrs. Minnesota-America crown.
Pequot Lakes School hangs out closed sign again
PEQUOT LAKES -- Between 30-40 students will be turned down and will not be able to attend the Pequot Lakes School District for the 2001-02 school year.
Brainerd OKs water deal with Baxter
The Brainerd City Council Monday approved a wholesale water sales agreement to Baxter.
Three Brainerd parks getting new playground equipment
Three Brainerd parks will be getting $31,000 in replacement playground equipment.
This was Brainerd
20 years ago (1981)-Portions of Crow Wing, including Brainerd, have been chosen by the Minnesota Waste Management Board as possible sites for a commercial hazardous waste processing facility, it was learned today.
UPI plans 30 layoffs
BAXTER -- Universal Pensions Inc. announced today that 30 positions have been identified for layoffs.
Wadena woman dead in rollover
SEBEKA -- An 18-year-old Wadena woman is dead following a single-vehicle accident Sunday on 135th Avenue, two miles north of Sebeka.
This was Brainerd
20 years ago (1981) - Our congratulations to the Brainerd Warrior baseball team for winning the Regional Championship and a trip to the State Tournament. This is the first time in 16 years that a Warrior nine has been in the state tourney.
Reward offered
The Evergreen Cemetery Association is offering a $500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for vandalism that was discovered Tuesday at the cemetery.
Local briefs
Members of the Brainerd Warriors baseball team ran a lap around the outfield fence at practice Monday in preparation for hosting the Section 8, Class 3A championship series against Alexandria 1 p.m. Wednesday. (Dispatch Photo by Steve Kohls)
Drug task force to disband
The NET VI Drug Task Force will be disbanding at the end of this year.
Airline-backed travel Web site to be launched amid much scrutiny
NEW YORK (AP) -- Orbitz is probably the only Internet start-up that requires employees to attend a four-hour seminar on antitrust law, signaling just how much scrutiny the travel Web site, which officially launches on Monday, faces from rivals, consumer advocates and federal authorities.
Serving seniors
Country Kitchen owner Kevin Stumpf leaves his Baxter restaurant around 11 a.m. each weekday morning with two large insulated containers packed with steaming hot food.
Pine River depot's history aired in meeting about its future
PINE RIVER -- A photograph shows a ghostly train emerging from the snowy mist with the engine nearly as tall as the Pine River depot, then in working shape and adorned with the city's nameplate.
Putzke names names in police chief suit
Brainerd Police Sgt. Becky Putzke has amended her lawsuit regarding the police chief search to include the specific names of Brainerd officials.
Money for fun
Four Garrison mothers raised money to build a city playground, as reported in Wednesday's Neighbors.
More than 10,000 line up for antibiotics in Ohio after deadly meningitis outbreak
ALLIANCE, Ohio -- More than 10,000 people, some fearful of contact with their family and friends, lined up at hospitals for preventative antibiotics after a meningitis outbreak killed two high school students and left a third teen-ager seriously ill.
Fringe group folk hero?
PITTSBURGH -- An escaped convict who once said he was on a mission from God to kill abortion doctors has dodged police for more than three months and federal agents worry he may become a folk hero to fringe groups.
Woman, 86, survives two days in submerged vehicle
MARIETTA, Okla. (AP) -- An 86-year-old woman survived nearly 48 hours in her submerged car after it flipped into a creek while she was driving home from the airport.
Death sentence overturned; mental condition an issue
WASHINGTON -- Jurors who sentenced a retarded killer to death did not get clear instructions about how to weigh the defendant's mental abilities against the severity of his crime, the Supreme Court ruled Monday.
Legendary actor Anthony Quinn, 86, dies
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Two-time Oscar winner Anthony Quinn, a former shoeshine boy and preacher who became an international leading man with a film career spanning six decades, has died of respiratory failure. He was 86.
Armed children end standoff
SAGLE, Idaho -- When five armed and frightened children holed up in a remote Idaho house last week, lawyer Bryce Powell knew they didn't know whom to trust. So when two envoys went up to the house to win their confidence, he gave them a secret password from their mother: "Wooptiedooperbounce!"
Woman dies on roller coaster
LOS ANGELES -- A 28-year-old Fontana woman suffered an apparent heart attack and died Saturday morning while riding Goliath, Six Flags Magic Mountain's newest roller coaster, a park spokesman said.
Airline-backed travel Web site to be launched amid much scrutiny
NEW YORK (AP) -- Orbitz is probably the only Internet start-up that requires employees to attend a four-hour seminar on antitrust law, signaling just how much scrutiny the travel Web site, which officially launches on Monday, faces from rivals, consumer advocates and federal authorities.
'Gentle on My Mind' composer John Hartford dies at 63
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- John Hartford, a versatile and wry performer who wrote the standard "Gentle on My Mind" and turned his back on Hollywood to return to bluegrass music, died Monday after a long battle with cancer. He was 63.
Pediatricians advise restricting children's lawn mower use
CHICAGO (AP) -- Just in time for summer grass-cutting season, the American Academy of Pediatrics is warning against allowing kids to use lawn mowers.
Booze, tobacco prevalent in G-rated films, study suggests
CHICAGO (AP) -- The "G" in G-rated doesn't stand for goody-two-shoes, according to a study of alcohol and tobacco use in animated movies for children.
Producing history
Los Angeles Times
States trying to hang up on telemarketers
INDIANAPOLIS -- The bankers didn't want it, nor the telephone companies, mortgage brokers or newspapers. Virtually every business that drums up customers by phone was against it.
Prosecutors oppose delay in McVeigh execution
DENVER -- The release of more than 4,400 Oklahoma City bombing documents should not affect Timothy McVeigh's execution because he has admitted his guilt, a prosecutor has argued.
Report blasts DEA handling of drug case informants
Dozens of drug enforcement cases nationwide have been dismissed, plea-bargained or threatened with reversal because of the U.S. Justice Department's abysmal handling of its undercover informant program, according to an internal report, court documents and interviews.
Supreme Court delays action on Nichols
WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court delayed a ruling in Terry Nichols' request for a new trial in the Oklahoma City bombing case, saying the government must first respond to his assertion that mishandled evidence in Timothy McVeigh's case adversely affected him.
Seesaw series shaping up as classic
DENVER -- This is when every penalty becomes more perilous, every goal more glorious and every minute more magnified. Two more victories earn the Stanley Cup.
Scoreboard
East Division
Sierra's 10th-inning single nips Twins Saturday
ARLINGTON, Texas -- Ruben Sierra is still coming up with clutch hits for the Texas Rangers nearly a decade after he was the team's best player.
Kuerten advances
PARIS (AP) -- The men's and women's top-seeded players, Gustavo Kuerten and Martina Hingis, advanced to the semifinals of the French Open Tuesday.
Foursome fearsome as 76ers advance to NBA Finals
CONFERENCE FINALS
Devils capture 4-1 triumph
DENVER (AP) -- Ray Bourque's black cap hung from its hook, momentarily abandoned by its owner.
Seattle's start best in majors in 48 years
Forget about the other teams in the AL West. The Seattle Mariners have to be measured against squads from bygone eras.
Bonds hits 30th homer
While Barry Bonds has been getting all the attention, Rich Aurilia has been quietly putting together his own career year.
Scoreboard
TWINS 6, RANGERS 3
Philadelphia story: Hoping to beat Shaq even once
Washington Post Please, Philadelphia, win one game. I understand winning even one is a lot to ask -- winning four is probably out of the question. (Though I love that 'David and Goliath' bit Larry Brown is peddling; the only drawback is that Shaq is so big he'd reach out, grab the slingshot and then eat it! And then where are you?)
Hewitt reaches French Open quarterfinals
PARIS (AP) -- Lleyton Hewitt advanced to the quarterfinals of the French Open, overcoming a two-set deficit to beat Argentina's Guillermo Canas in a five-set marathon that began the day before and was suspended because of darkness.
Frances L. Brown
Frances L. Brown, 89, Brainerd, died Friday, June 1, 2001, at Woodland Good Samaritan Village in Brainerd.
Rose M. Kosola
AITKIN -- Rose M. Kosola, 89, Aitkin, died Saturday, June 2, 2001, at Aicota Health Care Center in Aitkin.
Ralph Garoutte
Ralph Garoutte, 94, Brainerd, died Saturday, June 2, 2001, at Lutheran Care Center in Little Falls.
Shirley Zebroski
PILLAGER -- Shirley Zebroski, 69, Pillager, died Saturday, June 2, 2001, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd.
Signe E. Jacobson
LITTLE FALLS -- Signe E. Jacobson, 87, Little Falls, died Saturday, June 2, 2001, at St. Otto's Care Center in Little Falls.
George Bzdok
LITTLE FALLS -- George Bzdok, 63, Little Falls, died Saturday, June 2, 2001, at St. Gabriel's Hospital in Little Falls.
Elda Johnson
PHOENIX -- Elda Johnson, 84, Phoenix, and formerly of Pine River, died March 1, 2001, at St. Luke's Hospital in Phoenix.
Clifford G. Hanson
AITKIN -- Clifford G. Hanson, 88, Aitkin, formerly of Battle Lake, died Friday, June 1, 2001, at Riverwood Extended Care Center in Aitkin.
Herbert Fleet
ROCHESTER, Pa. -- Herbert Fleet, 70, Rochester, Pa., and summer resident of Pine River, died Thursday, May 30, 2001, in Pine River.
Rose A. Gjesdahl
Rose Ann Gjesdahl, 93, Brainerd, and formerly of Little Falls, died Monday, June 4, 2001, at St. Joseph's Medical Centee.
Kathryn Goedderz
IRONTON -- Kathryn Ann Goedderz, 80, Ironton, died Sunday, June 3, 2001, at the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby.
Juanita E. Kaiser
ONAMIA -- Juanita E. Kaiser, 78, Onamia, formerly of Mora, died Friday, June 1, 2001, at Mille Lacs Hospital in Onamia.
Richard J. Mucha
WAHKON -- Richard J. Mucha, 76, Isle, died Sunday, June 3, 2001, at the Mille Lacs hospital in Onamia.
Donald D. Boese
Donald D. Boese, 68, Brainerd, died Monday, June 4, 2001, at the St. Cloud Hospital.
George Bzdok
LITTLE FALLS -- George Bzdok, 63, Little Falls, died Saturday, June 2, 2001, at St. Gabriel's Hospital in Little Falls.
Delores 'Dotty' R. Gabel
BLAINE -- Delores "Dotty" R. Gabel, 73, Blaine, formerly of Roseville and Breezy Point, died Sunday, June 3, 2001.
Rose A. Gjesdahl
Rose A. Gjesdahl, 93, Brainerd, formerly of Little Falls, died today, June 4, 2001, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd.
Della Hendrickson
Della Rose Hendrickson, 66, Brainerd, formerly of Duluth, died Friday, June 1, 2001, at Bethany Good Samaritan Village in Brainerd.
Ruth E. Blanchard
STAPLES -- Ruth E. Blanchard, 84, Staples, died today, June 4, 2001, at home in Staples.
Rose M. Kosola
AITKIN -- Rose M. Kosola, 89, Aitkin, died Saturday, June 2, 2001, at Aicota Health Care Center in Aitkin.
John B. Walz
PIERZ -- John B. Walz, 84, Pierz, died Friday, June 1, 2001, at St. Cloud Hospital.
Shirley Zebroski
PILLAGER -- Shirley Zebroski, 69, Pillager, died Saturday, June 2, 2001, at St. Joseph's Medical Center.
John R. Skoog
ONAMIA -- John R. Skoog, 65, Onamia, died Sunday, June 3, at the Mille Lacs Hospital in Onamia.
Albena Nelson
STAPLES -- Albena Nelson, 91, Staples, died Monday, June 4, 2001, at the Greater Staples Care Center.
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A thorn in the side - Dispatch Editorial
Is Sen. John McCain really thinking about bolting from the Republican Party or just having a little fun at the expense of his former rival, George W. Bush?
Open Forum
So now we have desecration of grave sites right after Memorial Day observances. While such behavior is truly reprehensible, it is no doubt a protect
Silence not golden
The ongoing tug-of-war between schools teaching sex education or abstinence only continues, but evidence continues to show kids want and need honest, straightforward advice about sex, not simply a "just say no" message.
The education monopoly
President Bush's education bill will pass Congress, but apparently without the voucher provision the President wanted so parents might give their children the best education available, regardless of financial circumstances. Help is on the way, though, but not from government.
The PGA and the DH rule
WASHINGTON--Like most folks, I cheered the Supreme Court decision giving Casey Martin the right to use a golf cart to ease the burden on his diseased leg while pursuing his dreams on the professional tour. But after reading the dissent by Justice Antonin Scalia on the 7-2 decision, I am scared to death of the precedent that may have been set.
Terrorism fight needs more than trials
Cartoonist Bill Mauldin was celebrated for his World War II sketches of GIs slogging across Europe, rifles and cigarettes in hand, defeating the Nazis one rugged day at a time. But Mauldin never sketched a lawyer in fatigues, and for good reason -- lawyers can't win wars.
Scoreboard
Sunday
Kids' night draws record field
A record 124 cars jammed the pits Saturday as North Central Motor Speedway hosted its annual kids' night.
Thompson fifth at Viking Speedway
ALEXANDRIA -- Tom Thompson of Brainerd finished fifth for the second straight week in the NASCAR Late Model feature race Saturday night at the Viking Speedway.
Brack pulls away to win Miller Lite 225
WEST ALLIS, Wis. (AP) -- One by one, Kenny Brack's closest points competitors dropped out of the Miller Lite 225.
Gordon returns to dominance at Dover
DOVER, Del. -- The bad days look to be a thing of the past for Jeff Gordon, and that's not good news for his NASCAR rivals.
Bernstein wins third straight in Top Fuel
JOLIET, Ill. -- Kenny Bernstein scored his third straight NHRA Top Fuel victory at Sunday's Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Route 66 Raceway, the 10th race of the NHRA's 50th anniversary season.
Nurses seek recount at four hospitals
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- About 1,500 registered nurses at two Allina Health System hospitals were still waiting Tuesday to hear whether they'd be joining nurses from two other Twin Cities hospitals on the picket line.
Judge permits students to sue testing firm as one
ST. PAUL (AP) -- Thousands of Minnesota students who were wrongly failed on a required math exam will be allowed to sue a testing company in a class-action lawsuit, a judge has ruled.
Worker program under scrutiny
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The fate of a state program that helped about 15,000 laid-off workers find jobs last year has become a major sticking point between House and Senate leaders hammering out a jobs and economic development bill.
Cereal prices up
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The cost of General Mills cereals like Wheaties, Cheerios, and Total is increasing an average of 2 percent, Golden Valley, Minn.-based General Mills announced Monday.
Nurses may both win and lose
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Twin Cities nurses may have made a breakthrough in deciding patient workloads, but some experts think their salary increases will be eradicated by health insurance rates.
Fairview nurses strike; recounts sought
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- About 1,500 registered nurses went on strike Sunday at two Twin Cities hospitals, and nurses demanded recounts of their votes that ratified contract proposals at four others.
Scoreboard
HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL
Warriors capture subsection title
Saturday, June 2
Beetles nip Gulls in 11 innings
ALEXANDRIA -- The Alexandria Beetles scored three runs in the bottom of the 11th inning to edge the Brainerd Mighty Gulls 7-6 in Northwoods League baseball Monday.
Belting one into the park
Wayne Vold of Pequot Lakes belted out the final verse of the national anthem before the Brainerd Mighty Gulls game at Mills Field Sunday. The Gulls won 3-2.
Pro wrestling card set
R and R Wrestling will present a pro wrestling card 7 p.m. Saturday, June 16, at the Brainerd National Guard Armory.
VFW teams to practice
Brainerd VFW teams have scheduled their first practices this week.
Scoreboard
HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL
Wadena boxer wins four-state title
ST. PAUL -- Wadena's DeWayne Steward, in the 13-14 age class at 132 pounds, and Adam DeVorak of Fergus Falls in the 13-14-year-old division at 139 pounds were Junior Olympic four-state champions.
Braves march past Saints 25-1
ST. MATHIAS -- The Brainerd Braves baseball team evened its season record in the Victory League North Division with a 25-1 thrashing of the St. Mathias Saints Saturday.
Gorski pitches Gulls past Beetles
It's been two weeks since Tom Gorski has pitched a game but he certainly hasn't forgotten how.
Maxwell has third career three-hit game against Texas in Twins' 6-3 victory
ARLINGTON, Texas -- Minnesota utility infielder Jason Maxwell makes the most of his opportunities against Texas.
Staples-Motley advances
STAPLES -- The Staples-Motley Cardinals baseball team belted out 12 hits and defeated Park Rapids 6-4 to advance to the Section 8AA semifinals Thursday at Wadena County Stadium.
Brainerd's SURPRISING Warriors
Section 8, Class 3A championship series are becoming familiar territory for the Brainerd Warriors baseball team.
Cooper gets first win as coach at Lynx's expense
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Cynthia Cooper now has four WNBA titles, two MVP awards and one victory as a head coach.
Weiss, Grunewald, Herdegen qualify for state
MOORHEAD -- The Section 8AA track and field meet turned out to be quite the event for Brainerd Warriors junior Mike Weiss and freshman Justin Grunewald, both of whom qualified for the state meet next weekend in Blaine.
Twins get top pick
NEW YORK (AP) -- Minnesota Twins scouting director Mike Radcliff approached this year's baseball draft knowing his organization is in an enviable position.
Twins win first round in battle of AL leaders
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The first of 19 games between the Minnesota Twins and Cleveland Indians will be a hard act to follow.
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Sunday
Wisconsin state forecast national
Today...Periods of showers and thunderstorms south. A chance of showers north. Highs in the 50s to low 60s.
Minnesota state forecast
Today...Mostly sunny northeast. Mostly cloudy southwest. A chance of showers southwest...Mainly late in the day. Highs in the 60s.
Rain is OK
Weather drawing by Jasmine Hayes of Jan Wilcox's kindergarten class at Lowell school.
Iowa state forecast
Flash flood watch remains in effect for parts of southern iowa this morning...
State forecast for north dakota
Today...Cloudy. Periods of rain north. A chance of rain south. Scattered showers east. Highs 55 to 65.
I can jump rope
Weather drawing by Molly Palm of Mrs. Lykins' kindergarten class at Nisswa school.
State forecast for south dakota
Today...Partly to mostly sunny far west...With a chance of showers in the black hills and northwest. Becoming partly sunny through the afternoon south central and central. Remaining considerably cloudy east. Some patchy fog...Sprinkles or drizzle lingering this morning in the central and east. Highs from 55 to 60 northeast and portions of the west...To 60 to 70 elsewhere.
State forecast for North Dakota
Today...Windy and rain likely west and central. Increasing cloudiness east. Highs from 50s west to around 70 east..
Iowa state forecast
Today...Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms mainly southwest half. Mostly cloudy northeast with isolated showers. Highs from the upper 50s to mid 60s.
The Weather Elsewhere
Monday
State forecast for South Dakota
Today...Rain west with a few thunderstorms southwest. A few light showers ending early southeast...Otherwise considerably cloudy east. Chance of showers redeveloping this afternoon east...With a thunderstorm possible southeast. Cool with highs in the 50s to mid 60s.
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Partly to mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s. Cooler near lake michigan.
Minnesota state forecast national
Today...Partly sunny far northeast. Mostly cloudy elsewhere with occasional showers northwest to southeast. Highs in the middle 50s to middle 60s.
Videotape information
Dear Heloise: When I record a movie, I clip from the newspaper's television section the blurb describing it and tape it to the VCR tape. Of course, I also identify the movie on the side of the tape. When I go back to watch the tape, I read the "blurb," a nd then I remember what the movie is about.
Names and faces
NEW YORK (AP) -- Singer Reba McEntire says her biggest challenge has been confronting the domineering men in her life.
Woman grateful to first love for true love
DEAR ABBY: Your advice to "Alone and in Love," the 19-year-old girl who was devastated when her boyfriend broke up with her, was right on. You said that when someone says, "You deserve better," you should be grateful for their candor because they are probably right.
Names and faces
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Peri Gilpin, who plays radio producer Roz Doyle on the NBC sitcom "Frasier," says she worked hard to lose an "unintelligible" childhood accent she developed while growing up in Texas.
Gaza Strip gunbattle threatens Mideast cease-fire
JERUSALEM (AP) -- A brittle cease-fire was endangered Monday by a gunbattle in the Gaza Strip that followed a dramatic drop-off in the number of shooting incidents since Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat called a truce.
Peru elects new president
LIMA, Peru (AP) -- Peruvians elected a rags-to-riches economist as their next president in a vote that highlighted persisting racial divisions in the land where Spanish conquistadors defeated the ancient Inca Empire.
Nepal gets new king as protesters demand explanation of massacre of royal family
KATMANDU, Nepal (AP) -- Prince Gyanendra took the throne as Nepal's new king Monday, hoping to rebuild a monarchy shattered by the massacre of the royal family. His somber accession was met by angry Nepalese demanding an explanation of the shooting that left nine royals dead.
Saudis pledge OPEC will make up for Iraq shortage
VIENNA, Austria (AP) -- OPEC will make up for any shortage in crude oil supplies resulting from Iraq's suspension of exports, the oil minister for Saudi Arabia, the cartel's largest producer, said Tuesday.