Thursday, November 1, 2001
Popular Honda Odyssey updated and ready for regular production
Minivan buyers, you can breathe a bit easier.
2002 Toyota Camry: A sedan for middle America
Things have returned to normal on America's highways. The random acts of courtesy that followed the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon are no more. They've been overrun by daily acts of rudeness that cause 40,000 U.S. traffic deaths annually.
Don Bergersen catches classic Volkswagen Beetle
Don Bergersen of Lake Hubert was in search of a Volkswagen Karmann Ghia but settled for a car that was just as rare, a 1967 Volkswagen Karmann Beetle convertible.
Livestock
SOUTH ST. PAUL (AP) (USDA) -- Wednesday cattle: 650.
Livestock
SOUTH ST. PAUL (AP) (USDA) -- Tuesday cattle: 1,050.
Cash grain
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Wheat receipts Tuesday 350, a year ago 139.
Cash grain
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Wheat receipts Wednesday 241, a year ago 301.
Squash is a great fall treat that's low in fat
The first sight of fresh squash every fall makes my appetite grow and grow for that flavor. I could eat squash every day and still enjoy it as much as I do.
Impromptu gourmet rises to challenge
We're certainly not trying to discourage you from heading out to your favorite restaurant these days.
Fill biscuits with sloppy Joe mix
For a simple but amusing dish based on ground beef, for a weekend supper or weekend lunch that youngsters will enjoy, try Sloppy Joe Biscuit Cups.
Court
WALKER -- The following recently appeared on Cass County District Court charges:
Accident
NEVIS -- A 21-year-old Park Rapids man died in a single-vehicle accident Wednesday on Highway 87 in southern Hubbard County, south of Nevis.
Metals
NEW YORK (AP) -- Spot nonferrous metal prices Wednesday.
Crime
Crow Wing sheriff
Metals
NEW YORK (AP) -- Spot nonferrous metal prices Tuesday.
Birth
Allan and Jenny (Knutson) Wikstrom, Brainerd, a girl, Anna Marie, 5 pounds, 11 ounce
Correction
An Associated Press story on Oct. 29 about Minnesota postal workers' concerns about anthrax left an erroneous impression about the anthrax testing policies of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota.
President shows defiance against terrorist threat by throwing out first pitch at third game of the World Series
WASHINGTON -- Setting a defiant example, President Bush flew to New York Tuesday evening to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the third game of the World Series, even as his administration warned of a possible terrorist attack in the coming days and as Vice President Dick Cheney returned quietly to an undisclosed "secure location."
Lawmakers question wisdom of FBI warning
WASHINGTON -- Lawmakers confronted the Bush administration on Tuesday about its decision to put out an extraordinary terrorist warning earlier this week, questioning whether the FBI's alert could do more to alarm than protect an already anxious public.
Senate approves insurance measure for mentally ill
WASHINGTON -- In a victory for advocates for the mentally ill, the Senate voted Tuesday to require group health insurance plans that cover mental illness to provide benefits on par with what they provide for physical illness.
Doubts cast on future of economic stimulus package
WASHINGTON -- Senior Bush administration officials set themselves on a collision course with congressional Democrats Tuesday by saying they would recommend the president veto a bill to bolster the U.S. economy if it includes Democratic provisions to subsidize health insurance for the jobless.
House vote on aviation security bill goes down to the wire
WASHINGTON (AP) -- House members agree they must restore confidence in U.S. air travel. They are split down the middle over which of two approaches is better to improve safety in the air.
Bush adopts tough, new standards for arsenic in drinking water
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Within five years, drinking water in the United States will have to meet a new and tougher arsenic standard now being adopted by the Bush administration.
Lawmakers, Bush administration at odds over emergency heating aid
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Bush hasn't released an extra $300 million to help the poor pay heating bills because fuel supplies are high and a milder winter is expected, an administration official told Congress on Tuesday.
Government enforces stop them-at-the-border policy
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The government is increasing vigilance at the nation's borders with better background checks and coordinated enforcement designed to bar suspected terrorists and their supporters.
Candidate Blaine says he'd oppose same-sex benefits
Greg Blaine, the Republican candidate for the House District 12B seat, said this week that, if elected, he'd vote against the recently settled state employees' contract because it awards health benefits to same-sex partners.
Ventura's donations bring in $1,700
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Four items donated by Gov. Jesse Ventura to eBay's Auction for America sold for a total of $1,708.39.
U.S. working on missile defense compromise with Russia
WASHINGTON -- After weeks of heated internal wrangling, the Bush administration intends to give Russia on Thursday the outline of its plan for reducing U.S. offensive nuclear weapons, potentially opening the way for a breakthrough on its missile defense plan, according to administration officials.
Blair struggling to revive Mideast peace talks
JERUSALEM (AP) -- British Prime Minister Tony Blair arrived in Israel Thursday for talks with Israeli and Palestinian leaders, looking for a way to stop more than a year of violence and revive peace talks.
Lawmakers question health care oversight after Allina audit
ST. PAUL (AP) -- A senior state senator called Tuesday for more aggressive policing of health care companies to prevent spending excesses like those found at Allina Health System. "Some changes have to be made," Sen. Doug Johnson said.
Pine River-Backus Boy Scouts rally to help one of their own
PINE RIVER -- Boy Scouts in Troop No. 73 in Pine River-Backus could perhaps earn a badge for their volunteer efforts at Saturday's benefit at the Pine River American Legion for 16-year-old Wade Bristow.
Remember: Safety first this deer hunting season
Minnesotans buy about 600,000 hunting licenses each year, and nearly 500,000 of them will be in the field this weekend for the opening of the firearms deer season.
Cass County to offer high risk flu shot clinics
Cass County Public Health Services will offer the following high risk flu shot clinics:
Area health briefs
STAPLES -- A prepared childbirth class will run 8:30 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, in the activities room of the care center at Lakewood Health System, Staples .
Popular sports may hurt many kids, and treatment is costly
WASHINGTON -- The eight activities that cause the most muscle and bone injuries to children -- bicycling and basketball top the list -- stick America with a bill of about $33 billion a year, a new study says.
Suggested leftover or planned over food uses
Cube for kabobs, in crepes, quiche, curries, chop suey, spaghetti sauce, strips in chef's salad, diced in omelet/souffle or macaroni and cheese, chopped with canned tomatoes served ov
Outstanding alumnus honor a surprise to Ashmun
Richard Ashmun of Baxter, a 1947 graduate of Brainerd Junior College, was thrilled by a recent surprise.
CLC student delivers $1,500 to NYC school
Students and teachers at Central Lakes College in Brainerd and Staples recently raised $1,500 and donated it to the College of Technology in New York City.
Flu vaccines to go to most vulnerable first
As flu vaccine becomes available this fall, the strategy recommended for this year's flu vaccination campaign will be to allow for the vaccination of the most vulnerable populations first, said Dorothy Opheim, Cass County Health and Human Services director.
Cuba images to be shared
In July, Jan Kurtz, Central Lakes College Spanish instructor, took a small camera with her to Cuba. Her images will be presented in a free program from noon to 12:50 p.m. Thursday in Room E354 on the Brainerd campus of CLC.
Area briefs
GARRISON -- The Garrison Mille Lacs Lake Lions Club held its annual bazaar and bake sale Oct. 19.
Hunter continues squirrel hunting habit
WINONA (AP) -- Some call them tree rats. Others either attract them to their yard, or drive them away from their bird feeders. Some, like Doug Beeman of Goodview, hunt and eat them as a fall tradition.
In addition to leftovers, 'planned overs' make easy, home cooked meals
BACKUS -- Preparing "planned overs" can give you home cooked suppers more nights of a week, even if you have a busy schedule.
Guidelines for how long to keep foods in refrigerator and freezer listed
Item Refrigerator Freezer
College fair crowd
More than 1,000 high school students from 20 schools attended the College Fair at Central Lakes College in Brainerd last Wednesday.
Garrison, Mille Lacs Lions clubs host district governor
GARRISON -- The Garrison Lions Club and the Garrison Mille Lacs Lake Lions Club hosted a District 5M9 dinner Oct. 16 for Gov. Ray Woods and his wife, Sharon.
Hunting squirrels in Minnesota
Minnesota hunters kill about 60,000 to 150,000 fox squirrels each fall, and roughly 150,000 to 250,000 gray squirrels. The season ends Feb. 28, with a daily bag limit of seven, and possession limit of 14.
Pink Ribbon Quilt
Mary Theurer, shown with Radiology Director Charlene Sauer, crafted and donated a Pink Ribbon Quilt to Lakewood Health System, Staples.
Area health briefs
STAPLES -- The multiple sclerosis mutual help group will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday in the activities room of Lakewood Health System.
Local briefs
Host families are needed from mid-January through the end of May for Amity Scholars, or world language students, within the Brainerd School District.
Taking the bite
Josh Ebert of Little Falls, a student in Criminal Justice at Central Lakes College, demonstrated the effective means by which the Crow Wing County Sheriff's Department uses Nike, a dog trained to assist officers in several situations.
Dispatch launches comment line
Vox Pop, n. [L.] 1. Voice of the people. 2. Name of a new column in The Dispatch.
This was Brainerd
20 years ago (1981)-The Brainerd School Board approved a $5.5 million local tax levy, a 35.9 percent increase over last year's levy. "The major reason for the increase in the levy," said Bob Gross, "is because the state is shifting the (money-raising) responsibility back to the local school districts.
Canine helps apprehend fleeing suspect in Crosby
CROSBY -- A 19-year-old Crosby man was arrested Monday after leading law enforcement officials on a four-mile chase on snowmobile trails and through the woods, said Crosby Police Chief John Drennan.
Voters face decision on additional school funds
Voters have less than a week to decide whether school districts have made their cases for the need for additional school funding through local levies.
Chief hiring process upheld
A court of appeals has upheld the Brainerd Joint Police and Fire Civil Service Commission's process in the hiring of John Bolduc as the new Brainerd police chief in May, it was learned today.
This was Brainerd
20 years ago (1981)-Jack Ruttger, owner of Ruttger's Bay Lake Lodge, has been named Minnesota's "Resorter of the Year" by the Minnesota Resort Association and the Minnesota Hotel and Motor Hotel Association.
PUC may study going underground with lines
Brainerd Public Utilities will look into a feasibility study to convert the city's overhead utilities to underground.
Cancellation of trip to Italy sounds sour note with choir
Brainerd High School a cappella choir students planned to see the glory of Italy this fall, but national events and safety concerns changed those plans.
Trick-or- treaters to be busy, also police
Near 60-degree temperatures and partly cloudy skies will have trick-or-treaters out in force today, and area police departments are prepared.
Just a walk in the park
Vicki Schiller strolled through Gregory Park on her morning walk today. The unseasonably warm weather made it pleasant for area residents to walk and work on the first day of November.
Halloween a quiet night
It was a good Halloween for Brainerd police officers.
Pine River Boy Scout dies
PINE RIVER -- Wade Bristow, the Pine River teen who aspired to become an Eagle Scout, died today at Fairview Medical Center in Minneapolis.
First winter shock: road salt scarce, prices higher
CLEVELAND (AP) -- Cuyahoga County is looking for 5,000 tons of highway rock salt but can't find anyone willing to sell it.
BB gun recall demanded
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The government moved Tuesday to force a recall of 7.3 million high-velocity Daisy BB guns, alleging the air rifles can fire injury-causing pellets even when it seems they are unloaded and would discharge only air.
New York hospital worker becomes fourth person to die of inhaled anthrax
NEW YORK -- A hospital worker with a mysterious case of inhalation anthrax died early Wednesday, the nation's fourth fatality in a month of bioterrorism.
Tropical Storm Michelle forms in Caribbean, could threaten U.S. by weekend
MIAMI (AP) -- A storm system dumping heavy rain over Nicaragua and Honduras strengthened into a tropical storm Wednesday, amid forecasts that it could become a hurricane and threaten the United States.
Rumsfeld: U.S. troops in Afghanistan improving air bombing campaign
WASHINGTON -- American soldiers are in Afghanistan advising anti-Taliban forces and helping guide bombs to their targets, Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld said as he prepared to visit the region this weekend.
Anthrax cure better than the disease but has own dangers
WASHINGTON (AP) -- After five days on Cipro, Jill Perel can't imagine why anyone would take the anti-anthrax drug without a clear need and a doctor's prescription.
Feds accuse Northrop Grumman Corp. of massive fraud in defense contracts
CHICAGO (AP) -- Northrop Grumman Corp. has been accused by the government of defrauding the Pentagon of tens millions of dollars on defense contracts, including one to produce top-secret parts for the B-2 stealth bomber.
Crews work through the night on wildfire that threatens homes near Denver
BERTHOUD, Colo. (AP) -- Crews worked through the night to slow a smoky, wind-whipped wildfire that consumed 600 acres of timber and grass and threatened dozens of houses.
Survey: Mexicans face bribe demand twice a year
MEXICO CITY -- Bribery is so entrenched in Mexico, every man, woman and child is shaken down twice each year, on average, a nationwide survey reports.
Anthrax-fighting drugs apt to spawn greater threat from germs
BOSTON (AP) -- Putting thousands more people on antibiotics for anthrax is probably spawning a bigger threat than an anthrax superbug -- more lethal everyday germs, doctors and researchers warn.
Scientist cautions against underestimating anthrax levels
The leading American expert on the only large-scale release of anthrax powder ever recorded said Tuesday there's no safe dose for exposure, noting that some who were downwind of a 1979 accident at a Russian bioweapons plant died after inhaling as few as nine bacterial spores.
Appeals court throws out most convictions on transport of hazardous materials in ValuJet crash
MIAMI (AP) -- A federal appeals court on Wednesday threw out eight of nine convictions and most of an $11 million penalty against a defunct jet repair company blamed for the 1996 ValuJet crash that killed 110 people.
Some question whether air power can topple Taliban
WASHINGTON -- After more than three weeks of inconclusive bombing in Afghanistan, the Bush administration is facing the same question that reverberated through the last two major U.S. military engagements: Can air power do the job by itself?
Study finds slight drop in school crime
WASHINGTON -- Students are feeling safer at school, but still feel threatened by weapons, a new government report says.
Anthrax attack effects ripple across government
WASHINGTON -- White House mail is in quarantine, congressional staffers are in exile and the Supreme Court is convening in a borrowed courtroom as the ripple effects from the anthrax attacks spread all across government.
Microsoft, Justice reach tentative settlement; states mulling proposal
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Microsoft Corp. and the Justice Department, urged on by a judge concerned with the national psyche, tentatively agreed to settle the historic antitrust case already won by the government, but attorneys general from 18 states have not signed off on the deal.
Ford Motor fires CEO, brings in member of family
DEARBORN, Mich. -- Bill Ford strode to the podium in Ford Motor Co.'s auditorium Tuesday to thunderous applause -- an American flag on each side of the stage, stars-and-stripes designs decorating the walls.
Northwest plane escorted by fighter jets to Detroit airport
ROMULUS, Mich. (AP) -- Fighter jets escorted a Northwest Airlines flight with 78 people on board to Detroit Metropolitan Airport on Thursday morning.
Postal anthrax reports spread to Midwest
WASHINGTON -- Two-hundred mail workers in Kansas City, Mo., are being urged to take antibiotics after traces of anthrax were found at a specialized postal facility there, extending the anthrax treat to the Midwest. In New York, investigators traced a woman's final steps in an attempt to find out how she was infected with inhalation anthrax.
Giuliani; Most of gold and silver buried in trade center rubble recovered
NEW YORK (AP) -- When terrorists flew two hijacked planes into the World Trade Center, they destroyed much of the twin towers -- and buried $200 million worth of gold and silver under the rubble.
CNN chief Isaacson orders 'balance' in war news
The chairman of CNN has ordered his staff to balance images of civilian devastation in Afghan cities with reminders that the Taliban harbors murderous terrorists, saying it "seems perverse to focus too much on the casualties or hardship in Afghanistan."
Anthrax vaccine maker may resume production
The sole maker of anthrax vaccine, which has been unable to sell its products since 1998, may resume business late this month.
U.S. Treasury to halt new sales of 30-year bonds
NEW YORK -- The U.S. Treasury stunned financial markets Wednesday by announcing it will halt new sales of 30-year bonds, a move that triggered a near-record plunge in long-term interest rates that should help boost the struggling economy.
A place to feel safe
Before Sept. 11, Neil Livingstone advised perhaps a dozen clients a year how to create a residential "safe room" in case of "home invasion" by armed robbers or kidnappers.
Consumer spending plunges 1.8 percent in September, reflecting toll of terror attacks, rising layoffs
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Consumers jolted by the terror attacks and rising layoffs cut back on spending in September by the largest amount in more than 14 years. Manufacturing activity plummeted.
Anti-terror panel recommends to Bush federally supervised vaccine laboratories
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The government should supervise development and production of vaccines against germs that might be used in bioterror attacks, a congressionally created panel told the Bush administration.
Latest anthrax victim remembered for kindness
NEW YORK -- Touched by her simple kindness, friends of an immigrant woman who died of inhalation anthrax say they will make sure she is properly buried and mourned if no relatives emerge to claim her body.
Short rest is fine by Schilling
NEW YORK -- It came down to Curt Schilling's power of persuasion.
Jordan's return not the one he sought
NEW YORK -- If it's 11 p.m. on Oct. 30, 2001, do you know where your living legend is?
Brenly has many options to pick from for a DH
NEW YORK -- The choices are plentiful for Arizona manager Bob Brenly, who brings a well-stocked bench to the World Series and no concerns about finding a designated hitter for the games at Yankee Stadium.
Series scoreboard
Saturday, Oct. 27
Yankees force Diamondbacks to send Schilling to mound in Game 4
NEW YORK -- President Bush threw out the first pitch in a memorable pregame ceremony, and New York Yankee right-hander Roger Clemens and Arizona Diamondback left-hander Brian Anderson came up with several big pitches, but Game 3 of the World Series came down to a tale of two left fielders.
Notebook
HISTORY-MAKERS
First Fan makes statement of his own
NEW YORK -- The wounded flag flapped in ash-stained strips above the Yankee Stadium outfield facade, colors faded, stars missing.
Batista patiently awaits his turn
NEW YORK -- Bringing back pitcher Curt Schilling on short rest last night for Game 4 of the World Series also meant that Arizona Manager Bob Brenly was forcing Miguel Batista to again step aside.
NFL owners could ratify labor deal Wednesday
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- NFL owners are on the verge of ratifying a three-year extension of the labor agreement, although they want the players to help pay for the extra security in place since Sept. 11.
Halloween at Yankee Stadium Martinez is Gehrig, Jeter is Ruth and Brenly is Buckner
NEW YORK -- There were no costumes allowed at Yankee Stadium Wednesday, so we must assume those visitors breathtakingly banging the ancient doors in the final moments of Halloween were real.
Jeter becomes Mr. November
NEW YORK -- All the talk about rest can now be put to bed. More precisely, the important point about rest wasn't a matter of how much Curt Schilling needed between starts. It is that no opponent of the New York Yankees can rest easily until the final out, which is really hard to get.
Good to the last out Yankees tie Series 2-2
NEW YORK -- Yankee Stadium registered about a 5.4 on the Richter Scale on Wednesday night. The House that
Raymond W. Denning
STAPLES -- Raymond W. Denning, 69, Staples, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2001, at the St. Cloud Hospital.
Iris A. Nelson
WALKER -- Iris Annetta Bodenhofer Nelson, 83, Walker, died Sunday, Oct. 28, 2001, at Woodrest Nursing Home in Walker.
Cedric Wolters
LITTLE FALLS -- Cedric Wolters, 58, Little Falls, died Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2001, at St. Cloud Hospital.
Raymond W. Denning
STAPLES -- Raymond W. Denning, 69, Staples, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2001, at the St. Cloud Hospital.
Hubert R. Seitzer
LITTLE FALLS -- Hubert Raymond Seitzer, 79, Little Falls, and formerly of LeSueur, died Friday, Oct. 26, 2001, at St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud.
Dr. William D. Middleton, D.D.S.
CROSBY -- Dr. William David Middleton, D.D.S., 62, Crosby and Minneapolis, died Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2001, at his home in Minneapolis.
Marcella Nagorski
LITTLE FALLS -- Marcella Nagorski, 78, Little Falls, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2001, at her home.
Wade Bristow
PINE RIVER -- Wade Bristow, 16, Pine River, died today, Nov. 1, 2001, at Fairview Medical Center in Minneapolis.
Paul E. McLaughlin
DULUTH -- Paul Ernest McLaughlin, 78, Side Lake, died Monday, Oct. 29, 2001, at St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth.
Gene Litzau
BREEZY POINT -- Gene Alvin Frederick Litzau, 71, Breezy Point, formerly of Pequot Lakes, died Monday, Oct. 29, 2001, at SCCI Hospital, Fargo, N.D.
Gladys L. Spiess
RANDALL -- Gladys L. Spiess, 73, Randall, died Monday, Oct. 29, 2001, at the St. Cloud Hospital.
Jeanette Dellwo
RANDALL -- Jeanette Dellwo, 89, Randall, died Oct. 28, 2001, at St. Theresa Nursing Home in New Hope.
Harry Kohl
FORT RIPLEY -- Harry Kohl, 87, Fort Ripley, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2001, at home.
Kermit Kristenson
MOTLEY -- Kermit Kristenson, Motley, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2001.
Mabel M. (Peterson) Knutson
AITKIN -- Mabel Marie (Peterson) Knutson, 87, Aitkin, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2001, at Riverwood Extended Care Center in Aitkin.
Priscilla Rickard
PEQUOT LAKES -- Priscilla Rickard, 61, Pequot Lakes, died Monday, Oct. 29, 2001, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd.
Oscar 'Rock' W. Spencer
Oscar "Rock" Wendell Spencer, 80, Lake Tapawingo, Mo., died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2001, at St. Mary's Hospital.
Mabel M. Knutson
AITKIN -- Mabel M. Knutson, 87, Aitkin, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2001, at Riverwood Extended Care Center in Aitkin.
Bonnie Jeanne Hill
Bonnie Jeanne Hill, 78, Brainerd, died Monday, Oct. 29, 2001, at the St. Cloud Hospital.
Jerome Schaefer
PIERZ -- Jerome Schaefer, 89, Pierz, died Monday, Oct. 29, 2001, at Pierz Villa in Pierz.
Harry W. Kohl
FORT RIPLEY -- Harry W. Kohl, 87, Fort Ripley, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2001, at his home.
Sound off!
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News council helps readers
The Minnesota News Council is an independent organization that examines citizens' complaints alleging inaccuracy, unfairness or unethical conduct by the media.
Teen smoking
Every generation of parents hopes its children will be smarter than they were, that they'll avoid the dumb mistakes Mom and Dad made before them.
Communication
The Bush administration's messages are often contradictory Because the Sept. 11 terror attack and the U.S. response are both unprecedented, we expect stumbles. Americans are being remarkably sophisticated and patient about the difficulties the military faces in Afghanistan. But the Bush administration may have less good will left regarding its home-front communications.
Open Forum
Some elections are hard to figure out. This is an easy one.
Media must share blame
Why were we caught with our preparedness pants down on Sept. 11?
Open Forum
District 12B needs Greg Blaine, a man who lives the life of farmer, workman, businessman, who is not encumbered with bureaucratic habits and alliances. Greg Blaine is the man to fill Steve Wenzel's shoes. He too is pro-life, pro-hunter, pro-education, and pro-common sense.
A wise investment
On Nov. 6, local voters will show their level of commitment to the future of the lakes area and our children. A "yes" vote for the operating referendum for Brainerd Schools will support a wise investment, no matter what age or income level we are at.
Winston Cup
WHAT: Pop Secret Popcorn 400 (Race 33 of 36)
points standings
1. Jeff Gordon 4,662
money leaders
1. Jeff Gordon $6,257,640
Drivers race for sponsors
ATLANTA -- When Robert Pressley started last week's race at the Phoenix International Raceway, he wasn't in the mood to celebrate the fact it was his 200th career start in the NASCAR Winston Cup Series.
race schedule
Date Race Winner
Anthrax testing delayed at St. Paul mail facility
ST. PAUL (AP) -- Anthrax testing scheduled for Wednesday at a St. Paul dead letter office that handles undeliverable mail from other states has been delayed.
Anthrax testing delayed at St. Paul mail facility
ST. PAUL (AP) -- Anthrax testing in an Atlanta postal facility apparently delayed a similar sweep at a St. Paul dead letter office that handles mail from other states.
Olson enters guilty plea
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Sara Jane Olson's sudden guilty plea in California came as a shock to some of her Minnesota supporters, who came together after her 1999 arrest to raise $1 million in bail money and have stood by her since.
More than 4,000 Minnesotans haven't cashed federal rebate
ST. PAUL (AP) -- Federal tax rebate checks meant for 4,065 Minnesotans went undelivered, a local office of the Internal Revenue Service reported Tuesday.
Draft of legislative redistricting plan released
ST. PAUL (AP) -- A panel commissioned by Gov. Jesse Ventura on Wednesday released a first draft of its plan for carving up the state's 201 legislative districts.
Revenue department to bill recipients of mistaken rebate checks
ST. PAUL (AP) -- What the state of Minnesota giveth, it can taketh away -- with interest.
Security tightened at state nuclear plants
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Nuclear Management Co. said Tuesday it tightened security at the six nuclear plants it operates in the Midwest, including ones near Red Wing and Monticello, in response to the latest alert issued by federal authorities.
10 years ago: The Halloween blizzard Minnesotans won't forget
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- It's Halloween, but Minnesotans stopping by Mother Nature's house don't be fooled -- pick treat.
Appeals court upholds probation sentence in vehicular homicide
ST. PAUL (AP) -- The state Court of Appeals refused Tuesday to change a probation sentence for a Minneapolis woman who killed someone while driving fast and drunk on the wrong side of a freeway.
Threat puts Weaver in the spotlight
ST. PAUL (AP) -- Somebody once told Charlie Weaver that his voice sounded like Winnie the Pooh, but nobody would confuse the way the public safety commissioner does his job with the laid-back bear.
Scoreboard
HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL
Brainerd runs into Albany's powerhouse
ALBANY -- Albany's success in sports may be attributed to hard work, preparation, determination and other factors.
PR-Backus advances to section final
HIBBING -- The Pine River-Backus Tigers bumped off the top-seeded Deer River Warriors 15-6, 13-15, 11-15, 15-11, 15-1 in the Section 8, Class 2A volleyball semifinals Tuesday.
Local sports shorts
Annie Ebnet of Pequot Lakes was named North Central Conference Volleyball Player of the Week Monday.
Local sports shorts
HINCKLEY -- Boxer Tony Bonsante, formerly of Crosby, won an eight-round unanimous decision Friday against Donny Pennelton of Milwaukee, Wis., at Grand Casino Hinckley.
Going to a game won't be the same
After the attacks of Sept. 11, being a sports fan has changed forever.
Soccer
Minnesota High School Soccer Tournament
Ex-Predators help Wild score 4-2 win
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Two original Nashville Predators came back to beat their former team.
Ryan still busy with search for Twins manager
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The Minnesota Twins' search for a new manager is still in full swing, despite swirling rumors that the team might be eliminated before next season in a league contraction.
A Gopher distraction Mason says issue of his interest in Ohio State job is overblown
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Glen Mason sat down, smiled politely and said he couldn't care less about sticking it to Ohio State on Saturday.
Wolves ride zone to opening victory
MINNEAPOLIS -- The Philadelphia 76ers look decidedly different than they did during last season's run to the NBA Finals.
State leaders are taking Twins buyout talk seriously
ST. PAUL (AP) -- State leaders say talk in baseball circles that the Minnesota Twins could be eliminated is being taken seriously, but some warned Wednesday that it better not be a hollow threat in the team's bid for a new stadium.
Entertainment
Live music
It's June's turn to be rewarded for her work in radio broadcasting
EAST GULL LAKE -- When the "Hostess with the Mostess" retired from the airwaves in 1994, local radio lost a little of its vigor and spice.
Folk singer-political activist to perform show
NISSWA -- A folk singer with a longtime association with liberal political and social issues will bring his act to the lakes area this weekend.
It's June's turn to be rewarded for her work in radio broadcasting
EAST GULL LAKE -- When the "Hostess with the Mostess" retired from the airwaves in 1994, local radio lost a little of its vigor and spice.
Pillager School choir, band students to perform
PILLAGER -- The Pillager School music department will present its fall band and choir concert at 6:30 p.m. Monday in the performance center.
Stroia Ballet Co. to stage 'The Nutcracker Ballet'
The Stroia Ballet Co. will present its annual production of "The Nutcracker Ballet" on Nov. 9 in Little Falls and Nov. 16 in Brainerd.
'K-PAX' claims weekend box-office title, followed by '13 Ghosts'
LOS ANGELES -- Aliens and ghosts dominated the box office this weekend as the mental-ward drama "K-PAX," starring Jeff Bridges and Kevin Spacey as a possible visitor from space, took in $17.2 million to debut as the No. 1 film.
Nisswa artist showing her oil paintings at Brainerd City Hall
NISSWA -- Nisswa artist Pat Heinen's original oil paintings and prints will be on exhibit through December at Brainerd City Hall.
Best videos
Weekly charts for the nation's most popular videos as they appear in this week's issue of Billboard magazine.
Fine Arts Student of the Week
The chance to assume a new personality has attracted Matt Hager to the stage, where he will play a leading role in the drama department's fall production.
Holiday open houses to begin
Tourism events around Minnesota, as provided by the Minnesota Office of Tourism. For more information, visit http://www.exploreminnesota.com or call (800) 657-3700 or (651) 296-5029 in the Twin Cities area.
Tempo tidbits
Folk singer Judy Cook will bring her a cappella style to the House Concerts Series today in Little Falls. Show time is 7:30 p.m. at Jason's Casual Dining, 13452 Haven Road.
Minnesota National Guard's 'Red Bull' Band to stage concert
Over the years, The Brainerd Dispatch has hosted numerous free public concerts by touring military bands and choirs, but next week's performance by the "Red Bull" Band comes at a special time.
Blandin Foundation awards $43,000 to Crossing Arts Alliance
The Blandin Foundation of Grand Rapids is again spreading its largess to improve the quality of life in the Brainerd area.
'Messiah' performance set in Staples
STAPLES -- Handel's "Messiah," well-loved classical Christmas music, will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, at Centennial Auditorium in Staples.
Crosslake decorating contest winners announced
CROSSLAKE -- A business decorating contest was held in Crosslake to kick off the Crosslake Fall Frolic, held Saturday and Sunday. The Crosslake office of Lakes State Bank was selected as having the best display.
Area briefs
HACKENSACK -- Deep Portage Conservation Reserve will offer a snowshoe-making clinic from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 10.
More than 230 women view fall fashions
BREEZY P0INT -- The Nisswa Area Women of Today recently presented its 16th annual fall fashion show to more than 230 women at the Breezy Point Convention Center.
Pequot students learn to tell stories
Storyteller Sean Brown played the gonga drum and told a story to Pequot Lakes second-graders in Laurie Rupp's classroom last week. Brown, St. Louis Park, was an artist in residence at Pequot Lakes Elementary School throughout the week.
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Mostly cloudy and breezy with scattered showers. A a few thunderstorms possible. Partly sunny northwest. Highs in the low to mid 60s.
Iowa state forecast
Today...Partly to mostly cloudy with scattered showers southeast half...Mainly this morning. Highs in the 60s to lower 70s.
The Weather Elsewhere
Wednesday
Wisconsin state forecast
Today...Partly to mostly cloudy...Breezy and mild. Highs in the 60s.
The Weather Elsewhere
Thursday
State forecast for north dakota
Dense fog advisory northeast this morning...
State forecast for south dakota
Wind advisory north today...
Trick or treat
Weather drawing by Shalene Cole of Mrs. Meyer's third grade class at Riverside school.
After the rain
Weather drawing by Jasmine Hayes of Sharon Jendro's first grade class at Lowell school.
State forecast for south dakota
Today...Mostly cloudy. Scattered light showers mainly west and north central. Highs in the 60s to mid 70s.
Minnesota state forecast
High wind warning today and tonight red river valley...
Iowa state forecast
Today...Morning sprinkles east...Otherwise mostly cloudy. Warm and windy with highs in the mid 60s to mid 70s.
Minnesota state forecast
dense fog advisory this morning northwest...
State forecast for north dakota
A high wind warning statewide today...
Names and faces
DENVER (AP) -- Dr. Jerri Nielsen, who treated her own breast cancer for months while stationed at the South Pole two years ago, said the disease has made her stronger.
Holiday desserts
Dear Readers: With the holidays right around the corner, we all start thinking about colorful and festive dessert recipes we can serve our friends and family. I have a carrot-cake recipe in my baking-soda pamphlet that just might be what you need to dress up your holiday table.
What's doing
There will be an arts and craft event from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the First Lutheran Church in Pillager.
Suicide attempt finally gets attention
DEAR ABBY: The letter from "A Teen Needing to Talk in Ohio," asking parents to listen to their children, motivates me to share my experience.
Study suggests that elevated blood pressure increases risk for heart attacks, strokes
How high is too high when it comes to blood pressure? New research suggests a reading a few points below the official benchmark for high blood pressure significantly increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
Life in the slow lane
Dear Heloise: C.L. Hyatt of Jacksonville, Fla., wrote to say that standing in a slow line was a gift because it gave her time to catch up on her checkbook, etc.
Names and faces
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Miss America 2002 Katie Harman has a Thanksgiving Day date, after all.
Is the mail safe?
WASHINGTON -- Improving post office security and recovering from the terrorist attacks will cost the Postal Service billions of dollars, Postmaster General John E. Potter said. He said financial help will be needed.
Dad thinks he's found love in arms of baby sitter
DEAR ABBY: My cousin "Tina" and I are in our early 20s. We have baby-sat the same three children since we were in our mid-teens, and have grown to love them as our own. The parents, "Danny" and "Lynn," have become our friends. The problem is, Danny says he is in love with Tina. Danny and Lynn have been married for 10 years, and I always assumed they were happy.
U.S. blasts Taliban front as opposition advances
KABUL, Afghanistan -- U.S. jets returned to the skies over Afghanistan on Thursday, raiding front line positions near Kabul and trying to help the opposition advance on key cities in the strategic north.
Taliban says hospital damaged in U.S. attacks
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (AP) -- U.S. jets struck before dawn Wednesday near the southern city of Kandahar and badly damaged a hospital, witnesses said. Air attacks also pounded Taliban positions near the strategic northern city of Mazar-e-Sharif.
Efforts to plan post-Taliban regime in Afghanistan fall into disarray
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan -- Efforts to build a political alternative to Afghanistan's ruling Taliban movement are in disarray, crippled by clashing egos and agendas, factional infighting and the competing interests of foreign countries, according to officials involved in the efforts.