LLC2013-2014 Minnesota Newspaper Association Better Newspaper Contest Schlosser, McKeown & Nibbe State Bound Co. Fair Parkers Prairie Rodeo at Douglas Harts participate in MNHSRA THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2014 Area News Upsala GBB rescheduled to Monday VOL. 112, NO. 4 The Parkers Prairie Independent, LLC Thursday, August 21, 2014 Press Photographer’s Portfolio The Girls’ Basketball game with Upsala on Friday, February 28th has been moved to Monday, March 3 at 6:00 p.m. Upsala has to play a conference game this Friday and we could not find another team to play that night. Please spread the word. Panther Boosters will grill burgers, and the Alexandria Aces will be here to perform between the A & B-Squad games. It is also senior night. www.ppindependent.net Sports & Outdoor News THE page 12 $100 The Parkers Prairie Independent, LLC Thursday, December 5, 2013 Panther boys record win Spring applic throug in first game of season Applications for will be acc LLCseason hunting and fishi All Weeklies THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2013 First Place: The Parkers Prairie Independent, LLC, Jakki Wehking 2013 fishing Proposed This photographer has an excellent grasp licenses Week at Parkers City Levy PrairieHomecoming on the capabilities of their equipment, High School will kick off Monday night, the week of expire Feb. 28 and seems to either find or make opportuSeptember 30th, with the coronaIncreases tion of its king and queen. The coroAnglers are reminded that 2013 nation starts at 7:00 p.m. in the east fishing licenses expire on Friday, nities for great shots. A versatile portfolio (old) gymnasium of the high school Feb. 28, the Minnesota Departfor 2014 building. Candidates this year are: ment of Natural Resources said. King - Jake Bunde, Derek Hanson, that both action, Fishingcaptures licenses for 2014 now excitement and A 3.17% proposed levy increase Tyler Hoppe, Rodney Morton, are available from DNR license for the City of Parkers Prairie was Bryce Looker, and Ethan Sukraw; approved for the year 2014 in a speas well sincerity and tranquility. agents, online atas www.mndnr.gov/ Queen - Stephi Dickinson, Shalen cial meeting held Thursday, Sep- sold and online gov/buyalicense fr Nov. 27 through Fr www.ppindependent.net cording to the Mi ment of Natural Re The 2014 sprin sist of six five-day day seasons. A regu 2014 means hunte for only the first thr seasons A through for the last five tim $ 00sons D through H and available overA second reg closes the portion Wildlife Managem area 511) surround office headquarters remainder of Carlo main open to wild LLC Wild turkey hu in hunting this sp ent.net www.ppindepend at a DNR license www.mndnr.gov/b toll-free, 888-665fundable $4 appli be paid at the tim There will be an a Internet or telepho Hunters who a the drawing and ch VOL. 111, NO. 34 P.P.H.S. Homecoming Coronation Monday •Football: 7th and 8th vs. Alexandria @ Discovery Middle School-Alexandria •Volleyball: 7th and 8th vs. Hillcrest Lutheran Academy @ Parkers Prairie High School •Volleyball: Varsity, B and C vs. The Parkers Prairie Hillcrest Lutheran Academy @ Hillcrest Lutheran Academy Wednesday, October 2 – DRESS LIKE AN ANIMAL DAY Thursday, October 3 – buyalicense and by telephone at Greiner, Jenna Leeseberg, Micaela CELEBRITY DAY tember 5. 888-665-4236. All 2014 fishing liNoga, Kali Oeltjenbruns and •Tennis: JV vs. Osakis @ Osakis With the levy for 2013 set at VOL. 112, NO. 15 censes become effective Saturday, Miranda Schmidt. Senior escorts High School $492,284.50 and the proposed MAY March 1. are Benton LaVan, Zach Olson and •Tennis: Varsity vs. Osakis PP15, 2014 THURSDAY,@ levy for 2014 at $507,880.50, this Spencer Pomeranz. Attendants •Football: 9th vs. OTC @ Eagle Customers who purchase onequates to $15,596.00 in additional are Sam Hoppe (Junior), Taylor Bend line via smartphone won’t receive revenue for the General Fund. This Shaw (Sophomore) and Kamryn •Volleyball: 7th and 8th vs. a conventional paper license. Inproposed increase, along with a Arceneau (Freshman). Ashby @ Parkers Prairie High stead, they’ll receive a text message $30,256 increase in Local GovernHomecoming will continue School or email that serves as proof of a ment Aid is expected to be allocatthrough the week, September •Volleyball: Varsity, B and C vs. valid fish or game license to state ed to the Streets Capital Expense Theday newly formedAshby Panther squad of Parkers Prairie and Eagle Valley players before their first game on Tuesday. – Photo by Jakki Wehking 30-October 4 with each of the @ Ashby High School Fund for the T.H. 29 project in conservation officers. week having a theme, along with Friday, October 4 – PANTHER 2015. Ice shelter permits for 2013 reother activities: / NIGHTHAWK SPIRIT DAY y hands A new era of boys’ basketball rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals Man At right, Jeff Callaghan (back) was Many of the remaining departmain effective through Wednesday, •Pepfest at football need field,ed1:45 to keep began last Tuesday night, Skyler Meiners – 16 points, 13 Monday, 30 given – ment funds increased or decreased the recipientSeptember of a shotgun April 30. pm, Community Welcome! Q: I am plannin November 26th, when the Panthers rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals, 3 blocks GRAS DAY this popular in small increments, but there were MARDI away by the MNHSRA at Creek the Doug- •Homecoming Paradeeven 2:30 pm,g! donned new uniforms and some Dominick Bailey – 7 points, hunting in South D •Tennis vs. Wadena-Deer t goin two other notable changes. The Prairie Fall Festival at the The Parkers las•JHCounty Fairvs.this past week. Streets of PP (route: starting new faces on the court. Parkers 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, 2 any regulations ab Volleyball Verndale ttee for August first change is due to an expected Volunteer Commi meet on Thursto g Football Field, North on Clayborn, plannin is my deer back into Prairie and Eagle Valley paired blocks 2014 •Homecoming Coronation, The Harts, Scott, Susan andHSNolan, at the Parkers increase in Public Employees Reday, May 15, 7 p.m., If East on Soo, South on Douglas, end pal Liquor Store. A: Restrictions and are now a cooperative under Derek Hanson – 4 points, 1 Prairie Munici Gym, 7 pm they will meet on tirement Association contributions East presented him with the gun which weather permits, at High School) carcasses into M the Panther name, and took home assist, 2 steals outside patio area. the Tuesday, October 1 – CRAZY and ing by employers and employees. The They will be organiz and if was from Quick’s in Parkers Prairie. •Homecoming Football: Bagley events, sometheir first win, 52-40. Dustin Crider –2 points, 3 place for counties planning this year’s second is a decrease in the admin- HAIR/HAT DAY d in want to be involve vs. Prairie Valley @ Eagleyou Bend Todd Quick at far@ right. where chronic w and fun, this is In their first game at home rebounds, 1 steal •Tennis: JVisvs.pictured Morris Area thing worthwhile istration department for 2014 of out! If help to nity your opportu grades d and think against the Bertha-Hewitt Bears, Quentin Uran – 1 point, 1 (CWD) has been i NolanArea and Susan Hart (pictured •Homecoming Dance for you enjoy this weeken approximately $8,000. This de- Morris nity – ant for our commu ers import 7-12, 9:30 pm-12:30 am,it’sat Eagle deer and/or elk. Th Head Coach Jon Thoennes rebound more volunte •Tennis: Varsity YorkMinthey are in need of The crease is due to a move from two participating) in vs. lastNew week’s ful as Prairie Independent, LLC Parkers as success Bend following football game. – to keep this event commented that it was a sloppy Andrew Johnson – 1 point, 1 pageclude Colorado, Ill @ PP past.Thursday, July 17, 2014 full time positions to one and a half, Mills it has been in the Check the date on need of dire in nesota High School Rodeo. – Photos by is ttee flaggers The commi turn because New Mexico, Sout game on both ends, but we pulled rebound many had to wait theirwhen entering from driveers and some to take as , as well as to account for the profesvolunte Tuesday on “new” Jakki Wehking Logan Nibbe (top right) took first place and is pictured wrestling against his Barnesville opponent. Kyle your mailing label. was a typical sight that have stepped ts please be aware es. Motoris the place of those 12th. This line of cars through and ofgot the win. He Jared Sowers 2 rebounds, 1 Wisconsin and Wy , Mayalso project continu– reasons. Prairie on Monday sional of auditor Carlson wrestling the pilot car as this down for various 2013 PPHS King and Queen Candidates – Front,Above, left to Josh right: Miranda began south Parkers zone. Be prepared to stop and follow through the work zone. Schlosser (right) also tookservices first place and is pictured against a Border West opponent. ns or can’t cing project that If the date is March 1, Hunters bringin the work If you have any questiobe a part of The State Highway 29 resurfa noted both thethe“B” and “C”follow itsteal ing traffic through pilot car to pass, then Highland, which is paid from this Schmidt, but would like to only one-way, alternat attend you must wait for Kali Oeltjenbruns, Micaela Noga, Stephi Dickinson. Middle: Derek Jay that allowing 29 were contact McKeown took second place after losing his championship match, then having to wrestle for true second, Highway t with from those areas m won and played good Zach Olson – 1 assist, 2 steals that intersecsquads this is the last issue you will this committee, please -5281 or Dave ways or roads account. Originally, the Council in Hanson, Ethan Sukraw, Rodney Morton, Jake Bunde. Back: Tyler Hoppe, Ellsworth at 218-639 which he won. He is pictured in his match against a Staples-Motley opponent. For the complete article, see page import regulation games. Benton LaVan – 3 rebounds receive unless payment is 2012 kept two full time positions in Jenna Leeseberg, and Bryce Looker. Not pictured: Shalen Greiner. Bunde at 507-251-5493. Glebe to earn his first career RBI ball put into play by JT. We doubledThe Panthers went to the free Coach Michael Arvidson seven. Many more photos from the Section 6AtoTournament are located on our photo– By gallery at ppindependent. meat that is cut and the administration budget leave received. Check below for pitch Wagner got that tally in the fifth inning when The final week of the season saw on a four – Photo by walk. Jakki Wehking throw line 35 times in the game zenfolio.com – Photosroom by Jakki Post 219 battling for the confer- the next run in by taking it for the Thompson walked and was pinch ifWehking changes were needed. a graph of District showed subscription rates. Ames ed an asence title. It would be a tight race team to make 2-0. Pelican cut the run for by Zach Olson. Olson stole year the Disand shot 71%, which helped in the 8, the ISD 547 proposal, O’Brien request fund balances. Each build its acteam The City must certify proposed the so all the way to the final out. Tuesday lead in half in the top of the third second base and scored when Wagbeen able to coach be hired Thursday, May Saturday trict has making funds healthier its month- sistant victory. Standouts in the game of Education held rs pres- may participate in all six night we headed to Pelican Rapids inning, before Arnold led off the ner singled. However, we would Boardwere property tax levies to the county are primarily counts, membe a few years ago. than they were ly meeting with all of discussion meets. While meets half for the first of three doublehead- third inning with a safety and then give it right back in the home Grant Yohnke and Skyler Meiners, Bend is no lonCities, no overEffington Township In addition, Eagle ent. The main topics including the held in the Twin auditor on or before Sept. 15, 2013. This has ers slated for the week. The Pride stole second base. Nibbe singled to of the inning as OTC posted three place. Instead, s, school. take project will closest trips capital the night were who both recorded a doubleearly on meet ger generated $54,000 extra dolund Project, as struck first in game one and never put runners on the corners and JT runs and stole the game 3-2 meanIf a city misses this deadline, its also Elementary Playgro the formation the team will depart a minimum. ing the Pays Tribute to for from the State; somethuntil rewe would need a sweep thedouble follooked back. We got on the board grounded into a fielder’s choice to ing days to keep costs well as a proposal in points and rebounding. Ames sug- lars about final levy stays the same as in the Superintendent Tom maximum District didn’t know of a debate team. Tail in the first inning when Logan score Arnold. The fifth inning saw lowing evening. set a The rebate from Otter this cently. gested the Board to Melvin Ost Underwood is the next game for in 1234567RHE Riedel doubled before Hunter Ar- an insurance run which would be current year. The Council met this as mentioned later for the team at $6,000. Debate Team O’Brien budget O’Brien’s Power, thousand to few David a s, agreed adds busines also Board 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 4 1the Panthers, which is scheduled nold launched his third home run needed later on. Arnold doubled PP The In new article, the budget at al for the creunexpected. deadline and the final approval is proposal, capping tions the pro- dollars that were presented a propos Nearly eighty 0 0 0 0family 3 0 X 3 9and 4 of the season. We scratched anoth- and stole third base for Nibbe to OTC the scenario debate team for Parkers with expecta Ames compared for Friday, December 6th. ation of aHigh Making students. $6,000, er run across when Jake Thoennes single again and score him. Arnold WP: N. Trosdahl good years. fall. the completed in December at which this School during begin friends gathered Sunday to farming gram will Prairie high number of some of the capwas Board Mem(JT) singled in the third inning and started on the rubber and pitched LP: M. Thoennes (2-1) Individual stats:With many Wise farmers take O’Brien noted the at- the initial motion operaseconded bypheasant time the Council will decide to into their ed and particip Myers,ducks, small seasons rels, and rabbits s interestgame afternoon, 15, Sheryl Friday night, September the Pride hosted came around to score on an error. six strong innings fanning thirteen and put it back student Knowledge ber Peterson. The motion car- ital years so they can – 21 10 , Theater,Club. tions in the good Mary ing in Speech The fourth inning was good for batters. Mitch came in to close out Frazee and fell behind 2-0 headingGrant Yohnke After to keep or lower the levy amount apopen andpoints, pheasant soon without any license stamps. ” 15 t over the next History 2013 at Immanuel Lutheran’s efficien be more or Bowl and theseason four as Tarin Thompson walked in the seventh inning and disaster to the home half of the third inning over the past ried. years. a lot of consideration this Disproved in September. By law a govatstill the and open, the Minnesota Department Johnson said youth hunters District und he the feels of fellowship hall to honor and Playgro front of an Anthony Wagner walk. struck as hits, walks, and errors where we tied it up. Schlosser led The health Elementary years, O’Brien funds from explore the opallows it to use with a Melvin hit. Alberts hit the Riedel reached on a fielder’s choice allowed the Orange Sox to tie the off Equipment trict are ready to(DNR) ernment body cannot increase the money closer to time need tostepcomply with firearms of Natural Resources is rethe safea Debate Team thank Ost forrepeat his 36 The District is one other sources, beyond levy, to fix portunity of having before Mitch Thoennes singled to game. However, Mitch did pitch button and we had runners on secthe one in the area I of the Elemenit will receive from requirecompleting at this time. amount proposed. s. and 15 ty Phase certification minding hunters thatNoyouth age be runto byond volunteers and optools on-site. A score short agenda wasblasted covered at ownmal, years of service toanEffington and third base after errant out of his sticky situation Wagner. Arnold then Equipment Proj- andof other opportunity one time expense und these Playgro some tary is offering this the also innt District 547 tendent Ames sees the fixes should price is confideneed throw. Wagner Melvin scored Schlosser give us a chance.erate We wentunder one, two, her another shot meeting off the left center field Parkers To offer a comparison, in past Some ofreduced O’Brien it ect. Superin ments. Free or younger no longer ent in and Township. served supervision from Community Garden guidethe February of the andado free “By spending an investm crease efficiencies. new equipment as could offer the program wall to drive in Riedel. Logan Nib- three in the bottom of the seventh with a sacrifice fly to center, and money now, we nity and recomm years, the levy has increased as folof the commu licenses areended onesomeof thethis tools the license huntwell. small game. the as treasurer from comRiedel groundedVolunteers out deep 1976up the inning and headed to extra innings. October. be followed suite with a base hit toTuesday, May until lines, much like tothose used by the Prairie City Council, held itures in s must know the a $20,000 In debate, student are reducing expend the Board approve first angle. The . every get Alberts on the board. score Arnold and advanced to sec- Mitch toed the rubber in the eighth middle and from lows: t to the project ” said Ames. In recent years, isto cost using encourage youth mitmenDNR subjects well,youth 2012.toto Music was provided by think.15 $35,000. tofuture, al Darla how willin order work together complete Miltona Magnet School would betoage February as toMonday was a down The fourth inning saw us takeall the sat them for the ond base18th, on the throw the plate. and Elementary Princip Debate teaches kids other activi- phase is estimated from a report tment would beand continue • 2013 budget – 2.98% t from and under were able tothe hunt forA $20,000 to commi experience huntHarstad also gave the when Melody along It is differen lead Arnold singled and with young guys to tasks step up. from Schlosserbeginning JT then singledofhim in to round und toMakers end each implemented and those working holiday. Two the five members currently offers. half of Phase I costs. look the Spaghetti Feed PlaygroMay the District Board, just over secondprogram, base. Nibbefellowship, singled out the inning. The fifth inning singled to lead off. He stole second stole people ($14,267.57 was added to the budRaiser held free but weretiesrequired tothehave a Ames ing, hethatsaid. noted a short Before coming to Equipment Fund d if students were at outdoor facilities. Not only will 5th. Over $8,000 was raised, with year, and low would be required to sign a waiver. were absent. Present him maintenance home and was pinch vegrun for and third base and was ninety feet started with a walk by Derekwere Pratt. Mayor inquire O’Brien it Exve, debate a attracti r. get revenue) coming in.be ent be 13 and younger complimentaryinterest license in their new equipm Youth and a chicken dinner. Front tee) and Mike Grinage ed in being on money still must Drew Johnson. Casey Peterson Anthony Wagner swapped places away as Glebe’s infield hit won the by n (Pool Commit nt he has the the meets today’s safety standards, more for the feed were also low Arvidso Jim confide etables will be planted (e.g. carrots, Last summer, Miltona had approxiSandy Froemming, Brian Koehn , is and Dropik Julierunners on the corof penses singled toRoger put vic- es, with him at first base on a fielder’s game for the exciting walk off employe 4 to 6 also accompanied local team, • 2012 budget – 0.00% Christy Hart, like Custod a parent or legalian possession. ing the chance by (L-R): Ruckheim, Melvin needed to fill the United Way, and Brenton tion, and staff members, donated their therefore decreas the students tment Founda20 ner and Schlosserpeas, drove them bothcommimately choice Myers. before Riedel doubled him tory 5-4. Keeping the num- litigation later. s, includingvolunteer, Their cabbage, onions, beans, families and Tom r roster.with Rewitzer, also school activitie of Brenton. etc.) part (Market Value Homestead Credits dria membeseason To date, Moeller Roger low isvery hunting it’s guardian. Judy rs Alexan help make area donation“This event. r the the Ost, Moeller. Back (Llocal day, at to membe Membe withJudy apackagclutch double to the gap. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8Brenton R H E, a in in. Mitch Thoennes then successevery assist team Board ber of recent to quality to time to althe With week, y to Thanksgiving Academyin logy this manufacturer, our ’s efforts to provide the asked if the District could affordex- $20,000, added to the money eryFrazee Techno beHollatz, for 2-3 families working the e for O’Brien scored a sought run in the fifth in-compan 0Donations 0 1 0 0 0 ing 3 0 4 machin 5 0 would fully scored Riedel on a ground ball PR were eliminated and the tax burHigh School it possibl Phase Grouse season ready opened Saturday, simple for ted kidsofprogram 15 atgarden and younger, ” l cost to R)it Dean Suzanne will donate t. With capital Kirksey, General a minima Ryanthe amoun received, would enable initiatives also suppor of Natsaid ced3 thatning donate,” with announ Minnesota rs will give this Pool and answered an. “We in- are 0the 2 1 0 1seeds 00 1 5 10 to second base. Arnold walked and PP pleased . Other Department Prairiewe anticipated to cost I to become a reality with comple include the annual District. Four to six membe already 14. Brenton and tools needed. A fish each evening. Community Garden Proposed to the Parkers Brenton den shifted to the local level) Manager, Debilzen. said Jayprogram Johnson, DNRto hunting re- pensesSept. Waterfowl season opened to Swenson, Prairie Pool by surance run inChuck the sixth as Nibbe aggressively stole his way to third WP: M. Thoennes (3-0) $10,000 be taken for meets. ship the $100,000, Moeller tion expected before fall. Scholar ural Resources warning parents to help the Parkers projic enable a van for Minnesota High more than ble Brenton is n comes made by Jeff donatioand the outstanding academ see how all the capital walked wascould pinch run for most by charita Lee base as weChristina were trying to put the LP: G. season • 2011 budget – 7.50% with A motion was season house Fund. with a’sthe padlock store Visitor Truax was Funding for recognizecruitment and retention superviSaturday, Sept. 21. Pheasant in didn’t of The could Glenn – Photo by Jennessa Moeller n by begins ed agenda – continued on page 3 ees. At the Fund childre g’s Debate second ” e. Employ meetin and among children n possibl to ment their as rLeague Samuelson ects on the School achieveon Samuelson. Peterson laidkeep an eye Heading into Thursdayfrom the Brenton boys Harry game away as Riedel had yet antment . being a donatio materials and ends in January ted.Saturday, Oct. ’s business has employees to approve a commi und and (Money was added back to capiand also suppor Brenton’s values is Brenton be of sor. “They can hunt grouse, squiropens 12. present to propose starting a comCornish all Octobe As heart tis supso has down the bunt to move other no-hitter going on the hill. knew what had to be done as DGF andsacrifice communi- who to his schedule, O’Brien very comfor the yearsvisit towards the Playgro variety of family corporate citizen Ames said he is Due expertise for aand expanded over they 2013 friends endations of $20,000 which itbase Project. The mentoring team members, nities him toinsecond and Schlosser swept the previous strong two We stranded himwithin there and were tal accounts for future projects. nity support. In of commu Phase I Equipment able with the recomm projects ranging from providing willing to coach munity garden city had limits. porterever in its commu t froma ty to to attend two of the before the Board at this time. Dis- motion carried. a firm believe with s teams livesuppor near pond or other body ofis only ableteam s. We are roped another double to score unable to get the mercy rule run in nings forcing us to win three robotic local Brenton, along operateout at but r today and would be schedSome state aid returned) the community in Pro Mach, has been able to fund a new stainless steel countertop funds are healthie 5 back toSamuelson. meets the She sought a the two year Frazee picked up water anof the final four games for giving the title. the sixth. It was bottom of thecommitshed. t the Meets are trict excited – continued on page to suppor have been repleni where thin coatingsix of to participate in. we operate and are Prairie 25 financial gifts local Elksalodge. uled theonly his the reserves • 2010 budget – 1.00% lone run in the seventh infirst as in other sixth inning that Riedel finally sur- Game one saw us strikewhich Parkers on Saturdays. In Phase II Capital – the held y YMCA invest typicall local to Bears along the basement and land from City Panther Grant goes high and around s includhave formed. program not enough asice we may Riedel doubled to starttwo the game. rendered a hitYohnke anduse then gave wayup tothe nity. ning, but it was gn, and commu (LGA decreased by 18% or lt ‘thank you’ campai Harmon Killebrew Hospice heartfe a took Going on now throug the the game earnedLast Mitchthe singled the for runners on bullpen so he could throw later “I extend ingRiedel lineParkers tothepass the ball toafter a teammate under basket. –the Photo byrking Jakki Wehking Rye MAY 12, 2014 ees6-4. of Prairie, which Soy employ winter season Hunter Arnold gets the out at(November second base, then tries for the double play at first base. – Photo byMONDAY, Jakki Wehking Barley Oats THURSDAY, MAY hardwo Corn the – Wheat to 14.12 $49,588. Expenses for each deto in the week. 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Recipients: 1981-1982 Paynesville Press 1982-1983 Monticello Times 1983-1984 Brownton Bulletin Monticello Times 1984-1985 1985-1986 McLeod County Chronicle, Glencoe 1986-1987 Monticello Times 1987-1988 Monticello Times 1988-1989 Monticello Times Monticello Times 1989-1990 1990-1991 Norwood-Young America Times 1991-1992 Dakota County Tribune, Burnsville 1992-1993 Byron Review Kerkhoven Banner 1993-1994 1994-1995 Detroit Lakes Tribune Detroit Lakes Tribune 1995-1996 1996-1997 Jackson County Pilot 1997-1998 Jackson County Pilot Chaska Herald 1998-1999 1999-2000 St. Peter Herald Observer/Advocate, Mountain Lake 2000-2001 2001-2002 Echo Press, Alexandria 2002-2003 Litchfield Independent Review Echo Press, Alexandria 2003-2004 2004-2005 Hutchinson Leader Stillwater Courier 2005-2006 2006-2007 Stillwater Courier 2007-2008 Northfield News Ely Timberjay 2008-2009 2009-2010 Hutchinson Leader Detroit Lakes Tribune 2010-2011 2011-2012 Detroit Lakes Tribune 2012-2013 Detroit Lakes Tribune The Vance Trophy The Vance Trophy honors the Jim Vance family of Worthington. V.M. Vance was the first family member to get into newspapering when he worked on the Des Moines Register in the 1920s. V.M. bought the Worthington Daily Globe (then a weekly) in 1929. His sons, Bob and Jim, later continued the newspaper tradition. Recipients: 1985- 1993 St. Cloud Times 1994 Tie - Post-Bulletin, Rochester / St. Cloud Times 1995- 1996 Post-Bulletin, Rochester 1997- 1999 St. Cloud Times 2000- 2001 Post-Bulletin, Rochester 2002- 2003 St. Cloud Times 2004 The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead 2005- 2008 St. Cloud Times 2009 The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead 2010- 2013 St. Cloud Times 2014 The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead Page 2 Al McIntosh Distinguished S ervice to Journalism Award Background: The name Al McIntosh was long one of the most distinguished in the field of editorial writers. In the ’60s, McIntosh wrote the editorial “I’m a Tired American” which was reprinted across the country hundreds of times. He served as president of both MNA and the National Newspaper Association. McIntosh was publisher and editor of the Rock County Star Herald in Luverne, MN, from 1940-1968. The award was established to recognize those who have provided exceptional service to journalism. It is not necessarily given every year. Nominees for the award must be approved by the MNA Board of Directors. Past Recipients: 1966 Clark Mollenhoff 1970 Judge Archie Gingold 1971 Walter Brovald Dave Vorland 1972 1973 John Finnegan 1974 Charles W. Bailey, Frank Premack & Peter Vanderpoel Ellen Olson 1975 1976 Judge C. Donald Peterson 1979 Scott Schoen 1980 August Erickson 1981 Grant Utley 1982 Robert M. Shaw 1983 Jared How 1984 John Cameron Sim Otto Silha 1985 1986 Gene Johnson & Jerry Kline 1987 Lynn Smith 1988 Walter Barnes & Mitchell Charnley Charles Warner 1989 1990 Mark Anfinson 1991 Peter Popovich 1992 Robert R. Weishair 1993 Justice John E. Simonett 1994 Philip S. Duff, Jr. 1995 John R. Finnegan 1996 Michael A. Parta 1997 Arlin Albrecht 1998 Donald Q. Smith 1999 Donald Gillmor 2000 Elmer L. Andersen 2003 Reed Anfinson 2004 James M. Kinney 2005 Jim Pumarlo 2006 Gary Gilson 2007 Michael Vadnie 2008 Peter & Lynne Jacobson 2009 Rep. Gene Pelowski 2010 Sandy Neren 2011 Terry McCollough 2013 John R. Finnegan Lynn Smith Community Service Award The winners of this award are selected from the first place winners of the MNA Community Leadership contest category. Past Recipients: 2004-2005 Pine Journal, Cloquet St. Cloud Times 2005-2006 Rock County Star Herald, Luverne Melrose Beacon 2006-2007 2007-2008 Pine Journal, Cloquet 2008-2009 The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead 2009-2010 Albert Lea Tribune 2010-2011 Mankato Free Press 2011-2012 Albert Lea Tribune 2012-2013 The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead 2013-2014 The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead 2013-2014 College Better Newspaper Contest College: Website First Place: MSU Reporter, Minnesota State University, Mankato, Staff Excellent website. Strong use of priority and hierarchy, clean and clear carousel, and well-organized sections. Easy to navigate and discover all features. Second Place: Tommie Media, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Staff Overall, a strong and engaging site. Good use of carousel and multimedia high up on the homepage, and some compelling features. Home page design can feel a little cluttered in places, without clear hierarchy. Best Advertisement: Print or Online First Place: Tommie Media, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Genevieve Cossette Alumni association Strong use of color, clean lines, good use of white space. Second Place: Tommie Media, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Genevieve Cossette* Nice Ride Local Breaking News Coverage First Place: MSU Reporter, Minnesota State University, Mankato, Reece Hemmesch Mavericks will not Practice under Todd Hoffner This breaking news was handled in a clear and compelling manner. Good hustle on the reporter’s part. Second Place: Tommie Media, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Staff Arbitrator Rules in Favor of Former MSU Head Coach Clear writing and good organization on this story. Third Place: MSU Reporter, Minnesota State University, Mankato, Joseph Denton Hoffner will Return to MSU Good use of detail and emotion. Page 3 2013-2014 college Better Newspaper Contest Government/Public Affairs Reporting Tuesday, November 12, 2013 Women on Wednesdays Continued from Page 1 vantage was the lack of dating means a lack of drama. She said, News “when I was 19 all I was worried about was having fun.” The final question for the panel was, “What is most important for people to know about arranged marriage?” Professor Daneshpour said that you shouldn’t make assumptions based on cultural defaults. Professor Kalia wanted to clear up the misconception that all arranged marriages are forced marriages. She said that the families try their hardest to make sure the match is right and the subject still has the option to say no; the process can take years because the families want to make sure everything is right. There was a short question and answer after the panel, with audi- University Chronicle - Page 3 ence members asking questions. One person asked about the dowry system and the panel explained that it differs based on country and community. Another asked if arranged marriage is a way to excuse or facilitate discrimination, to which the panel replied that it can but that every couple faces discrimination and that it is ultimately a personal choice. to Faculty, staff show commitment ds fun n paig cam , political activism Events Calendar Wednesday Husky Sleepout for Homeless Awareness 4 p.m. Students are invited to bring boxes and experience a night out on the Atwood mall to raise awareness about the problem of homelessness. paign support from exactly one SCSU employee, who declined to comment for this article. This professor had Total to Democrats: donated $2950 to federal $24,178 Republican campaigns since With the polls closed for 2002, and was the third-largTotal to Republicans: 2013, the SCSU community est donor campus-wide. $3200 is preparing for the 2014 One other SCSU emmidterm elections. ployee has donated money to American Indian Total to others: Elections participation is a single federal Republican $0 $250 2002: since just one way that SCSU faccampaign Speaker Series ulty and staff have become for Norm Coleman’s failed 5 p.m. politically active. 2008 Senate reelection bid, Volunteering, supporting given in 2007. Speaker Sherry activist organizations, and The Office of Michelle Sanchez Tibbets will attending speeches are some Bachmann was unable to political activities mentioned comment for this story. speak about how words by SCSU employees when As the 2014 races heat impact definition asked to describe their politi- up, there has been little cal involvement. of the self. She will staff activity for donations. Measured by federal Two recent donations in the present in the Atwood political donations, though, FEC database listing SCSU Number of donations to SCSU employees lean heavMemorial Theather. donors were found to be Democrats: 79 ily in one direction: Demoerroneous. Currently there is This even is free and cratic. one verified donation by an Number of donations to Since the 2002 election open to all students. SCSU employee for 2013, Republicans: 7 cycle, a Chronicle investia $500 gift to Democrat gation of Federal Election Al Franken’s 2014 Senate Commission disclosure campaign. Number of Donations to that revealed emhas SCSU forms In total, others: 0 SCSU faculty and staff have ployees have registered 86 donated $24,178 to federal federal political donations Jubanos: The Jews Democratic campaigns, with in the past 11 years, 79 of $3200 going to Republicans of India which went to Democratic and zero to third parties. campaigns and 7 to Republi7 p.m. But these values don’t can campaigns. BREE HEllER / GRAPHIC DESIGnER necessarily characterize But money isn’t the only Experience Milos Federal SCSU employees as a whole, side of political activism. contributions reported by the campaign reflect film that above Siber’s Statistics according to several interJulie Andrzejewski, by SCSU employees. Election Commision from 2002-13 viewees. the story of1500 Professor of Human Relatells “I don’t think the tions and Multicultural Farmer-labor Party) for staff to lobby for keeping Jews who remained addressed how a variety of numbers reflect the attitude Education, readily describes one year,” Yang continued. open the Aviation departpresent in are views her on described political during also activist an of faculty,” said Shannon as Cuba in herself The professor ment, which is scheduled to classrooms. Backlund, a non-traditional faculty profile. attending political speeches The Aviation the Revolution of “I don’t think there’s any close in 2014. student enrolled in Political “I’ve been an activfrom candidates on all sides, department was unable to person on this campus who Science 191. “This is a more ist since the sixties,” An1961. Following the and his efforts to stay neutral say whether or not Aviateaches anything without conservative campus than I teaching. drzejewski explained. The while activism this tion supports film, there will be having their [own] views... though it would be.” When asked to comment veteran professor has been website, which does not list identify what your values Backlund had recently a question/answer politically involved by leadon heavy campus support for its contributors. are, and then people can relocated from Wisconsin ing student groups and joinMichele Bachmann’s rivals, session. Public activism through critique you based on this and described her previous ing issue organizations. with only one SCSU profesin involvement websites, values.” more these person has college as being far Andrzejewski chalks up sor donating to Representapolitical organizations, and Other staff contacted to Yang spoke left-leaning. the lopsided campus donadonations still aren’t the only tive Bachmann, “When you think of aca- tions in that “the Democrats expand on their views were in general terms. factors in political involvenot as open. demia, you think it’s more “That’s explained by the are supporting education ment. A senior campus adminDemoliberal. I would say it’s more education. of better.” Andrzejewski beissue Shoua Yang, Associate to India Night 50-50 here,” Backlund said. lieves that the “small voices” istrator who had donated crats have a better reputaProfessor of Political SciPresident Obama did not The donation numbers of professors can countertion on domestic issues, 5 p.m. ence, sees voting as imporwish to comment for this show a different value: 15 act “the destruction of our education. That’s why the tant in the political process. Experience Indian story. to 1. are to her (Bachwhole public education “Personally, I don’t make donations The single largest faculty In the past 11 years, 30 opponents.” system by privatization, by by watching culture financial contributions, but I mann’s) gave who have staff professor and a have mean donor, faculty that SCSU But that doesn’t the corporations in every election,” Yang live dance and upbeat $3250 to various Democratic vote made registered donations to attacked education.” believes that Yang that other for speak can’t said. “I campaigns, did not respond federal Democratic camAndrzejewski considers faculty all think poorly of music performances but I think they vote to multiple requests for com- faculty, paigns as SCSU employees, political donations to be the Republicans. too. I do volunteer, not just served being while ment. speaking, while two have donated to “Broadly least important aspect of on but on the federal level, Several other SCSU Republicans. her activism. The longtime Republicans are taxation tasty traditional foods. the state level.” community members Of the funds sent to professor has made four dodefenders and I respect that. Political Science facsensiThis event is free and Democratic campaigns, 40 nations since 2002 to federal deemed the issue too Why should the government ulty have stayed away from tive or too private to discuss percent went to one politiand public Democratic campaigns. She drain the money of people the to open contribupolitical federal donacian. Tarryl Clark received emphasizes that she supports on the record, despite working hard?” Yang added tions. The FEC database will be in the Atwood tion records being accessible $10,638 in 38 separate “Republicans have a causes, not parties. showed no federal campaign that online. donations by SCSU employAs to why so few SCSU better reputation on foreign Ballroom. donations from any SCSU One donor who chose ees. Clark, a former state donations have gone to policy issues.” Political Science faculty referred comment to donaRepnot campaign legislator for the St. Cloud Republican Federal current while employed by SCSU in the Chronicle to a political area, ran against Republican resentative Michelle Bachtions are a matter of public the timeframe 2002-2013. action website, savescsuaviaRepresentative Michelle mann: “I just think that she record and can be viewed at “I was a member of tion.com. The website enBachmann for the 6th dis(Bachmann) has not served www.fec.gov/portal/searchthe Central Committee courages viewers to contact trict seat in 2010. our state and country well able.shtml. for the DFl (DemocraticEducation Abroad local politicians and SCSU Representative Bachman at all.” Andrzejewski also camfinancial has received Photograpy Contest Joshua D. Levine Marquee editor Thursday Thursday First Place: University Chronicle, St. Cloud State University, Joshua Levine Faculty, staff show commitment to political activism, campaign funds Good original reporting and research. Second Place: MSU Reporter, Minnesota State University, Mankato, Sam Wilmes Arbitrator Rules in Favor of Former MSU Head Coach Clear storytelling keeps the reader moving along on this important local story. Third Place: MSU Reporter, Minnesota State University, Mankato, Sam Wilmes A Whole New Ballgame Wish the key details on the expansion and remodeling project were higher in the story. Very complete report. Saturday Weeklong Investigative Reporting McGee joins finance team relocated to Colorado where she could take on the position as a chief Vicki Ikeogu financier. However, when the opNews editor portunity to come back to Minnesota came, in particular to work in The chance to come home. the higher education sector, McGee This is how new vice president for and her family came back. Tammy administration finance The Minneapolis Community McGee described her journey back and Technical College (MCTC) to her alma mater. was where McGee was first in“It was tough to ignore a poten- troduced to the financial world tial opportunity at my alma mater. ed. “One of the faculty higher of I have a lot of connections to this members of St. Cloud became the university,” McGee said. As a 1981 president of MCTC,” she said. “I alumni of the university with a felt I could provide some discidegree in finance and a minor in pline and financial practices of the of lot a has has McGee economics, corporate world and bring structure experience both in the corporate to higher education,” McGee said. world and with higher education. However, while McGee loved what After graduating from college, she was doing, she wanted to work McGee was offered a position with in a four-year institution, instead of General Mills down in the Twin the two years provided by MCTC. working Cities. It was through Stepping down from her posiwith the company she was able to tion at MCTC, McGee took a job obtain her MBA at the University St. Catherine University in St. Paul. years several of St. Thomas. After “There was I was exposed to priworking in the corporate sector in vate higher education,” she said. Minnesota, McGee and her family Similar to her experiences at MCTC, McGee was able to channel her talents and skills in finance toward the education scene. But, wanting more, she left St. Kate’s for her last position before coming to SCSU, Augsburg College. “I wanted to get back into an institution with experiential learning,” McGee said. Because St. Kate’s did not provide her with the hands-on applications and business and community relationships she was looking for, McGee found the decision to change jobs rather easy. And while she enjoyed her time as Augsburg, when she heard of the opportunity at SCSU, she jumped at the chance. “I would have not left Augsburg if it wasn’t for SCSU,” McGee said. McGee said having the opportunity to work with a university that has such close ties with the community is something she has hoped to do, especially at her alma mater. “I’m very excited and enthused to be coming home,” McGee said. Her position at SCSU involves working closely with the business services area on campus. This includes human resources, the Husky Bookstore, and Public Safety. “The goal of our division is to have a decision-making structure to serve students, faculty and staff. This is to effectively manage all resources,” McGee said. With this McGee said she is coming into her position with an open mind. Wanting to make sure that both sides of the issue are heard, McGee said she will use the skills she gained throughout her career in finance. “It doesn’t mean always saying yes. It’s about helping people learn. It’s about evaluating the range of choice we can make and how to fund things differently,” she said. McGee’s last day at Augsburg is Nov.15. She will start at SCSU on Nov. 18. Nov. 9 - Nov 16 Students that travelled abroad can enter photos from their travels in a competition. Photos will be set up in Atwood. Monthlong Worldwide Book Drive Donate your books to benefit our global community. Books of all types and conditions are accepted. The drive will run from now through Nov. 30. First Place: Tommie Media, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Jamie Bernard, Rebecca Mariscal & Grace Pastoor National spotlight shines on campus sexual assault Lots of information on this topic. Second Place: Winona State University, Jordan Gerard Food poisoning in the caf? Reporter asked the right questions and gave readers insights into food handling safety procedures. *Please note, an asterisk indicates that no comments were submitted by contest judges for the entry. Page 4 2013-2014 College Better Newspaper Contest Human Interest Story First Place: ThreeSixty Journalism, University of St. Thomas, Danielle Wong No rest for the bleary: Underestimating sleep could lead to dangerous health effects Story provides insight into a common challenge facing college students. Reporter does a nice job of going beyond the usual single-source human interest story by seeking other ‘voices’ to round out the feature. Second Place: ThreeSixty Journalism, University of St. Thomas, Mina Yuan Creatures of comfort: Animal therapy bonds lead to life changing rewards Reporter does a solid job of putting a human interest angle on what might be an ordinary feature. Other ‘voices’ round out the story. Third Place: The Column, Northwestern College, Roseville, Annie Kelby Student blogger making a difference, one post at a time Reporter does a nice job of profiling what prompted this student to share her special message with her blog followers. Social Issues Story First Place: Tommie Media, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Jamie Bernard, Rebecca Mariscal & Grace Pastoor National spotlight shines on campus sexual assault Best overall, really covered the issue well. Very informative. Second Place: University Chronicle, St. Cloud State University, Vicki Ikeogu Prescription drug usage on the rise in St. Cloud Good read, flowed and had well-rounded background information. Third Place: ThreeSixty Journalism, University of St. Thomas, Elena Renken Over 45 determined ‘tributes’ battle in Northwestern’s ‘Hunger Games’ Writer showed impact on same-sex couple and their children, but maybe another viewpoint could have made this an even more interesting read. Page 5 2013-2014 college Better Newspaper Contest Arts and Entertainment Story Lifestyle UNW welcomes by Matthew Lennin fall with Harvest g The Harvest Festiva l was the place to be the evening of Oct. 25. The MoSES staff helped bring an escape from the coming cold weather while students wearin g flannel of all kinds filled the Roberts on Student Center. Attendees enjoyed cider, a chilli cook caramel apples, off and a photo booth with masks for funny picture s. 11.7.13 | The Colu mn | Page 8 Festival A pleasant break from coming back to school at the start of a new quad, the festiviti es offered a way for students to relax and an excuse to wear exorbitant amounts of flannel . Live music through out the night from student musicia n Brett Carey, singing and playing guitar, set the mood, making it feel almost like the festival was a fall bonfire and not on campus. Artist Timothy Miller demonstrates his egg-crac (photo by Stacie Burke). king machine, titled “Known Agressor” Denler Gallery feat ured ‘Cracked,’ an egg-centered exh ibit by Timothy Mill er by Lauren Second Place: The Column, Northwestern College, Roseville, Rebecca Rehm Over 45 determined ‘tributes’ battle in Northwestern’s ‘Hunger Games’ The event sounded quite fun, and the writer did a great job of covering it. Schwabe Lifestyle Editor corner, each showin g a different way to cook an egg. A young boy Denler Art Gallery with a bowl cut has been shrieked as he displaying works swung a large of artists since pen- opened in dulum toward an it Students joined MoSES 1994. Six to seven egg perched gently free exstaff for an evening on two pegs. He hibits are display by Sarah Oliver). of live music, crafts let out another ed each year, hand cry picked the and fall food (photos of delight and ducked previous year by to avoid flying gallery pieces as the beam director Luke Alekso reached its destin. nation and crushed Alekson, who has the egg against served as directhe dark wood backbo tor for the Denler gallery since 2007, ard. A mass of yellow and white has a clear vision pieces lay splatter of what purpose ed he beneath on the stainless steel table. wants the gallery to serve on campu Bits were scattere s. “[I want it to] encour d around the floor age conversation and some even hung and community around the arts, from the ceiling. to provide a platform This was the work for the larger art of interac tive world,” he art, just one of the says. “And to show features in Timoth Christ y that way, through Miller’s exhibit “Cracked,” display bringing the outed side art world in the Denler Art Gallery, Oct. to Northwestern.” 24 through Nov. 11. At the exhibit’s opening night, Miller produced Miller, head carpen six-dozen cartone ter for Maranatha Hall at the d University of North- eggs and offered the crowd the chance western - Saint Paul, has been work- to use his piece “Known Agress or” to ing on this exhibit crack them. At first, hesitation for over a year. Afhung ter completing in the air. After a 37-month program Miller demonstrated at Azusa Pacific University this sum- how the machine worked a few times, mer, he receive the crowd laughe d his d with delight as egg Arts. “Cracked” was Master of Fine parts showered across the room. a part of his MFA This thesis work. encouraged others to try and soon a short line formed “I’d hope the audien . ce has a new experience and As the night carried that [my exhibit on, the sounds ] of splattered challenges their eggs became normal perspective on the and convers way they view food—i ations were resume threat,” Miller states. t can also be a Miller assisted d. audience membe rs with their egg-cra At the opening of cking attempt and, the show on Oct. 24, a crowd gathere through the rest of the night, success d to see Miller’s artwork. At first, the audience milled fully drew the audience into the artfreely around the work with handsgallery, observing on experiences. the art pieces, reading By the end of the evening, the floor the programs and sipping on and table, each covered cucumber water in yellow yolk and stains and punch. white eggshe come a sort of artwork lls, had beAfter a while, Miller gathere of their d the Each membe own. crowd around the r of the largest piece at the center of the room— gallery having been crowd left the his egg-cracking given the chance contraption titled to step in the world “Known Agress Miller created in or.” this exhibit Clad in a blue T-shirt, . plain other than the sunny-side-up According to Alekso egg screen pressed n, this is one of across the front, the most valuabl Miller explained e things we can learn to from the art the crowd what world. “I think he wanted them it never to hurts to see take from the show. the world through someone else’s eyes. The exhibit also That’s kind of what includes a large hinged egg carved art is, seeing the out way another person rests on the ground of wood which thinks or feels about the world.” , eccentrically-colored a dozen or so The Denler Gallery and hand-made egg cartons display public Monday throughis open to the ed on the wall and Friday, 9 a.m. a set of three old to 4 p.m. Miller’s TVs gathered in a will be on display exhibit “Cracked” until Nov. 11. “I love... Third Place: Tommie Media, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Christina Theodoroff & Jamie Bernard Student’s botanical artwork inspires gallery Good read overall, fascinating. Sports Story … Music!” First Place: University Chronicle, St. Cloud State University, Jeremiah Graves Gina Carlson and KVSC make broadcast history Nice story angle about a rare woman doing play-by-play for men’s hockey. Well written. Nice job. Sports & Fitness University Chronicle - Page 9 Monday, November 25, 2013 r PhotogrAPhe Dengke JIAng / contrIbutIng Men’s and putting five shots on net. sweep hockey still looking for first home Huskies sophomore Kalle Kossila (11) helps lift the Huskies through the weekend, grabbing two assists, and we got called,” Motzko into their guy, making some contact, out, and it was really said. “the other two we stuck our knees uncharacteristic for us.” the huskies conkeeping constant pressure on the tigers, with two goals from tinued to pour it on in the second period Papa. captain nic Dowd and freshman ryan David for, the second-ranked the huskies up 3-0 at 6:58 when sophomore put Papa not getting exactly what they set out Papa sliding it right in their conference weekMorley fed him in front of the net, with team in the nation got five of six points tigers. college under the pad of thorimbert. end battle against the colorado to threaten, and Dowd looking for another not letting up, the huskies continued the huskies (9-1-2, 4-1-1 nchc) were his seventh goal of the year. season, but the tigers (1made a great individual play netting sweep for their first sweep at home this was about to be called, in St. cloud with their last penalty a winless and remained hooked getting nchc) was 1-5-2-1 Dowd 8-2, move and putting the puck but he kept the puck, making a nifty win coming in December of 2010. upstairs on his backhand. puck because he lost it “I mean, he was just sticking with the brodzinski said. “he was once and was able to keep get it back,” backhand to get it over the 1-on-1 and made a nice move to his effort.” but the tigers edged goalies shoulder… just a great individual It goes down in the books as a 2-2 tie, on the power play answer the two points. Minutes later the tigers would out the huskies in a shootout getting the game. Minnesota Wild dagger for the tigers, at 13:17, notching their first goal of Scott Wamsganz was the blade and that didn’t leave the ice only goal in the shootout, product gustav olofsen ripped a puck scoring the game winning goal and the huskies one point for the right under Fargher’s pad. giving the tigers two points and the to clear the zone and the play came when the huskies failed overtime. the tigers control wing, letting left fourth line were a little slow getting to the puck, the shootout goal that Wamsgnaz, a then to olofsen for the Josh thorimbert, the speed by passing it from side to side, scored was nothing new to tigers goaltender goal. who himself had a stellar game. bounces, and Moruses that all the time in hockey players often talk about lucky “that shootout goal is sweet and he can be when he was time he pulled it out in a ley found out for himself how nice that practice,” thorimbert said. It’s about went in the air shot his credited with his third goal of the year. game because it works. It’s a good move.” four-game-oneswatted it in at off thorimbert’s pad, and a tiger defenseman Wamsganz also got the tigers over their 2-2 on a loose puck by the 17:44. goal-hump when he tied the game at seven seconds later at he shot it through a to the tigers’ credit, they scored just faceoff dot. At 11:18 of the third period, goal not in the air from ryan Faragher, who had a 17:51 when Jeff collet scored another screen and past huskies net Minder inside the top of the circles. 31 saves on the night. the only difference backs,” thorimbert the tigers were not playing horribly. “this is a huge weight lifted off our that the huskies were takes a win like this to turn between this game and last night’s was said. “our confidence is back and it capitalizing on their chances. a season around.” had the same night, the huskies but could not “It was huge for us because we probably not taking too kindly to the tie Friday the huskies had their chance in overtime said. “the shots just the tigers 6-2 quickly holding call against the amount of chances as last night,” Prochno were out for some sweet revenge. beating night. capitalize on the power play. After the fast pace all little bit better shot selection.” timeout, but only a a a had took we keeping and huskies erupt, the to tonight fans in the fell Skalbeck, got tigers’ Archie game and long awaited the huskies like to do Dowd added his second goal of the getting off to a fast start is something managed one shot. of the third on a deflection but that’s exactly what on it all year,” power play goal, his second at 16:15 and have not done to well this season, “It wasn’t our best and we’ve been working gravel got his first point scoring two quicker than Prochno said. “We’ve still that came from Prochono’s shot. kevin occurred in the game, with huskies huskies Junior Defenseman Andrew of the series with the other assist. normal goals. got to work on that to get it clicking.” power play coming as last night, except we the goals in the game, the huskies wanted to work on their “I really think it was the same game Special teams were half the source of than the previous night, our lead,” Motzko said. power play goal game into the game and it looked much better just finished our chances and extended and with the huskies coming off a four on the night. ryan had to make key ille, expectations were with Dowd’s goal and going 1-for-3 “they were getting good chances and last Saturday against Alabama-huntsv able to set it up bet“We were much better because we were saves to hold the 2-0 lead.” high. was Prochno, get it and kind of fumble it, play again,” head Wasting no time getting on the scoreboard ter,” Prochno said. “Last night we’d “I’m really disappointed in our power tallying his second goal a rush and to, with it.” one on accustomed controlled scored getting we “We he’s said. tonight and something coach bob Motzko how frustrated the just inside the blue line. to deteriorate as the As the game wore on, it was easily seen of the season on a twisted wrister from had a couple good looks, but it seemed little unruly when the goal. were getting. things started to get a benik and ethan Prow assisted on the game went on.” has been getting tigers playing a high school looking and not looking. were past two weeks I know coach Motzko “the referees At times it looked like the huskies were tricks in the books but net, and they did a very tigers for minutes at a they didn’t fall for one of the oldest on the forwards to get in front of the team, keeping the puck away from the dropping tiger bodies “the goalie never even was not capitalizing on were quite physical themselves at times, good job at that tonight,” Prochno said. time, but the common factor all night like it was nothing. knew where the puck was.” chances making too many passes. laid the body when at 8:45 of the first, gave the huskies a “We came out a little faster tonight and brodzinski found the back of the nylon Sophomore sensation Jonny brodzinski a last night but goal of the year and to,” brodzinski said. “It was a lot like his point streak to three games and receiving and needed we continuing 1-0 lead, lighting the lamp for his fourth took the pass play goal at 10:02 of the we just capitalized and played tough.” perfectly place pass from kossila. brodzinski of thorimbert. team leading 10 points, with a power off, and will travel to the huskies will enjoy this weekend calmly and quickly fired it over the shoulder has played hard first period. with the Minnesota a pass from Prochno “It’s a couple weeks in a row [brodzinski] the twin Ports area for a nchc battle Fellow sophomore kalle kossila got to teams for difficult nice it a making Duluth bulldogs on Dec. 6. and physical,” Motzko said. “he’s making elevating his game.” and carried the puck into the zone untouched, found brodzinski of last year because the huskies we like how he’s and eventually reminiscent he him, of kind against is It defenseman. matchup tiger a on move break and Motzko said first period, was the an easy one-timer goal. Plaguing the huskies, especially in the hosted Duluth coming off thanksgiving ate too much turkey. streaking to the net on the far side for team they accumulated five game, especially at of last year after that it looked like his constant unnecessary penalties taken. “We expect to come out and win every they’ll get the holiday period. zone play was atrocious “We’re going to go for three days and penalties, including three in the first home,” Prochno said. “our neutral play against the hus“We need to rest because and they had the puck.” granted, the tigers scored one power off, and they need that,” Motzko said. tonight, both when we had the puck and they’re athletes, and in going against the main as they answered right every game we all go through so much, kies, who are one of the top tier teams the tigers didn’t get rattled one bit own at 13:35 of the first they’ll keep focused.” advantage. back with a power play goal of their guy ran our once and ones, see. bad didn’t were Faragher “two of the penalties period on a screen and tip shot Ryan Fitzgerald staff writer Friday First Place: The Column, Northwestern College, Roseville, Lauren Schwabe Denler Gallery featured ‘Cracked,’ an egg-centered exhibit by Timothy Miller Very interesting, it definitely made me want to go see the exhibit. Wellwritten! nevalainen scored early in the second freshman stud niklas the huskies up 2-1 at his second goal of the season, putting 16:10. all night, having a very nevalainen was jumping in the play the game winner, offensive mind. he got rewarded, scoring cutting to the net for the when sophomore Joey benik found him with the other assist. one-timer goal. brodzinski was credited have the puck a lot “We had the puck a lot, and when you we have a lot of puck you can do that,” Motzko said. “When possession we’ll activate our defensemen.” 33-32 for the second the huskies were outshot in the game more than his fair share this season, and Faragher had to make of acrobatic saves. many quality saves in “he [Faragher] had to make way too and determined to let the game,” Motzko said. “We were bound strong.” was them have quality chances and Faragher huskies only manthe After scoring 14 goals last weekend, were coming from aged to get two goals in the game. chances the biscuit in the not put every direction but the huskies could basket. Motzko said. “We had “It’s something we have to work on,” a lot of chances to put the game away.” this season only home at score to the huskies are struggling home crowd, while scoring managing nine goals in front of the 28 goals on the road going into Saturday. would like to work Motzko said Saturday night the huskies has they did, espeon not giving up as many scoring chances a majority of the for zone tigers’ cially when they were in the game. and haunt you,” “those chances are going to come back the film and see where the Motzko said. “We just got to look at breakdowns were coming from.” Second Place: Echo, Rochester Community & Technical College, Caleb Anthony Yellowjackets enjoy sublime season Writer went the extra mile on a season recap by talking about the “heart” of the team. Nice job. Third Place: Echo, Rochester Community & Technical College, Connor Robley 2014: A baseball odyssey Unique story about a team’s bus trip from Rochester to Florida. Nice angle. Use of Information Graphics & Graphic Illustrations Saturday dcast history Gina Carlson and KVSC make broa as well as sports in general passion and love she had for hockey, the same. It’s a profesresulting in her bebroadcasting, but a few things remain and how she was interested in the radio, many women find team. sion that’s still dominated by men, and coming part of the sports broadcasting not taken seriously. carlson said. themselves continually objectified and “It just happened by chance, honestly,” dominated profesbeing in sports just happened by chance.” “there’s not a doubt [this is a male whole the asst sports editor “even that female met another and Jim gray the sion],” carlson explained. “I haven’t “Jo McMullen the Station Manager to follow the men’s carlson said. “there me,” hire to men’s hockey.” chose broadcasts Director For those of you who tuned into kVSc operations carlson “naturally” college, you were did it.” A Sauk rapids high school graduate, hockey team get the better of colorado must have been some reason why they in home a press the found in but soon ice, she described herself the but attended St. cloud State, where hearing history being made, not on carlson wasn’t a high school athlete, she entered the sports kVSc. box. as an avid sports follower, even before I figured I radio play-by-play her develop into the “My junior or senior year [of high school] [going into You were listening to the first female broadcasting scene, which has helped want to do Division I men’s hockey. should probably have an idea what I broadcaster in the history of ScSu student of the game she is today. interest in radio, so I overly preto gina carlson, a college],” carlson said. “I had a mild is always extremely prepared, almost that groundbreaking voice belongs “gina opportunidegree other there’s with a bachelors Director at kVSc. thought if I liked it then great, if not, senior that will be graduating in May pared,” said Declan goff, Assistant Sports with a minor in the opponents roster… ties.” in Mass communication radio broadcasting with kVSc “She takes pride in studying the lines, in the radio industry working there and studies hockey “I knew a couple people that worked human relations at ScSu, who’s been there probably isn’t anyone who sits and looked like they and thought they had a really cool job since the start of her freshman year. 24/7 like her.” radio it’s the first of St. cloud State hockey,” goff said. breathes having fun.” and were “For commercial radio, or for public lives “She studio, the first person cloud State university Ironically upon entering the kVSc its kind. I tip my cap to kVSc and St. something like this,” said she met was the sports director, Zack Fisch, and the two of to give students the opportunity to do •See Gina Carlson / Page 11 first female to ever do them immediately hit it off. sports director Scott gross. “She’s the on to talk about the carlson and the sports director went the play-by-play for men’s hockey.” the world of sports there have been a lot of changes in First Place: Tommie Media, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Abby Golebiowski Fast food secret menu items uncovered Interesting subject matter. Use of photos over clip art gives this infographic the edge. Jeremiah Graves Page 6 Second Place: Tommie Media, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Bailey Jordan How many calories are in your coffee cup? Interesting subject matter. Use of photos rather than clip art would have improved the look. 2013-2014 College Better Newspaper Contest Best Use of Multimedia First Place: ThreeSixty Journalism, University of St. Thomas, Staff Microaggressions: ThreeSixty MLK project An impressive undertaking, backed by crisp writing, sharp design and great photos. Second Place: Tommie Media, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Briggs LeSavage Swim and dive’s Hodgson retires after 35 years Video content very well done. Third Place: Tommie Media, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Briggs LeSavage & Morgan Neu Obama visits St. Paul, outlines transit proposal Nice mix of text, photos and video. News Photo University Chronicle Serving SCSU and the St. Cloud Community Volume 90, Number 31 T WWW.UNIVERSITYCHRONICLE.NE Monday, April 14, 2014 First Place: University Chronicle, St. Cloud State University, Motoki Nakatani Halenbeck hosts Native American powwow Nice framing and lighting. Page 9 - Globetrotters entertain SCSU Second Place: University Chronicle, St. Cloud State University, Gustin Schumacher Heavy storms leave three fires in their wake A striking image. Blazer Track MOTOKI NAKATANI / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Three Blazers set records early in the season and welcomed honored all Native American tribes The 21st Annual Spring Powwow featuring buffalo meat. ditional dances and a free feast all SCSU students and faculty. The St. Cloud community was greeted Valentine’s Day by tra- Johnican poww nie/Ben Amer nie alumow stories...fact or ficti ni love on? TheRecord e pg. 10 Halenbeck hosts Nativ Bailey Vertin as the get-togethied from traditional to pure entertainment, American life. Each er showed off many aspects of Native presenting their own dancer wore a different form of regalia, In history, powunique culture and ancestry for the audience. Americans. During wows were celebrations of life for Native renew their spiriand these reunions, families would gather However, not all tual bond with each other and The Creator.During the spring powwows are purely for spiritual purposes. that involve groups season, there are competition powwows recognition and prize from different tribes who compete for gathering where money. The SCSU powwow is a traditional and honor certo feast people are allowed to get together alive the cultural and emonies. This tradition has helped keep The Master of Cerspiritual traditions throughout St. Cloud. Mickey Hodges, believes emonies during the Spring Powwow, understand his that hosting powwows helps the community stereotypes that haunt culture better, and this gets rid of the Native Americans. and ig“Education is the bridge between understandingout there information norance,” Hodges said. “I love sending things used to be.” and telling the stories about the way NEWS EDITOR recognizable last Halenbeck Hall’s main gym was barely _IQ\QVOM`XMK\IV\;I\]ZLIaI[[\]LMV\[IVLNIK]T\aÅTMLQV Spring Powwow. ly for the grand entry of the 21st Annual had been strung Traditional Native American decorations the celebration for up around the arena, all in preparation began sounding off, that was about to begin. When the drums the beats, twirling to participants began moving rhythmically their tribe. Prein brightly colored regalia that represented was proud to SCSU sented by the American Indian Center, and community of St. present an opportunity for the students K]T\]ZM ]X KTW[M IVL +TW]L \W M`XMZQMVKM 6I\Q^M )UMZQKIV personal. St. Cloud were inStudents and community members of that occurs every vited to join in on the traditional celebrationNative American the of members spring. During this time, and their connections community celebrate their ancestry powwow season, the with the earth. Starting off the summer reunion for everyAnnual Spring Powwow is a like a family during the powwow varone who attends. The dances displayed pg. Feature Photo AN OLYMPIC HOPEFUL Since 1888 The College of St. Benedict/St. John ’s University Stud MOTOKI NAKATANI / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER at the Spring Powwow. ent New 5 / Pagespap er ;MM21st Annual Spring Powwow csbsjurecord.com All community members were welcomed ssed at SG SCSU employee survey results discu Feb. 14, 2014 submitted 10 more all of its clients. In addition, SCSU about what Place to Work survey administers to questions asking employees to comment work. to questions, including two open-ended what would make SCSU a better place makes SCSU a great place to work and said they had received a 40 percent response With 1,582 employees at SCSU, Schoenherr pages of content, Schoenherr said the sur130 rate, equivalent to 634 employees. Receiving organization vey results were divided into two portions. overall the of to their feelings “Each statement the participants respondedthem to respond on management, such as the We asked on their and their work-group or department. opinion their asked also senior leadership. We president and other members of the Schoenherr said. work-group, such as their direct supervisor,” that have made the Forbes list of 100 best comComparing SCSU results to companies the results will unionized companies, Schoenherr said panies to work for and the 100 best continued efforts. in their provide SCSU with a foundation for was that SCSU employees had pride One of the strengths Schoenherr outlined Vicki Ikeogu EDITOR-IN-CHIEF 5 Weekend Weather For the first time in weeks, temperatures stay above zero. Fridawill y holds a high of 17 degrees, Saturday a of 23 degrees with high flurries and Sunday high of 28 degrees. a during the were released to Student Government Results of an SCSU employee survey presented a April 10 meeting. Human Resources Holly Schoenherr Speaking in open gallery, Director of by Great Place to from the employee survey conducted PowerPoint with the data collected in a Work in November. recently asked all employees to participate “Most or all of you know the university “What we learned through employee engagesaid. survey in November 2013,” Schoenherr trust.” of foundation a on built is it ZMVMKment is that ?WZSJMTQM^M[\Z][\JI[MLZMTI\QWV[PQX[I feel that )[;KPWMVPMZZM`XTIQVML/ZMI\8TIKM\W environments. The three aspects of trust are job. great pride in working here. Employees “Employees across the institution have working collaboration between the level there is a sense of cohesion and essary foundations for building great all play a vital role with the relationship they have autonomy. At the work-group credibility, respect, and fairness, which categories that camaraderie and pride are important addition, In management. 5 and employee ;MMStudent Government / Page jobs. which Great shape how employees feel about their designed included 57 core questions, Schoenherr said the way the survey was SJU junior Christian Wilm World Cup Basketba ore will be the first Bahemian and ll, possibly even the youn 2016 Rio Olympics. gest person ever to officiate For full story, turn to page 9. INSIDE Check out our online content! 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[email protected] Page 7 s & Fitnes Sports 2013-2014 college Better Newspaper Contest University Chronicle - Page 9 the NCHC Fenton feeling out the first year of Monday, February 3, 2014 Sports Photo Scott Gross contributing writer St. Josh Fenton recently made a cameo in hockey Cloud during the Western Michigan Naseries versus SCSU at the Herb Brooks another tional Hockey Center. It was just of the stop on the whirlwind inaugural tour National Collegiate Hockey Conference of the (NCHC). Fenton is the front man er conference, being appointed commission the after 2013, 15, Jul. on NCHC of the league, inaugural commissioner of the new of chief Jim Scherr, accepted the position Games operating officer with the European withlast May. “There would be no NCHC Colout Josh Fenton,” Brad Bates, Boston saying. lege Athletics Director, was quoted as of the lot a with Fenton has been involved sitting and hours long in putting dirty work, that through some pretty trying meetings has most of us would fall asleep in. Fenton in formbeen there every step of the way involved ing the new conference. Fenton was assistand with athletics directors meetings while documents drafting in ing legal counsel form creating the conference. Fenton helped as the alliance with CBS Sports Network partner the conference’s national broadcast on Jan. (They made their debut in St. Cloud mod17, 2013), created operation finance league els, secured the Target Center as the as tournament championship site, and served finanthe conference’s liaison on legal and has cial matter. To put it in a nutshell, Fenton which NCHC, the form help to done it all prehouses eight teams from three different Fenton vious conferences. As commissioner out sits at the top of the league and looks able to over the layout of his land, he was point reflect on the new league at the halfway of the first-ever regular season. “We’re still growing,” Fenton says, “We’re We’re still getting better each and every day. bit little a do can we still finding things that better from a conference office standpoint. for Certainly, I think the fans are excited of the what’s to come here in the second half end of year as we prepare for the push to the first-ever the regular season and award the •See Fenton’s first year / Page 12 Husky baseballFirst Place: University won’t let the Motoki Nakatani winter hinder their season Jeremiah Graves Chronicle, St. Cloud State University, Cruz’s phenomenal weekend helps lift SCSU Nice perspective shot. sports editor the The baseball gods smiled down on SatHusky baseball ice fishing fundraiser urday, granting some of the nicest weather past central Minnesota has seen over the two weeks. The third annual Grand Slam on Grand past took advantage of the “heat wave” this particiweekend, recording just under 400 in suppants that excitedly dropped a line port of the program. chairpeople,” “Every year we get more the old person Angie Ditty said. “More of their players are coming now, and bringing friends, it’s kind of like the golf outing.” The Husky baseball players and coaches equiphelp prepare the event, setting up , ment and drilling holes for the participants a line but some go the extra step and drop themselves. HER MOTOKI NAKATANI / STAFF PHOTOGRAP Instead of wearing his protective gear, 4 assists Friday. senior catcher Travis Enger was dressed to pass, helping him to 14 points and on Satfinds his teammate on the imbound battle the elements of mother nature Junior Kevin Levandoski (no. 4) urday, looking to catch the $1,000 prize. “I’m not too experienced of a fisherthe man,” Enger laughed. “I know when line.” loss last cent from three-point land. the on “That fish said. a have Cruz I up, rs, goes Demarius flag home,” Other than the raining three-pointe and Ryan Fitzgerald to heart Alumni, players, family, friends, Fort’s week was big on us, and we took it the game highlight had to be James of all sorts who came out to the made fishermen and tonight we responded.” staff writer Poydras half. first the of dunk at 12:41 with The first half was a blur for the Wildcats a steal at half court and dished a nice be- event last year raised almost $10,000, going back to the baseball (9-10, 6-9 NSIC) with the Huskies unleashck pass to Fort for the monster all the proceeds In a wild weekend, the men’s basketball ing their fury, going 9-for-16 from behind hind-the-ba program. team pulled off a blowout and come-from- the three-point line and 12-for-22 for the slam. “It’s a good weekend for all of our alum11-5 For a good part of the game the Wildcats Friday night banquet our have we behind victories to improve to (15-5, because ni court, back game. time. Enger said. the tried to trap the Huskies in their NSIC), looking to get hot at the right of Kevin and the ice fishing on Saturday,” The Huskies cruised to an 8-0 lead in back multiple game, but had no luck with the quickness carrying the “Now they don’t have to come hotel room, first minute and thirty seconds of the shoot- Levandoski, Cruz, and Poydras weekends… they carpool, get a holding the Wildcats to 32 percent the first ball up the floor. lot of fun to have them out here.” ing for the game. It was 46-19 after all week on that 2-2-1 press and it’s a worked fam“We program, his of 16 baseball Friday night, the half, with Jordan Poydras scoring Cruz said. “They got a Maybe it was the Kevin Schlagel sight- 18 points, and Cruz chipping in 13 of his they were running,” around and we were ilies, and alumni enjoyed a warmer gatherhad Club’s lot of guys that can fly ings everywhere in the crowd that ing in the comforts of Territory Golf 15 points. the press with ease.” Grille. Special guests such Moon Wayne State discombobulated. see those two guys play able to break to Coyote nice Huswas “It the , Dick Looking like the Roadrunner On head coach Kevin Schlagel “Look- well on the same night,” Schlagel said. the voice of the Minnesota Twins, to push the pace and get up the as infielder and a-Alike” night, SCSU throttled the Wildcats “They’ve each had their own nights and it kies wanted the Bremer, and former Twins court all night. With minimal mistakes, spoken at the together.” 90-63 from beginning to end. night manager, Frank Quilici, have first was nice they went off Huskies were able to set the pace all It was evident after losing their gathering in recent years. Both were phenomenal from three-point home game to Minnesota State University range, combining for 7-for-11. It was tough long. like every Moorhead on Jan. 25 that they didn’t to slow the Huskies down, with almost •See Baseball Fundraiser/ Page 12 The Huskies shot •See M Bball / Page 12 losing in front of the home crowd. at shot touching the nylon. “We’re a team that doesn’t like to lose the field, and 68.8 perwin at 52.8 percent from home; its been a tradition for us to s lift SCSU Cruz’s phenomenal weekend help Friday INSIDE MEN’S HOCKEY: The Huskies couldn’t get the sweep at UNO / 11 WOMEN’S HOCKEY: Ohio State gets the better of the women at home / 11 ts is dying The stigma that only men play spor Ryan Fitzgerald staff writer hard it was Many people are oblivious to how before 1972, for women to enter the realm of sports raise in when Title IX kicked in. The 450 percent a new of women participating in sports is evident Photo Story world. Girls SCSU hosted its second annual National 1, although and Women in Sports Day event Feb. 28 years. for MEN’S BASEBALL: it’s been recognized as a national event has been Head softball coach Paula U’Ren Baseball Fundraiser keeps has seen the coaching at SCSU for 17 years and progressing / 12 world of women’s sports change drastically. for fe“The opportunities have certainly grown more backing male athletes and I think there’s a lot “We want with media covering us more,” she said. that there can’t pull off the weekend this event to show the younger generation get an educaare not only great opportunities to sweep at home / 11 it.” doing tion, but play a sport while and the sports women’s 11 to home is SCSU popular and stigma that men’s sports are more MEN’S BASKETBALL: sports have more entertaining is one that women’s The men pick up two had to deal with for a long time. wins in the comfort of see that to Although this generation is starting Halenbeck Hall / 12 of the sports equality is part of today and part world, the thought still lingers. talk about “In my generation there was always FENTON’S YEAR: that,” U’Ren the glass ceiling and Title IX before The first year of the we’ve heard NCHC from the insidesaid. “Those are always things that is familman /12 about but I’m not sure that this generation iar with all that we had to go through.” athletes female younger expose we FOLLOW US ON more “The s there are, TWITTER FOR to events like this the more opportunitie or soccer. HUSKY ACTION: and they don’t have to play just basketball getting is Jeremiah Graves: I mean there’s women’s golf and hockey @Gravzy real popular.” volRyan Fitzgerald: Being a native of St. Cloud, head women’s fair seen her @RAFchronsports leyball coach Michelle Blaeser has through and Derek Saar: share of what women have had to go @D_Saar18 where they’re at today. WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Women’s hoops First Place: Tommie Media, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Jacob Sevening & Eric Wuebben Men’s hockey wins first MIAC playoff title since 2010 Nice mix of action and behind-the-scene shots. HER MOTOKI NAKATANI / STAFF PHOTOGRAP at Halenbeck. advantage of the events offered was a big Athletic Director Heather Weems and to have To be recognized as a national event this event to SCSU because the St. Cloud proponent in getting the community by getit at SCSU for the second year has engage to trying always she’s with joy. Tech high school graduate blossoming involved. them ting the having year us coaches “It was a great atmosphere this “Heather basically just came up to while it women’s basketball alumni game playing playing and said we could roll with it,” U’Ren said. “We are them to engage the was going on,” Blaeser said. “A lot of always trying to improve the event cool.” were like 20 years out so it was very with it be- community.” take place outside but The venue seemed better this year, would event the Ideally, to last year so that ing held in Halenbeck Hall, compared February is the coldest month in Minnesota, when it was at the Hockey Center. players or isn’t possible. is mainly All the women’s sports teams had In the future, the committee, which support for the like to pick coaches in attendance to show their made up of the women’s coaches, would honor and out stood that growing and evolving event. woman and look out a local sports “It was neat to see the kids interact going on,” her at the event. over the failing while the game was huge for the Blaeser said. “Having women play was take Kids of all ages came to enjoy and event.” Second Place: Tommie Media, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Christina Theodoroff & Jamie Bernard Student’s botanical artwork inspires gallery Good mix of close-up and distance shots. Third Place: Echo, Rochester Community & Technical College, Zech Sindt It’s electric! Physics Club Demo Show Cool photos! Page 8 2013-2014 College Better Newspaper Contest Columnist First Place: ThreeSixty Journalism, University of St. Thomas, Simone Cazares Race and identity: ‘Well then, what are you?’ A subtly shaded personal exploration of the interplay of race, culture and color in contemporary life and expectations. Very thoughtfully done. Second Place: Tommie Media, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Alex Goering The grand delusion: St. Thomas’ tobacco ban Tightly reasoned, cleanly argued critique of a policy Goering clearly sees destined for failure. His conclusion, bolstered by the example of a neighboring campus community, is both positive and persuasive. Third Place: ThreeSixty Journalism, University of St. Thomas, Madie Ley Faith in a box: Conflicted feelings confirm a new approach to religious identity Use of ‘a box’ both literally and as a cliched metaphor both grounds this piece and moves it from the explicitly personal to the experience of a broader audience. Editorial 8 ¥ MSU Reporter News Tuesday, September Reliving the live s and innocence lost 10 years later The shooting at ROCO 24, 2013 RI is a piece in the ever growing puz sweeping the cou zle of violence ntry, a country tha t seemingly has no For us, we all though answer. t probbeen. ably the exact same thing that ing REECE HEM MESC H Editor in Chief First Place: MSU Reporter, Minnesota State University, Mankato, Reece Hemmesch Cold Spring, 10 Years Later Well written editorial explains the writer’s reactions to a school shooting Insomnia Cookies delivers10 cooyears happened kies thatago hot, freshthat are in Cold Spring, MN. A very moving story/ and available for parties of any siz e. editorial. over my shoulder, I can remember walkin many think while waiting under these g the for someon structions everyw empty halls a few e to be there with here we look. ALEX KERK MAN When your world circumstances- it days later, is turned can’t hapAs a whole, I believe a gun. 6WDɱ:ULWHU heading towards upside down, it’s pen to us. 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Aurora and the most period, my hallway entire community, being noreven that miniscule recent Customers who place walking or a nation task mal; it is most certain D.C. naval yard massac an was almost in a dead as a whole. not as easy as it should was ly time order to the store re has sprint as I left this genera for a change. online can have caught myself constan tion still feeling track its process from tly lookthe pain of shootin baking to gs and dedeliver y with Insomn ia Cookies’ “Cookie Tracker ”. Insomnia Cookies was found- Second Place: MSU Reporter, Minnesota State University, Mankato, Reece Hemmesch* Time Heals Most Things General Excellence Call us @ (507)524-3735 Hours: M-F: 8-5 B&R Auto and Truck Salvage, Inc. is the leading salvage yard in Southern Minne sota with 45 acres of used parts! Friendly, Reliable Service Online Parts Search Free Pick-up www.bandrauto truck salvage.com A monument was constructed to honor the two victims of the shootings in Cold Spring on Septemb Web Photo er 24, 2003. First Place: The Record, CSB/SJU – Collegeville, Staff Clean layout, excellent writing, admirable photos, especially in sports section, nice features, like concussion story in sports. Great job overall. Second Place: ThreeSixty Journalism, University of St. Thomas, Staff Excellent writing of many interesting topics, paper successfully continues its unique look. Third Place: University Chronicle, St. Cloud State University, Staff Nice job with photos and story coverage. Plenty of information in each publication. Nice photos. Page 9 2013-2014 Better Newspaper Contest Typography & Design Weeklies up to 1,500 First Place: Kenyon Leader Great dominant art on cover. Headlines are proportional to story and placement on the page. We liked the layout and typography on the Classified pages – among the best we saw in the competition for clean, easy to read design. Second Place: Byron Review Newspaper flag and teaser are clean and easy to read. Balanced layouts. Good use of photography on inside pages set this entry apart from others. Third Place: New York Mills Dispatch Good bold layouts on inside pages. Editors did a good job designing inside pages with high ad lines – not always an easy thing to do. Weeklies 1,501-2,500 First Place: Annandale Advocate The overall design of this newspaper pulled them ahead of the secondplace entry. We especially liked the Opinion page and the column sigs. Inside layouts were clean. Second Place: Perham Focus We liked the quote treatment above the lead article on the June 26 front page. Strong layout in the news sections. Good inside page layouts. Third Place: Blooming Prairie Times The quality of inside page layouts separated this entry from those that did not place. We liked the section page headers on this newspaper. The thin rule across the baseline is a nice contrast with the typeface used in the header. Weeklies 2,501-5,000 First Place: Hutchinson Leader Excellent printing reproduction throughout. Good use of large dominant art on the cover. Clean layouts on inside pages. Great typography in page headers. We liked the jump headlines. We liked the obituaries; however, we thought there should be some type of rule between them. Second Place: Detroit Lakes Tribune This newspaper clearly knows the importance of faces on the front page of the newspaper. The “Need for Speed” Variety page layout in the Jan. 8 edition was excellent. Third Place: Pine Journal, Cloquet The front-page flag and teasers are clean and easy to read. Good use of color on inside pages. Page 10 2013-2014 Better Newspaper Contest Weeklies over 5,000 First Place: Chaska Herald This newspaper redesigned and changed its format mid-year. The new design is good, although we liked the boldness of the older, more traditional newspaper design. We like the use of drop caps on the front-page centerpiece. Many newspapers use drop caps; few are as well done as these. We liked the typography in the section page headers and the use of color throughout the newspaper. Good use of photography on inside pages. Second Place: The Journal, Minneapolis Clean layouts on cover and throughout. Best use of graphics of any newspaper in competition. Readable pages enhanced with clean layouts. It all flows together. Third Place: Southwest Journal, Minneapolis Little separates this newspaper from the second place winner. We liked the overall design of the second-place winner better but this paper had strong graphics and layouts. Dailies under 10,000 First Place: Owatonna People’s Press This newspaper does a lot of design things well. It uses design elements with a level of sophistication not seen in the other newspapers. We found the body type easier to read than other entries in this category. Second Place: The Bemidji Pioneer This newspaper does many things well with design. We liked the sports agate, the dominant art on most pages and the Oct. 6 Spotlight layout entitled, “A flair for the fade.” Third Place: Faribault Daily News Good inside page layouts. We liked the “Cash Only” layout on Oct. 5. 10,000 and over First Place: Brainerd Dispatch This newspaper pushes the envelope with bold design. They are not afraid to try new things. Typography throughout the newspaper is excellent – headline treatments, labels and page headers. Second Place: St. Cloud Times We liked that the front page design of this newspaper varied among the three issues that were entered. The designers at this newspaper do a solid job throughout the newspaper. The design of this newspaper makes it very readable. Third Place: The Free Press, Mankato Good photography is enhanced with simple, clean page design. Inside page design set this newspaper apart from non-winners. *Please note, an asterisk indicates that no comments were submitted by contest judges for the entry. 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Clean layout, the cartoons added a nice element and, most importantly, strong opinions. All three sections were very well done. Second Place: West Concord News/Enterprise Easily one of the top two sections. Like the winner, offered strong opinions and wasn’t too busy. Third Place: Pine County Courier, Sandstone An overall nice section. Perhaps not as much opinion as the two entries selected for higher awards. Weeklies 1,501-2,500 First Place: Blooming Prairie Times Solid, opinionated selections. The work on stopping sexual violence made this newspaper stick out from the crowd. Second Place: Renville County Register, Olivia I like how this newspaper used a varsity of writers on their opinion page in each issue. Another solid candidate. Online Poll VIEWPOINTS QUICK HIT high School aims Third Place: Perham Focus Quality work and deserving of a spot among the three award winners. 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AFE. demonstrate L even pay the l health issues Some have menta This would PAID POLITICAL LETTE R more excuses No Page 12not to vote To the editor: Minnesotans now have excuses not to vote, thanksno more Steve Simon, now candidateto Rep. for secretary of state. Simon championed the new law that lets all vot utes, for both the August 12 Primary election and the November 4 General Election. Simon also champion new law that lets voters ed another register O R Our Turn R Government actions defy fundamentals of economic theo To the editor: We often snicker when “I’m from the governm someone says, ent, and I am here to help.” Unfortunately, humor in the unintend there is little ed negative consequences of so many regulatio levies and well-intentioned ns and tax ated to purportedly make programs crethings better for Americans. Let’s put things into perspecti ve. T ry Raise the minimum wage. Raise taxes on the rich. Put corporati ons’ by maintaining the highest feet to the fire corporate tax is the world. Raise social Create a carbon tax to security payments. combat climate warming that really does not exist. Washington bureaucr ats have never seen a tax they didn’t love, and when they spout nonsense like “revenue neutrality,” ho Third Place: Woodbury Bulletin* Weeklies over 5,000 First Place: Echo Press, Alexandria More local thoughts and opinions than the rest of the competition make this the winner. Second Place: Anoka County Union Herald Really like the layout and a wide variety of reader’s opinions in the Letter to the Editor section. Well done. Third Place: Agri News, Rochester A quality section. The number of articles submitted by politicians kept this from placing higher. We encourage the use of more local content. 2013-2014 Better Newspaper Contest Page 4 • Opinio Opinions ns • Albert Lea Tribune Dailies under 10,000 • Wednesday, Septem ber 25, 2013 Private business built this country leTTers To The e are not obvious, diTor but In a recent letter for and that we derive are certainly destruc they to the a tive. mountain tunnels editor, Diane Kadrm great amount of and benefit as Tribune Editorial passes were Board charged that it is from them. But free Editorials represent Tim Engstrom govthe institutional Erik Schminke trade gunpowder blasted using viewpoint of the ernment, not private finds the most efficien Albert Kelli Lageson and nitroglycwritten in the interest Lea Tribune, t Alden Crystal Miller erine. When dynami enterprise, that built use of resources. the community and of improving Sarah Stultz the lives Rethis of the Tribune’s readers. was invented in 1867,te country. I believe sources used by mandat Congress shall make she it e proved to be religion, or prohibiti no law respecting an establish in error. Every day is or subsidy are, from far safer and ment ng the free exercise this an the freedom of speech, more thereof; or abridginof summe econom effectiv r, I drove a stretch ic sense, wasted. e. Had they g peaceably to assemble or of the press; or the right waited and used of Interstate 90 through Somewhere, some of dynaredress of grievanc , and to petition the Governm the people other There was a time mite from the outset, ent for a es. Austin that was underg econom it fundraisers would that o- to occuric activity failed — First Amendmen ing maintenance. not be t to the U.S. Constitutio because those re- could have been cheaper I saw run against the United n with fewer lives lost. the occasional yellow sources were taken haps another companPer- Way fund drive in the fall. pickup with the Minsomeone else. Whatfrom It’s called “united ribune diTorial could have develop y nesota Department was, we may never that ” for a ed reason: an of know. Instead of being even better explosi Transportation logo Let’s take an exampl asked to give to multipl e Perhaps further ve. but the large equipmon it, from history: The metallocal charities, people e ent lurgical research actually perform Transcontinental great by steel ing nate to a single source.docompanies could work did not. Insteadthe road was comple Railted by , I agree that cancer discovered better have I read things like the Union Pacific research is importa and mulations for the forRoads,” “Diamond“PCI Central Pacific railroad rails had the Freeborn nt. We making them lighter It’s good that the face,” and “Safety Surcompan ies. The city is removing Signs” stakeBike-A-Thon this County houses unfit for stronger using met- and dilapidated on them. The governm holders in those habitat compawhich goes towardspring, als that were in greater The Albert Lea City ion. is not building these ent nies had no experie Council on Monda Freeborn County the the removal of four abundance and easier roads. Private enterpr in railroads, engineence Relay y ordered of for them. to ise Life, and we have ring City staff posted placards on the propert produce. is. Government has or construction. ies telling the owners They had the actual Freebo public of their defects I’ve taken a few resources of its own.no overextended credit and the rn County Relay for It 2002 and the others long ago, one as far back as ties with “what-i liberredirects resourc were fraught with and fs,” and es the fairgrounds inLife at illittle to nothing has in 2005, 2006 and 2008, yet appreciate you allowin these projects from for legal been done. gust. The Relay forAuother legal activities, exploited me to make my point. g The city has a duty individuals and private Life loopholes and cut to benefit the best s the Americ interest of all members of the But, Diane, I’m not enterprises. corners, in order community, and Cancer Society. But an to finish interest that the people who Whether we’re talking faster than the other ed in receiving now reside next to blight. includes another walk/ru and structures harm more benefits on roads, medical or Dilapidated n for Reobtain a greater the share of borhood, are safety property values of the neighthan what it costsaverage lay for Life? In the fall? cultural research, agrithe bounty afforde hazards and, in some space Please remember become havens in taxes. I would others exploration or whatthe Pacific Railroa d by that cases, for prefer more than 90 percent why there is a law squatters and crime. That’s to know that what have-you, the resourc What we’ll never d Act. on the books that I have the United Way funds of know is to solve the problem achieved, to accomplish these es allows cities whether some third stay in Freeborn com- my own. I achieved on City governments of neglected structures. ects already exist. proj- pany, say MacNa County Where I do The and are used to help mara healthy residential have a key role in maintaining agree industr Railway Inc., which is that regulations ies that perform neighborhoods. friends and neighbo your did maintaining the streets, are crafted by private That includes the work receive have the experie rs in them nce, their sprucin was time of need. Our g up parks, deterring crime, providin enterprise and pushed by government redirec unable to develop local needs are greater necessary, removin g clean water and, when by their lobbyists, tion. I don’t dispute nology that could techbut g blighted structu this year; remem that have unattractive to private are the ones incapab there are in fact res been used to comple ber many support the United to buyers. It’s part deemed of what city govern of producing by theirle projects that governm that railroad with te and parcel of Freeborn County Way Though there will ments do. has redirected resourcent effort and cost. far less own motive power . be people who disagre es the city razing private prevailing under and Some of the first e with natural stand firm in knowin property, city leaders should competition. The John Forman effects rect actions for the g they are taking the corAlbert Lea without a doubt, good of the community and, The fact is, when are within the scope of state law. people en To own property, they aPer a duty to maintai have n responsibility, not property. 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In the late 1960s schools, advanced should cate for the projects. train cars, restaurants, de- Within have become country, Asian Americans of when, not if, and they ‘70s, affirmative early more. programs and and To them it was a matter were stores partment and Native Americans of segregation. One action started to crack be applauded for their efforts. is this cliff-hanger: Will City The case emboldened civil forms also segregated. found that, as of open the door of opportuThe only question left now rights protesters, who, for study 4. African Americans shave his head? 2006, African American nity. However, since 1977 Manager Pat Hentges actually the first time in nearly were united in their sup- the Supreme Court has students were underrep100 years of struggle and for school desegrein port percent 48 by resented been steadily limiting the defeat, found the federal gifted education; Hispanic gation. Americans policy’s scope. At present, courts on their side. African are underrepreonly elite private instituBefore the Brown ruling, students 38 percent. generally rejoiced over to by tions have the resources Jim Crow laws meant that sented courts have interthe Brown ruling and the The create the very narrowly only not spurred. it was changes schooling headother after a New York Post preted Brown to mean that tailored affirmative action segregated, often it wasn’t The Baltimore Sun However, a number of ions of considerat line to that effect set the explicit policies allowed by the Fox even available. As historian African American critics tional. Internet on fire. He told Nobody brings out the has noted, race are unconstitu school integra- court. Anderson want had James didn’t she of to said News he never The vast majority As a result, efforts Republican long knives high schools in many tion to be a priority in the brain damage. But unless public colleges and univerdesegregate — such as afquite like Hillary Clinton areas were provided only struggle for racial justice. was hearing sities — which have a duty firmative action at the coldoes, and last week, “Com- the reporter For instance, Zora Neale for white children. After voices or made up Rove’s to serve a broad crosslege level or plans to create edy Central’s” Jon Stewart Hurston argued that fightBrown, some municipali remarks at a Los Angeles section of the population more diverse primary and coined the perfect name ing for integration suggestties were forced to provide the conference out of whole — are hamstrung in their secondary schools — are education for for it: “Brainghazi.” It’s that African American school ed high unClinton that claim considered efforts to equalize educacloth, his generally merging of the umpteenth schools — notwithstand30 African American youth tional opportunity. had been hospitalized for constitutional. Therefore, investigation of Benghazi ing their dedicated and for the first time. Imani Perry, the author states are hindered when days (it was actually three) with the latest slander to trained faculty members The case was also the of of “More Beautiful and they try to further inteand wore glasses for people and their role as centers be directed her way, the first step in allowing More Terrible: The Emgrate schools. — with traumatic brain injury life of Republican by American numbers African suggestion significant brace and Transcendence 3. School segregation (also, apparently not true) were inferior. “How much strategist Karl Rove that Asians, Latinos, Africans for thing, only same the to problem of Racial Inequality in the a was from amounts the satisfaction can I get and Caribbean people to is a professhe’s suffered brain damage. African Americans in only in a cowardly, whispersomebody United States,” for back United order walk the to to court a tried Rove immigrate sor of African American South. campaign manner. to associate with me who States. The Civil Rights that little smear on Tuesday studies at Princeton Although the starkdoes not wish me near Act, so diligently fought University. est Jim Crow laws were them?” she wrote in 1955. for by African American found in the Deep South, 1887 activists in the decade FOUNDED IN OPINIONS Our View GREATER MANKATO W T LY u GETS How FIN to send aAL letter or column: ITS DUE a Five myths about Brown v. Board u Second Place: Faribault Daily News This newspaper had the best editorial comments. However a few things separated it from first place including a big comic and lots of comics. Still, a very strong entry. P ComiC relief Jokes gleaned from late-night talk grams that aired Monday, Sept. 23: show pro“Congratulations to ‘Breaking Bad.’ Emmy for best drama It won the Bad’ won, they thankedlast night. When ‘Breaking their agents, and of course the makers of Sudafed their families, .” — Jay Leno “This Sunday is ing Bad.’ So from the very last episode of ‘Breakchotic murderers now on, if you want to see psywill have to watchattack each other on Sunday, you the NFL.” — Conan O’Brien “California has cies of lizards, andbeen invaded by four new spethey’re legless. Every new species is discove red, why is it sometime a slimy kind of A4 lizard or slug a long-lost, extra-c thing? Why can’t they discover ute kitty cat or a super-cuddly ferret?” — Craig Fergusinstitutional voice of The Free Press on First Place: Albert Lea Tribune This section was a clear winner - it had everything we were looking for. An editorial by the paper, good layout, other editorial, letters to the editor and a smaller comic. Solid in all aspects and simple to read. of Education How will you use your retirement nes t egg? General Reporting Third Place: Owatonna People’s Press his entry was very similar to second place, with good editorial from the newspaper. We’d love to see more local content to really strengthen this opinion page. Overall, good work. Dailies 10,000 and over First Place: The Free Press, Mankato This entry from The Free Press had lots of pertinent information and interesting topics by the staff. This entry stood above the others in this division. Second Place: Post-Bulletin, Rochester We found the content of these opinion pages to quite interesting. Good entry from the Post-Bulletin. Third Place: Duluth News Tribune We really liked the big presentation of content from the staff in these opinion pages. Good work by the Duluth News Tribune. Other View Attacks set new (low) standard The Free Press Europe’s highest court strikes blow for censoring history never fade once they are no longer relevant, or exGoogle search on his own cessive.” It doesn’t matter uploaded. And search engines present personal name and found links to where the search engine different, embarrassing legal notices does its data-crunching so information in a potentially misleading Judges on Europe’s that a Barcelona newspaof long as it has an “estabcontext, ranking tidbits per had published in 1998 lishment” within the Euhighest court may have according to secret JAMES P. SANTORI, Publisher announcing a real estate thought they were strikUnion. As a result, data ropean social his algorithms. auction to pay BUSINESS MANAGEMENT ing a blow for individual the ruling sets the stage EDITORIAL MANAGEMENT ruled Director But one of the many debts. they Sales when security BERGERSON, privacy GINNY conceal to for people JOSEPH SPEAR, Managing Editor Director in the ruling is that After Spain’s data Tuesday that search DENISE ZERNECHEL, Reader Services published informa- flaws legally on ruled focuses KATHY VOS, News Editor agency it unfairly protection engines could be ordered BROOKE HIGH, Business Manager tion from the entire world. Google and other search TIM KROHN, Business Editor Manager that the newspaper could to stop linking to sensiThe Internet certainly GLEN ASLESON, Facilities & Technology n engines, which aren’t the TANNER KENT, Currents Editor Manager leave the pages online but has changed the privacy tive or older informatio LON YOUNGERBERG, Press/Post Press link to real problem here. They’re JOHN CROSS, Photo Editor - The Land about people online, even Google couldn’t equation in many ways, KATHY CONNELLY, General Manager not repositories for the them, Google appealed JIM RUEDA, Sports Editor if it had been lawfully both good and bad. Many data that people might of to the European Court published. formerly obscure pieces which ruling, Its want to remove; they are Justice. Instead, they were of personal informajust remarkably efficient to is not subject to appeal, Letters Policy by public collected creating an entitlement tion tools for finding things that individual prieasy on any issue of general community censor history, or at least held as a agencies are now “override, online. And whether a rights The Free Press welcomes letters to no more than 275 words, vacy to find online, even by to make parts of the pubn is interest. Please limit your letters general rule,” the public’s people who aren’t search- piece of informatio citing facts that are find. to emails or harder Letters record printed. lic contain typewritten or clearly relevant or valuable is in interest in data, particufor them. include the source. Letters must All The case began when on is ing specifically not commonly known should presentati the the eyes of the beholder. verification. if for larly number and phone a Spanish lawyer, Mario or Utterances and images You may the author’s name, address “inadequate, irrelevant a grammar, spelling and space. did clarity, for Gonzalez, edited be will Costeja letters
[email protected]. email letters to the editor to of make no law respecting an establishment of 1st Amendment: Congress shall the freedom exercise thereof; or abridging religion, or prohibiting the free to assemble, and right of the people peaceably speech, or of the press; or the a redress of grievances. to petition the Government for Los Angeles Times Weeklies up to 1,500 First Place: Byron Review March 25 - Body of Missing Teen Found; sidebar of reaction of students and faculty; appreciation from family after two-month search, and their request for privacy while they grieve. Second Place: Minneota Mascot March 26, 2014 - The List is Growing – the common situation that smaller schools are closing or combining; final moment together. Emotional, yet final, accepting what cannot be reversed. Third Place: Minnesota Lake Tribune October 24 - 2014. Peace Church celebrates 125 years. Milestone with progress, history through the years, with a future. Talk gets cut; cattails are next ... catchy title. Combines serious subject with a lighter but still important issue. Page 13 2013-2014 Better Newspaper Contest General Reporting Weeklies 1,501-2,500 First Place: Renville County Register, Olivia Feb. 20 - Life’s Unpredictable Road. Pathway of a husband and wife team of physicians, originally from Yugoslavia, how they developed their focus to become doctors and leave their homeland to practice in Minnesota. Second Place: Perham Focus Feb. 20 - Doing Big Things for Little Ones - Ella’s Halo - premature birth; 83 days of love while she fought to live; death, and establishment of an organization to address the problems. Third Place: Northern Light Region, Baudette March 26 - Just what we expect from a Minn. winter, but accenting this ... train cars derailed in snow; VFW fishing derby still draws big crowd; girls hockey set to continue one more year; icy roads contribute to accidents. Weeklies 2,501-5,000 First Place: Hutchinson Leader Dec. 1, 2013 - One Book, One Community ... The Orphan Train - how one book, one community got started. Fabulous story. Second Place: Litchfield Independent Review Feb. 20 - Contrasting stories on page one - Tears of Joy – and beside that, County director loses cancer battle. The community was encouraged to go deeper at religious conference ... and efforts to curb underage drinking. Third Place: Pineandlakes Echo Journal, Pequot Lakes Dec. 5 - Regional winter – snow and cold; hunting deer (auto accidents) save Christmas lights; and a grant received for expanding hydroponic and aquaponic production in central Minnesota. Weeklies over 5,000 First Place: Echo Press, Alexandria Ledes actively draw in the reader, easy to follow, clear and concise. Second Place: Isanti County News, Cambridge Interesting topical features, solid hard news coverage. Third Place: Agri News, Rochester Nice depth of reporting, displays comprehensive knowledge of subject matter and presented in such a way that even those not in the ag community can understand and appreciate. Page 14 2013-2014 Better Newspaper Contest Dailies under 10,000 First Place: Owatonna People’s Press Great depth of reporting in nearly every piece. Writing is concise. Wish I could have read whole series on adoption/foster care. Well done. Second Place: Faribault Daily News* Third Place: The Bemidji Pioneer* Dailies 10,000 and over First Place: The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead Appreciated the in-depth, human side of the centerpiece stories; Hard news reporting is concise, direct. Would enjoy subscribing to read the stories. Second Place: Brainerd Dispatch* Third Place: Duluth News Tribune* Sports Reporting SPORTS “In the Community, With the Commu nity, For the Community” 12 SEPT. 12, 2013 Central volleyball BY ADAM GRUENE WALD NYA TIMES CHS Volleyball (All games at 7:15 p.m.) • 9/12 Tri-City United • 9/14 @ Waterville Tournament • 9/17 Kimball Area • 9/19 @Sibley East • 9/21 @Sibley East Tournament Visit us on the web at www.nyatimes.n et THE NORWOOD Y continues solid sta OUNG AMERICA TIMES rt to season Central volleyball tinued their winning conways this past week, defeating Glencoe-Silver Lake, 3-1, beating Mayer Luthera n, 3-2, and going 3-1 tournament in Waterviat a 13 digs, and Stockm an Playing without lle. had 11 assists. outside hitter Nicole The Raiders then Miller St. Cloud Cathed swept throughout the ral, 2-0 nament, Central tour- (25-7 and 25-16) as Me(6-1) gan opened up with a Knickerbocker had 2-0 win seven over Eden Valley-W atkins. Anna kills and four aces, Game scores were Willems and Bra25-15 zil and 25-10. each had six digs Stockman had eight and Sami Jo Brinkmann asled sists. the Raiders with 12 and also tied with kills Against Osakis, Central Forner with two Abby won 2-0 (25-17 and Kaylie Brazil recorde aces. 18). Brinkmann had 25eight d 14 kills, digs and Natalie Stock- tal two aces and six toman had 14 set blocks while Brazil assists as 25 digs and Stockm had Anna well. an finWillems, Nicole Miller, Natalie Stockman and Central was handed ished with 15 assists. day. The Raiders would Sami Jo Brinkmann won in their first loss of Head react to an early point coach the Sarah at a tournament in Watervill five games, 5-21, 30-28, 18-25, 22-25 against Mayer Lutheran son by Maple Grove, sea- Hammers said she and 15-11. Central improved e. (NYA Times staff photos on Thurshoped by Adam Gruenewa 3-0. Nicole Central opened to 6-1 overall after going Game scores were ld) Miller, who injured their 18-25, 22-25 3-1 18-25, her Minnesota River and 15-11. 25-16, 1-15. knee, will be return ConferIntensity was to ence season in a the team on Thursd high Brinkmann had big way, through ay. nine defeatin as both g rival teams kills for Central Mayer Lu- were , Forner pumped up, espetheran at home on had two aces, Brazil Central 3, Mayer Thurscially after a second game Lu- day night, 3-2. had theran 2 scores were 25-21, Game thriller as Central, now 30-28, 3-0, was down 18-23 before making a late comeback. The Crusaders showed some will though to pull out convincing wins games three and four. in Game five remaine d close too with Central leading 8-7 partway through, but with Sami Brinkmann serving, Jo the Raiders rallied off straight points to four go up 12-7. LHS’ Rachel Schmid t would record two to cut it to 13-11, kills but Central’s Natalie Stockman recorded a kill to regain service and Nicole Miller had the final kill for the win and was swarmed by teamma then tes in Kalie Winter lofts a serve. Right, Libero Jessi Grimsley and Shelby Sicheneder rally together before the resume of play. TCU crashes Centr al’s home opener, BY ADAM GRUENE WALD NYA TIMES TY Ashley Luskey reacts to an early kill against front of the net in celebration. Central head coach Sarah Hammers said it was big for her team to recover after losing games three and four. “That showed them sticking togethe r as a LHS. team, believing and working hard,” she said. “It doesn’t matter in this conference who we they’re tough. Mayerface, always comes ready to play, they’re always here ready See Volleyball / Page 14 42-0 Raiders gir ls take eighth, boys finish 12th at Montgom ery Tri-City United C COUN crashed CenKANABE tral’s home and confere nce opener last Friday night, shutting them out, 42-0. The Titans (2-0) scoreboard early, got on the game on a 53-yard starting the scoring drive capped off by a $1.00 17-yard run by John Christian, 7-0. .com www.moraminn Christian ran for another touchdown, this time for ary 13, 2014 four yards, on the Titans’ next Thursday, Febru possession and they didn’t look 131 Numb er 7 Volume back, scoring in every quarter . Central head coach said his team played Paul Henn better than they did in their opener, but ran into a tough team in Tri-City United. “I felt like we played a cleaner Casey Clemens game than we did en looks for space as in the opener,” night. Jamison Beulke bears said Henn. “I give The Raiders lost their down on him a lot of credit photos by Adam home and conferen to Tri-City, they ce opener, 42-0. (NYA on Friday Gruenewald) are Times staff tough team to beat going to be a Raiders down to Central’s Addyson Farrell and Sommer Scott can move forward this year. We the 10-yard line but CHS Football gomery last Thursday kids some experifrom . (Submitted photos by compete at Mont(All games at 7 p.m.) and continue to clean this game a field goal attempt Pam Larson) ence was good up the little was as things we need to CHS Cross Country blocked. they were “hungry • 8/29 @ Howard clean up.” Lake• 9/13 @ Mankato The The Raiders next Waverly-Winstead Raiders to improve.” drive Loyola, 4 p.m. • 9/6 Tri-City United as junior Noah Peterso went well would later stop • 9/19 “That’s @ a Glencoe-S • 9/13 @ Jordan a great n got sevilver Pa- drive StateTitans eral huge runs and Minn Lake, 4 p.m. with a • 9/20 Mayer Lutheran thing to have Local caughtesota • 9/24 JV @ Hutchinso a Sherpass to ty fumble from Isaac HormaKanab • Coun n, 9/27 Watertown-Mayer recovery, but push the team • 9/24 V @ New Prague 4:30 p.m. trol, nn toecget and to • 10/4 @ Sibley East theiesthe Golf Titans scored Course, 4 p.m. continue to get betiff ’s Office deput s touchdo have wn late a •• 10/11 @ Belle Plaine ter,” he said. 10/16 Le Sueur-Hen in ambulance driverlast derson second quarter The Central girls’ the thefour Max been very busy to aon Arroyo series boys’ cross country and a 10-yard pass would get the fi days responding from Ted nal competed in the teams Christian tally for the Titans Gerry of rather Simonette for a 21-0 to Charley midway through the Smith Invitational lead. serious when he hit paydirt fourth quarter The Titans got another Meet at Montgomery XC from 4 yards rushing out. last car accitouchdown from Thursday, leading Christian in the up to dents. third quarter for Offensively, Peterso their home meet a 28-0 lead. One at Baylor yards on 18 attempt n had 48 of Central’s highligh Park on Tuesday. ts s was and on also their caught four passes subsequent drive The girls finished for 56 yards for as eighth Brice Panning leapt sophomore the Raiders. out of 22 comple te teams, an interception near and caught “He including several Ben Barth 16 the sideline and had a good game receiving page the rushing, it was a schools, while the AA place overall finished in 39th Read onaround 15-yard line. boys for the Raiders. he kept competing tough go but “Brice is off to took 12th out of which was good 27 teams. Belle we need a to have a good start, to see,” said Henn. Plaine in Mahtomedi won “As more kids young players step the in the top 10. ninth (275) like Brice to continu girls race with up on offense 79 team Individually, Emi each week to move e to improve tinue to improve eachwe will conpoints, with Minnes Trost forward,” said is week, ota of Cannon there Henn. always a learning River Conference curve for our schools girls’ race Falls won the younger players.” After a Raider punt Belle Plaine in sixth in though, the (240) 6.1 seconds 15 minutes, Titans Gabino Rodrigu Central fell to 0-2 also in the top , while Shane on 10 with Streich ez rushed Noah Peterson had in for a touchdo Next up, the Raidersthe season. of Waseca Central (262). 48 and wn leading to a face travel to on 18 at- n fourth Bar the boys in 16:26.3. paced 65 tempts and also caughtyards undefea Waseca quarter Statio ted The won the Jordan (2-0, 1-0). was filled with substitu- The Hubme passes for Bruns Judy Larson fi 56 yards for the Raiders.fourGrill race with 68 team boys on both sides. near tions wick n beat Kimball, 47-14 nished points, fifth overall earin the Henn with MRC schools out said getting the destroyed by fire younger Tri tal runners with of 163 to7. City-United in fi a time of See Football / Page ly morning of Feb. fth and 14 Jordan in sixth (176),(162), County Chamberlain (left) first. and wn Mora. David The Kanabec first reline See downto h XC / Page 14 boot across the finish of the race throug ’s Office their TIMES Weeklies up to 1,500 First Place: Norwood Young America Times Professional-level reporting. Well-written stories and proper story selection and weighting. Congratulations. Second Place: Minneota Mascot Polish your writing just a little and you’ll contend for first place next year. The lead paragraphs were the best I saw in this group. Story selection seemed strong. Third Place: West Concord News/Enterprise Some of the better-written stories in the category along with the best presentation. Very close to second place. Weeklies 1,501-2,500 First Place: Kanabec County Times, Mora Strong writing and presentation ... Feb. 13 coverage of Vasaloppet USA ski races was outstanding story and presentation. INSIDE Kanabec sees series of serious accidents Second Place: Jackson County Pilot Strong writing and presentation. A worthy award winner. Station 65 Bar burns See this week’s Gold Miner for area ATHLETES of the Sheriff d the last stretchlast second in hopes of getting Cokley. a passWEE skiers who sprinte K.d at the ceived a call from of the forwar Photo by Trevor for 42K classic them erby notifying ely 3:50 fire at approximat depua.m. today. When Area Fire ties and the Mora d the arrive Department engulfed building was fully ng was buildi The . in flames a total loss. 42K. their foot finish utive win in the It was a dramatic fought to the end, each jutted erlain’s second consec Ryan Wright (right)by mere inches. 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Many of be with us through win second you and stepped intra-dsitrict this all,” Loser into STATE MEET SCHEDU uncomfortable each day for scores and breaking said. Torntore and unusual situaLE will consecutive join the relay at tions. For that we Friday: conference state as an alternate news. thank you. You’re . meet to start For Loser, running showdown a great group of 3,200 Meter: the third leg Joey Duerr, 9:20 a.m. kids. We apprecia for the first time, 2013 season te every moment we it was about get100 Hurdles: Natalie get to spend with ting the baton to Frier, 9:40 a.m. you,” said Zygarlic Calvin Buesgen ke on the Chaska 400 Meters: Calvin s, the lone senior Track Twitter account Buesgens, on the roster, and 11:24 a.m. . letting him do his Anna Smith, a thing. three-event state 300 Hurdle: Frier, “Today was my qualifier as a freshma 11:34 a.m. first time runn, was right ning the third 4x400 Relay (Girls): in the 400 meters leg. Usually I 1:02 p.m. race before New go second. My whole Prague’s Josie drive during that Saturday: Herrma nn pulled last race — obvious away down the ly I want to go 1,600 Meters: Duerr, final 10 0, with to state — was I 10:55 a.m. Smith third in couldn’t fathom 1:00.33. not running my hardest Casey Miler (sixth, and not having 2:23.38) in the other three the 800 meters, Duerr added a second go to state. When and Haley Rasmus victory in sen that guy was the one-mile in the one-mile on me, all I could event, uncontested (sixth, 5:37.10) think about was in and two-mil a time of 4:26.04. my team and what e (sixth, He was fourth it meant to all of at leaders in distance 11:54.84) were state in the 1,600 us,” Loser said. and third in the events. And do his thing 3,200 last June. Chaska was fourth in two rethe open 400 champiohe did. Also Anna Smith lays, the 4x400 Plagued with rounds the n, coasting relay and 4x800. Miler, injurie s since to an easy victory for Chaska. The corner in the anchor leg of then, Duerr has Anna Perrill, in 50.01, Buesthe shown all season Ellie Hawks sophom 4x200 gens looked like meters, missing ore was third he is a contender and Claire Athman Snugge rud, he was shot out state by less than in the 400 for a state title n started the of cannon over a second. in May 30 finals one or maybe two the first-hal f of with a 9:44.06, while of the events. He his have the lap, opening a has lost only one Snugger ud and race won. I knew near race this spring. Perrill I needed just between the competi 50-meter gap to stay focused ily Yeager and Smith joined Empart of a success Top contenders and keep everythi tion. are Obsa Ali of ful Section teamed up in ng It was a long day the same as if he the race finale for Buesgens on was ahead of me,” 2AA Meet May 28 and 30 at Gusta- Richfie ld, Eli Krahn of in 4:09.77. Stillwaa hot and steamy said Buesgens on ter, Joe Klecker In field events, afternoon which his strategy in the vus Adolphus College. of Hopkins, MisChaska’s Geena started with a victory, 400 meters. Chaska’s boys sota Conference VanVooren moved saw team him champio up have scored from a seed n Justin of 23rd to jog out a ninth-pl 75 Hyytinen The 3:24 relay points, just 13 off to of Farmington, ace finish in the time was five section champio Tonight and Zack 15 feet, sixth with a long jump of 200 meters after seconds faster than n Benning of Hutchinson. The his muscles began 10 1/2 inches. Ellie Hastings. last year’s sectop seven teams Nuggets attoTimcramp, beforeNBA: tion winning mark, Miller were separated was eighth in high Torntore and Leck crossing the finish by just and just three jump at 4-10 with line FSN were eighth Joanell p.m. champion once seconds off a sixth-pla berwolves, Junior Joey Duerr, 23 points. and ninth in again in the7 Leggett eighth the 400 meters ce showing Elite 4x400. who won the in triple “Once I was in the 2013 state Nordic in jump with 52.72 and 54.73, Meet 3,200 meters Olympics: able to pass the meet. Chaska a career-best 33 with freshman at the state Miller guy seeded fifth on the outside of is track at Hamlin feet, 5 Zac 1/2 inches. figure into Friday’s prelimimedaling in me combined, e University in the second-fastest who usually is nary round. April, broke a Section and 3,200 meters both the 1,600 Chanhassen (girls) a.m.,if NBC guy, I9know skating, in 2AA sixth and record I pass him within Hutchinplace son (boys) The state-qualifying with a (4:38.83) and fifth the first 100 that were crowned place (9:49.06) . runs from was run of 9:19.33. The old mark Sports I Buesgens and champions of Section 2AA. 9:19.55 set in 2007 The 4x200 relay of the 4x400 relay Loser, by Kaafi lan were Adeys of Buesgens, and Josh Leck, NoThe Class AA State Willmar. Meet begins at Prater also 9 a.m. Thursday checked in at 1:32.75 Friday at Hamline for fourth place. University in St. Paul. NCAA basketball: 4B 2B Follow the Hawks Twice as nice TV BesT BeTs Minnesota at Wisconsin, 8 p.m., ESPN Olympics: Men’s hockey, Canada vs. Norway, 11 a.m., USA scoreBoard Find us o AlbertLeaTribune.com: Follow the Albert Lea boys’ hockey team. Sports Page 10 n Tigers fall to Scarlets Thursday at Boys’ basketball: Alden-Conger Cleveland, 7:30 p.m. Glenville-Emmons at Le Roy-Ostrander, 7:15 p.m. Girls’ basketball: Albert Lea at Stewartville, 7:15 p.m. Glenville-Emmons at Spring Grove, 7:15 p.m. Maple River at United South Central, 7:15 p.m. Boys’ hockey: Mankato East at Albert Lea, 7:30 p.m. Wrestling: NRHEG and United South at Central at Section 2A tournament New Richland, 7 p.m. By Micah Bader
[email protected] Boys’ basketball Mankato West 66, Albert Lea 57 26 31 — 57 24 42 — 66 21 Albert Lea stats: Dedoch Chan 11 points, 7 rebounds; Cody Scherff points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal; 1 Tesloch Kuey 9 points, 4 rebounds, assist, 1 steal, 1 block; Cole Keyeski 8 points, 2 rebounds; Jake Thompson 5 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist NRHEG 72, Waterville-Elysian-Morristown 58 29 43 — 72 27 31 — 58 NRHEG WEM NRHEG stats: Kevin Kalis 20 points, 12 rebounds; Trevor Tracy 19 points, 4 assists; Oakley Baker 16 points; Spencer Tollefson 11 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists United South Central 66, Bethlehem Academy 44 Lake Mills 77, North Union 43 8 9 16 10 — 43 25 20 17 15 — 77 NU LM Lake Mills stats: Hunter Kingland 17 points; Mateo Peña 13 points; Josh Peters 11 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists; Granger Kingland 9 points; 6 Paul Pins 6 points; Cody Haugo points; Travis Maaley 5 points; Northwood-Kensett 52, Central Springs 30 32 20 — 52 11 19 — 30 NK CS Northwood-Kensett stats: Josh 14 Einertson 15 points; Mason Olson points; Tom Fick 8 points Girls’ basketball Albert Lea 67, Mankato West 63 33 34 — 67 30 33 — 63 AL MW Albert Lea stats: Bryn Woodside 4 24 points, 3 rebounds, 6 assists, 8 steals; Megan Kortan 16 points, rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals; Sydney Rehnelt 15 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal; Fran Eckstrom 2 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals; Sarah Niebuhr 4 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist, 1 steal; Caycee rebounds 6 Gilbertson 6 points, Le Roy-Ostrander 63, Glenville-Emmons 12 LRO GE 60 3 — 63 8 4 — 12 Glenville-Emmons stats: Bre 2 Lundmark 4 points, Mady Wangen points, 6 rebounds Alden-Conger 69, Immanuel Lutheran 27 AC IL 44 25 — 69 16 11 — 27 Alden-Conger stats: Liesel Theusch 20 points, 12 rebounds; Brittany Waters 15 points, 6 steals; Cassie Gilster 8 points; Karina Skov 8 points, 5 steals; Toni Chicos 7 points, 7 rebounds, 5 steals Micah Bader/Albert Lea Tribune a timeout Tuesday Hendrickson instructs his players during United South Central head coach Stu AlbertLeaTribune.com. at lehem Academy. View a photo gallery USC’s Stu Hendrickson wins 100th career game By Micah Bader
[email protected] WELLS — The United South Central girls’ basketball team pounded Bethlehem Academy for the second time this season on Tuesday, but that’s not what had the Rebels sideline beaming after the final buzzer sounded. USC’s 61-32 victory marked head coach Stu Hendrickson’s 100th career win. “We really wanted to get this one for our coach,” said USC forward Anissa Janzig, who led the Rebels with 17 points. “We had everything planned out, so there was a lot of pressure.” Hendrickson was presented with balloons, a baseball cap and a cake against Bethlehem Academy to me is no better than 99 or 101,” Hendrickson said. “It just means I’ve been around for a while, and I’ve had some pretty talented players in those six years of coaching.” USC crushed Bethlehem Academy 69-43 on Jan. 14, but the Cardinals’ Keely Skluzacek hit a 3-pointer at the halftime buzzer to make the rematch closer. The Rebels led 25-17 at the break. “Even though we beat them pretty handily the first time, we knew we had to come in here and work hard,” Janzig said. In the second half, the shoots over a BethRebels scored from the Anissa Janzig of United South Central Wells. Janzig led the perimeter to compliment lehem Academy defender Tuesday in their success in the paint Rebels with 17 points. and fuel a 36-15 run. SchusLauren and tler said He after the game. “Tara (Bauman) hit ter, played a big part in coaches at the junior his team’s success. 4Coach Page 2 high level and his assis“One hundred wins tant coaches, Dale Koes- NRHEG 83, Waterville-Elysian-Morristown 48 44 39 — 83 17 31 — 48 NRHEG stats: Carlie Wagner 42 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists; Jade Schultz 12 points, 6 rebounds, 6 4 assists; Marnie Wagner 7 points, rebounds, 4 assists; Maddie Wagner 6 points, 3 steals; Hannah Lundberg 5 points, 4 assists United South Central 61, at home against Beth- Hitting the century mark Page 16Albert Lea girls beat Mank NRHEG WEM Third Place: Pine Journal, Cloquet This is a very nice entry. The writing is strong, particularly with the use of quotes from athletes. I like to read stories with personality, and yours have that. Weeklies over 5,000 First Place: Chaska Herald I almost never give a 10 when I am rating entries, yet your entries earned one. The depth of coverage is incredible, as are the feature stories. The “Tackled Away” feature in your April 17 issue was outstanding. Congratulations. Second Place: Anoka County Union Herald Great writing and story selection. Stories had a lot of personality - something you often don’t see at this size paper. Third Place: Echo Press, Alexandria Interesting stories, including some features. Stories were written and presented well. Dailies under 10,000 First Place: Albert Lea Tribune Best writing of any paper in this entry class. Good local focus in two of the three issues. Congratulations. Wednesday, February 12, 2014 Prep schedule AL MW First Place: South Washington County Bulletin, Cottage Grove Outstanding writing - interesting and detailed with good personality. Your coverage also seems nice and deep. Congratulations. Second Place: Northfield News Outstanding entry - much more than game stories here which makes great reading for those interested in the kids as a whole. BY PATRICK JOHNSON ãéíë=~ m~êâ=ÑêÉëÜã~å=èì~êíÉêÄ~Åâ=_ê~åÇçå=^äí=~ííÉë=sáÉïK=^äí é~ëë=cêáÇ~ó=~Ö~áåëí=jçìåÇë=sáÉï=~í=jçìåÇ ç=ë~í=çìí ÑáääÉÇ=áå=Ñçê=áåàìêÉÇ=ëí~êíÉê=p~ã=açãÉáÉêI=ïÜÑ=QO=é~ëëÉë ÄÉÅ~ìëÉ=çÑ=~å=~åâäÉ=áåàìêóI=íç=ÅçãéäÉíÉ=ON=ç=_êáÖÖëF áå=~=QUJNT=äçëëK=EpìÄãáííÉÇ=éÜçíçë=Äó=pÅçíí Weeklies 2,501-5,000 By Drew Claussen
[email protected] The Albert Lea girls’ basketball team leaned on defense and fundamentals Tuesday against “Most teams know that we have a great 3-point percentage, so they try to take that away,” Hugstad-Vaa said. “But we did a great job of getting into the lane and penetrating which I was The Albert Lea and Mankato West boys’ basketball teams went down to the wire for the second time this year. The Scarlets snuck away with a double overtime win at Albert Lea on Feb. 3, and they took down the Tigers 66-57 Tuesday to sweep the regular-season series. With 3 1/2 minutes left the Tigers had the ball with a three-point deficit. However, Albert Lea was unable to chip away in the waning moments. The Tigers led 26-24 at halftime. Dedoch Chan led Albert Lea with 21 points. “He had an outstanding night,” said Albert Lea head coach Lucas Kreuscher. “He beat them with quickness. That’s what he brings to the table, and our passers did a nice job of finding him. Cody Scherff scored 11 points in the paint, and Tesloch Kuey added nine. The Tigers were thin in the backcourt. Tyler Vandenheuvel rested in hopes of not aggravating a previous knee injury, and Charlie Morris did not play, Kreuscher said. Cole Keyeski led Albert Lea’s guards with eight points. Vikings sign former Gopher EDEN PRAIRIE (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings signed linebacker Simoni Lawrence from the Canadian Football League. The team announced the move Tuesday. Lawrence played for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats last season in the CFL, his second in the league. The 25-year-old spent his past two amateur seasons at Minnesota, a junior-college signing under coach Tim Brewster. ato West, avenge OT loss And the girls did a really good job with that.” After the Scarlets built a small lead in the second half, the Tigers climbed back into the driver’s seat with clutch 3-pointers from Kortan and Second Place: Faribault Daily News Good presentation and focus on local stories along with good writing. Third Place: Owatonna People’s Press Presentation was good as was story choice. We’d love to see some more variety in writing style. 2013-2014 Better Newspaper Contest College baseball: Concordia at St. John’s (DH), 2:30 p.m. College softball: Bemidji St. at St. Cloud St. (DH), 2 p.m. Phelps coming out of retirement Kantor, Morrison earn honor schedule on Page 2D. TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS Complete Local Games On TV Olympic gold medalist swimmer Michael Phelps will appear at meet on April 24-26 in Arizona. PAGE 5D Foley’s Abby Kantor and Sauk Rapids’ Brandon Morrison named athletes of the week. PAGE 6D MLB: Toronto at Minnesota, 7 p.m., FSN NBA: New York Knicks at Brooklyn Nets, 7 p.m., TNT St. Cloud Times Tuesday, April 15, 2014 GET LIVE PREP AND COLLEGE SCORES AT WWW.SCTIMES.COM/SPORTS SECTION D Baseball talks of having 4 classes AREA PREP NOTEBOOK By Tom Elliott FRANK RAJKOWSKI SPORTS WRITER NHL’s concern for stars is selective Remember a couple months back, when the Winter Olympics were just getting underway, and we were treated to another round of handwringing from NHL officials over whether the exposure the league got from having its top players take part was worth the risk and hassle involved? Aside from the several-week break the Olympics create in the season every four years, the biggest concern league owners seemed to have was the possibility of injury to stars in which they have invested millions of dollars. You know, players like Warroad High School graduate T.J. Oshie, the hero of the U.S.’s shootout victory over Russia in the preliminary round and a key contributor for the St. Louis Blues. Oshie means a great deal to his franchise and it would have been a big blow to the team had he been injured while representing his country in Sochi. So a league concerned enough about its top players’ health that it may well pull them out of Olympic competition in 2018 must have been similarly mortified when Oshie was laid out by a cheap shot from Wild goon — excuse me forward — Mike Rupp and had to leave his team’s game with Minnesota last week at Xcel Energy Center. Right? Well, apparently not so much. The league suspended Rupp (a player who had appeared in just 12 games this season prior to the matchup with the Blues) for four contests — one regular-season game and three in the playoffs. It’s a punishment that will have exactly zero impact on the Wild as they enter postseason play. Meanwhile, Oshie has not played since and is still listed as day-today with a head injury. According to reports, he’s expected to be back when the playoffs begin this week. But it’s fair to wonder how long it will take him to get back to 100 percent and what impact that will have on the Blues’ fortunes the rest of the way. It’s worth noting that following the play, Wild coach Mike Yeo limited the ice time of top players like Zach Parise and Ryan Suter — not wishing to expose them to the time-honored hockey tradition of retaliatory hits. It’s far from the first time the NHL has dealt with such matters. In January of 2011, Pittsburgh superstar Sidney
[email protected] If things go as expected, high school baseball could expand to four classes in 2016, the same time it is scheduled to for softball. The notion of adding another class is met with a variety of emotions from area baseball coaches. Some believe it is inevitable. Others look forward to it. “I’m all for it,” said Rocori head coach Jeff Illies, whose Spartans took second in Class 3A in 2013 but are back in Class 2A this year. “As schools grow, I think you need to do that (add a class),” Illies said. “There is some discrepancies for a school like ours in the top class. “You take a Rocori and an Eden Prairie and there’s a big difference in enrollments.” Rocori has an enrollment of 684, according to the Minnesota State High School League. Eden Prairie’s enrollment is listed as 2,845. Softball coaches voted to go to four classes and the proposal was approved by the high school league in January. Baseball coaches are likely to come up with a similar proposal and most believe it will pass, too. “I’m pretty indifferent about it, to be honest,” Sauk Rapids head coach Jeff Hille said. “I don’t really have too much of an opinion. See NOTEBOOK, Page 6D a Class 3A state tournament game Rocori players run sprints before at Midway Stadium in St. Paul. JASON against Lakeville North last season DTIMES.COM WACHTER, JWACHTER@STCLOU PREP TRACK & FIELD Sartell runner BACK ON TRACK Dailies 10,000 and over First Place: St. Cloud Times Good local reporting combined with strong columns and opinions. Frontpage column in each submission was outstanding. Congratulations. Second Place: Post-Bulletin, Rochester Good local coverage in the second and third entries. I particularly liked the Community Sports page in the Feb. 12 edition as well as your high school coverage in that and the Nov. 22 edition. Third Place: Brainerd Dispatch Good writing We were hoping for more local content in the third issue. Use of Photography as a Whole See RAJKOWSKI, Page 2D Sartell standout hurdler Maddie Meier practices her form during drills last May at the Sartell Middle School track. KIMM ANDERSON, syndrome surgery Hurdler Meier overcomes compartment
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[email protected] that SARTELL — All things considered, St. John’s University. She and teammate competSophie Vansurksum ran well in a Vanitive 55-meter hurdles race, with surksum winning. pain,” “I’m still getting a little bit of out. Meier said. “It’s still working itselfI was pains sharp Surgery helped with the getting.” spring Maddie Meier is even walking this puts her into the minor miracle category. in a The Sartell senior hurdler was having wheelchair last November after surgery on both legs. in her Lengthy issue It was to fix a medical problem It’s syndrome.” t she “compartmen called legs Meier said she has felt pain since a could got a life-threatening condition that has been in high school. She finally synsevere most lead to amputation in its correct diagnosis of compartment has said he cases. it for drome, which Kellermanwith elite athMeier had been dealing with heard of but usually only splints. shin was it thinking years, head letes. when “She is tough as nails,” Sartell Compartment syndrome occurs just hapto coach Jeff Kellerman said. “I’m there is an insufficient blood supply to increased py for her that she’s able to run.” back muscles and nerves due Meier’s first race after coming body’s compartMeet at pressure within the from surgery was the Friendship of her ments. In Meier’s case, it was each legs. If uncorrected, according to Medicinecould Net.com, the lack of blood supply musthe lead to serious injury affecting possibila is cles and nerves. Amputation said. ity in chronic cases, the website Meier said she went through physical before it acupuncture even and therapy was rewas determined that surgery quired. “Nothing worked,” she said. to run To determine her injury, she had then on a treadmill until her legs worked, to legs a huge needle was stuck in her blood her check what was happening with flow. ther“They were huge, like the size of a said. she mometer,” See MEIER, Page 6D NHL PLAYOFFS Avalanche back in playoffs, focusing on first-round series Conference. This youthful squad Western The Avalanche not only accommuch pretty a franchise recplished everything they matchedwins (52), but sefor set their minds to, even if ord the Central Division “nobody expected to see cured return to the postthey we are,” first- as the first time in son went along and the us where coach Patrick Roy season for Colorado Avalanche kept year four years. They host the Wild in a bestwinning and winning, they said. Minnesota as such A turnaround broadened their ambiseries that bewas understandably a of-seven night. tions: From simply mak- this hard to picture, con- gins Thursday ing the playoffs to accu- little Coloago year a sidering capto mulating 100 points See HOCKEY, Page 2D rado finished last in the turing a division title. By Pat Graham AP Sports Writer DENVER — As the sea- (20) hits Minnesota defenseman Ryan Suter during a Colorado forward Brad Malone (42) back in meeting between the Wild and Avalance January. BRACE HEMMELGARN-USA TODAY SPORTS Weeklies up to 1,500 First Place: Minneota Mascot News photos show action. Feature photos are active, not static. Photos are played well; the rail on page one gives extra exposure to photos. Overall, nice presentation. Second Place: Pine County Courier, Sandstone Nice presentation of Christmas section; lots of July 4th photos wellplayed. Striking photo of grieving father on page one. Third Place: Tri-County News, Kimball Variety of photos showing lots of activity going on in the community. Clear, crisp images. Good selection. Weeklies 1,501-2,500 First Place: Pelican Rapids Press News art well-played and engages reader. Interesting selection of news vs. feature art. Second Place: Annandale Advocate Quality photos presented well. Lots of effort to get more action shots that engage the reader. Third Place: Tracy Headlight-Herald Feature and news photography played well throughout the paper, not just on the covers. Sports shots focus on action. Page 17 2013-2014 Better Newspaper Contest Use of Photography as a Whole Weeklies 2,501-5,000 First Place: Detroit Lakes Tribune Great mix of solid news photos with interesting feature shots. Wellplayed, crisp reproduction. Good sports action shots, too. Second Place: Pine Journal, Cloquet Nice use of photos at the top of A1 and for A1 centerpiece; strong, active sports photos. Third Place: Pineandlakes Echo Journal, Pequot Lakes Engaging front-page photos. Nice placement. Balanced well between news and features. Weeklies over 5,000 First Place: Agri News, Rochester Photos used appropriately large for the broadsheet. Lots of faces. Photos worked well with text to tell the story. Second Place: Savage Pacer Photos used well in both broadsheet and tab formats. Interface feature displayed photos to good advantage. Third Place: Echo Press, Alexandria Photos captured a lot of community moments and were played well. Out and About feature gave another opportunity to showcase the community visually. Dailies under 10,000 First Place: Faribault Daily News Strong front-page photo presence sets the tone for the rest of the publication. Sports shots are active; features shots engage the reader. Photos are appropriately played. Second Place: Daily Globe, Worthington Whether using photos on a local or wire page, the Daily Globe presentation reflects a strong visual viewpoint. Third Place: Marshall Independent Photos appropriately displayed and reflect a good sense of what this community is about. Page 18 2013-2014 Better Newspaper Contest Dailies 10,000 and over First Place: The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead Smart and dominant use of photos make this newspaper a pleasure to read. Section fronts are dramatic, but the inside pages are not forgotten. Second Place: St. Cloud Times Photos played well; appropriately dominant on covers and open pages. Most show action. Third Place: Brainerd Dispatch* Headline Writing Weeklies up to 1,500 First Place: Observer/Advocate, Mountain Lake Energy and effort toward headline writing was evident on several pages in the entry. Second Place: Minneota Mascot “Mud, Sweat & Tears” was the Mascot’s best submission. Their headlines were solid. Third Place: West Concord News/Enterprise Most of the headlines were pretty standard fare, but this one was the best of all headlines among all entries in this circulation class: “He came, he sawed, he Concord.” Weeklies 1,501-2,500 First Place: Jackson County Pilot Lively, intriguing headlines that draw the readers into the stories: “Fun at 40 feet;” “Santa says Santa Land dangerous;” “Out with a bang.” Consistency throughout the paper, not just on A1. The quote headlines also were well-used: “Chase crash: You just can’t forget;” “A symbol of hope.” I’d be proud to work for this newspaper. Second Place: Blooming Prairie Times This entry was elevated because of the number of creative headlines that went beyond the straightforward: The invisible scar; 4 stars for early education; Gas station gets tune-up; A log home away from home. Third Place: Tracy Headlight-Herald I like the attention-grabbling front page feature headlines on “Downmiddle Eddie;” “Sarge kept students in step;” and “Hallelujah! Rochester fetes Sister Generose.” Some good ones inside too: “Winning ugly;” “Wisdom beyond the cherry tree.” *Please note, an asterisk indicates that no comments were submitted by contest judges for the entry. Page 19 2013-2014 Better Newspaper Contest Headline Writing Weeklies 2,501-5,000 First Place: Detroit Lakes Tribune An easy choice for First Place. The most consistently creative entry of the bunch: A tough blow: Booked for OWI; Beer? Crowds? Yep. It’s We Fest. Even the subheads were good: The heart behind the food pantry: Volunteers there are like family. Second Place: Litchfield Independent Review A solid entry: War followed them home; Storm damage shocks Co-op; A lifetime of love recaptured; History rides into town. Third Place: South Washington County Bulletin, Cottage Grove Some clever headlines: Tech know; The really long ball; and Longest game ... EVER, but would have liked to have seen more. Weeklies over 5,000 First Place: Chaska Herald Clearly the best of the field. It’s clear that is a priority and much thought goes into headlines. Good use of label main heads paired with informative drop-heads. Headline display was impressive; correct size and style. Heads on smaller stories and letters to the editor strong as well. Second Place: Prior Lake American Nice strong concise headlines. Appropriate size and display. Frequent use of active voice a great help. Third Place: Echo Press, Alexandria Very good pairing of headlines with photos. Liked the use of color and script headlines. Clever turn of the phrase in several instances. Dailies under 10,000 First Place: Faribault Daily News Lead headlines particularly strong. Appropriate size and display. Clever phrasing. Conversational style of some sports headlines was good. Second Place: The Bemidji Pioneer Good use of subheads to add information. Good use of active voice. Informative and always striking the right tone. Third Place: Owatonna People’s Press Clever lead label headlines. Good use of stylized type. Page 20 2013-2014 Better Newspaper Contest Dailies 10,000 and over First Place: The Free Press, Mankato Strong entry. Couple of really funny headlines. Similar style shows the space allotted for headlines. Clearly the best entry in the field. Second Place: Duluth News Tribune Clear, concise and informative. Size and style varies with good effect. Good display. Third Place: The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead Headlines very large, sometimes larger than they needed to be. But they made an impression. Good puns and phrases. Pulled me into several stories – and that’s a headline’s main job. Advertising Excellence Weeklies up to 1,500 First Place: The Parkers Prairie Independent, LLC Nice variety of fonts used throughout advertising so each ad has its own independence. Large ads are adequately designed for space with thoughtfulness to content. Fillers don’t look like canned fillers. Second Place: Tyler Tribute Good clean ads, not over-filled with information. Third Place: West Concord News/Enterprise Great ROP sections worked in regular paper, color well used. Weeklies 1,501-2,500 First Place: Walker Pilot-Independent Lots of ads, lots of styles. Good use of color. Larger ads utilize space well. Overall very clean and neat ads. Second Place: Annandale Advocate Good use of color. Ads had variety that lead the eye through them. Color and variety consistent throughout publication. Third Place: Kanabec County Times, Mora Eye catching ads with lots of variety. Every ad did not appear the same. Attention to individual customers. Page 21 2013-2014 Better Newspaper Contest Advertising Excellence Weeklies 2,501-5,000 First Place: Hutchinson Leader Wide variety of ads placed throughout the paper, consistency in quality of ads across the board. Second Place: Detroit Lakes Tribune Consistently creative ads throughout each section of publication. Good headline writing and graphics. Third Place: Aitkin Independent Age Great use of graphics in ads. Weeklies over 5,000 First Place: The Journal, Minneapolis Great quality in ad design. Ads look modern and fit it with current trends. Not overloaded with information and there is room to breathe in the ads. Second Place: Winona Post Clean ads, not overwhelmed with information. Ads with information are cleanly designed. Pages are not over-filled with advertising. Wide range of businesses represented. Third Place: Southwest Journal, Minneapolis Even the classified ads have their own feel. Each business is catered to so the ads don’t all just run together. Graphics used well in ad design. Dailies under 10,000 First Place: Faribault Daily News Great headlines in ads. There is a call to action and appropriate graphic in nearly all ads. Second Place: Owatonna People’s Press Creative advertising. Ads are overall clean and to the point, not too many focuses in one ad. Third Place: Marshall Independent Lots of faces in ads, makes them relatable to consumer. Graphics well used. Dailies 10,000 and over First Place: St. Cloud Times* Second Place: Post-Bulletin, Rochester* Third Place: The Free Press, Mankato* *Please note, an asterisk indicates that no comments were submitted by contest judges for the entry. Page 22 2013-2014 Better Newspaper Contest Classified Ad Section Weeklies up to 2,500 First Place: Hancock Record The help wanted photos are fantastic, and those ads really jump off the page. Very strong entry. Page 8 - Saturda y, April 24, 2014 ARE YOU A PEOPLE PERSON? Enjoy conversi ng with customers and dedicate d to providing excellen t custome r service? so, Buddies Bar and Grill If Hancock, is looking in for you! We are currently accepting applications for bartende staff. Call 320-392- rs and wait2833 or stop by to apply in person. Part-Time AM, PM & Awake Overnig ht end PositionsWeekFour th Ave Inc., serving n u e H o m e s , the elderly, seeking applicat is ions to work in our Adult Foster Care site in Mo Call (320) 589-365r r i s . for Sue. EOE 2 to apply. Ask BARTENDERS WAIT STAFF Divine House for individu als Inc, is looking to work with person with d i s a b i l i t i e s develop mental a r e a . Tr a i ni n t h e M o r r i s ing provide Evening, overnigh d. hours available t & weekend 320-589-3652 . Please call stop in for an for information, applicat ion at 618 Pacific Ave., Morris, MN or online: www.divinehous e.org Are you a people person? Enjoy conversi ng with customers and dedicate d to providing excellen t custome r service? If so, Buddies Bar and Grill in Hancock , is looking for you! Call 320-392 -2833 or stop by to apply in person. Due to business expansion, West Central Irrigation, Inc. located in Starbuck MN is seeking motivated self-starter individuals that with people to fill are good positions in the following area: General Labor • Permane nt and temporar y Positions • Must have a valid Class C license • Will be required doors in all weatherto work outconditions • Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs. • Must be able to hours determin work flexible ed by season and workload • Limited overnight travel may be require Finance Assistant EDITOR PT position 4 days/wk. The Brainerd Attention to detail, award winning Dispatch is looking the right strength working staff of dedicate person to lead with tor of the Brainerd d numbers and good Dispatch you professional journalists. As our patch publishe would report directly Edir Tim A. Bogensc communication skills Pete Mohs, Publisher to the Dishutz, and work of the Echo / Journal. must. Prefer strong a in concert with Microsoft Excel and RESPONSIBILITIE S INCLUD • Supervise all Word knowledge. aspects of theE: tion. Brainerd Dispatch 's news opera• Prepare, administ Applications due er and work within 4/28/2014. • Approve all newsroo the newsroom budget. • Review and evaluatem hires and promotio ns. Please apply to work of newsroo • Participa te m staff. in all Dispatch www.scmcinc.org meeting as part ment team. of the manage Stevens Commun • Particip ate in ity representing all Forum Commu nication Medical Center s news meeting • Serve on the the Dispatch. s Morris, MN Dispatch editorial • Represent the board. EOE dia functions Dispatch in community organiza tion and me• Participate in . professional activities as appropriate. QUALIFICATION S INCLUDE: • Bachelor's degree in appropriate years newsroo discipline m experience. with at least • Experien ce four in a daily setting preferable. and/or super visory capacity • Strong decision• Strong commun making skills. • Strong interpers ication skills. Purchasing Clerk • Ability to work onal skills. • Must have a well under deadlines. Part time. Hours valid insurable by the driver's license with a driving are 1:30 to 7:00 company. pm Monday thru record that is Thursday, Friday 12:30 to Email resume, Will Train. Must be8:00 pm. a letter of interest examples of journalism able to lift 40 and lbs. Good communi achievement to: cation and computer skills. Tim A. Bogensc hutz, Publisher Brainerd Dispatch 506 James Street Applications due 4/28/2014. P Brainerd MN, .O. Box 974 56401 tim.bogenschut Please apply to z @brainerddispat www.scmcinc.org ch.com LPN Clinic PT approximately hours/week in clinic 20+ setting including every other weekend in Urgent Care. Must have current LPN license for licensing by Juneor eligible of 2014. Applications due by 5/7/14. RECEPTIONIST Apply to Human Resources Stevens Commun Nuthead s Chocola ity te Factory Medical Center has an www.scmcinc.org R e c e p t i o n opening for EOE S e r v i c e . T hi s t / C u s t o m e r is Manager Great benefits Trainee and earning potential. Career opportunities available upon completi training program on of or Associate's . Bachelor's degree in a business field or an equivalent management amount of preferred. Must experience is location. Add'l be open to re$2.50 per hour for weekend hours. Apply in person or online at www.men Offering competit ive wages and benefits. Contact: Joan West Central Irrigation, 810 Industrial Park Inc. Starbuck MN 56381 320-239-2 An Equal Opportuni230 ty Employer Interested applicants should apply on line at www.klnfamilybrand s.com or in person at 400 Lakeside Perham, MN 56573.Drive Full-Time Program WILL DO GA RDEN TILLIN Call G. 320320-392-5377.2 1 9 - 0 9 5 7 or OTR DRIVER Guaranteed 12,000 Miles Medical, 401K, Vacation SIGN ON BONUS! Weeklies over 2,500 Call Recruiting 701-746-8484, Option www.sstransport.com4 HELP WANTED glass and air : Someone to do t r a i n . S t o p condition ing; will a t We s t C e n Glass in Morris tral (320)589-3570. or Alexand ria. Carpente Concrete Fin rs/ ishers/ Laborers Circulation District Manager 3FDPSE Classifieds .033*40/$06/5: Serving Morrison County and Surrounding QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE: • Bachelor of Science degree work experien or two-year degree ce. with related • Previous experien ce in success ing independ fully managin g and motivat• Work experienent contractors. ce which includes fined as schedulin working independ ently ing critical deadlineg tasks and completing them without des and while 1 in a team • Compute failMERCHANDISE r skills ..................Page environment. necessary especiall • Must enjoy working y MS Collectibles & Antiques with people and mustWord and Excel. • Good analytica be self-motivated. 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DS Minimum of 3 Email s to; Steveholz@ jill_buch more info, contact GSSC Midwes & t Patrol Logging usc.salv Baum Custom ationarm is accepting applica y.org Burtrum, tions for Firewood Sales,Apply in person both Security 215 So. 27th Ave. at MN. 320-815-1863 and Advanced Enforcement West They Get Res Security poDuluth, MN. 55806 ults! sitions in Duluth, Superio " " r, "" # Two Harbor " $ Wanted: Buying standing s and Cloquet, MN. % #$& #$$# timber, paying top prices. Qualifie #$& #$$# d applica nts must have Military Member of MN Logging & or Law Also Enforce Program. Education ment training . First Responder certific # $ # for sale 8 ft. firewood. Call ation Woodland 30 W. Logging, is preferre Madsen Randall Owatonna. Corner d but, 1 - 4 day pass 1BR lot, for all position not required 320-632-2757 to Rockfest, place,apt up/2BR main, 3-seas room, fires. Cadott full basement. Easily HOME CARE HHA/CN WI. $150/bo. res. REDUCED conv. to 4BR 218-728-4148 CONTACT: 218-72 to Immediate Openin A 6-1606 appliances. MUST $169,900 incl furn. & EOE/AA/D/V/M/ SEE. 218-724-4160 Interim Healthcaregs F Employer SECURITY OFFICERS 3FDPSE HELP WANTED HEALTHMEDICAL INCOME PROPERTY FOR SALE TICKET BOOTH To place an ad call 723-5 200 rtmentshq.com Or apply online at: pleaseapplyo nline.com/ quality-restau rants/ 218-723-8331 Find what you’re !' looking !' for "' " (+ FOUND: iPod touch, Morris Thomas +"1 + +" %0(+ '"'%" & Stebne 07/10 a.m. 218-34 r Roads, " (+ 8-9593 "'' ("! ".!+1 "' ),% -#) '(+ +% %% ++ ( HELP WANTED GENERAL Apply Careersbyweb. com Wendy ’s – Miller Hill now holding open interviews for excellent custom er service Crew Membe rs to join our team and open our new restaurant! Flexible hours (open, mid-da y, closing shifts), P/T or F/T, benefits, great food discounts. Wage based on experience. MAKE YOUR MONEY LOST AND FOUND Apart ment Huntin g? www.apa Interviews held July 16 thru July 18 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. at Wendy’s – Miller Hill Please CHECK the 1st day of your ad on publication. If you find a mistake, call 723-5200 so the error can be corrected. You are entitled to a correct publica tion without charge on the or a credit not following day, to exceed the cost of that portion of the ad in error, as the newspaper shall elect. First Place: Duluth News Tribune Attractive and effective online promo; promotional space used well. Pops of color make this a section that’s enjoyable to peruse. Second Place: Brainerd Dispatch Job ads organized well, attractively designed and easy to read. Real estate ads do a great job of showcasing the homes. Third Place: Faribault Daily News Top header on this section gives it a particularly strong introduction. Section is well organized, easy to read. Display classifieds in purple really stand out. (( "! ( ( (.$$"'+ " + Gas. ! 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[email protected] Web site: www.mcrecord.com Find a buyer fast Page D1 FT RN 3FDPSE To learn more these oppor about please contactunities, t Candis at 218-723-52 65 17, 2014 - (, 4> 4!4 9">= 1 3$ 7 ;&7$ 0:- -7&-* " > -(-1 $*-(-#< )17 *71( )17 ;&7$ :(%-1 1- 33-1 :&(7 &* &%& TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY ...........Page 10 Duluth News Tribune #### $1/ %4> 4!4 ,6 " (2$+ 2//*$" !*/ 0 ! $ $ WHEELS..............................Page 8 Vehicles Junkers & Repairables Motorcycles Parts & Services RVs & Campers Trucks/Pickups Trailers FARM .................................Page 9 Farm for Sale or Rent Farm Miscellaneous Farm Services Hay & Seed Equipment Horses Cattle/Livestock Tractors/Machinery We are lookin g for a few enthusiastic, motivated individselfuals to sell newsp scriptions ataper subevents and at local retail outlets. As an indepe ndent contractor selling subscriptions, your earning potent ial is unlimited. The more subscriptions sold the more money in your pocket. 01) ) SPORTING ..........................Page 8 ATVs Snowmobiles Watercraft Guns Exercise Equipment Sporting Goods Miscellaneous Watercraft Storage & Slips SUBSCRIPTIO N SALES ## ## '% 2' /' /! /* *5* 4 / ;' 1 )1,00; %#### Duluth News Tribu EMPLOYMENT ...................Page 6 Full-Time Part-Time Full-Time or Part-Time Healthcare Career Services Seasonal Hiring Volunteer Opportunities Work from Home & Business Opps INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS ne | Thursday, July All Dailies 0#### -6 91# ;' 1 , '+63<< 5%)' 11$15 ' 57 . 5, 6! #,70 '; *" $$* * */$* #### ' 2' /' 1'- 2' /' $& $"/*$ + 4+ * , '+ < 7% 5 ,. 05%,) %0)# 0 ,, %1.,1 0 9%5# (,8' %'5 0 /7'% , '+ 2 < 70) 0 '; & ' $' )%)" 9%5# 5 ( ' ) , '+ 2-* -<<< 551 -< ,9 0 8 '1 )1,0 ,,&%)" ,)50,'1 0#### 2**2! 1 ' 5%,)1 )5 0%,0 , '+!*< )1,00; ! # 5 '%)5 '5 0 '%"#5 0,)5 1 08% ' (,8' 7.$ 0,)5 *$43 1, "' , 2' /' & /5 %'# 2 / 3* " SERVICES ...........................Page 5 Classes/Education/Tutoring Computer Services Financial Services Health & Wellness Music & Dance Lessons Professional Services Shoe/Leather Repair Child & Adult Care Asphalt/Blacktopping/Seal Coating Black Dirt/Sand/Gravel Building & Remodeling Cabinetry & Countertops Carpet Cleaning Carpet, Floor & Tile Chimney & Fireplace Services Commercial & Residential Cleaning Concrete/Masonry/Waterproofing Construction Decks Doors & Windows Drywall Electrical Excavating & Grading Fencing Furniture Repair & Upholstery Garage Doors Gutter Cleaning Handyperson Hauling & Moving Heating & Cooling Services Home Improvement Insulation & Weatherproofing Irrigation Landscaping Lawn & Garden Services Miscellaneous Painting & Decorating Plumbing Roofing, Siding & Gutters Septic Services Snow Removal Tree Care & Stump Removal Waste Control Window Cleaning Third Place: Aitkin Independent Age Very cool and creative smartphone QR code promotion. Well done. 001056524r1 EOE/AA SALES.................................Page 5 Auctions Crafts, Boutiques & Flea Markets Garage & Estate Sales Second Place: The McLeod County Chronicle, Glencoe Nice header and a cool in-house ad here. Solid entry. November 24, 2013 • Section C Benefits include: • Paid Vacation & Holida • Health & Life Insuran ys ce • 401k Profit Sharing • Flex Plan Possible overtim e Good APPLICATION DEADLINE Heating/Cooling : 4/29/2014 gs Household/Furnishin SEND APPLICA Landscaping/Trees for SaleTION OR RESUME TO: Sale Steve Cook for Forum MiscellaneousThe / Circulatio Miscellaneous WantedPO Box 2020 n Dept. Fargo, ND Music Instruments Email: scook@ 58107-2020 forumcomm.com Outdoor Equipment ANNOUNCEMENTS ............Page 2 Happy Ads Thank You In Memory Announcements Lost & Found Organizational Notices Events ! Holiday Specials Business for Sale PETS ...................................Page 3 REAL ESTATE/RENTALS ..........Page 4 Apartments/Condos for Rent Townhomes/Dbls/Duplexes for Rent Houses for Rent Senior Rentals Roommates & Rooms for Rent Commercial for Rent Storage for Rent Land for Sale or Rent Condos for Sale Townhomes/Dbls/Duplexes for Sale Houses for Sale Modular/Manufactured for Sale Commercial for Sale Waterfront for Sale Vacation Properties/Travel Getaways Communities Page 14C Farm and Country Record starts on Volume 45, No. 37 First Place: Morrison County Record, Little Falls The color ads really set this one apart. To me, it’s the clear winner. Carrier Route Presort STD Little Falls, MN 56345 Permit No. 33 Postal Customer ECRWSS to work with local construction comp Excellent Wage any. & Benefit packa ge based on experience. Full Time RESPONSIBILITIES • Responsible INCLUDE: for recruiting, contracting and um delivery contracto working with rs within the cities go, Moorhead, of Fargo, West Forand Dilworth. • Provide superior Farlevels of custome • Provide all r service within appropr the district. service concerns iate respons e actions for home delivery with our subscrib • Maintenance ers. of records on route layout, carrier circulation compute and subscriber information. r system for Third Place: Tri-County News, Kimball Strong entry all around here. Works very well as a unit. ards.com 215 50th Ave W Alexandria MN 56308 Coordinator This position is responsible for the overall supervis ion of an Adult Foster Care Home. The position offers flexibility and a fun and environment. exciting work pass a criminalMust be able check. Pleasebackground call 320589-3652 for informa tion, stop in for an application at 618 Pacific Ave., Morris, MN or apply www.divinehous e.org Stevens Commun ity Medical Center Morris MN EOE Second Place: Pelican Rapids Press The service directory looks great here. Nice contrast in fonts and graphics. position i responsible for directin s incomin g phone g traffic and greeting and traffic. This directin g foot r e s p o n s i b l e position is also for enterin various product g a l e r t i n g S a ion into ROI, shortage s to l e s R e p s o f e n s u r i n g t custome rs, and s a m p l e s a r eh a t c u s t o m e r sent out in timely fashion. a Applica must have Excellen nts t people skills - Verbal open to taking and Written, and respons on new tasks c o m p a n y g ibilities as the proficient w r o w s , a n d b e ith compute especially Microsof rs, t excel and Microsof t Word. HELP WANTED MANAGEMENT HELP WANTED MANAGEMENT INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS BUSINESS OPP ORTUNITY INDEPENDENT (PAPER CAR CONTRACTORS RIERS) WAN TED ER HELP WANTED PROFESSIONAL Earn Between $450-$1000* per month! based *Pay per paper varies CIRCULATION MANAG Dickinson North daily; a weekly Dakota. We are a 7,000 circulation six-day background in and a 20,000 mailed shoppe r. A strong mental operati circulation sales, promot ment style is ons, as well as a hands- ions and departa must. Subscr on, create new, effectiv iber retention open manageand the ability ceptional custom e marketing program to candidate. Must er service are paramo s as well as exunt for the ideal have a valid record that is insurable by thedriver's license with a driving next to the Theodo company. We are located rest of the country re Roosevelt Nationa l Park. Unlike Dickinson offers great small town the a booming econom life and opportunities. The Press is outstanding outdoor recreat y, and offers a great part of Forum ion portunity for advancworking environment Communications and unlimite ement. Email to Harvey resume and cover d opBrock, Publish son.com. Applica letter er tion deadline is at hbrock@thedickinJuly 25th, 2014 HELP WANTED PROFESSIONAL on time, distance , difficulty . We have a LIMITE available in theD number of routes following areas : Cloquet, Mn Grand Rapids, Mn Hibbing, Mn Saginaw, Mn You must be reliab le, have a reliab vehicle, proof le of 18 years of age,insurance, be over and have drivers license. a valid Contact Sue Anderson HELP WANTED PROFESSIONAL 218-878-3404 HELP WANTED PROFESSIONAL Night Editor The Brainerd a night editor. Dispatch has an opening in the newsroom for RESPONSIBILIT Advertising Cons ultant Page 23 2013-2014 Better Newspaper Contest Website Weeklies up to 1,500 First Place: West Concord News/Enterprise This website wins by a whisker. It provides the most news but arguably the least amount of advertising, always a tough balancing act. We’d love to see an even more visual site by varying picture sizes on all pages to draw the viewer. Second Place: Tri-County News, Kimball Lots of great content on this site as well. I liked the other site just a bit better for the quicker load time and visual appearance Third Place: The Parkers Prairie Independent, LLC Nice, clean layout. We’d love to see more news contact to keep bringing readers back. Does its best jobs promoting the services of the business. Weeklies 1,501-2,500 First Place: Morris Sun Tribune Lots of content on the site giving folks lots of things to see and read. Love the use of video, links to special sections, and weekly circulars. Great job, head of the class. Second Place: Jackson County Pilot Another strong website with lots of ads. Love the use of story layout and teasers, I just wish the weather feature defaulted to the local community and not L.A. Had a great community calendar, but longed for a better placement. Third Place: Perham Focus Very similar to the Morris site. Can instantly tell they are sister papers. We’d love to see more focus on content. Weeklies 2,501-5,000 First Place: Red Wing Republican Eagle Great site in a deep field. Won out with the little things which draw the eye of the reader. Well done. Second Place: Mille Lacs Messenger, Isle This entry was very close to the winner in this category. With a prominent focus for video on the front page, we’d love to see more recent video uploads for users to enjoy. Third Place: The McLeod County Chronicle, Glencoe Site was very well done. Also very competitive entry in this division. We’d love to see a bit more focus on multimedia content - another slideshow or a video feed? Page 24 2013-2014 Better Newspaper Contest Weeklies over 5,000 First Place: Echo Press, Alexandria Very balanced website. Any paper in any class should strive for a site like this. Very well done. Second Place: Anoka County Union Herald Very nice website, also very visually pleasing. Well done overall. Third Place: Southwest Journal, Minneapolis Truly a toss-up between the third and fourth place finishers. They are sister publications. Big issue for me was the pictures overlaid the text on the main page on both sites. Provides a large amount of content on both sites though. All Dailies First Place: Brainerd Dispatch Great design, lots of great content and ads. Great job. Second Place: Duluth News Tribune Another solid representation. Lots of great features. Third Place: Albert Lea Tribune* Advertising Campaign All Individuals First Place: The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead, Brenda Lawrence, Dave Overland, Jamie Odum Thompson & Rebekah Ness Luther Quick Lane Series Creativity is King! Great job with this series of ads. Second Place: Waseca County News, Naomi Kissling & Kristie Biehn HyVee campaign Sometimes simple is all you need. Very creative. Nicely done! Third Place: Detroit Lakes Tribune, Mary Brenk & Luanna Lake Central Floral Beautiful ads! Great job. *Please note, an asterisk indicates that no comments were submitted by contest judges for the entry. Page 25 2013-2014 Better Newspaper Contest Institutional Advertisement Weeklies up to 2,500 First Place: Jackson County Pilot, Justin R. Lessman We’re Fighting For You Nice use of graphics. Grabs you right away. Second Place: Jackson County Pilot, Dallas Luhmann Have a Cool Yule! Nice job, Gives you that true holiday feeling. Third Place: The Paynesville Press, Andrew Enninga Saluting All Dairy Farmers Great use of graphics and ideas for all ages. Nice ad. Weeklies over 2,500 First Place: Detroit Lakes Tribune, Nick Omberg & Luanna Lake Dynamic Homes - Picture It Great layout! Tells the story with few words. Second Place: Detroit Lakes Tribune, Stacey Gravelle Seven Sisters Spirits Nice use of pictures to capture the eye of the consumer. Third Place: Winona Post, Kim Sapp Let the learning begin! Winona Area Public Schools Good use of pictures and copy. All Dailies First Place: Marshall Independent, Derek Jensen Marshall Municipal Utilities Nice eye pleasing ad. Second Place: Marshall Independent, Tara Brandl The Perfect Place to Call Home Good layout and nice use of photos. Third Place: Sentinel, Fairmont, Kathy Ratcliff Making the Holidays Simple Easy to read and quality layout. Page 26 n solutions 2014 ing these si night. This way you can tak compact fluorescent light perature of water heater. adjustments. advantage of and retain the bulbs (CFLs) are an easy cost Don’t get burned by water or 1. Insulate your attic. natural heat of the sun that saver. These swirly bulbs your water bill. Turn down Proper insulation is one of enters your home. last ten times longer than inhot water heater to a the best ways to hang on to 8. Seal off unused rooms. your candescent, lasting through safe 120 degrees this winter. formal your cash. Insulation works, that off Closing several winters. They also and cost effective because it physically blocks room or old office This safe sitting while energy, the use 1/4 solution will prevent your out the chill and locks in your can save you some serious providing bright light. still fill heating from working Loose water ideal temperature. Sealing off rooms 5. Change your filters. dough. overtime, at the same time or spray insulation are effiprevents heat from going Just like any piece of equipscalding and cient choices for insulating spaces, keeping preventing unused into your home, ment in your outrageous utility bills. an attic space. the rest of your house nice furnace needs to be shown 2. Prevent air leaks. and toasty. some love. When operating Blustery winds will do a with a dirty filter, the furnace number on heating costs, works it as wastes energy, but you can seal leaky spaces harder to pump air into the up yourself. For energy savveggies fresh. Newspapers home. Nix the dirt and energy ing success, use quick fixes partments of a refrigerator waste with a replacement like sealing wrap for drafty but darkens our skin? d keep veggies crisp, longer. Why the sun lightens our hair, filter. windows, rubber weather with their mouth e clump free pasta. Use a lightWhy can’t women put on mascara 6. Plug the fireplace. It sealand stripping for doors, asta, add salt and oil; water closed? may be tempting to stage pipes around holes to for ant return will word? oil faster and Why is ‘abbreviated’ such a long your wood-burning fireplace entering the home. they do ‘practice’? what call ime and preventing the pasta stacked doctors that Why is it during the winter, and 3. Program your thermoottom of the pot. fresh juice made with artificial flavor, with y lemon is Why meticulousl on stat. Save up to 15 percent real lemons? waste. Save clean carrot scrapdishwashing liquid made with firewood. But if you don’t your heating bill by purchasyour money called a r onion layers and vegetable Why is the man who invests all actually use it, plug it up. ing a programmable thersealable bag or plastic conbroker? Chimneys suck the warm called mostat. You can program a soup bone or chicken carcass, when time of day with the slowest traffic house the your is of Why out air the drop different settings to ot to make lovely homemade rush hour? left open. A fireplace insert temperature when you are cat food? Why isn’t there mouse-flavored that will act as a plug against away at work, asleep or even mosquitoes? n jars without outside help Why didn’t Noah swat those two drafts is a cost-effective opon vacation. 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The baby photo is what will catch the reader’s eyes and make them want to read the rest of the ad. Third Place: Jackson County Pilot, Justin R. Lessman Bigger & Better Very creative ad. Stands out and will catch the reader’s eyes. Weeklies over 2,500 First Place: The McLeod County Chronicle, Glencoe, Alissa Hanson Thank You, Rich! Very good ad for the community to see. I love the statistic on Chronicles. Second Place: Detroit Lakes Tribune, Luanna Lake Crazy Day Promotion This ad is great for a stand out ad. Readers will immediately turn to this ad. 1,209 Chronicles Come and help us celebrate Rich Glennie’s 23 year caree r with The McLeod County Chron icle and wish him well in his retirement! Weeklies up to 2,500 Page A5 Third Place: Chaska Herald, Mike Gears Better, stronger, faster This is a very creative ad. Gets the point across very easily and catches the reader’s eye. All Dailies First Place: Duluth News Tribune, Jon Godfrey & Mike Mazzio We’re Everyone’s News Source This is a great ad, with a great mind behind the ad. The rivalry between radio, newspaper and TV is a great one and this ad shows how we feel! Second Place: The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead, Brenda Lawrence ApartmentsHQ (Trapped inside with his roommate...) This ad will catch the eye of any reader. It has comedy attached with it and that is great for an ad. Third Place: Albert Lea Tribune, Kathy Johnson Fifty Shades of Display This ad will catch a lot of eyes being that it has a tie with the book that a lot of women are reading today. Great mind. Page 27 Annual NE W nner Turkey Di 4 p.m. TI ME NE W nace in which which uld burn wood, on his been cutting ty. oil furnace was a Lennox Owatonna e people from all these me of ook care “It was ” said Runquist. ’t get parts d, you couldn ” years, Lenr the past two have sponand its dealers sota, Minne Up d Heat to Lennox h, according Thorson, kesperson Careyd from its program forme nsin. er state, Wisco minne heatup According to who received a.org, families warmth” do Lennox “gift of dime. Almost have to pay a ated reery family nomin e last year. ived a new furnac chosen by apFamilies are are submitted ications, which sota; an adviHeat Up Minne through them ory council goes from each nd chooses three Lennox dealer ounty with a the program. participating in at the sto“We don’t look “just if the n, ries,” said Thorsothem.” Thordealer can help explain that at son went on to 12th TIM $23.99 99 E Sunday thru Thurs. Noon to 3 day, November Sun rch Lutheran Chu Our Savior’s Road, Owatonna 1909 St. Paul Gravy, Dressing, ed Potatoes & , Turkey, Mash Green Beans, Rolls & Corn , e Cranberry Sauce Milk and Coffe Pumpkin Pie, Ages 6-12: $5 Adults: $11 ger: Free Ages 5 and youn ble: $11 per meal Take out availa ! Vikings Game Dining Area for Big Screen TV Lutheran 3 steak with two grade tenderloin butter sauce. six ounce choice tails with hot drawn Come enjoy a cold water lobster ounce Canadian flavorful. and garlic toast. Firm, sweet and s, loaf of bread or salad, potatoe Includes soup $26. 2013-2014 Better Newspaper Contest Friday & Saturday Use of Color in Advertising Savior ’s by Women of Our Dinner sponsored nt Financial for Lutherans and Thrive County Food Shelf s to benefit Steele Portion of proceed rville, MN Historic Manto Located in Lunch Tues-Fri 11-2 restaurant.com • www.hubbellhouse north on Hwy 57 Recommended 2 miles Reservations Hwy 14, then of Rochester on 13 miles west 2012 Restaurant of the Year 45-47c Fri: 4-Closing r: 4-Closing ~ Dinner Tues-Thu 11:30-Closing sing ~ Sundays Saturday: 11:30-Clo Closed Mondays Weeklies up to 2,500 First Place: West Concord News/Enterprise, Ann Anderson* Happy Halloween - West Concord S! MO RE SPO OK EAM S, , MO RE SCR MO RE MA ZES . - 8 p.m. A6October 31, 2013 • 5:30 p.m cord At the West Con anded this ware Store (Exp Hard at Centennial $1 Bowling p.m. Specials 5 - 9 Burger Basket nal.com Park Stop in Trick or Treating , Omar’s, ware at Concord Hard s & Charter School Colleen’ Wescon Lanes, Second Place: Grant County Herald, Elbow Lake, Anne O’Flynn* Lake Country Technology year!) ard Haunted Gravey 1, 2014 / southw estjour night all A6 December 19, 2013–January Wescon Lanes al Society and at the Historic sponsored by ts check out even of America the Boy Scouts Main o ky in sp o o rd! o n c LAke & LyndALe We st C Third Place: Tri-County News, Kimball, Sue A. Hughes* yUse of color in ad - Canadian Pacific Holiday Train By Michelle Bruch Lyn-Lake Brewer / mbruch@mnp ubs.com The new Lyn-Lake Brewery hopes to build a taproom and rooftop “There are neat old molding patio at the Theater s in the ceiling Antiques building at we’d like to try to restore 2934 Lyndale Ave. S. and make more Pending city approva visible,” Anderson said. l, the microbrewery would open in June, The Theater Antique serving seasonal, glutens building is earmark reduced and organic ed for historic preservation, beers. he said, and the “We’ll be a community-bas marquee would be repaired ed tap room, . The owners would rd with most of our sales like to add operable (Sponsored by Conco ) right windows to provide an co-founder Mark Anders onsite,” said e & Wescon Lanes outdoor experience for custom on. “We just want to D & L Small Engin serve that area.” 12 years The former movie theater ers inside. 8:15 p.m. • 0 at Lake & Lyndale The owners are looking was previously home -17 years to Theater Antiques, for local farmers Voted 8:30 p.m. • 13 a to grow their organic vintage used furnitur and older hops, and they plan e store. The Uptown BEsT YogA 8:45 p.m. • 18 Bar to heavily rely on the considered relocating 55408 there in 2010, though sTuDio resources. They’re hiring zip code for its plans fell through, and a local carpenter to & 3rd in each the space has been in 2013 by Southwe make the bar from recycled st Prizes for 1st, 2nd, vacant more than five also given prizes Journal years. wood, onal readers and they will ask nearby restaurants category • Additi The three co-founders to deliver food for the include Anderso n venue. They would also and Paul Cossette, both like to serve as a CSA with backgrounds in (community support construction, and head ed agriculture) pickup brewer Joel Carlson. site. “We want to build upon Anderson and Cossett e are longtime friends the community in the area,” Anderson with an interest in beer. said. The owners envision “We’re a couple of old a “conversational” space guys just trying to have with the brewery installed some fun, and establis in the back, concrete h something the commu floors, and an exposed nity will enjoy,” Anderso ceiling. n said. 38th & nicoL Let The Five Watt Coffee shop opening around the New Year “We would talk a lot at 38th & Nicollet its roots about what we would has do the founder if Bull Run ever had ’s former in a second studio. Caleb music Garn’s said. “One day we realized location,” Carter Five Watt Studio was based we should have our onthe idea that small own shop.” guitar amps yield better gs. recordin Coffee Pastries will come from shop co-foun der Lee Carter Patisser thought ie 46, and tea the name translat is from Verdant Tea. ed perfectl y. The coffee is by Wiscon sin“Less based Kickapoo Coffee, he said. is more,” which works with The espresso small-scale farms and machin is largely sells coffee in recycled e buried , the counter steel cans or biodegr a move designed to demysti under adable bags. preparation fy the Pending city approva coffee and encoura l, the ge owners convers hope to at the coffee create an elevated area bar. ation where an organist can play on Sunday mornin knows ne “Everyo that gs and customers can extreme we’re persona sample an oatmeal bar. ly people,” ble Carter “The custom er said. can get involved The owners are busy with the process people. Garn has two of making ... coffee. kids, and Carter plays We want to welcom bass e everyon in bands e in to including our passion.” Dan Mariska and the Boys Choir, which Garn released a new album Carter met at Bull Run and this month. Coffee at 34th The new store will open & Lyndale, working in lead at 3745 Nicollet Ave. barista and general management next to Finer Meat Co., jobs until a couple of in a weeks ago. home to a formal apparel space previously boutique. Initial hours are likely 6 a.m.-8 p.m. ArmA tAge borhood neigh · Viny asa Clas ses · BAR RE Clas ses A home-b ased entrepreneur is now Tots support of the “Stadium selling · , Kids heated oil industry,” Cosgrov , Twe he invented ens Vests” John . He’d Yog e said. a Cosgrov also like to market them of Iron Outfit e, owner to college · ters, has Range Wel been lnes selling portable s/M students to wear to football games. kits assa heating on eBay ge/ for about a Cosgrove’s day job is lease coordin year, had recently Acu vests pun the full and ator ctur for Hennepin County e up in China. made Heat — panels one of in his the recent vests can be dialed up deals involved securing or down, and the battery space at Sabathani · Teacher Training pack weight is compar Community Center s able to a smart phone, for public health offices. he said. The battery packs But he’s no stranger are a new technology, to entrepreneurship. · Doula Training He patented a couple of also imports bike brake s years ago. lights that he sells on website Cosgrove doled out his , ironrangeoutfitters.com vests to his mother · Edu . The lights and cationfor other cou have family membe to test ples, a motion sensor that tracks when a bike out. rs slows down, triggerin thought “They ilies they fam were kind g the brake lights. He s, and of , cool,” mom he said.“They heat also invented dad up display panels that appear in point to the where s!!!!! you feel , and the too hot, and have skyways to he developed a portable turn them down. ... It’s like heating a heated for people with backach car seat. ” pad es. Check It’s Cosgrov easy to think of the out e has new ideas for product our local applicat te ion for s as well, but websi the vests, as technology for cooling Cosgrove has such for 2014 bigger er Train ideas Teach clothing, with in fans that mind. ing blow cold air into a jacket. Doul “My a train “I first goal am building this busines & is ing to find dates a market among s as an encore the people in North career,” he said. 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Iron Range Outfitte l’s Of ficial Visit Marshal ANDY HALLOWEEN C RS TE R HEADQUA Second Place: Marshall Independent, Jaci Klukas Connie’s Hallmark The use of the variety of color on the photo borders adds interest. The cascading full color photos lead the eye nicely through the ad. • R/O SYSTEM WATER SOFTENER LER N • WATER COO IRON FILTRATIO SALT DELIVERY ! Rent or Buy Today Third Place: Owatonna People’s Press, Nicole Gilmore Moonlight Madness Good use of graphics and color in the background images combine to enhance the theme of the ad. Typography and color choice also really add. FOODSTOR ES Available in Your Area all, MN e Drive Marsh 301 East Colleg www.culligan.com 507-532-5922 Inc. 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The color ties together the important elements of the ad typography color choices reinforce key and related copy block - ad works whether it gets a glance or a full read. Third Place: Post-Bulletin, Rochester, Caitlin Larson Babcock Auto Excellent ad here. Headline, uniforms and the roster of services all tie very well. Theme, photo background placement of graphics and color make the ad flow very well. Best Advertisement Weeklies up to 1,500 2014 January 15, Herald Grant County A12 Lifestyle eans Tax time m ahead... an pl to e tim We care about your future -
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Spacious 4 BR, 3 bath ranch home offering 2 fireplaces , HW floors, open floor plan & gorgeous views. Excellent property! Ages 3 - Kinderga Inntrroduucttion to the game rten Introduct of soccer HILLTO P BAR AND BALLRO OM oothillsmallengine.com Winona’s local hometown new spaper. Page 4 • Albert Lea Tribune • Sunday, Sept 5th & 19th (1st & 3rd Thursday) 5:00 – 8:00pm * * * * C L I P A N D S AV E * * * * 608-781-5432 info@b apost - page 9a NEW LISTINGS! Youth Soccer Third Place: Winona Post, Kim Sapp Happy BROA STED CHICK EN NITE Thursday, Truckin’ from their boathouse off Front Street in Winona, Zeke and Moonshine head to La Crosse every day for work. They’re always looking for equipment needing and trailer from bouncin service to keep their truck g around. Give ‘em a call if you’ve got a load to haul. 1501 St. Andrew Street Rubber Hill Alley, La Crosse, Wis. (507) 454 454-67 67550 coldwellbankerwinona .com Wouldn’t more spa garage or shed ce in your be swell? Kick It to The Weeklies over 5,000 ber 4, 2013 - winon Boot Hill Small En Dailies under 10,000 First Place: Albert Lea Tribune, Kristin Overland The Opportunity to Be Me I really like the personal touch “feel” to this ad design. Second Place: Faribault Daily News, Kate McGillen Main Street Specialty shaped ads just pop off the page and this one combines a good offer with a good design! Third Place: Marshall Independent, Derek Jensen Hardware Hank This ad design really sells the concept of page dominance. You can almost feel the sand paper. Great job! 2013-2014 Better Newspaper Contest ST. CLOUD TIMES » www.sctimes.com Generat ion after Generat ion carryin g on the proud 1903 - 2014 NEW! 2014 FORD FUSION S MSRP $25,065 FACTORY REBATE $ 3,000** ANNIVERSARY SAVINGS $ 2,166 » FRIDAY, AUGUST 15, 2014 111 Years THANK YOU FOR ANNIVERSARY PRICE NEW! 2014 FORD FOCUS 19,899 $ WHY W HY BUY BUY USED? USED? NEW BODY STYLE CARS.COM MSRP $18,950 FACTORY REBATE $ 3,000** ANNIVERSARY SAVINGS $ 1,351 UP TO 34 » Tenvoorde traditio n ANNIVERSARY PRICE WHY BUY USED? 14,599 $ UP TO 36 MPG* 7E Dailies 10,000 and over First Place: St. Cloud Times, Anita Chisholm Tenvoorde Very classy look for a big anniversary. MPG* #3976 • COMPACT SPARE TIRE • MULTI�LINK REAR SUSPENSION • ADVANCE TRAC WITH • 8 AIRBAGS • MY KEY *MPG is based on EPA #2824 ABS BRAKES • AVAILABLE REAR PARK AID • STANDARD POWER WINDOWS & LOCKS • STANDARD ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL • 16” ALUMINUM WHEELS • ADVANCE TRAC • REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY • 2.5L 4 CYL 152 HP • CLASSIC LEADING REAR SEAT SPACE • ALL SEASON RADIALS • STD CLIMATE CONTROL • STEERING WHEEL AUDIO • 6�SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION • TILT/TELESCOPIC STEERING • CONTROLS • 4�WHEEL ABS BRAKES highway estimates. Used for comparison purposes. Actual mileage **May require Ford will vary depending Credit financing. On on how you maintain approved credit. Offer your vehicle. ends 7.8.13. 9.1.14 848* LESS THAN *MPG is based on EPA • TORQUE VECTORING CONTROL • 10.4L 14 160 HP FLEX FUEL • SYNC SYSTEM STANDARD • AVAILABLE NAVIGATION • CLIMATE CONTROL • AVAILABLE LEATHER SEATS highway estimates. Used for comparison purposes. Actual mileage **May require Ford will vary depending Credit financing. On on how you maintain approved credit. Offer your vehicle. ends 7.8.13. 9.1.14 $ 2014 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS 2,533* LESS THAN 2014 $ 2,046* LESS THAN $ ***Based off of average KIA OPTIMA LX 2014 CHEVROLET MALIBU LS published internet price of model and trim level in the St. Cloud local market 2,591 LESS $ THAN 2014 CHEVROLET CRUZE 1LT as of 3.1.13. 9.1.14 ***Based off of average NEW! 2014 FORD ESCAPE MSRP $27,705 FACTORY REBATE $ 3,000** ANNIVERSARY SAVINGS $ 2,006 ANNIVERSARY PRICE * published internet 5,119* LESS THAN 2014 HONDA $ price of model and trim level in the St. NEW! 2014 FORD F150 XLT 22,699 $ MSRP $44,605 FACTORY REBATE $ 4,750** ANNIVERSARY SAVINGS $ 6,406 ANNIVERSARY PRICE CIVIC EX Cloud local market as of 3.1.13. 9.1.14 SUPER CREW 33,509 $ UP TO 31 UP TO 21 MPG* MPG* Second Place: St. Cloud Times, Shawna Hanson Callan Furniture Not only is this a great ad, but it’s a great promotion idea to suggest to any kind of advertiser. The best part though, was how this great idea was conveyed in the ad, up front and center. #5537 #7084 • REMOTE TRUNK RELEASE • 68.1 FT3 OF CARGO ROOM • MY KEY • STD 5.5’ BOX OPTIONAL 6.5’ BOX • REAR WINDOW PRIVACY • STD FOG LAMPS • BATTERY SAVER FEATURE • STD BLUETOOTH CONNECTION • 37’ TURNING DIAMETER • 7 AIRBAGS *MPG is based on EPA GLASS • •REAR VIEW CAMERA REAR POWER POINT • •TOW PACKAGETOWING BEST�IN�CLASS • •5.0 17” V8 ALUMINUM WHEELS • 6�SPEED DUAL SHIFT TRANSMISSION • AVAILABLE MULTI�ZONE AC OPTIONAL 18”, 20” WHEELS • AVAILABLE KEYLESS ENTRY PAD • STD FOG LAMPS highway estimates. Used for comparison purposes. Actual mileage **May require Ford will vary depending Credit financing. On on how you maintain approved credit. Offer your vehicle. ends 7.8.13. 9.1.14 4,014* LESS THAN *MPG is based on EPA • AUTO LAMPS • 4�WHEEL DISC BRAKES •• 694 CHROME PACKAGE MILE CRUISING RANGE •• STD POWER SLIDING 6�SPEED REAR WINDOW TRANSMISSION •• 5.0L 4 FULL DOORS ECOBOOST V8 AVAILABLE • 4.8” MORE REAR LEG ROOM • NOW WITH highway estimates. Used for comparison purposes. Actual mileage **May require Ford will vary depending Credit financing. On on how you maintain approved credit. Offer your vehicle. ends 7.8.13. 9.1.14 $ 2014 KIA SPORTAGE BASE 5,012* LESS $ 5,103* LESS THAN 2014 $ ***Based off of average published internet THAN 2014 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LS TOYOTA RAV4 price of model and trim level in the St. Cloud local market 1,476*** LESS THAN $ 2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO LT as of 3.1.13. 9.1.14 ***Based off of average CT-0000184817-01 www.stclo udford.com • 1800-892-8575 • 320-251-054 5,175*** LESS THAN 2014 $ published internet TOYOTA TUNDRA price of model and 0 • Corner of 25th Ave. & trim level in the St. 2,317*** LESS THAN 2014 $ GMC SIERRA SLE Cloud local market as of 3.1.13. 9.1.14 Third Place: The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead, Rebekah Ness & Mike Meyer Indian Triumph of Fargo (Black Friday Sale) Great incorporation of gift items. 2nd St. • St. Cloud, MN Innovative Online Advertising All Weeklies First Place: Chaska Herald, Mike Gears Without News All Would Be Lost When I view online ads I really don’t want to see a print ad online. This ad was engaging and built excitement for anticipation of the “NEW” Chaska Herald. Second Place: Echo Press, Alexandria, Jody Hanson & Karla Mikkelson Steinbring Motorcoach. These rotate through the half page position on www.echopress.com A very nice series - reflects the upscale product very well. This is not the typical clutter and noise seen on most newspaper webpages. Third Place: Detroit Lakes Tribune, Mary Brenk & Jake Pfeifer Central Floral Nice presentation - no clutter. This is not the extraneous noise seen on most webpage ads. This ad is quiet - but it is an attention getter. All Dailies First Place: Duluth News Tribune, Jon Godfrey Duluth Playhouse Les Mis Clean and classy. Great animation and design elements. Works great for this customer. Second Place: The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead, Caleb Fugleberg Blue Moose Bar & Grill These ads are fun and definitely catered to their customer. Third Place: Duluth News Tribune, Jon Godfrey & Dennis Comfort Shrine Circus Eye catching, has great animation without being too much to bother the reader. Page 31 2013-2014 Better Newspaper Contest Human Interest Story Weeklies up to 1,500 Mascot inneota The $1 eota, Minnesota Bug Days — Minn - Established in 1891 Home of Boxelder • No. 46 • 123 years (USPS - 351-880) June 11, 2014 • Austin and the doctor Inside First Place: Minneota Mascot, Scott Thoma Austin and the Doctor A touching story, told well. There are lots of touching events out there, but the writer took good material and told it well – without being overly dramatic. Dr. Les ton Heddles tin and Aus Buysse enjoyed a brief moment together at Austin’s graduation. e ‘longshot’ Man who helped mak s of his labor a reality sees the fruitto the Mascot Second Place: Carver County News, Watertown, Matt Bunke What to do about Bob? Not your typical human interest story. Most entries in this category involve willing and well-liked subjects. The writer approached the subject objectively, used multiple sources (including the subject of the controversy) and presented a balanced, well-written report. By Scott Thoma, Special cervix. probSioux Falls. the case like this and Valley Hospital in “I’ve never had a Dr. Hedbut because cel- rushed to Sioux have one again,” said eager to give birth, his family not only was ably will never the worst of the worst. I could Austin Buysse and also Her body was was a pound, the situation a few weeks ago, they the baby was under Valley that she met the dleston. “It the baby’s foot through the sac, ebrated graduation see Sioux come out to, Dr. visually s grim. It was at celebrated life. probably going to forever be grateful 26 Minneota classmate optimistic y meaning it was man that she will Buysse was one of specializes in pregnanc for the patience minutes and I wasn’t 10 not who If on, 17. within May Heddlest on graduating earlier, Les .” one man 18 years few- problems. that about the outcome would buy them and knowledge of touch and go and The surgery, he figured, likely have been one the baby’s “He told me it was the class size would to make it,” said Mi- some needed time and increase said he didn’t expect Austin administered to er. chances. A shot was cracking. “He basically rt star who was named Austin, a three-spo was given a minimal chelle, her voice of cases don’t typically turn survival Austin’s lungs and give him a better Year, develop never in , that these types Male Athlete of the Michelle’s life was when his mother, Michelle out well.” chance of survival. were taxing chance of survival ered medications the anxiety and fear Aug. 16, 1995. but administ on was labor e jeopardy, Michelle on went into prematur Dr. Heddlest tions and I wasn't contractions. But on her. “I was having complica “So to halt the surgery called a said. of she ” 6, type Dec. unique until age 3 a opted for a due to have Austin Doctor and Austin/P which assists in keeping into pregnancy.” Rescue Cerclage, stitching by labor. I was only 23 weeks soon into too advanced baby from being born Michelle was well in Marshall had her Doctors at the hospital Gardens Fairy become popular The Fairy Garden has sales by the the in the area thanks to funds for their trip to FCCLA group raising nationals Page 4 << Boys soccer see page 1B n’ at state! First hurdle g the start •Initial public hearin can overota to decide if Minne water system. haul it’s sewer and looks to rebound By Byron Higgin Mascot Publisher at the public hearing There were no answers project that would proposed water on a $5.5 million Minneota’s sewer and improve the City of if infrastructure. cost ... we don’t know “We don’t know the it,” said Mayor Bill with the city can go ahead nts, nobody knows at Ufkin. “As for assessme added. this point,” the mayor was held to inform The initial public hearing a much“may” proceed with the public the city and water system. sewer its of need overhaul and how much is the “Getting grant funding said. mayor biggest factor,” the ng a project valued The council is consideri in phases. The first be done new police chief at $5.5 million, to became Minneota’s about $2.2 million. getting Bill Bolt officially of Mayor Bill Ufkin phase would cost us our chances of contract in front at “Our engineers tell when he signed his Shirley Teigland (left) on submitting the trator depend Adminis money introgrant also (right) and City meeting. Chief Bolt Walerius better project initially,” said Mayor Ufkin. 5 Joel entire Monday night’s council officer e Water/Sewer/Page part-tim the council to new duced Servin by the council. Staff g theapproved greateearlier r La (left). Walerius was Cresce nt, Hokah and Dakota Photos by Byron Higgin. League looks at disasters >> Golfi one of three Viking Heidi Guttormsson is this week in Becker golfers on the course nt. Read as part of the state tourname doing. about how they are see page 10B Page 6 Third Place: Tri-County News, Kimball, Chuck Sterling Kimball Drive-In fed teens’ appetite for food, friendship An interesting feature, using multiple sources. I’m sure it was wellread among those who remember that drive-in – and probably many too young to remember. d line ... Sign on the dotte Thursday, Octo ber 10, 2013 Growing up is hard. High school is harder. But comi ng out can be the of all. That is, unless you have the support teachers and, in La Cresc of friends, family, ent, a group known as the Gay Straight Allian ce. rollin’ st ens harde , Minn., area $1 Les JosephsonComments Mudh one of those Justin Greenwood is up as the Minwhose bat has heated begun to spin neota Mudhens have Land O’Ducks off the victories in the three hits against Conference. He had Hancock on Sunday. •Life and times of Page 6 ata leg meend eting a living Minneot favor term limits upset Green Bay when He recalls the Rams By Byron Higgin he played against them. attended the Ram ren Mascot Publisher Recently Josephso Louis. — and union game in St. to see old friends surprised when he It was a great time of the Les Josephson seemed Minneota native to as one of the greats only to be remembered was told he was the Football League. Football League. in play in the National ” he said, adding, “there National there had all played “Guys who were back my friends had passed “I didn’t know that, football players out of of good the pro bowl. Many about 22 guys from Los have been a lot of were there but away There are not Minneota.” back with the Los St. Louis (Rams). His 11 years as a running notoriety, not only Angeles and Los Angeles players left,” Josephhim many of the Angeles Rams brought the nation. St. said. a but across son ” “Because Minneot visit, in had nth added n Outlook: We’ve on a three-mo Ironically, Josephso to reno“We’re just starting up with the dollars beautiful rains of late, Louis won’t come they will go said Les Josephson. and now the growing visit Minneota, Alexan- vate the dome, there are rumors they He and his wife will By CLAY can really begin. This Angeles.”T in Green Bay, where to back to Los SCHULD be dria, then will visit is a member of the For the Houston the Rams next week appears to Museum, they’ll travel The owner of County News bought acres that will visit the Packer Superior, Indiana, Chijust he more moderate temperand family Lake Join we’ll Walton Michigan, take in in Los Angeles, said ature wise, with highs The a stadiumCounty family there — then holdHouston could commissioners cago and see my wife’s ,” Josephson said. room in the historic in the 50 degree area. the mid 70’s and lows wander into Kentucky the Packer Museum, Jo- sephson. n continues as the to capacity on Sept. courthouse was filled The chance for precipitatio n/Page 12 30 game ing When asked about Josephso a public Lesfor 40 percent on Saturday hearto discuss changin said, “The first good ” weekend nears, with Les Josephson ee. sephson laughed and g county ordinances to reflect Packers in Milwauk and 20 percent on Sunday. these days as term limits for county I had was against the planning commis Lawn mowers are humming sion members. And keep mode. growth prime Currently, member the grass is in s of the commis — green and lush. sion are appoint an eye on the crops ed and serve 3-year by the county board terms, could choose to extend which the board meaning it is possible for another term, Cars La Crescent High School a planning com$8,500 mission member which didn’t exist just junior Colton Carpenter is the presiden Prix ‘08 Pontiac Gr could serve for life. $11,500 four years ago, is now t of the school’s newly 1LT, 4 cyl RYAN HENRY/HOU SUV’s Recently, it has Claire Davison. STON 38Vans reorganiz ‘08 Chevrolet Malibu COUNTY NEWS member,s & $7,900 $7,000 ed ks, strong, 4x4 Gay been CX ext. Straight question which includes Truc r LS, students 41edorby Alliance. The organiza Buick Lacrosse county commis $7,500 $8,900 tion, ‘04 Chevrolet Trailblaze (from left)‘06 sioners72-59 ota • 507-8 K1500, 4x4 G6 $18,500 Ammie and the public Minne Pontiac Jergenso ‘05 $5,900 whether term limits n, Krissy $6,500 RT, AWD ‘03 Chevrolet TahoeLS, Crew, 4x4 941 Smith $10,900 -872-5 ‘10 Dodge Journey $6,900 ‘05 Pontiac Gr Prix e SE $8,900 and 1-866should Sport, AWD ‘03 Chevrolet S-10 4x4 be implemented Toll Free $19,900 SLT, in Houston ‘08 Chevrolet Equinox4x4 $5,900 ‘04 Pontiac Bonnevill SOLD $5,900 ‘03 GMC Envoy SLT, as the planV6, ZR2, 4x4 $7,900 ning commission County,aminneo ‘07 Dodge Ram ta.com $3,900 LS, 4x4 ‘04 Chevrolet Malibu ‘02 Chevrolet Tracker EX $5,500 has seen little change : www.cs ‘06 Chevrolet Tahoe 4x4 utility truck $7,900 $6,900 of late, out our as ‘02 Dodge Gr Caravan LS, Ext, 4x4 ‘03 Chevrolet Impala LS withwebsite Check $4,500 some members having $5,500 ‘06 Ford F350 Diesel, SE $3,900 ‘01 Chevrolet Silverado ‘01 Chevrolet Impala served for multiple decades $3,500 $6,500 4x4 ‘05 Dodge Gr Caravan $1,900 . ‘01 Chevrolet Blazer Sport Touring ‘01 Buick Regal LS $6,900 GX $3,900 ‘05 Chrysler T&C Touring No Gr Caravan Intrigue $2,900 decision ile Dodge ‘00 for or ‘01 Oldsmob $6,900 SOLD ‘05 Chrysler T&C $5,500 was made that night, against term limits LT, AWD ‘98 Dodge Ram $6,900 ‘05 Chevrolet Equinox but the board simply ‘98 Tahoe 4x4 Platinum Touring hoped to hear the $7,500 ‘04 Chrysler T&C public’s opinion Laredo, 4x4 on the issue. In total, commis ‘04 Jeep Gr Cherokee By RYAN sioners STOTTS > For the heard from 33 county resident Houston County News s who were given minutes each to two voice their thought 941 Though the vast s. Free 1-866-872-5 majority or Toll t’s a typical aftern 41speakers of the 72-59 were inota favor•of507-8 oon in room 16 at term limits, some www.csaminneota.com Minne La Crescent High : support of the current in websitespoke School. Kris Sandy Check out our student who missed sion, while others planning commisis there, talking to a class and needs a to make up some with either scenario expressed concerns . Weather Date Monday, June 2 Tuesday, June 3 Wednesday, June 4 Thursday, June 5 Friday, June 6 Saturday, June 7 Sunday, June 8 Hi Lo Prec. 74 61 72 55 .01 81 55 73 59 1.7 75 57 .37 66 52 .28 70 48 .12 Majority of opinions suggest term limits for count y plan commission are desire d Day Happy Father’s Country Side Auto Minneota, LLC Help in these hard tim es I work. Kids pool in, olds, but some as young as 15, some mostly 16-yearas old as 17. Among them is Colton Carpenter. “You can either say the world is puttin g you down or you 16, is saying. “That’ can change people s why I do what I ’s minds,” Carpenter, do.” What he does is spearh ead the high school ’s Gay Straight Allianc “I’ve always wante e. d an organization like this, but I didn’t have a specific name Enter Ms. Sandy. for it,” he said. See Alliance on page 3A a, LLC Country Side Auto Minneot Against Most of the individu als opposed to term limits cited important attribut “experience” as an e, setting limits, those and worried that by replaced with those members would be who are inexperi enced. Resident Wayne Feldmei r said term limits could result in unquali members being fied placed on the commis sion. Planning commis Rosendahl also cited sion member Terry past experience as a Term limits see Page 3A Arts series looks to appeal to all crowds Organizers hope this year’s variety of show s draws audiences with various interests By RYAN HENRY Houston County News retool a bit after last season when ticket sales slowed This year, the La geared more toward and acts, were an older demoCommunity EducatiCrescent-Hokah graphic. Arts Series promise on Performing But commun Of the four shows s to be different. Theede, who’s ity ed. director Beth new three are newcom that are booked, arts series, studied to organizing the ers to the series, ways in which the while the other is making its farewell program could not only remain finanstop in La Crescen cially viable, but t. also Entering its fourth munity and bring enrich the comin residents who season this month with the kickoff performance wouldn’t normally visit the school’s from comedian C. Willi Myles on Oct. facilities. She was aided by Neighbo 25, series organize rs rs are looking to Arts series see Page 3A Inside the News Volume 132, No. 41 This week’s paper was Page 32 Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2A Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5A School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6A delivered to Mike and It’s the oldest new RYAN HENRY/HOU fire STON COUNTY NEWS Department. Recent truck around, and it belongs to the La ly, saving it from the scrapthe department purchased one of its Crescent Fire former trucks, yard. It’s now used Pictured with it are chief John Meyer and to promote department events. to firefighters this week on pages 4-6B Capt. Tim Moore. See our salute and read about the old engine. Local news . . 7-10A, 7B, 10B Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8A Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2B Country living . . . . . . . . 3B Diane Abnet of La Cresc Police report . . . . . . . . . 7B Courthouse report . . . . 7B Public notices . . . . . . . . 8B Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9B ent. Thank you for subsc ribing! Weeklies 1,501-2,500 First Place: Houston County News, Ryan Stotts Help in these hard times Good story with focusing on the kids and their thoughts. Second Place: Pelican Rapids Press, Louis Hoglund Monument Frank Phidias Albright Story of Nazi Germany, stolen art treasures Good pictures that pull the story together. Third Place: Perham Focus, Marie (Nitke) Johnson Doing big things for little ones: Perham couple provides ‘comforts of home’ for families of preemies Good touching story. Times Sports mber 11, 2013 MN 56701 $1.00 Wednesday, Dece at near Preliminary pl engineering Mark Borseth, , said water services director le for and sewer are availab properties. Access amily all of the be via Nine new single-f the properties willd road. the horizon to homes may be on Elementary an existent, unnameproperty ger ring Challen Neighbo near . Tueshave been notified School. At its meeting River owners said no objections Thief the 3, day, Dec. approved Borseth Falls City Council for Pine have been voiced. the PlanIn the future, and the a preliminary plat Commission Wood Estates. Lutheran ning will consider the final Abundant Life . land, which council Church owns theits building. plat for the property is located near oha by April Schein Reporter City Council declares toys as surplus property and donates them to charity Thief River Falls, 2013-2014 Better Newspaper Contest proved Challenger ap 324 Main Ave. N., Two Sections Number 51 Volume 102 twice TRF wrestlers lose in home-opener - 2nd Section from Walmart, that Dec. 8, 2012, River Falls PoDuring n. Thief consent collectio, the council also ap- and the ent was reAs part of its new lice Departm l ac- process the toys as seeking bids for a agenda, the counci quired to keep truck. bid for the proved the case procepted a state rear-load- rear-loading garbage ed evidence until the court systhrough The council approv purchase of a truck. The ceeded t declined to ng about $700 ing garbage Truck declariof toys as surplus tem. Walmar back. toys the 2014 International worth take l meetdonating Loader will The next counci and 17-Yard Rear$150,981.79. property and as for Tuesday, led d Christm to schedu combine a toys is cost County. ing 17 at 5 p.m. at City purchased the The items will be and Mc- Pennington Pennington Dec. from Boyer Truck Christmas for tes gifts to Hall. Neilus, respectively.the coun- County distribu Earlier this year,e twice-a- less fortunate kids. stolen The toys had been cil voted to continu garbage manual week Strings present concert Dec. 16 Council hears property tax presentation Middle The Franklin High School and Lincoln as will perSchool orchestr Christmas form their annual , Dec. 16 concert on Monday the Lincoln in p.m. 7:30 at ium. AdHigh School Auditor adults, and for $6 is mission seniors. $4 for students and Middle The Franklin OrchesSchool Sixth Grade first, pertra will performfrom their forming songs Special is a book. Holiday “Chanukah, short medley of “Jolly Old oh Chanukah,” and “Jingle Saint Nicholas,” then demonBells.” They will ge of fidstrate their knowledsong Liza dling with the folk an Bell Jane. “The UkrainiarrangeCarol” is a string “Carol of ment of the popular will end with the Bells.” They as songs Christm of a medley Strings.” labeled “Carols for and The FMS Seventhra will Eighth Grade Orchestance of a perform Ko- open with and “Away in a “Veni, Veni” ild of Ted and Darlene randch by Chip d great-g tted) Manger” arrange im Steamand Ethan. (Submi baby Stetsen, infant In 2008, Santa held as Eve. Also pictured are Wyatt Davis of Mannhe perform then roller. They will ropatnicki, on Christm “The Litthe traditional carol Boy,” which tle Drummer s with challenges student , different three key changes like a compositional devices t bowing canon, and differen col legno, or like ues techniq stick of the playing with the play with will Soloists bow. ed “RegOBITUARIES the Jamaican-flavoraccompaBells” gae Jingle a. They , 84 nied by the orchestr Richard L. Booen an arrangewill finish with it Vaughn Donna M. Brosso ment of Ralph ia on each Williams’ “Fantas Conzemius, 85 first time she called 92 portrayed the by name in over a year. Greensleeves.” Gaffaney first School Evelyn Engstrom, 77 y that Home in De- child The Lincoln High son, Anna told Gaffane by Scott DCamp Santa at Valley Donna J. Halver was that Orchestra will then open its never inHe wish as 1983. er Christm Report cember Santa suit, herwould be Santa Claus for portion of the program with Falls Carolyn Jesch, 76 tended to don theed. he The Thief River as Eve , 91 It would three songs from the Translife. Nohre T. his n of interven Christm fate rest Stanto re- but Community wish as Siberian Orchestra. “Wish a truck the 87 Tuesday, anta Claus recently are of Jerry Jenkins, Gaffaney, end up being her last Dinner will be held Duaine G. Olson, They of a short time Liszt” is an arrangement rCat. tired his glasses. and have driver and friend Santa Claus she passed away Dec. 24 at Black old Wilma Olson, 84 at 11:30 of Franz Liszt’s “Hunga was supposed be that year. later. Deliveries start meal be- over 100 years 77 met one Rhaphsodies.” “Faith well. They have Home James Payment, Gaffaney had never but ian arrangement a.m. The sit-down meal will served him Claus see a lot at Valley Santa before that night,wish Noel” is a rockNoel” and “O changed when Jenkins Adeline Quam, 96 gins at 1 p.m. The as children of That called out on the road. Anna pota- helped of “The First ... see the faces of was he made her Christm with a feature turkey, mashed Raymond A. of the all ages at public appear- Jenkins knew that Gaffaney come true over the next 30 Come All Ye Faithful,” to be stuffing and all and toes, 89 section T a naughty ler, to role offering ances ... see who’s Schind middle rock Drevlow. see would fit the fixings. A freewill fill in. years. real Santa Claus played by Brayden . who’s nice ... and nice convinced his friend to came The will be accepted in Winter” wase not hunre- and on the are rental Santa suit For dozens, if the real “Wizards Page 8A Reservations deliveries that each child by the YouTub Gaffaney is appropriate The list gets the for Christ- from Pamida and very be- dreds, Gaffaney has a trade- made famous quested for both a house with Christmeal. INDEX as gifts said the outfit wasn’t Santa Claus. He and never video of nized to and the sit-downbe made Christm laugh mas lights synchro may .....3 on lievable. Santa mark Santa ment due the song, and was later made Weather . . . . . . . . . 7 Reservationsthe Thief River mas. They have restedas he At Valley Home,room to missed an appoint cial. calling .. rce ears to famous commerHigh a and room Comme . into nose of Columnists . . . . . 8B by r from weather Santa’s Falls Chambe closer, went ts. One of to Gaffaney’s only missed ap- Finally, the Lincoln .. brought families greet the residenvisited bewill be Church . . . . . . . . 5B at 681-3720. e the to children on he was due to an School Orchestra .. Volunteers organizas Eve brought joyEve and Christ- the rooms woman named pointment Menus . . . . . . . by Lincoln High that threatChristmas to longed to a end oven problem business he joined Band members to perCommunity Christm hope the held near gave been was and School TchiAnna who ened a catering Dinner, which has To volun- mas Day, they needed it of her journey. She was suf- had just purchased. Gaffaney form movements of cker “Nutcra for about 25 years. r at the people when time of deof sort ’s track some akovsky he lost most. teer, call the Chambe. years, fering from oven and Ballet.” Songs to be perSanta was said For the last 30 the mentia and working on the above phone number of the or- Santa’s glasses have been originally told by an atten- missed an appointment to formed may include ker,” of Tim Loeffler, one He felt “March of the Nutcrac room. the group worn by Pat Gaffaney ), dant to skip Anna’s to pass visit Discovery Place. ganizers, said on KTRF Dance” (Trepak Falls. The wireJoin us at al, an orAs he was about out for so bad that he went couldn’t “Russian the Sugar Plum seeks an individua church to Thief River originally be“Dance of door, Anna called explain why he of the www.trftimes.com ganization and/or event next rimmed glasses grandfather, her to come into her room. to Fairy,” and “Waltz longed to his Santa make it. lead the annual or on Facebook I was as Flowers.” years. but the lenses have been up- She told Santa that she coming think the “I in and year 10) are en- dated to fit his current pre- would like to introduce him (Continued on Page Interested parties children. It was Tim Loeffler scription. seven call her to d to courage more inforFirst-time Santa at 681-4683 for mation. d the it has either remaine to the prior same compared ed. year or it has decreas that Johnson also noted informed the city has been receive will it that Govern$2,892,050 in Local That is ment Aid this year. 4 over an increase of $473,14 added that last year. She city hold its LGA helps the flat and property tax levy in capital continue to invest improvements. the city’s Johnson said taxes acoha by April Schein portion of property percent of a Reporter counts for 22.5 and taxes 2014 ner’s s Falls City homeow The Thief River update on 18.5 percent of a busines taxes. Council heard an process at owner’s 2014 property home a the 2014 budget , Dec. 3. Someone owning market its meeting Tuesday Lisa with the average pay Finance Director of $102,800 would anis value council or $299 Johnson noted the a $24.92 per month services if approve to for city slated nually levy tax col$1,516,788 property Tuesday, property taxes weren’t at its next meeting be a 0 lected. d a Dec. 17. That would Johnson also provide over last Thief percent increase comparison between and 10 other nonyear. consecu- River Falls ions This is the ninthcity’ prop- metro cities with populat and 10,000. tive year that the hasn’t between 7,500 Page 10) levy tax on erty (Continued those years, increased. Over For ninth consecutive year, city’s property tax levy doesn’t increase TRF plans community Christmas Eve dinner at Black Cat Inside Reservations are being requested Through Santa’s glasses RTUNITIES AT PO T OUR CAREER OP CHECK OU MNA ER PAID PERMIT NO. #40 FOREST LAKE, MN hington County VOL. 02, NO. 34 Friday, March 21, 2014 e ‘My daughter’s lif DEPENDS ON IT’ t’s a wrap Ranger coaches, parents summarize rep sports season s. P9 APY FOR DAUGHTER KS DOWN MD THER DIEHARD DAD TRAC Digi-Key is an Equal Action Employer. Opportunity/Affirmative First Place: Thief River Falls Times, Scott DCamp Through Santa’s glasses Original in that it names Santa......great lead, an in-depth interview and great photos. Not only will the kids/families mentioned reminisce but so with others will think of their Santa visits Second Place: Cottonwood County Citizen, Windom, Dave Fjeld Drug Court I like that lead focuses on both negative and positive ‘newspaper’ coverage...like the statistics... numerous sources cited. It not only provides one person’s story plus info for other addicts but informs taxpayers of the program and cost savings. Third Place: Detroit Lakes Tribune, Brian Basham Wanted: Sucker Creek Outlaws take cowboy shooting to the next level Great lead plus good descriptive writing with photographs and headlines that bring readers into the story and take them back to yesteryear just as the cowboy shooters step back in time. 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Did not know about the alleged Grand Forks conspiracy. Page 33 2013-2014 Better Newspaper Contest eNT D N e P e D N I Human Interest Story SePT. 28-29, 2013 SaTURDaY-SUNDaY, uSA Weekend Today’s Coupon Value: BiG SWc BAttle d When politics worke s chris matthews reflect on a more civil era up to running Total: / $5,474.23 inserT 06252011 Tigers take on JCC H.S. fB round-up $107.59 5 $1.2 aily Newspaper award-Winning d Southwest Minnesota’s sporTs Marshall, Minnesota of A this is the third Editor’s notE: At the double looking bAck sundAy three-pArt series red 30 yeArs Ago murder thAt occur on. outside of rutht FRIDAY THUR SDAY Thomas Fabel: ‘Shock’ in a tor turned advocate small town prosecu er confession in 2000, and first since his murd a return to in a rare interview, looking forward to the independent he’s families. steven Anderson tells pain he caused two ten about the deep society but hasn’t forgot & reform remorse remember ‘ ‘ i have a debt that can never be repaid. But i do have a lot of remorse for the harm i caused. — steven Anderson rders thton mu ing the ru LATER 30 YEARS Photo by Jenny Kirk A MOTH ER’S PAIN / Steven Anderson’s mother, Darlene Taveirne, holds a photo of her son after speaking with the Independent recently. Anderson made the fainting sofa she is sitting on in a prison upholstery program. Taveirne describes Anderson’s father as a “control freak” and said, “Steve just couldn’t do anything right for since he was He was brainwashed did something the little. Steve either or he’d suffer the way his dad said you do what consequences. And . you do to survive Darlene Taveirne — Dailies under 10,000 Weekend showdown at the Capitol TODAY Interviews with Steven Anderson and his mother First Place: Marshall Independent, Jenny Kirk Remorse & Reform A compelling read from start to finish, largely because of the quotes Jenny got from her subjects. The relationship alone between the convicted murderer and his one-time prosecutor would have made for a great story, but then the reporter went and threw the mom into the mix for a complete picture of a family tragedy. Well done. — Time running WaSHINgTON (aP) ntrolled Senate ratic-co short, the Democ ion Friday to avert a passed urgent legislatn early next week, and government shutdow Obama lectured House President Barackstop “appeasing the tea to icans Republ follow suit. party” and quickly ntial plea — and the Despite the preside leaders — House gOP urgings of their ownsign of retreat in their rebels showed no of a shutdown to updrive to use the threat ar-old health care root the nation’s three-ye law. to the next stage of “We now move on Ted Cruz, the Texas d this battle,” said Sen. face of the “Defun a Republican who is gn in the Senate and is Obamacare” campai allies in the House. in close contact with n could show to First effects of a shutdow y if Congress failsent up as early as Tuesda governm the keep approve money to -midnight start of the going by the Monday new fiscal year. who you are hurting” if the “Think about s are interrupted, government serviceWhite House, as House president said at the r pondered his next Speaker John Boehne showdown — not move in a fast-unfolding him.” Showdown Page 7a THIS WEEK’S NUMBERS THaT MadE NEWS $84.5M the Wilf Amount a judge said to former family has to pay . The Wilfs business partners decision. are appealing the anderson did. with oneself, but Steven t a double murcompletely honest drove him to commi in the mirror and be to understand what t’s not easy to look formerly known as amount of soul-searching 29, 1983, he says, but anderson, It took an incredible on Sept. sibility for his actions d back on the past der and to accept respon to do that. reflecte ly willing on able of the tragedy, anders Steven Jenkins, was g the 30th anniversary With Sunday markin for the future. of Ruthton on also shared his hope farming community ago. three decades and cide near the small posmorning 30 years m shallindependent.co By Jenny Kirk • jkirk@mar i of Approximate number IsLong snakes found in a recently, land man’s home e including two Burmes illegal in New York pythons, which are state without a permit. it would cost Number of cents stamp starts first-clas a buy to U.S. ing in January if the way (the its Postal Service has approval by the Postal 3-cent hike needs sion). Regulatory Commis 850 49 to , ber Calories in a for the opportunityI can’t that dreary Septem back then, especially for farmers but “I’m feeling very grateful small order Times were toughr, was reportedly not much of a in a couple of years, and des lives of Burger sibly return to society but Jenkins, howevewas said to be a hard worker, Jenkins I took two people’ g his dairy forget the fact that ,” anderson said. “I have a debt that King’s new farmer. Though he ing he did, includin (Taveirne). verstroyed two families But I do have a lot of remorse for failed at nearly everyth to Darlene “Satisfries,” a crinkled “Satisfries” weigh n and his marriage a living off the land, can never be repaid. fries. operatio cow regular its sion of ” of making and be the harm I caused.old, anderson is preparing for life outWhile he dreamed have a quick tempernever at 340 calories. to in parole known toward was Now 48 years e, could Jenkins, who being put on a path ions in financially unstabl into reality. side prison walls after of Correct dreams ssioner those turn Commi quite e fell by the Minnesota working through In 1980, after his marriagon mortMarch. Currently anderson is exbehind apart and he got ’ 10-acre transitional phases, in about two gage payments, Jenkins pected to be released on by Rudy is one that lity farm was foreclosed of the BufAUGU ST in years. The probabi prosecu 24, 2014 » GET tor Blythe, then-president in Ruthton. NEWS UPDAT ES Tom Fabel, the lead AT SCTIM ES.CO State Bank pleased with. In falo Ridge M the Jenkins case, is has become brewed inside Hatred for Blythe for the next an ironic twist, Fabel Jenkins advoal biggest irration an one of anderson’s his only son, — Scientists now few years, but it was STOCKHOLM (aP)likely” that human brunt of that cates. anderson, ely UP Steven, who took the “The story of Steven believe it’s “extrem nt cause TO of global ed, is an imanger. A dy is the domina GANN ETT COMP deeverybo activity as far as I’m concernsaid. “It’s one ANY m trend that is clear “Jim tried to control warming, a long-ter in the temperatures, portant one,” Fabelretribution. He’s e said. “He was in his life,” Taveirn if he couldn’t spite a recent plateau of redemption and and I feel good IN CO panel said Friday. freak. and climate control a ional cont UPO on Climate internat an transformed his life, couldn’ book tal Panel that Steven is NS yet in a photo used in the control you, like he The Intergovernmen st languag Worthington Globe about the opportunity e he just took it out dehe Conspire” then Son life, and because my stronge Father trol its “When Change used going to be given, couldn’t do climate change, his on Steve. Steve just on the causes of action to control NTS / Steven and report serves it.” in MOME him.” tion US for redemp global anything right Rehabilitation andeasily for an- ANXIOare pictured during a court recess in prompting calls for and other greenhouse her son desTaveirne said that mother emissions of CO2 prison did not come father’s approcess has perately sought his the spring of 1984. gases. derson, however. Theand underbell, then I don’t got it. to digest an “If this isn’t an alarm It cools taken years proval, but he never shed since he was little,” she said. on y down Monda If ever there were but gradually, anders said or he’d know what one is.ed greater cooperation, stand,14A “He was brainwa process. ing the way his dadyou do to issue that demand began the healing out of the ashes of a tragedy,” Fabel what “Steve either did someth do ted diplomacy, this you and commit up and rose ences. 1C “Steven partnership, suffer the consequ ry of State John said U.S. Secreta it,” always is said. likely survive.” will e said she Kerry. as a mother, Taveirn 1F R fahis MURDE d TO PRELUDE old, anderson followe That of despair. When he was 18 years Page 7a Warming Page 7a , down a dark road Remorse & reform ther, James Jenkins the pair to commit a double homipath eventually led 270 climate panel: warming ‘extremely likely’ man-made SUNDAY $102 INSID E 90 T-STORMS 57 Vee family stays stro ng during tough times Paynesville native work hours to create hunt s long ing show SCARS OF SERVICE wEAthEr LOCALLY Tiger DAYs is ToDAY 10 a.m.-3 ll tiger days from is hosting marsha will donate cenex expressWay drive. expressWay T store on east college tigers. it will SEE US ON THE INTERNE p.m. today at its entire day to the gallon pumped the from 10 a.m.-3 Go to 10 cents for every (regular value $9) t.com also sell $5 ultimate car Washes deal is from meal ependen $2 A rshallind tigers. www.ma s donated to the all proand p.m. with all proceed chips and pop with and click on our Twitter for gift includes a hot dog, right prizes will be drawn 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and Facebook links on the also to the tigers. door ll Booster club will the home page. ceeds being donated The wars side inof Iraq cards. the marsha and Afghanistan have tes and car wash been unlike Apparel. certifica any of America’s to sell marshall tiger wars in recent memory Today’s volunteer be set up on. location soldiers are being sent into time and time again, combat zones more often than their counterparts past. And while they of the are more often surviving thought fatal, they’re wounds formerly bringing home physical and emotional scars that forever change them and their families. As the multifaceted effects of these wars become clearer, so does realization of the number of soldiers who need help. ToDAY: 70% chance of a.m. showers High: 65 sUnDAY: partly cloudy High: 75-80 Part I: Home But Not Whole Tony Larson’s physical recovery from his wounds of war is over, but the invisible injuries linger. his injuries. Iraq veteran Tony Larson talks about the collection of injuries he suffere feet he has for differen d in an IED explosi KIMM ANDERSO on. He also suffers t purposes. Larson N, KANDERSON@STCL from a traumatic is a below-the-kne OUDTIMES.COM brain injury and e amputee from post-traumatic stress complications of disorder. By Kirsti Maroh n kmarohn@stcloud times.com Why is it a good thing that I came back alive? Not trying to be all gloomy, but if I came back dead, I would n’t know the difference. For my famil y, it’s came back alive. ... better that I But I had to go through a tremendou s battle, mentally, emotionally and even physically, to be able to get to the point where I am today, to be able to semi-funct ion in society. F rom elementary school, Tony Larson wanted to be in the knew he military. It was in his blood. His dad was one of seven boys, and them served. Four six of fought in Vietna m. It was an honor thing, a way to furthe education, becom r his ea school, Tony spent more well-rounded person. In high hours researching itary branches. He the different milchose the Nation al Guard becaus liked the focus on e he state missions instead international ones. of national and When he turned 17, he asked his parent so he could join s to sign papers the Guard and go to basic training between his junior and senior ONLINE years. But their menta l image of the miliVisit www. tary was haunte d by Vietnam. They sctimes.com refused. /scarsofservice for So Tony waited until videos, more photos then enlisted himsel he turned 18, f. Four months later, he left for basic training. It was 2000, and the National Guard much different ’s mission was than today: a minim Gulf War, peacek al presence in the eeping missions such as Kosovo Bosnia. They were and weekend warrio rs — one weekend month, two-week a drills in the summ meant taking care er. Deployments of floods, fightin g wildfires and cleanSee SCARS, Page $3.00 Sunday retail For home delivery pricing, see 154TH YEAR, NO. 73 © 2014 ST. CLOUD TIMES St. Cloud, Minnesota Page 2. recordS locAl/StAte DFLers, GOP spin changes in state economy 4 seCTions, 28 pAges Death Notices.................. Get Healthy................. ........ 2A Horoscopes............ ............. 4C ................... 3C 4A Page 34 Our Woods.................. Outdoors ................ .............. 1F ................... 4F Sports.................... ..................... 1D nAScAr cu.marshall independent.com By Brian Bakst Associated Press ST. PAUL — As Mark Dayton makesGov. the case for a second major theme he’s term, a is that the state pressed economy has outperforme d most of the Upper Midwest on his watch. How voters view the economy Mark Dayton will go a long way in determining how Dayton, a Democrat, fares in November. Republicans conJeff Johnson cede things have turned around but they say the recovery has been far from robust . no shortage of There’s ways to measure the economy, and each side will the next 10 weeks spend ing whether the debatglass is half-full or half-em pty. The market value of taxable property state hit an all-timin the this year at $592 e high surpassing the 2009billion, that tumbled duringmark the recession. Minnesota’s per-capita incom e ing $48,000, well is nearabove the national averag e of $44,500. Tens of thousands more jobs exist now than on Dayton’s first and unemployme day, nt has fallen from 6.8 percen t in 2011 to 4.5 percen t today. “We’ve got Minne sota unquestionably headed in the right directi on,” ton told The AssociDayated Press in an interv iew this week. Republicans argue that the good-looking numbers are misleading and that many people are “under employed.” They research from thepoint to state’s Department of Employment and Econo mic velopment peggin Deg 53 percent of Minne sota workers as in positions beneath their qualification level. Dayton’s GOP foe, Johnson, has seized Jeff on the statistic. Page 7A INSIDE TODAY’S PAPER Life ................................ .............. 1C Local ................................ .......... 3A Opinion ................ ..................... 1H WeAtHer SportS our reGion cAlendAr clASSifiedS www.marshall independent.com See ECONOMY, Advice................... ................ Bright Ideas...................... ..... 3C ........ 1G Crossword............ ..................... 3C 2A 3A 4A 5A 8A 9A opinion community voiceS mArketS entertAinment Dayton’s bid could weigh on recovery COURTESY OF TONY LARSON Tony Larson, before INDEX Travel ................................ ......... 7C Tributes ................ ................... 13A USA TODAY ................ .............. 1B 10A 1b-6b 1C-6C 3C 1D-4D 6D Second Place: Owatonna People’s Press, Matt Hudson Inside look Just finding a cool subject is sometimes 75 percent of a good story. A local man who had a bird’s-eye view of one of history’s most iconic moments definitely counts. Throw in a snappy writing style and the result is a great, effortless read. Third Place: The Bemidji Pioneer, Bethany Wesley Not bad for either of us Over the course of judging these human interest stories, I kept thinking about all the stories I’d read. This one was never far from my mind, a testament to its offbeat subject matter. An elderly deer hunter with a nearancient rifle? Instantly readable. Dailies 10,000 and over First Place: St. Cloud Times, Kirsti Marohn Scars of Service This was a crowded category – but this story stood out. Excellent writing and storytelling. You should be proud. Bravo. Second Place: St. Cloud Times, Jake Laxen The recovery of Alyssa Lommel An excellent piece of journalism. Strong writing and interviewing skills evident here. Third Place: The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead, Archie Ingersoll Lost Boys all grown up Very, very nice work. Wonderfully written and lots of telling details. Nice job. 2013-2014 Better Newspaper Contest Social Issues Story Weeklies up to 1,500 First Place: Star Herald, Dodge Center/Hayfield, Tara Lindquist Domestic Danger Great in-depth series! Time to remember – page 11 Serving the commu nities of Brownsdale, Hayfield, Mantorville, Claremont, Dodge Oslo, Rock Dell, Center, Sargeant, Waltha m, West Concord Volume 145 • Numb er 22 • Wednesday, Triton School Board Parents raise coaching issues By Larry Dobson During Open Forum, number of Triton parentsa with daughters in the 6th grade basketball program Triton Senior photos and bios on pages 6,7,8 Board May 28 • Noon, Hayfield City Wide Garage Sale registration deadline , see page 5. • 8 pm, Triton Baccalau reate Service May 30 •6-9 p.m., Grand Opening at Creative Cafe, Main Street Dodge Center. See page 2. May 31 • 3-9 pm, RideAbi lity Fundraising Barn Dance, 10038 County Road 5 NW, Pine Island A special series: June 1 • 2 pm, Triton Graduation Third Place: Minnesota Lake Tribune, Donald Kain Cattails: City vs. DNR Good public information about a problem that is easily overlooked. We did it! Rachel Masching and Samantha Dahlen mas on Sunday, as Hayfield High School give a “thumbs up” after getting graduation are on their diplograduated the class page 20. Photo by of 2014. More photos Mary Nelson form Domestic DANGER June 2 • 1 and 7 pm, Quilting Sew-ciety monthly meeting, "Quilts with Small Pieces" presente d by Mickey Mowry, Bethany UMC, 1835 19th Ave, Rocheste r. Weeklies 1,501-2,500 Report on viol ence in Dodge Coun ty First Place: Star-Gazette, Moose Lake, Charlotte (C.M.) Swanson Lyme disease series This series puts a face to a very serious, yet avoidable disease. It’s informative and keeps the reader’s attention throughout. Great, detailed work by the reporter. Star Herald reporter , Tara Lindquist, about the effects of domestic violence begins a series in Dodge County. June 7 • Hayfield City-Wid e Garage Sale Effects of violen ce linger in familie s and communitie s June 8 • 2-4 pm, Retireme nt Open House for Superintendent Ron Evjen at Hayfield High School cafeteria June 14 • 10 am- 6 pm, JUNE BLOOM, Arts in North Park, Dodge Center, Hwy 34 by pool. Artists, silent auction, live music, Minnesota Sings Contest, Miss Dodge Center Pageant, Lions Chicken Feed and more. By Tara Lindquist H e should be walking across the stage class, wearing a with his cap and gown, turning his tassel and marking a huge milestone. He should be excited to attend college in the fall and making plans for his future. His laugh should still echo down the hallways high school, his smile of the should still light up a room. He should still be standing the kids that are being up for picked on. Star Herald DeaDline: ThursDay Second Place: Tri-County News, Kimball, Jean Doran Matua Straight talk about depression comes to Marty Good information for people who were unable to attend the event. to the program, knows girls and invests time, the since he is no longer and that ing, their children coachare dropping out of the program . Superintendent Brett Joyce explained that the process for dealing with such complaints is: approached the Triton Board Monday night, School with complaints about May 19, coaching decisions being made by Coach Peggy Moran regarding 1. Discuss problem assistant coaches, about Moran and the Athletics with whether she should attend Director; girls sport events and 2. Discuss problem continuing her contractabout s with with the principal; the school. 3. Discuss problem Melissa Kubat, who s with superintendent; most of the speaking did 4. If problems have parents present, said for the not she and then been resolved the other parents , issues objected to be placed on the agenda can Tracy Petersohn no longer for board coaching and that consideration. they felt He and other board there was somethin g personal bers expressed understamemin Moran’s decision nding to change of the coaches. She said parents’ concerns they feel , and said their goal with Moran’s decisions the disare having trict’s a negative effect on sports programs is girls in to see that girls sports and that they don’t good Triton students have a want Moran coaching experience in the grams, both athletica prochildren. They said their lly and they feel academically. Tracy has brought good things continued on page 16 Community Bulletin May 28, 2014 • $1.00 5 pm 507.374.6531
[email protected] m June BLOOM In this 2008 file photo, impromptu memori candles, flowers and signs mark an al Bugarin, who were dedicated to Nick and Teresa murdered by Ismael His mom should Photo by Melanie Bugarin. be here, brutally Dobson beaming proudly murdered and robbed as he had to be murdere marches across that her son of their futures on Novemb d by his been Nick’s stage, er father. DARE officer should be here helping she 8, 2008 at their home. and the him “I School rememb Ismael Nicholas Resource plan, encouraging er Nick, I Officer “Nick” him at the time Nick and low his wildest dreams.to fol- Bugarin and his mother always got picked on a lot in his mother were middle school,” senior Teresa were murdere murdered. But he won’t be Jared “Nick was d in the a great kid,” across that stage walking most heinous and senseless Willette said. “Nick was one Skadson said. “I with his domestic of the cool kids I was had him in classmates; his mother violence attack not. But DARE won’t Dodge County he always stood be sitting in the up for me. around and he liked to joke has seen in audience recent and have fun.” beaming proudly memory. As his class- He always told his friends to at her boy. mates Skadson knock it off and to said. “He was just graduate this weekend There will be no quit pick- good a smile or a they , ing on me. He kid.” will remember laugh, from him was a good their guy. Most or Reports state Teresa kids wouldn’t have happy tears from her. proud friend, their classmate. and Ismael had gotten enforcement personne Law done that, but he did.” The reality is, neither He rel the evening into a quarl will said Nick have remembe she was muris still greatly been here since they were no one r that night and yet, missed. dered. will ever know why Deputy Dave Skadson had continued on page 17 Second Place: Jackson County Pilot, Justin R. Lessman Success story A ‘success story’ for sure. It’s amazing that this program was able to give a child words. This story has the potential to help many children. Dodge Center City Council EVENT Lake MoITYose ARTS + MUSIC + COMMUN Bid accepted for Main Street Projec t GAZETTE By Larry Dobson during Public Participa Dodge Center City tion • spending $1,450 accepted the $1,247,3 Council an “Autistic Child” sign for to Project if the 94.6 bid Second on contractor seeks of Pember Compan Street, which the remove two trees for the Main to e 1895 bid, Street Project, one is low, Sinc Menomonie, WI, for ies of council approved. in theties post work done and can get the Pine Coun the Main andparking or it may onoffice In other business Street Project at lot and the go to ★ 75¢ , theCarlt its resched- cil coun- other by Serving bidder,406 (218) 485-4 approved the entrance Phone:another at the discreuled : regular city hall parking lot; to the tion of city staff; • a request from the Thursday, May 22. meeting Dodge Five com- Center te 119 years • use of a • city participation panies submitted Ambulan years ★ Gazet ce Service to Southern 127 in a Bloom event tent at the June bids Starfor the allow June Minnesota Initiative project, but two 14 in North declined to trainingparticipants in an EMT Foundation Park; 14 participate in the proposal for a By Larry Dobson class taking place 3, 2014 ★ No. April Best day, in • declaring the existing regional Commun Thurs competit Contracting Process, Value Hayfield do ride-alongs Dodge Center ity Growth tank fuel with has been $2,500, ion they may win the which the Dodge at the airport to be selected as one of 60 city used for this Center ambulance Initiative Process for 14 cities plus surMinnesota favorite a bonus $500 for their City project. as part so that staff may proceed surrounding Rocheste communities participa of training. They engineers had estimate community charity r; will with disposal, probably ting in and $250 d not be providin • spending $7,000 Minnesota Sings, for the local cham- cost of the project g by a statewide ber at observing duringcare but only KLM Engineering to have sealed bids; $1,212,2 of commerce. More vocal competition pressure the ride- wash Supt. Bottem. infor- ranged 50.57, while bids alongs; • Resoluti the northwest water 2014-01 building,”onsaid singers age 15-25 offering mation about Minnesota 7 cerget trithat trying to tifying Sings $1,457,6from $1,234,444.96 to who live, can E. Johnson ey are also are homeownerstower this Loissummer. ed • a Dodge is “Thdelinque nt help utility be found online at work or go to school Board complet would bills 18.38. irtyThe at County Th School Th city for collectio Work on the Board Fairle. had budgeted www. in Dodge minneso e Barnum equityn aid. Th$20,000 most vulnerab as a special cases are thefor request Center a chance g Barnum. by the Leg- ple tasings.com, or local- project isd expected to have decision theareDodge being referred for 30 open to schools, includin assessme to start Center one clients all nt. thisbeneede done;awaiting a isnext passes that, it ng locally for a chance compete ly by calling Nadine financial assisweek. se help ce health counseli the Legislature a difference "Inten or Kim islature about to Reed to looking provide Ambulan TheIf council at on to (507) 273-953 building for mental Service • allowing and I am make date city state competition. Dango Marc coverage the school's yet forstaff related issues. One ty Unnasch to seek reported ood head of Lu-0. at would reallymeeting tance fl several Coun , of start who n At the was to Beers, cause lives changed will bids need state Nancy in Carlto because ing plans, staff fair events ofatthese ey reallythe regwith his family kers said she for the timely remodelrepair twoSecond $300casewor for us. Th Services (LSS) per event at 607 of Bottem ular schedule ownat theand Dave . There are ineqsteps funding for our theran Social of her forward tendent would back moving Superin two weeks door gave an overview for additional Street NW, asked the these during the donate fair, have done after w of July are Relief, of the 16-20, many ingcouncil 2014; e intervie called uities Disaster way things up as library. in themeeting a telephon , for the County Board work maymeeting time to try to wrap as she can.Thein rs who are handl on be doneon Tuesday to the Carlton Memorianow. issues as part of the l Day. of the 2012 case worke owners theboard the unresolved Main Street of Commissioners support her these people “Where property X Slug March 18. doesn't want tenwould recovery owners." Here flash flood Lake Superin Disaster Relief She hanging." s a $150,000 homethe $16 since June home “Moose with Service sevprovided and left n Social year for group has Tom Proulx head of Luthera d to wrap up pay $311 each dent Robert Indihar laid Commissioner ity members have 2012 and promiseJuly 1. "Intense Nancy Beers, workers will be CYAN case commun County n eral these to by •Carlto NTA 3. YELLO MAGE to St. Paul who are han1," Beers continthe final work •Barnum School been traveling off on April be for 30 open cases staff case workers ners." Wlegislato 2. to try and Continued on page rsBLAC help is needed of the cases to K exContinued on page STAR June Bloom seeks singers Equity aid would job the out ish runn n finfund s it careco 'help all schools' ing ing LSS claim very Services' flood Lutheran Social •• •• •• •• •• "Many yet," she these homeow funding, ued. in Carlton County looking for dling "Without further I am plained, "and for our two additional funding •• •• meet with a new school get funds towards r ai Spring is in the rain warm days bring a g snow, recent Despite the lingerin return of migratory birds. Below, near feeder as the and ice, as well an icicle suspended on a bird spring, of blue jay sips from top of the page, a sure sign tree. At of a crabapple Sturgeon Lake. enjoying the fruit Photos by Lynn Vongroven robins are spotted Hospital building project delayed e remediation “The insuranc today,” he was completed cold weather work “The new spray insulaThe fire and added. ed by the construction of have delayed the to Mercy Hos- tion will be complet the new addition , director of end of the week.” on to explain Carlson went pital, Keith Carlson , reported to ion of the drySupport Services l Board at its that the installat ed on the the Mercy Hospita , March 24. wall is being complet the rooms are As Monday oor. on fl meeting be released d the fire second Carlson explaine in materi- completed, they will ago for inspection. several weeks temperaaddition burned Due to warmer als in the new that had already the insulation •Mercy Hospital that part of the 3. been sprayed in Lois E. Johnson building. Continued on page aWeller will be accomp Cluka and Mitchell Richie Parzy, Lexi on a medical mission trip. Johnson Haiti Photo by Lois E. nying a group to the Above, ice coats fruit s and delicate branche tree. of a crabapple Photo by Colette Third Place: Blooming Prairie Times, Rick Bussler A new twist to court An in-depth look at a new way to stop a very serious problem. It’s easy to see how these new alternatives can help keep Minnesota communities safe and drugs off the streets. •• REGIST. ent Stadin ease treatm le for Lyme dis Options availab native treatment disease with alter Local students to travel to Haiti their annual . ents as they make medical misonline research that Lyme rash was nothing to to Haiti on a Lois E. Johnson “I didn’t know ing on her neck are going trek have to be at Three students to Haiti on sion. about. does not always our grand10 Hoche- worry a co-worker re- the site of the bite,” said Hoche“We have seen with a group of . The group the next week, feel ill. It wasn’t until doesn’t one C.M. Swanson on medical misworkaholic, Over ed to vacation, took to Mathews, “and that it a medical mission 6 and re- mother going were younger,” A self-admitted s woke up Mathews continu an excuse for turned from . Most of April her to go we bullseye a told Sunday, since have and found to sions Mathew leaves her she have talk when we it- look at Lisa Hoche15, However, April 14. tested for Lyme the publications out there Richie. “We asked that presented of September turns Monday, s the doctor to get , only every symptom 15, a sopho- said go. She told us when we the morning well. She simLexi Crocker, that Hoche-Mathew about a bullseye. Actually with her body. 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Page 1B Informing Becker County Forecast for over 100 years high:11 VOLUME 107, Becker County’s #1 News Website www.dl-online.com tHursDAY tODAY Chance of snow Snow likely tonight , February NO. 7 • Wednesday First Place: Detroit Lakes Tribune, Paula Quam Men of the Compassion House This story takes an in-depth look at what it means to be homeless. 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County negotia ent will protect The Becker ay autho- agreem County from Board on Tuesd Becker an al Chairm future potenti rized Board to sign on any ” John Okeson Mike full board claims. behalf of the Attorney ted separation Rengel, an employment n. back, at a negotia with He said a while office, agreement with Nelso law specialist Firm am. outed into a sc are nity Law sucked commu BREAKING NEWS ONLINE , Feb. 25, the ton a The terms ent, Pember Tuesday AT WWW.SAVAGEP too. were registering Falls, and in the agreem Ld in they are get- On ACER.CO in Fergus$1 M class and lined will BY PiPPi MaYFie Now scammers 6:30 to 8 p.m. become public Becker County Attorney woman for a papers.com s, and from ad- and ecpmayfield@dlnews ting phone numberthe lo- the Frazee High School for her email being fully eff Mike Fritz were both at ’t give upon it communi- asked people call County Media Center, the free dress. 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It’s ENTARY class Cons and S “Then the convers you to back, going on and she is ed e-mails asking foreign charged. “This continu a r g a s dy tion us send $2,000 to Frazee-Ve affects everybo problem giving im regain Education and Frazee had no : page 5A & 7A prince to help h Community credit card number at some level,” L&M fleet supply That Becker County Community Education her his freedom. pay for the class. as… just a and the partDay Deals!: Wrap Trautman to Valentines And it’s not elder- Sheriff’s Office are Director Dave just kind of struck an ase: page 4C to make people said. “We all have parphone call to them nering d Wedding showc or OK,” he said. ly person, telling rescue aware of these scams ane, ents or grandparents to get There were 80-plus hat are out ther to send money to page 11A ourselves that others t even SCAMS an at dren in people listenin people know wh their grandchil ed.” g as . Not that and let if they’ve gotten contact Friedm an shared Joy overseas prison her happen, to do story of being those don’t still sold into s Human services director resign City survey ‘Double blessing ’ Page 4 Page 8 SAVAGE On the hunt A place for yout h Page 19 PACER Page 40 riff's Office partners Scams and Cons: She y Ed to hold class nit mu with Frazee Com ads Why you need to be informed NOT FOR SALE Human traffickin g forum BY ALEX HALL |
[email protected] I to highlight local t couldn’t happen here, you may tell yourself. Childre n in couldn’t fall victim this community to human sex trafficking. Not here. But earlier this year, a 13-yearold girl from Savage was moments away possibly being from swept away into sexual The girl believed she had met a 14-year-slavery. old boy Not for sale to 13 reality of global prob lem If you go What: Human Traffi cking — A Local Perspect hosted by the Savage ive event Police Department When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25 Where: Prior Lake High School, 7575 150th St. W., Savage Cost: Free (recomm ended for ages 16 and older) Info: RSVP to crimepre
[email protected] BANK ONLINE ANYTIME Easily check accoun t balances, transfer funds and more, 24-hours a day. Second Place: The Tower Timberjay, Tower/Soudan, Marshall Helmberger Family still looking for answers on death of toddler A sad story about what happens when regulations don’t work. This is a great piece of investigative work that outlines the need for a better screening process for child abuse cases. prostitution at age 15 survivi ng a nightma and rish life that no one wants to imagine. She reminde d the audienc e that 100 percent of girls sold for Amy sex someone’s daughte are Lyon r, and that made many people shift uncomfortably in their seats. Sex traffick ing, prostitution, paid rape, selling children for sex, “it’s all here – even in the suburbs,” Friedm said. “People are an just now becomin more aware of g it.” She shared that 30 percent of sextrafficked girls come like ours – includin from suburbs just g ours — and the average age of entry into sex traffick ing is 13. There was a collectiv e groan in the room. Friedm an went on to say that each month more than 200 minor girls sold on average are five times per day and 95 percent are drug could they perform addicted – how else repeate dly — and such heinous acts well, that reality became nearly too much for many audienc e to bear. in the But who better to deliver the uncomfortable truth than a woman Trafficking to 13 INDEX OBITUARIES / 5 CALENDAR / 17 SPORTS / 22 OPINION / 6 CONNECT / 18 CLASSIFIEDS / 30 HOW TO REACH US SUBSCRIBE: 952 3456682 EDITOR: 952 3456376 OR EDITORSAVAGEPACER.COM WOULD YOU LIKE TO READ OUR STORIES ONLINE? SCAN THIS FROM YOUR MOBILE DEVICE TO VISIT SAVAGEPAC ER.COM VOLUME 20, ISSUE 38 © 2014 SOUTHWEST NEWSPAPER S U.S. POSTAL SERVICE MAILING LABEL Third Place: Pine Journal, Cloquet, Jana Peterson The Drug Problem in Carlton County This series was obviously well thought out and covers what seems to be an overwhelming issue in Carlton County. This is the kind of issue that newspapers can help solve through awareness. Amazing investigative work and reporting throughout the series. Weeklies over 5,000 First Place: Savage Pacer, Alex Hall Not for sale Well written story of the dangers of teens and the use of the Internet and social media. Story brings in nicely how human trafficking can occur especially when younger teens believe what they are told on the Internet. Nice explanation how this can happen in the community and how to focus on prevention. Second Place: Isanti-Chisago County Star, Cambridge, Alicia Chapman Minimum Wage in Rural Minnesota: Could a wage increase hurt mom and pop? Excellent view on how the minimum wage increase could affect small business. The story also handles the workers’ side of the issue. Nicely done and well worth the read of the sensitive issue of a wage increase and the impact it could have on everyone. southmet.com 2573 Credit Union Drive Prior Lake, MN 55372 (952) 445-0888 Third Place: Grand Rapids Herald Review, Britta Arendt Bringing suicide to life A moving story on the mental health issue of suicide. Nice, well-written story about one person’s suicide and the impact made on a family. Story does a good job of bringing awareness of a sensitive topic to the community. Page 36 2013-2014 Better Newspaper Contest Dailies under 10,000 First Place: The Bemidji Pioneer, Justin Glawe Homeless in Bemidji The clear winner. From start to finish, this series was masterfully crafted. Justin could have been content to just speak to any number of area social service agencies and churches for a generic story or two on homelessness. But he instead takes readers on a dark journey to a place most of us don’t understand and none of us would want to end up in. As evident by the author’s column, this series sent a ripple through Bemidji. Good. It’s our job as journalists. Sunday September 15, 2013 Today’s forecast High 62º Low 36º Weather, Page A3 Inside... The elusive mountain lion BSU football team falls 17-14 Bemidji’s Man Marathon B1 LIVING | Page B3 SPORTS | Page A7 ENERGY SPOTLIGHT | Page State looks to solar energy Minnesota’s solar requirement could change electrical grid Second Place: Owatonna People’s Press, Matt Hudson* A Year to Remember ta EDITOR’S NOTE Minneso took a Public Radio recentlyta is movlook at how Minneso energying forward on several is the . This related initiatives of stories second of two days on the issue. LL STEPHANIE HEMPHI FM MPR News 91.3 5. the ground July ss man, lays on Andy Reed, a homele Coming Thursday Kingbird rs this Minnesota lawmake to start year required utilities power from Not long after Melvinon buying more solar panels on drank with his friends homeowners with weekend, he key decision Independence Day their roofs, but a disorderly could deterwas arrested for in coming months in jail, remains He anyone will conduct. mine how much to make its waiting for his case take advantage. courts system. state way to through the By the end of January to Melvin has an extensive the June regulators are expected includes to determine criminal history that but not all EDITOR’S NOTE: Followinga local design a system Ryan, will have to mostly petty crimes, display such 21 death of Butch utilities began much how Pioneer businesses homeless in Bemidji to the homeless man, the of men and pay residents and ty they recidivism. The costs looking into a group did, live on for the solar electricipanels — taxpayer for Melvin’s but many women who, as Butch In Part 1 of a generate with their of solar.” known, is Bemidji. tion of streets incarcera the the so-called “valuefirst state costs and we spend time with others, like court three-part series, Minnesota is the for dealing with family unit of Andy tariff quesexpense to police the non-traditional to tackle this solar not. ther, Melvin on that the homeless, are Reed, Shelly Whitefeae Goggleye. health tion. It’s a discussi s of the Alcoholism, mental Kingbird and Lawrenc histories and involves the working l grid the issues and criminal ents are just 100-year-old electrica as resiprobation requirem preventing And JUSTIN GLAWE nation relies on. eer.com ities start some of the reasons jglawe@bemidjipion commun and gaining dents the homeless from of their own housing. So, generating more bubbles lead to a employment and young boy blew a nearby detox solar power, it could utilities July 5. His PIONEER PHOTOS too, is the lack of in how through a wand JUSTIN GLAWE | BEMIDJI to a woman transformation bag while facility, according homeless . father packed a Whitefeather talk do their business stroller. It was a Kingvird and Shelly an unknown who works with the this year mom readied the e Goggleye, Melvin The Legislature trio are three in s on IndeThe Lawrenc ity. 5. hundred July big commun vodka on scene among requests for required the state’s . . over a bottle of to Sometimes, the and homeless in Bemidji pendence Day weekend -owned utilities of men driftion just investor spheres really populat detox are it to Nymore of their elecAs the translucent “a warm bed,” June 21, he made obtain 1.5 percent , dirtier, drunken weekend. women looking for Mike Mastin panels by further. ed, a far different tricity from solar sands over the holiday g to Bemidji Beach, but no ional family sat Bemidji Police Chief will come and more dysfunct away from the 2020. Most of that ions the Most people travellin trekked to SIGHT field said. have HIDING IN PLAIN about a football from large installat investors for July 4 wouldn’t Two leaned where Butch Kingbird and big boy and his bubbles. The cement blocks utilities or other the forgotten building block wall of a spots. a few others the and walked of cinder or 48, one the Ricci, ves. are against, against Roger was found build themsel anonymous. Goggleye leaned , while two othof under a wooden Another is the waterfront gazebo. forgotten building who wished to remainhe had been But at least 10 percentcome One of them the path that leads as benches, scatmust ers lay on the ground. buried in Mississippi River. Reed was limping, said he’d been their solar energy Then there are the face bridge over the He and busidowntown, and paint reads — Andy Reed, his for a few weeks. from homeowners respontered throughout half-asleep, There, green spray They probastate with trails under the jumped; “Vice Lords” were his hands — was nesses around the Section B the alleys and bike which in drunken ecstasy “Indian Drunk Spot.” the boxthe Mississippi. moaning either sible for the beating,pack of beer, Sunda panels on their roofs. a solar bridges that span wouldn’t have noticed he and y, Octob six to give erwanted are hidden; oth6, 2013 or hungover misery. he’s breath- bly e said occurred over a State officials ones in the Some of the spots car where Goggley es said. The younger “As long as we know e Reed sometim sight. to Lawrenc plain friends want said ers, in who didn’t some of his SOLAR, Page A13 first chill of ing we’ll be alright,” men with his group, the ones some might have On Aug. 14, as the the about drugs. sleep. However, Goggleye, one of its cold fingers be named, talked rid of a Vic 10 Beach, near of the building. ended up on Nymore used to act as autumn wrapped of Lake Bemidji, back to the wall “I’m trying to get that Shelly WhiteINSIDE weed,” one of the around the shores representing concrete pylons Reed, Goggleye, so I can get some s isms for a longKingbird are to hara group of homeles Ojibwe people men said. He had Vicodin, a presupport mechan feather and Melvin be more than Grand Marais aims of Now, they are ded r. Some in the three generations gone logging facility. of among what might s men and vest heat from overcrow scription painkille crushing and waterfront. One to many drunken about gathered at the silent witnesses two dozen homeles but the actual forest. Page A10 “out of the way group talked at least one one, and This nights, the spots. women in Bemidji, to determine. days and snorting the pill. g to Reed. of the cops,” accordin born Jan. death. numbers are difficult A6 Ryan e’s Page Reed, “Butch” foursom ESS, the HOMEL Andrew Willard Adelbert James It’s hard to tell if that night by of 63 after many obvious or made it to the age of Bemidji. On 28, 1955, was joined presence was more among ish streets harder to distingu into the thou- years on the crowds that reached you don’t, You see them, or maybe stories to tell e hav they and , here ’re but they SheSays A The Forum A hidden loss g the food shelf FOOD SHELF BEMIDJI COMMUNITY findin More and moretinuareseto increase Use of local food shelf BETHANY WESLEY neer.com bwesley@bemidjipio local food shelf is BEMIDJI — The . at a critical juncture important “This is a really said Jack moment in our history,” tor of the Bemidji a Judkins, coordina Shelf. “We are at Food ity Commun now.” critical time right ever-increasing ly Due to seeming shelf has been demand, the food and more more able to keep serving con relocated to a much families since it facility in 2012. larger, more efficient s to rise, But the need continue Judkins said. society needs to “Hunger in our said. “Food be addressed,” he going to solve the a shelves are not it’s like putting problem of hunger; that needs bandage on a wound stitching.” meetings are Two community in hopes of raisplanned this week ss about ing community awarene community hunger and to reignite how best to conversations about address the issue. one of our most “This is probably s in our histochallenging moment ry,” Judkins said. the food shelf Through August, for families in 2013 has served 7,002 people. Since famia total of 24,344 a month, those figlies can visit once e visitors. ures represent duplicat Good Morning, 1.75 $ Barb Phelps, Bemidji 155 117 Years Number Copyright 2013 subscribing Thank you for FOOD SHELF, Fargo Kari Dahlen wasn’t trying to get pregna It wasn’t a good nt. time, with her mother losing the fight against cancer . After a positive pregnancy test Dec. 1, Dahlen shared the news with her mom in her palliative care room. Barbar a Gebeke was thrilled “She was super . excited to be a grandm though we knew a again she Inside later,” Dahlen says. wouldn’t be here a week What you need to know Gebeke died Dec. about miscarriage. 5. B8 “I kept thinkin g I didn’t want this baby, I wanted my mom FOR MORE back,” Dahlen says. In January, Dahlen INFORMATION suffere d a miscar bled for a month. The Share Pregnan “It was like a constanriage. She cy and Infant Loss reminder,” she t Support says. Group meets the “I felt like it was third my fault becaus Tuesday of the month e I was thinking about Sanford Health Chapel,at my mom,” she says. “I was still not connected to 1720 University the baby Drive S., Fargo. After the loss, Dahlen because of my mom.” didn’t want A candlelight the work or project to do any of s she’d enjoyed memorial service before. She didn’t think she’d will be ever want to be held at 7 p.m. Oct. pregnant 15 again. First Lutheran Church,at The emotional 619 Broadway, Fargo, pain of miscar in riage – a pregnancy loss honor of Pregnan before 20 weeks cy Infant Loss Awarene and gestation – isn’t always well unders ss tood by society, Month despite its prevalence. Ten to 15 percent of For more informat known pregnancies end ion, contact Collette in miscarriage, at (701) according to the March of Dimes. 361-6611 or Michelle at (701) 371-4537. It’s a grief many hesitate to acknow death-defying society ledge in a uncomfortable topic, says Aynsle with the ONLINE y Gunnerson, a funeral director with Hanson www.nationalsha re. -Runsvold, one org funeral homes of two that organize a yearly memorial service at Spring vale Cemetery for families who’ve lost a child during pregnancy . MISCARRIAGE: Page B8 InDepth: Page A3 neer.com www.bemidjipio 218-333-9200 neer.com news@bemidjipio Emotional, physica l components of mis carriage R S FOOD SHELF, HUNGE MEETINGS TO DISCUS this week to discuss the Bemidji been set for in the community. Two meetings have Shelf and hunger e dedicated Community Food form a committe ity is invited to help meeting begins at 7 p.m. First, the commun garden project. That SE. to the food shelf’s shelf, 1260 Industrial Park Drive Tuesday at the food be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ensive meeting will Ave. S. compreh more 2508 Washington A second, Lutheran Church, Saturday at Calvary the Future: Hopes, Towards Looking titled on hunger The strategy event, s,” will offer a community update to share, to Dreams and Concern nts, asked to bring a food dish garden and and then allow participaone to discuss the food shelf food shelf. break into two groups:the business-side operation of the on the other to focus Informing the Bemidji area and North Central 1896 Minnesota since ...B4 BUSINESS ................. 9 CLASSIFIEDS ............B6.........B10 FOOD ................. B5, B10 LIVING ........B2-3, not always underst ood 3 OBITUARIES ................A .....A4 OPINION......................A7-9 SPORTS ................. ...A3 WEATHER ................. Third Place: The Bemidji Pioneer, Crystal Dey* Turning the page Dailies over 10,000 First Place: The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead, Sherri Richards & Meredith Holt A hidden loss The Forum set the bar this year in the social issues division. All journalists dove in head-first to approach stories. In this story, Sherri & Meredith did an excellent job of finding those people impacted by this issue and telling their stories. The Forum should be proud of their work on this. Second Place: St. Cloud Times, Amy Bowen Far from help: The fight against anorexia Amy Bowen presented a heartbreaking and honest look at the life of anorexics. One of several stigmatized issues covered by this year’s entries, ED affects so many people, but their stories are not often told. Great job, Amy. Miscarriage PHOTOS BY 701 7 01.23 237 7.6 61 141 41 www.budgetblinds.co m hholtgard@budget blinds.com David Samson / The Forum STORY BY Sherri Richards FREE IN-HOME CONSULTATION! 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Great data as well. *Please note, an asterisk indicates that no comments were submitted by contest judges for the entry. Page 37 2013-2014 Better Newspaper Contest Sports Story Smokeout “In the Community, With the Community, For the Community” Weeklies up to 1,500 Volleyball Students make posters for Smokeout event Page 2 Central volleyball wraps up season Page 8 THE NORWOOD YOUNG AMERICA $1 Visit us on the web at www.nyatimes.net NYA family appe als BY ADAM GRUENE WALD NYA TIMES Council. For Paula VOL. 144, NO. 26 THURSDAY, NOV. 21, 2013 city chicken ordin ance Penny and Rollin Paula’s – in May through feeding the birds. coworkers at the I do Whether or not resident Beaver and their two kids, some relatives who have Chanhassen s Lydia, 9, have Veterinary backyar can have farm animals, they are and Nathan, 4, Clinic. All are hens d chickens and specifically chicken eagerly awaitof the thought s, in a ing the decision Columbian Wyandotte teresting it would be an inresidential area and what variety, in pet to have.” which Paula dewill be determined NYA it will mean for their pet Housed soon. scribed as “nice, friendly house and in a backyard The NYA Plannin chickens. and docile.” coop, g which Approx is Commission was imately 9-year sched- residents “I’ve always thought surrounded by gardens uled to discuss the of their home and trees issue on in the they were interesti Preserve Additio Tuesday, Nov. 18, ng,” said the chickenand the marsh, n, Paula, as the and s have been a family also welcom then make a recommwill the family acquired three e addition to the has a guinea pig dation to the NYA en- chickens – Checkers, Danand fish. family. “I like City delion (Dandy ) and Henny birdwat birds and I enjoy ching and enjoy See Chicken / Page 16 NYA Council mulls junk vehicle code, telecom contract Paula Beaver of NYA has appealed the ordinance regarding chickens after receiving a notice regarding her backyard chickens, including Dandy. (NYA Times staff photo by Adam Gruenewald) LIVING TO RUN Anthony Will of Broadband Corp. reviewed his company’s recent purchase of Cologne ISP assets for the NYA City Council on Tuesday, Nov. 12. (NYA Times staff photo by Adam Gruenewald) BY ADAM GRUENE WALD NYA TIMES definition of a “junk vehicle” in accorda nce with State Statutes. City Administrator Steve Helget was awaiting some comments from Attorney Jay Squires, City wanted to fine-tune but language in the ordinanthe City Administrator ce Steve Helget presente to include all residential d areas. potential changes to Or“This is somethi dinance 247, which ng that off-street resident covers materialized mainly out ial park- of an inconsis ing and junk, abando tency in our ned current code,” said Helget. and unauthorized vehicles Among the propose . “This is something I wantchanges is the applicat d ed to get going as quickly ion as we could.” of the ordinance to Council member all residential zones,cover Carnot ol Lagergr just two of the four en had some as well as other zones, questions regarding the condi- fee structur tions, such as leaving e a ve- of unatten and details hicle unattended with the while councilded vehicles, engine running, member Jim repairing Kellers questioned whetha vehicle or using it for ad- er the city should continu vertising on a city street. to operate on a compla e The changes in intthe dinance also modifi ores the See Council / Page 11 NYA City Council members revisited a familiar issue in their discussi on of changes to a city nance on Tuesday ordi, Nov. 12. Faith Anderson of NYA saved Nov. 4, a day after completi finisher’s medal and a jersey, not to mention articles, ng the New York City of her sister, Joy, who Marathon. (NYA Times passed away on staff photo Sister remembers growing up, last moments with mar athon runner BY ADAM GRUENE WALD by Adam Gruenewa NYA TIMES For Faith Anderso Johnson was much n of NYA, Joy more than the oldest participant in the City Marathon. She 2013 New York was a sister, traveling companion and a The death of Joy, true friend. Calif., who passed 86, of San Jose, away just a day ld) after running the NYC Marathon on Nov. 3, where she fell near mile 20, has drawn national attentio n. And it was fate that had brought Faith, 83, there, a happening she attributes to her own faith as she almost stayed home before the trip to see her deciding to make sister run. Advocate e Zion students to present comedic mystery on Nov. 25 34 BY ADAM GRUENE WALD 2014 Vol. 126, No. 20, NYAAugust Wednesday, TIMES E ANNANDALE See Marathon / Page Community on the T H HEART OF CARVER COUNTY NEWS Zion Lutheran School students are inviting the commu nity mance of the “Myste to their perforrious Case of the Missing Ring” on Nov. 25 at 7:30 p.m. The play, co-direc ted sak and Chris Dennin by Tom Marcsig, is sure to offer plenty of intrigue and mystery. Written by Janie Downey Maxwe it tells the story ll, of her ring and enlists a queen who loses Zion Lutheran the help of royal deSchool students rehearse a “Mysterious Case of the Missing Ring” on scene for their upcoming play, Nov. 25 at 7:30 p.m. Maria Felt (queen), Alison Dose (gypsy Pictured are: See Play / Page 6 Smarts). Rose) and Liam Aldrich (NYA Times staff photo Visit us online at (Maximum by Adam Gruenewa ld) Display Advert. 952-442-6 820 806 INSIDE Filing closes for elections Current councilman will Dwight Gunnarson challenge Marlene Young for mayor this fall. See more filing results on page 6A. Preparing for the school year $ 1 mov that group have been busy for more than a month already, starting to prepare and groom trails so when the snow finally that does start falling and the trails officially open in December, they’re in prime condition. Business abounds Managing Editor and flow in the There’s a natural ebb , but Annandale in world of commerce at high tide. is the summer of 2014 g business comThe city’s burgeonin d by nearly munity has been augmente s that have filled a dozen new enterprise brought new and empty storefronts and and services to sometimes unique goods the area. Such a great time. exciting an “It’s coming into Anvariety of businesses the community,” nandale is great for president of the said Jeremy Wheeler, of ComAnnandale Area Chamber Photo by Paul Downer merce. of the chamwith Megan Czycalla, chair e for the past and have been active r committe gly attractive place, here include, ambassado increasin ber’s pictured an e Those called upon often to to make Annandal on Highway 55. Grabham. five years, has been n Committee aim putting up a billboard Sylvester, Donita Knaus and Judy owners. Members of the Downtow including kiosk refubishment and Wendy business new Miller, visit Jim year, King, year,” she said. several projects this Vicki Morgan, Jeremy Wheeler, Jim “I don’t recall a busier businesses to new from left, Patty Knight, “Being able to draw us. More busiof town is good for all options is good for ness and shopping its residents. the community and See messages from school district staff about the new school year, and meet Annanon dale’s new teachers pages 7A through 11A. t r the hear A boost fo wn polish up downto ‘I don’t recall a busier year.’ Group aims to UP NEXT ■ The bloodmobile in will visit Classic Hall 7 to Annandale from 1 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 21. ■ The Summer Concert Series concludes with Jack Pearson at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 22. ■ More community items are on page 3A. ▼ Index . . . . . . .3A Calendar, Weather . . . . . . .4A Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5A Marketplace . . . . . . . . . . .6A News . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7A-11A Back to School . . . . .13A Sports and Recreation . . . . . . . 1B Real Estate . . . . . . . . .2B, 3B After Hours . . . . . . . . . . . .4B Obituaries . . . . . . . . . .4B, 5B Community . . . . . . . . . . . .8B Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . .9B Records . . . . . . . e members opted to wider scale, committe on Highway 55 in an action group) space purchase billboard down and see if (forming e sign. be interested in doing,” Greenfield to put up an Annandal was something we’d of AmeriMiller and Alyssa Domagala to said Miller. discussions, letters can Family Insurance went door to door n After some initial ownfunds from downtow an influx of new downtown business drum up billboard Coincidence or not, summer has oc- were sent out to large a for out response was overthe 30 turned this s, and businesses in town energetic efforts of ers, and about where ideas, businesse ly positive. the meeting over the winter whelming pargroup curred along with percent im99 to discussed. owners working “I think we had about goals and more were . “That downtown business in that,” said Domagala were the city. ticipation prove and promote people all those new businesses are was huge, to see that money where their While not all of the acindividuals who are willing to put their located downtown, n Committee are mouth was.” tive with the Downtow up for two months efforts aim to benefit The billboard was of quick to say that their up again farther east initially, and will go Annandale as a whole. n is thriving your 55 in September. Greenfield on Highway group has pursued “If your downtow thriving, and if it’s Another project the community is usually your community is to the public soon inthat should be visible dying a lot of times Administrator Kelly of empty Main -Kelly Hinnenkamp volves filling the windows struggling,” said City attractive images Street buildings withthe Annandale area. City administrator Hinnenkamp. ee’s origins photos of from made The Downtown Committ mp those properties a fall when Hinnenka The idea is to give stretch back to last unified look. separately with several cleaner, somewhat was communicating these vacant buildabout what could More than just talk “How do we make The kiosk on our windifferent business ownersdowntown aesthetlook vacant? That’s Action has followed. the . refurbished and ad- ings not really be done to improve it remained an attrac- Highway 55 has been are still to come, dow fill solution,” said Domagala ically and make sure ents . improvem ditional businesses of decay with tive option for new Jewelry was one of helping to replace an image Jim Miller of Miller’s beginnings. Boost one that speaks of new of how to further those owners. Turn to page 14A conversations After consideration on a businesses its “Kelly was having separate and she e and of others, promote Annandal with me and a couple together and sit get said that we should is also a “The increase in interest businesses that good sign for current to live and do this is an exciting place businesses moving business. I think that that people are sign into town is also a money again after starting to spend economy.” many years of a struggling fresh businesses While the ranks of base like new tax don’t bolster the city’s since they are fillconstruction would, City Administraing existing buildings, said there is still mp tor Kelly Hinnenka the community as a physical benefit to buildings are genera whole. Occupied helping to ally maintained properly, or even imsteady keep property values time. And as the proving them over tives noted, the benchamber representa statistics. mere beyond efits go s Focus on concussion New Turn to page 10B areness Time for sports, aw following Editor’s note: The series on is the first of a two-part school concussions. With another it is ng, sports season approachi coaches important that athletes, signs of the and families recognize proper prea concussion and take occurs. injury if cautions ▼ Contact Us Phone: 274-3052 Fax: 274-2301 E-mail/News cate.com news@annandaleadvo E-mail/Advertising te.com ads@annandaleadvoca Website: cate.com www.annandaleadvo -Megan Czycalla Chamber welcome ambassador By Paul Downer Managing Editor ‘If your downtown is thriving your community is usually thriving.’ By Tom Westman Staff Writer Photo by Paul Downer election, but the as usual for the primary in November. Turnout was slow the ballots will look results shaped how Annandale Advocate Wednesday, August 20, 2014 34 Volume 126, Number 2 Sections, 28 Pages Inserts Inside ■ Annandale Advocate ■ Cabela’s res ■ Holiday Stationsto 100 There are more than this newspaper advertisements in shop your local encouraging you to community. Page 38 Hagerty wins primary election a Wright Bruce Doney, will By Tom Westman County deputy. Hagerty r’s genStaff Writer face Braun in Novembe Braun received Joe eral election. Incumbent Sheriff en- 14 percent to Doney’s 12. strong around Hagerty received a Votes were also cast eleca variety of dorsement in the primary the Minnesota for 12. level Aug. national Tuesday, l and tion on 73 per- state-leve Hagerty received a race with positions. cent of the vote in Braun, a Primary challengers Stacy and Turn to page 6A Hennpin County deputy, nnandale senior Brett Fobbe dashed around Centhe court at Target of the 2013 Photo by Tom Westman ter in the first game nt. He state basketball tournamearm Baseline Concusone thletes take the ImPACT was defending with Annandale student-a other held spring sports season. outstretched and the sion Test during the the state to his head. it thing because it was I would No one watching realizedplay- which hit me in the face,” tournament and knew was remember at the time, but Fobbe has no play basketball again,” Fobbe said. “I don’t minutes after never said. “Playing those last ing from instinct, and anything for a few Fobbe moments. of me. It recollection of those he is that.” two games was stupid more n more seIn fact, the only reason Fobbe played in two is made my concussio nt, my recovery the state tourname certain that scene occurredsufat prolonged games and vere had Cardinals to let my film of the game. He after his injury. The time. I just didn’t want to Minfered a concussion. lost the second game defeated teammates down. start of “It happened at the nehaha Academy, and game, Head place. the second half of that third for Esko I trapped something “Kyler (Fobbe) and and the Turn to page 13A “I definitely knew say anysomeone at half court elbow was wrong but didn’t an kid we trapped threw A Third Place: Lake Region Life, Waterville, Jay Schneider A perfect finish to a perfect season Strong profile of a state champion wrestler. The story did a nice job telling the story of Petry’s perseverance to finally reach the top step of the podium his senior year. 4, 2013 Empty spaces filling up ▲ Second Place: Spring Grove Herald, Craig Moorhead Spring Grove native joins 500 club Excellent feature story of a coaching milestone that gives readers a clear picture of what motivates and drives a very successful volleyball coach. Joy Johnson Dec. 25, 1926 - Nov. Aside from an snowfall that has early since melted away on parts the Twin Cities metro of area midweek, it’s still a bit early for most people to seriously thinking start about “We’re already out snow. there discing,” But for members Snowrunners of the president Carver County Snowru Scott Wakefield ners, the local snowmo n- said in reference to the bil- process of ing club, it’s never leveling and too ly to start thinking ear- compacting the soil where about winter. Some member s of See Snowrunners Paul Downer By/ Page 11 nyatimes.net s to Rain forced spectatorHigh The seek shelter during a 48s concert at Minnesot Sunday, Pioneer Park on went Aug. 17, but the show Office ................ and 15 fiddle conteston,952-467-2 271outside later News ................ants competed . 952-467-2 271 Classifieds ........ See page 16A. on. 952-442-6 8 County Snowrunne rs group prepares for winter te.com www.annandaleadvoca APER S N E W S PBY MATT BUNKE THE LAKE First Place: Norwood Young America Times, Adam Gruenewald Living to run - Sister remembers growing up, last moments with marathon runner A remarkable story about an 86-year-old marathon runner who died a day after running the New York City Marathon, told through the words of her sister. A difficult interview, to be sure, resulting in life story well worth sharing. Weeklies 1,501-2,500 First Place: Annandale Advocate, Tom Westman Focus on concussions part 1: Time for sports, awareness Everything a reader needs to know about concussions in the world of sports can be found in this story. Lots of medical documentation to support the story of local athletes and their experiences- a story with tremendous impact. Second Place: Pelican Rapids Press, Louis Hoglund THE ORVILLE NETTESTAD STORY Almost a big-leaguer, legendary pitcher career hopes ended after tragic tussle with a Farmall Tractor The challenge of writing about events dating back some 75 years was more than met by this very interesting historical piece that used eyewitness accounts and statistics to make the case of Nettestad’s place in baseball history. Third Place: Stillwater Gazette, Stuart Groskreutz Backpack to fast track It’s not every day that a local girl gets to compete in the Olympics. This article is an excellent example of using an athlete’s own words to best tell her story- not only a phenomenal skier, but an outstanding role model as well. 2013-2014 Better Newspaper Contest Weeklies 2,501-5,000 na, Gators top Owaton Sports South, 2B s down Lakeville Raiders tennis take 3B Like Sports Northfield News on Facebook Players take the snap of off Wednesday at COLLEGE FOOTBALL THE KNIGHT FILES the ball during a of An introduction to some the many people that make son Carleton College’s presea football camp tick By JORDAN OSTER B 2013 Wednesday, September 4, Follow @NFNJordan on Twitter Northfield News MAN eldnews.com josterman@northfi A College fog hangs over the Carleton Wednesday practice football field on crews can be morning. Construction half block a heard hammering away A four-man crew of south on Division Street. from left to right on way their works painters Stadium, transformthe steps and seats of Laird to gray. ing them from brown erent kind of buildInside the stadium a diff football program ing is taking place. Carleton’s camp, an ongois in its 11th day of preseason on for Sept. 7’s seasonpreparati of project ing Grinnell College. opening game against there will be definiUnlike the stairs outside n. A program’s suctive moment of completio the days of camp but cess is less easily defined, to build on elements ity represent the opportun for the new one. of past seasons while preparinglong term,” said “My goals here are truly his eighth year entering coach Bob Pagel, who is have to build a foundawith the Knights. “We an identity.” tion and start to build all around buzzes word e Th Build. Build. in the heart of the the Knights camp, includinglast year: “Prepare, mantra the team adopted Build, Believe.” is echoed in mornThat same mentality coaches prepare and ing meetings as players ree signs in the Knights’ to take on the day. Th the saying, and Pagel main meeting room bear building together. of underscores the message teammates. Got to “You’ve got to help your Pagel said. “In the end help your teammates,” we’re all Knights.” g heat of a late Especially in the demandinof Knights suprange August day, the kind and immense. On Sept.7 the porting one another is take center stage, but players and coaches will from the only ones far their roles in camp are 100 people than More up. that build the team contributing title during can be credited with a follows is an account of preseason camp. What Files. 11 of them: The Knights 2B See KNIGHTS on two-minute drill. n/Northfield News) (Jordan Osterma er Name: Nick Herring r” as: “The major switche Otherwise known regular camp at Carleton n defensive back (his Experience: Fourth g the differences betwee the changes. Can be found: Studyin and implementing adopted position), (his this time. There position) and safety three: “It’s a lot hotter camp versus past this on ts Though more intense.” don’t practices, but a lot d. Stay focused and hydrate have been some shorter “Stay through camp: support when Keys to making it ates and take their Support your teamm worry about the heat. ” you. And have fun. . But seriously, I like they’re giving it to te milk after practice [position] stuff.” camp: “The chocola Favorite thing at learning all the safety stuff. And I’ve enjoyed doing all the team s Name: John Kuneliu driller” as: “Defensive back Otherwise known at Carleton meeting rooms Experience: First camp assignments in the defensive backs on Can be found: Drilling strategy a good scheme and and on the field. “Right now we have stands: of things, which is defense On where the the defensive side on.” Pagel is really big on just about perfecti it’s Now in. e in place. [Coach Bob] packag , a single we have most of our taking a single practice nice. At this point “You’re the camp: It’s . to ch practice On the mental approa to play the way you at a time. You’re going ess…our goal is to literally get meeting, a single day toughn ess, same physical ” game. a than t same mental toughn mindse can’t be a different better every day. It MONEY! drive a new Take 5 minutes to test donates Ford, and Dokmo Ford ield Area up to $6,000 to the Northf thousands! United Way. You help 9 AM – 2 PM ON SATURDAY, SEPT. 14 TOWN NORTHFIELD BRIDGE SQUARE, DOWN locally owned “Northfield’s ONLY ip.” new car dealersh l at em al m See th o.co dokm www. 30 Years of serving Second Place: Detroit Lakes Tribune, Vicki Gerdes Just like old times: Detroit Mountain’s original ski club members tour new facility, talk history A fascinating look back at the origins of a ski facility. The interviews of founding members added much depth and interest to the story. Third Place: Litchfield Independent Review, Louie Opatz Stuck in the Rough The story of a local golf course’s financial woes was supported with strong analysis of other municipal courses throughout the state facing similar circumstances. Weeklies over 5,000 Name: Robert Deng as: “Rookie” Otherwise known camp at Carleton r in high school) Experience: First (as a wide receive from getting open Carleton). Can be found: Going defensive back at getting open (as a pretty cool. to stopping guys from first college football camp: “It’s been than high h his On going throug fast. It’s a lot different been going by really ” doing something. Really tiring. But it’s around moving r camp: “I’d bring always school. Everyone’s the start of anothe do differently at would he On things g pains. been some growin a fan.” ive back: “There have ” On the move to defens the coaches. I’m learning a lot, period. lot from But I’m learning a YOUR TIME – OUR First Place: Northfield News, Jordan Osterman Sports Story - The Knight Files This well-written piece offered an interesting behind-the-scenes peek at a small college football camp. The individual spotlights were presented in a most effective and enjoyable way. 8 507-645-447 Northfield 1201 South Hwy. 3, ! the Northfield community First Place: Forest Lake Lowdown, Michelle Miron* One Tough Mother Second Place: Echo Press, Alexandria, Eric Morken* Sun sets on citizen’s field Third Place: Echo Press, Alexandria, Eric Morken* Back on the bag Dailies under 10,000 BOYS BASKETBALL Huskies run past the Tig ers Sports 1B WEEKEND EDITION $1.50 Newsstand www.owatonna.com Not backing away Former long-time Owatonna Aces ball player faces biggest battle of his life www.faribault.com December 14-December 15, 2013 Parents worry about possible Montessori move By PETER BYRNE pbyrne@owatonna .com By JEFFREY JACKSO N jjackson@owatonna .com OWATONNA — When Craig Busch stepped into the batter’s box to face Faribault hurler, he wasn’t the hard-throwing going to back down. Busch, the shortstop and Owatonna Aces baseball leadoff batter for the even back then when team, wasn’t a big man, he mid- to late 20s — he was somewhere in his doesn’t exactly remembe the year, let alone the r date. facing was quite a pitcher And the pitcher he was being scouted by Major — someone who was League teams because could throw so hard he and so fast, even up in the 90-plus mph range. But the pitcher was also known to be a little wild. “He didn’t know where he was throwing it,” said legendary Owatonna baseball player and manager Chuck Fuller, who was Busch’s coach for all years — about 25 — that the Busch So no one would have played for the Aces. faulted Busch if he backed off just a bit. But even born-to-be-wild pitcher with a hard-throwing on the mound, Busch wasn’t intimidated. “I wasn’t looking to back Instead, he crowded away,” Busch said. stride in on the first pitch the plate and took his of The ball came fast, the the game. ball came right at Busch’s ball came hard, and the head. “It cracked my cheekbon e, up around my eye socket,” Busch recalled even after more than three decades. “I got a nice black eye.” Such an at-bat has ended many ballplayers’ careers. The injury itself would have kept most Craig Busch hugs his grandda ballplayers on the disabled ughter Taylor Busch vember, two days at the state volleyba after he underwe lineup for a least a month, list and out of the ll tournament in Nont surgery to remove perhaps the rest of a brain tumor. (Submitt the season. much simpler. ed photo) Craig Busch was back doctors at the Mayo Clinic “I never wanted to miss in a week. a “It never seemed to bother and discovered the tumor in Rochester operated It’s that sort of toughnes game,” he said. s — “feisty” is the word was a “He was fearless, my kind him,” Fuller recalled. Fuller used to describe nant — anaplastic astrocyto rare — and maligof kid.” him — that Busch, now ma. It’s a fight Busch Busch’s explanation is bringing to his latest 62, is determined to win. for his speedy return battle. Th is fall, Busch was is diagnosed with tumor on his brain. In Novembe r, See BATTLE on 9A First Place: Owatonna People’s Press, Jeffrey Jackson Not backing away It opens with a guy being beamed in the face by a wild pitch. It ends with him hoping he can have a beer at the team reunion. With that said, it’s easy to end up rooting for Craig Busch in his time of need. It’s also easy to see how this story ended up on Page 1 and not just in the sports section. It’s a totally readable story that does its subject justice. OWATONNA — Parents tonna’s Montessori program of children in Owathe future of the program are concerned about moving of the program , especially the potential from its current location Washington Elementa at ry School. The Montessori program is a different take on child education that focuses on individua lized struction, mixed age groupings, a structure ind curriculum and a prepared environment. The issue facing the Montess ori program Washington has been at one ing space for the classes involvimplementation of all-dayafter the garten in the 2013-201 kinder4 school year. “We do know that the Washington site won’t be able Montessori after all-day to hold garten is implemented, kinder” Grant Grant, interim superintesaid Pete ndent of the Owatonna public schools. move is something we’ve “The pretty much agreed on. already ” The parents were at the Owatonna school board meeting week to voice their concerns this the possibility of moving about the tessori children to portable Monclass- McCann rooms set external ly to school buildings. Suzanne Bissell, a parent was one of the four who of a child in Montessori, meeting to discuss the attended the school board concern with the possible changes. Though she understo od the necessity of move from Washing ton to Lincoln Element the School, according to ary Bissell sori students in portable putting the Montesserve to further separate classrooms would only them from the student body. Lincoln was chosen aft Grant said. McKinley er a process of elimination, Elementary doesn’t have room, and Wilson already the students in the system. has the largest number of Owatonna’s Lincoln Eleme ntary students get in the giv ing spirit See PROGRAM on By PETER BYRNE 3A Second Place: Albert Lea Tribune, Micah Bader Climbing the ladder The reporter does a good job at getting the reader to really pull for this guy. By the end, you hope he can achieve his dream of playing in the NFL. Third Place: The Bemidji Pioneer, Pat Miller Because it’s the Cup? For local hockey fans, this story had to have been the next-best thing to actually sipping bubbly from the Cup. It provided some great insight into what it’s like to play for hockey’s most sacred treasure. (I loved it, and I’m not even a hockey fan.) pbyrne@owatonna A group of first and together on Friday aft fifth graders were working ernoon to finish more OWATONNA — On blankets before the weekend. students may be thinkingany given Friday afternoon, Though working plans are, but at Lincoln about what their weekend candy canes and hard, the students were treated to the animated movie “Ice Elementary School all were focused on was Age: Contithey nental Drift” while giving to others. they were working and when they The students at Lincoln were taking breaks. were busy working on erything from blankets evAnother service to project that a group second to last week beforeChristmas presents in their students did on of Lincoln Friday and winter break starts. Fourth grade teachers Adopt-a-Family program over the last week was the through United Way. Jess Hanson and Joanne Jodie Dekam, Kathy Nash, Eric Oppegard’s fift Harmsen organized a ket drive by working blan- presents for a family h-grade class raised money to buy with their students to they selected through the make the blankets tho donate to program. The kids were able the Homestead Hospice House. get the family, then to pick what items they wanted to “We decided to make Oppegard lap blankets instead of fullhelped the students figure sized blankets,” said out how much each would Dekam. have more useful at the hospice “We thought they’d be One student went above to raise to pay for the gifts. house.” Different grades worked to giving to the family. and beyond when it came Instead of just raising kets for the Beds for Kids together to make larger blan- amount of money, his organization based in Owatonna the student contacted Beds for Kids puts together his parents . and asked them to use his mattresses, bed frames Christmas present money donated blankets to give and to buy one of the children to a new bike. Waseca who don’t have children in Steele County and suitable sleeping situations . See STUDENTS on 3A A group of first- and fifth-grade students .com *Please note, an asterisk indicates that no comments were submitted by contest judges for the entry. WEATHER 1 CALL US on a blanket to donate E-M at Lincoln Element ary School in Owatonn to Beds for Kids on a Friday afternoon. (Peter Byrne/People’s work Press) Page 39 2013-2014 Better Newspaper Contest Sports Story Dailies 10,000 and over Thursday, First Place: The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead, Chris Murphy Still there with me Touching story, presented very well. on D The Forum Secti March 27, 2014 SPORTS Second Place: St. Cloud Times , Frank Rajkowski Living a football dream Impressive access to one of the top athletes in the world. / The Forum David Samson passed away. later, his father, Steven, Less than four months July 31 last year. a car accident on lost his brother in junior Tyler Honrud Pelican Rapids ‘STILL THERE WITH ME’ Third Place: The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead, Eric Peterson Dragons do it for Dalton Heartwarming and well-written. STORY BY CHRIS MURPHY / THE FORUM pite keeps playing desn lti-sport athlete, 17, h spa Pelican Rapids mu ther and his father in four-mont bro deaths of his S Business Story Rapids. He did win for Pelican Minn. after his father’s Pelican Rapids, goal for it hours teven Honrud’s ing funeral. on Nov. rehab after undergo Steven passed away days three radiation for swelling 19 at 47 years old, Tyler to see but in his brain was before his goal, it. his first his son, Tyler, playgame last knows his dad reached he was all “I kind of felt like varsity basketb a junior. Tyler, er. said Novemb there,” best game with me.” Tyler, 17, had the “He’s still there night, Memories of heartof his career that an 89-46 in scoring 17 points calls, for wrenching phone no which life gives become preparation, have Tyler in for all-too common recent months. July 31 It was 2 a.m. on a phone call when Tyler got brother’s from his younger 15-yearfriend saying Tyler’swas in a old brother, Jayme, not car accident and ers the breathing. He remembhouse to to his sheriff coming was dead and say his brother followed. the crying that his dad He remembers he swear saying he could door shut at heard the front g Jayme midnight, thinkin was home safe. came in, it “After the sheriff I’ve ever feeling worst the was tage Spring power ou nse ully quiet’ on offe ns have been ‘awf Assistant GM: Twi y By Brian Murph felt,” Tyler said. months later, Less than four from his it was a phone call Honrud, stepmom, Tonya home to telling him to come and ld watch his 4-year-o thers 1-year-old half-bro having was because his dad g. trouble breathin HONRUD: Page D3 I NCAA DIVISION TOURNAMENT MEN’S HOCKEY UND players upbeat despite rough arrival Lake Region LIFE Press St. Paul Pioneer , Fla. – A North Dakota FORT MYERS lost, criticizing vs. Wisconsin � Bus driver gets week after openly hitters � When: 7 p.m. Friday Minnesota Twins then bus gets stuck. production, i for their meek � Where: Cincinnat manager man Radio: 970-AM assistant general � TV: ESPNU � By Brad E. Schloss Wednesday on Rob Antony Forum News Service outage lamented the power FORKS – The before knowing it would oGRAND Minnes Dakoagain. that has defined . University of North team be in the event once es fell ta’s spring training28th of 30 domino hockey the “When ta men’s ati on The Twins rank with 12 on Saturthe way they did arrived in Cincinn major league teams afternoon, day night, absolutely, spring. Wednesday home runs this bus driver there was great energy Oswaldo only to have its On Wednesday, excited,” solo home and guys were get lost. Lisa Ingebra Arciandblasted a gh bus somehow UND coach Dave Hakstol the Pittsbur Then, the LIFE/Enrun against viding care,” Hildebra terprise loading look on our four nd Stadindt stated. “Our beds got stuck on the Arena, said. “The Pirates at Hammo Brandon was pretty can be full, but if March 24th, at U.S. Bank seniors’ faces we don’t have the to tie him with Goodum ‘right were raised many questions and concerns ever dock they had to call a special, because they mix’ of residents Samarita n the MinnesoSociety , meaning between onlyrepresent by those present-entered, and according as atives asked Waring another Mayor Steve and four a month three Mihalik, to Hildebra the team e the Watervil nt. knew they had taxis to get with City le multipl “Here who use Medicare dozen Econom is a program Development ta players come back a little that may A or City Attorney Administrator Teresa Hill, to was ic Managed Care, we are After Authorit help us stick opportunity to Waring entering y to consider our mission – and to the hotel. 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We usually does the agreement.season c impact if we voted to hold necessary where the positive According ato guy USA Today Sports that who licenses and no, night, handle but also Teresalike I’m urday very concerned about the operations of Hildebrandt,had EDA members anyistrator of thethat. sweat out the nursing den were to haven’t adminfinancial schedule had GoodWe bur- raining dgames this would put on thethe to tele- UND: Page D3 Samarita spring-t a home. conference team on team’s n put Society with the Waterville, the body for really other someone city,” of tied two that’s stated Cutts. Human is “Obviously in Departm program “Iodon’t Arcia results of is an opportun think remaining. Services are aoutfield any of us er Oswald lot of details games awfully ityquiet the local facilityshow. want them , Wednesday night, ent of for worked out,otathere raining It’s been to be that’s for Twins to leave, 26th, to spring-t to improve March sure.” have three Minnes but first financial we need two. learn more the game.” condi- city tions. TheifTwins the with to know on that side of is home d,” runsHildebra Approximately 30 flows in an ECPN about how the money lead inintereste nursing facilities ndt stated. Minneso “Our rates in Minneso arrangem “Ideally we could have a seamless in ta are operating ta areD3set by The EDA will meet ent. TWINS: Page state, but the fact under an ECPN again Thursday, is that the state pays the and our residents and employe transition program. However, March 27th at 5:15 this would less per person, per $27 won’t notice.” es really ECPN p.m. in the council day than the cost of agreement the Good be the first chambers to vote proon their recomme Samaritan regarding At the EDA meeting Society--the nation’s ndation the Monday night, ECPN. largest This recommendation not-for-profit provider of senior care and services-has ECPN cont. on Page 10 Thursday, March 27, 2014 Volume 138 Issue No. 13 Good Samaritan 12 Pages $1.25 asks city to enter ECPN agreement WEM Board sets Attorney General shut down company who started proje ct Kilkenny family fina weather lly sees windmill project completed dates for after four years 2014-15 Jay Schneider LIFE/Enterprise Jay Schneider LIFE/Enterprise Nearly four years have a windmill built after signing a contract to to save energy on in rural Kilkenny, their farm Jim the project complete and Barb Balfe almost have d. The completion, however, is three the company hired years after to do the work said finished. it would be The 160 foot lattice tower has now equipped with a power been that had been missing source and a turbine, parts for nearly three years. The project started in November of a salesman from Renewable Energy 2010 when SD came to the farm. The windmill was something the Balfes looked into before had so they felt this offer one. They decided was a good to proceed with the purchase. “We had thought about it for years,” said. “The opportun Jim Balfe ity came along and like a good generato it looked r.” Little did the Balfes know that the company would not deliver the promises. They were told that operation by the spring the windmill would be in of Slowly the windmill 2011. not as fast as Renewab started to take shape, but le The base and tower Energy had promised. was finally construc August of 2012. ted in But this was it. The was yet to be complete turbine and the electricity d. Photos Jim Balfe is shown “We called them above in front of by Jay Schneider his 160-foot finally got them to every week,” Jim said. “We windmill, which has finally put the tower up.” been completed after nearly four The phone calls years of fighting continued and the with a half finished Balfes sat pany which eventually was shut with a comdown by the thousands of upfront windmill, despite spending atorney general. Inset photo is the turbine, dollars. which until last month, The excuses continue had not been installed d and the project remained . at a standstill. The Balfe’s calls and Balfes had the tallest told them they were in Le Sueur County, windmill staging next in the portion of the project yet it was not providin power. and they would need g any to wire the rest of the money. Renewable Energy finally responded to the Wind cont. on Page 10 If Mother Nature and Old Man Winter decide like they did this past to act winter, the WEM School Board has implemented a plan 2014-15 school year. for the The WEM Board, their regular March during meeting Monday, built in up to four days for weather related closures. One snow day will not be made up. If there are more than one, the make up are February 16, April dates 2 and April 6. If these dates are all used, the Board will have to decided whether or not to extend the school year into like they were forced June, to do this school year. Other importan t days include the start of school for grades 5-12 will be Tuesday, Sept. 2. Grades K-4 have a student entrance will conference that day and start Wednesday, Sept. will 3. Winter break will start Wednesday, Dec. 24 and run through Friday, Jan. 2. School will resume Jan. 5. School cont. on Page 10 Elysian City Council meets with county board about LCHS building Wade Young Montgomery Messeng er The ongoing concern of donated artwork, historical artifacts, and county memorabilia that are stored in an allegedly unmainta ined building that has been off limits to county residents for more than four years the regular meeting was discussed at of missioners on Tuesday, the county comClinton Stoen, whoMarch 25. has lived in Elysian for 11 years Elysian City Council and served on the current mayor, spoke for four, and is the passionately to the county commissioners concerns about getting about citizens' into and saving the Elysian Museum . “This is a train wreck. We are trying to save the museum . Trying to get in the building is the issue. want to know there As citizens we just is tially get this building a path to potenopen; to see the contents of it; where they are; to see they are safe, and are being they damaged? That's protected. Are can't get back,” Stoen history that you said. He said getting into been futile thus far. the building has that there have been He acknowledged differences in the past, but it is to a point that everyone needs to put aside the differences and open the building. Board cont. on Page A gathering to 10 WEM Moving For ward Foundationbetter the Bucs Jay Schneider event scheduled for Morristown and the LIFE/Enterprise refinishing of the auditorium stage. Saturday night SEE FULL PAGE for Saturday, March Money was also donated The results of the AD 29 at the first WEM to the Moving Forward Foundati on Bucs Night Out - Do it for in 2013 were apparentDiggy event to anyone who walked into WEM’s high school or middle school gymnasium. Money raised by last year’s event went towards the refinishing and painting of the gymnasium floors in Waterville and Brady Hruska Scholars hip Fund. This year’s event is schedule Page 40 d ON BACK PAGE OF THIS EDITION Morristown Commun ity The event will start Center. with a bake sale and mini-silent auction from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Center, with no cost to attend. A fish and pork chop Morristown America meal at the n Legion. will start at 4:30 p.m. A silent auction starts at 5 p.m. at the Morristown Community Center, where the remainder of the evening’s activities will take place. Moving cont. on Page 10 Weeklies up to 1,500 First Place: Lake Region Life, Waterville, Jay Schneider Kilkenny family finally sees windmill project completed after four years Strong story. Second Place: Byron Review, David Richards Prom Shop Good story how a small town business can grow by shopping local. Third Place: Tri-County News, Kimball, Jean Doran Matua 100 years and counting ka-ching! Great touch with comparisons. 2013-2014 Better Newspaper Contest Weeklies 1,501-2,500 American Legion baseball action See page 10 neWSForUM WWW.SCENICRAN Canadian ambassad By Beth Bily Greater energy and energy indepen efficiency vital to the econom dence are the United States ies of both and That was the messag Canada. e Canadian Ambassador to States Gary Doer the United and other officials brought to in Grand Rapids a luncheon June Topping the list 26. sation topics, at of convera talk with entitled, “Meetin g our energy SCeniC rAnge Vol. 2 No. 27 | GENEWSFORU Thursday, July M.COM 3, 2014 | 75 CENTS or calls for energy needs together,” were the controversial Keyston line project, the e XL PipeGreat Northern Transmission line and Manitoba Hydro. Keynote speaker those in attendanc Doer told e that Canada and the U.S. frequen about trade and opportutly talk nities. When the preside nt minister are togethe and prime talking about nationar, they are l security issues in areas such Ukraine, Libya and as Iraq, Afghani- independence Fiscal disp arities stan, he said. Energy factor in almost all is a major arenas. The Canadian said that rather ambassador than continuing to purchase oil bers of OPEC, Northfrom memAmerican countries should look toward self-reliance. “We have it means to have within our energy independence” said Doer, citing four elements necessary to Continued on page 4 generates renewed friction By Beth Bily Nearly 20 years tablishment on the after its esthe fiscal disparit Iron Range, ies continues to generat program e controversy. According to from the state of documents the program was Minnesota, on the Iron Range established ing a model in in 1996 usplace in the seven-county metro 1971. The concept area since “was set up to share commercial-ind ustrial tax base” through out nite Tax Relief Area. the TacoIt requires each taxing jurisdiction to contribu te of the growth in 40 percent cial, industrial taxits commerbase to an area-wide pool. Countie s in the Iron Range pool kin, Cook, Crow include AitBy Amalia P. Spagnol Wing, Itasca, o Koochiching, Lake and St. Louis. Folk musician The fiscal disparit Parr plays his style Charlie ies procana, with a true of Ameri- gram has long been a point believer’s contention of passion and an on the Iron Range. zeal. He finds innovator’s Communities in Itasca County his inspira- have a tion in the echoes strong commercial, one hundred years of the last dustrial and utility tax base. inof Ameri- net result The can music. This weekend, he exports is that Itasca County brings his banjo, his National eastern commercial taxes to the guitars, a 12-strin Iron Range – now Folk musician Charlie Resonator when g, and a level of about $3 million at a Parr will play at he comes to ally – annuthe GRSB Centen ~ publicity photo Grand Rapids nial Jam this week. to perform at Countyaccording to the Itasca auditor. Many on the eastern side of the Continued on page 4 however, contend Iron Range, that Itasca County receives more money through taconite than it sends back assistance through fiscal disparities. During their Those points and meeting in Grand summer In counterRapids on Foundaseparate action, the than points have waxed June 12 and 13, Blandin 19,000 area youth tion will share have meeting, with receive Foun- 328 in the years since and waned dation trustees Blandin Founda the program approved 52 next local students over the more d scholarships totaling tion - was implem grants totaling trustees awarded than $21 million two weeks ented. But $4.4 Trustees also chose million. have been awardethat they program awards grants . The $400,000 over two yearsnearly spikes in fiscal disparit recent ies payby another 10 yearsto extend tion grants of up d educa- on unmet need, geared based Arrowhead Econom to the ments have left a bad ic Op- in the to stu- portunity taste million the Founda and $21 for their education to $4,000 dents for whom education continu Agency (AEOA) for Range mouths of some West cade-long investm tion’s de- school. Blandin after high after high school is taxpaye ed support of its otherw Founda- out of adult Range DFLers rs and put West early childhood ent in local tion’s education reach. The applica ise scholarship program. on the defensiv awards are program- its longest This tion program ming for at-risk assists low-income when it comes to explaining e -running program deadline always is May 1. childre the , merits of the program Itasca County residen Blandin Founda their families through n and with the first awards at tion ts home. to acgiven also the InCourt quire awards in 1956 by founde vest Early initiativ educati battle and controv grants directly e. to cure a living on needed to seThe fiscal disparit ersy K. Blandin. Since r Charles institutions for wage job. Scholneed-based then, more scholar ies program came under ships. 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High..... 77oF tration. • 1969 - Kevin Hearn, Canadian musicia is n. The Holmes Theatre Folk Musician Charlie Parr to perform at the Forest History Center inside thers oftrail Onmembe the Detroit Two team Lakes Nordic Ski state competed in the y. tournament Thursda Page 1B Informing Becker County D3 hosting the first ever event for dads and older daughters. Page 9A Forecast Breezy, snow likely it lAkES, mN ARY 16, 2014 • DEtRo 7 • SUNDAY, fEBRU County for over 100 Becker County’s #1 News Website www.dl-online.com for over 100 years High:22 Informing Becker Third Place: Morris Sun Tribune, Kim Ukura Sale day at the farm Congrats on an easy flowing, well-rounded look at this traditional sale day and the family who conducts it. Would love to hear from those who actually come to the sale. Good job. Daddy’s girls SuNDAY VOLUME 141, NO. Second Place: Scenic Range News Forum, Mary Beth Bily Essar: The waiting game Another great job by Mary Beth Bily, who looked into what happened to a yet-to-open Essar Steel after a much-heralded groundbreaking six years later. Great piece, well sourced. years moNDAY Slight chance of snow Low:15 High:32 weDNeSDAY TueSDAY Partly sunny Mostly sunny Low:17 High:32 Low:13 High:33 THurSDAY Slight chance of snow Low:20 High:29 Low:11 NEWSStAND $1.50 • 2 SEctioNS DAY SERENADE A VALENTINE’S These singers lls make house ca BY pAULA QUAM m apers.co pquam@dlnewsp dWhen Kim Schlau nd, Steve, eraff’s boyfrie some rosbrought her in , she es at work Friday as his big thought that w showing. gentleBut when four lack dressman wearing b hats came MIKE BOEN is part of a coats and black that a mug strollin g in with knew barber shop quartet area she around the and a balloon, ing travels of love on she was in for someth delivering songs more. Valentine’s Day. 10A SINGERS to page N HOUSE AT COMPASSIO FINDING HOPE Homeless menes share their tal t of fingers quickly runs ou BY pAULA QUAM counting them. ex-boy “My mom’s ot, oved around a l is men’s friend m Passin g by a may so we did too,” he said. H it but , sound simple, homeless shelter e people to words s reflecting a look be easy for som his eye , there are million judge. the men as if -hear stories beBut each one of ’ Compas- hard-to at Detroit Lakes a story hind them. a spent has he House sion Mack says d ofg from their own long an at significant time growin all road th les, and tentimes painfu up in Los Ange ost led them there. though his life is what m ”, r “rough would conside look up to. Justin Mack k he had a hero to o was in 19-year-old Justin Mac “My cousin, wh om be at the C anted to y — I w has been living RECORD for only the arme him,” said Mack. BRIAN BASHAM/ passion House — it’s just lik their nursing three weeks now he’s blood pressure as check each other’s MEN to page 7A one of so many places he and Alycia mulari ng life NtS Becca Brink lived in his you NuRSINg StuDE signs. Weeklies 2,501-5,000 First Place: Detroit Lakes Tribune, Pippi Mayfield M State nursing program excels Pippi Mayfield writes the best example of what all reporters need to remember, regardless of the type of story they are writing: You need to talk to people to get your story. Instead of just juggling a few statistics and talking to a few representatives in the industry, she incorporates many voices into her story to get a correct perspective on the state of nursing in her county. This hard work paid off – Bravo! pers.com pquam@dlnewspa g m State nurSinlS e program exc M StAtE g each other’s vital class practiced checkin Ld BY pippi MAYFie om papers.c pmayfield@dlnews through any news Take a look on and more paper’s classified secti list of jobs longest than likely the healthcare headcomes under the a ing. will always be Healthcare an aging Baby need, and with ion, the need conBoomer populat se. y tinues to increa lot of job securit “There’s a there is a o know for us and we d ecca Brink huge job need here,” B ING KEEP TAPS FLOW CHECK TEMPS, In DL, water lines close to freezing with water temperatures it’s , and if BY nAtHAn BoWe a thermometer pers.com lder, leave nbowe@dlnewspa 40 degrees or co l-thick flow of cold week, a penci Over the past util- water going to prevent public from freezing shut, Detroit Lakes have been pipes said. ities workers are handling Mason “super busy” Property-owners ses of resi- for service more than 20 ca eez- responsible for nd have to pay dential service lines fr Mason lines, a wing Josh said city’s pipe-tha ing up, Utilities the easily cost with the Public service. It can hundred dollars Department. the connects several A service line s to a between the city and a house or busines the cost of a plumber. leave a to cheaper city water main under It’s street. esidents PIPES to page 10A Detroit Lakes r their tap should check BRAINERD AT SKI GULL NEAR Free skiing for county residents said. nursing student Brink is a new and Detroit Lakes, s at M State in ly one who know she’s not the on in the health about job security RECORD d field. BRIAN BASHAM/ tal is sepafor a new job an Equipment ren Ld “I was looking (to left, shows first year as going BY pippi MAYFie om rate. N. If I w instructor cindy moore, g how to I saw RN, RN, R be in the health papers.c trying to Detroit lakes nursingStefanie Sneeden and Ashley lindber pmayfield@dlnews “I’ve been school), it should student Alycia M StAtE the last week. Elissa Hannu, where I can in during their class nursing students field,” M State esidents help now in a person’s elbow Next fall, the r will be development and find the reflex point Mulari said. an interest in it,” of Becker County here at the launching of Detroit t occupad “I always had occupa- RNs. to sup suppor followe slopes ment’s “I the . trying lthcare in, Develop hitting 19 unty The hea she added of nursing first and it Economic though, Mounta any way openings in 2013, d for Becker Co home. Until then port them in tions had 136 d-post secondary near my artistic passion a new chap- tions in deman Gull licensed Gull Ski region, Mount This is Mount Ski and surrounding n- percent require g up, we can,” Director Dale didn’t pan out. 79 percent required licensed vocatio ve Brainerd is steppin practical and ed schooling and licensure. Average Detroit Executi ter in my life.” able chapter it al nurses rank No. 4, register said. “If you lose ation or supporting the And an employ Recreation Bosch ome health certific as just under $10 an hour. in your classifieds in skiers . 5 and h rding to Mounta your rank No wage w on should be, acco offering all sing nurses statistics in demand for this For more statistics. Nur Area project and Becker area, it’s hard to launch aides rank No. 6 visit the and state labor to wanted to five most needed area. ota employment, free lift tickets your hill. We for is one of the top ts. according Minnes website at http://mn.gov/ Also an incentive the area. County residen state’s occupations in the y, Feb. provide to the state statis- deed and look under “data.” On Saturda board- people to ski while betics, in 2013, there 22, skiers and County Detroit Mountain was were 118 nurs- M state students ers from Becker es has worked in a free day she page 10A to receive ing job vacanci said SKI will ears est Brink Ski Gull. in the northw home healthcare for several yd in pass at Mount region, certifie is ota She Minnes enjoys it. ng CPR and includes and which areas, includi er’s week: page 3A first County. several this will be her National engine 8A Becker per- First Aid, but ope, Sudoku: page One hundred Crossword, Horosc required degree. is working on her associcent Kickoff: page 10A then a r y She relay for Life at M State and post-second Jennifer Jacobson : page 8B per- ate’s degree n to a four-year colschooling, 96 dean of nursing L&m Fleet Supply li- plans to move o or ation certific 7A cent required was NURSING to page e median wage and th nurses for censure for need ota hour. That is to the Minnes over $17.50 an According Employment and Department of ing “It’s an outstand not only achievement, that raise our were we able to them scores, but raise significantly.” Second Place: Hastings Star Gazette, Katrina Styx Still no contract deal for Regina nurses A good story about what can be intimidating subject matter – healthcare benefits. Katrina Styx does a great job in explaining the two sides, and what other healthcare institutions offer as well. Good work, well sourced. Third Place: Hutchinson Leader, Terry Davis Propane prices burning consumers There were a lot of cost-of-propane stories out there last year; this one does a fine job explaining how those prices were driven and the quality of writing is top-notch. If there is anything lacking, it is how the prices affected customers; I wanted to hear their voices, too. Ads sports Blandin Foundatio 328 education gra n awards $4.4 million in grants , nts First Place: Scenic Range News Forum, Mary Beth Bily Fiscal disparities generates renewed friction Mary Beth Bily does a superb job explaining the issues surrounding the fiscal disparities program, and its perceived inequities among communities in the Iron Range. Bily sifts and crafts a well-sourced story. This one rose right to the top out of the pool of entries. Page 41 2013-2014 Better Newspaper Contest Business Story Weeklies over 5,000 mainst REams ■ Artist prides herself on being mover and a shaker in the arts world. — 9 Star NewS Elk River, mn 55330 • vol. 142, no. 5 – $1.00 OtsEgO Elk RivER Divided board approves full slate of change else. • 763-441-3500 • www.erstarnews.com ‘ • February 1, 2014 • Jorgensen ROgERs First Place: Star News, Elk River, Jim Boyle Propane prices soar Interesting topic that is easy for everyone to relate too. Easy read. Nicely done. scOREb OaRd ■ Elk girls skiers second in conference, boys fourth. — 15 ZimmERman Propane prices soar and n Jorgensen, Walter Walter did not suggest fought for protecting what would have to be eighth grade health eliminated to protect the health course. and music, art and Both amendments were physical education defeated on 5-2 votes, n A gallon of LP gas has gone up $2 per gallon, giving people chills with two months of winter left by Jim Boyle Editor Sara Shampine, of Becker, budgets $500 a month for propane during the winter and the subsequent votes by Jim Boyle months, but she nearly blew delimitto approve the Editor her entire winter budget at approved by The Elk River Area ers were Christmastime when she with School School Board approved 5-2 margins paid more than $1,300 for Chairwoman Jane Jan. 27 all of its delim- Board the scarce source of fuel. and School iter proposals, including Bunting When she called Beaudry Vice Chair Holly the controversial ones Board Oil and Propane in Elk as well as that were proposed at the Thompson River to her home this past Directors Dan elementary and middle board week, she didn’t even ask Steinbrecher Hunt,Shane school levels. to have her 500-gallon tank Farber voting in The delimiters were and Sue to 80 percent capacity filled voted on separately by favor. as she normally would. The proposals for category. When it came Delimiter high schools, fuel company pumped 250 time to vote on the the senior gallons into her tank and education, busimiddle and elementary special handed her a bill for nearly and human school portions, School ness servicesas well as $1,100. resources Board Members Jolene The propane cost $4.39 and learning Jorgensen and Tony teaching a gallon, exactly $2 more approved unaniWalter had made and were per gallon than she paid in seconded motions to pro- mously. November. Community tect eighth-grade health The “That was the first price delimiters, in the middle school and Educationwere approved break I could get,” she said. the current rotation of however, still outrageous, but “That’s amendment. art, music and physical with an anything less and I would effort to expand education specialists in An have been paying $4.70 a the Discovery Learning the elementary school. gallon.” for atprogram Extra the for The amendment Shampine’s not alone in was limThe challengelementary school pro- risk 4-year-olds disgust. her that amount the to posal would have elimi- ited es area residents are facdistrict officials nated a proposed technol- school ing flared up on Star News were willing to expend ogy literacy course. Online Facebook page. 728 Community The amendment for the District Suppliers find themselves dollars from middle school proposal Education The program a rock a hard place between 04. Fund would have forced the as their transportation costs to 72 students administration to come will grow school year. spiral upward and their abilnext up with a plan to keep in the Board members ity to get fuel diminishes. eighth-grade health by School Some suppliers are rationeliminating something Delimiters to page 4 ing how much they will fill tanks. One Facebook user Photo by Jim Boyle told the Star News she in Elk River on Tuesday. The 2 would have to wait for a Dan Newton filled a propane tank $2 per gallon in this region, delivery. Others families are 3 cost of the fuel has gone up about and government ofturning to other sources of rise to residents, propane suppliers 4 giving who to help. heat like wood-burning fireare looking into what can be done ficials places and space heaters, and but some have no choice. trying to persuade the federal government to waive shipping restric“We go through 500 gallons Montgomery, the state of Texas of protank every five, six weeks,” Terri tions and increase the transportation afford that?” of Zimmerman, said. “Who can said. “But either way, it the entire pane supplies into Minnesota. said the probn Two cars and one is theft.” Newton A shortage in propane has caught truck were not taken lem is with the country’s Midwest and beyond A 27-year-old Elk River Mark . Gov. 4:30 were about storm. infrastructure they by but reported far, man a declared “They may be producDayton a.m. Jan. 25 a suspect stolen nonetheless “That (propane bill) is a ing propane in North peacetime state of emeror suspects entered his Dakota, but they don’t gency in Minnesota in house payment, and we garage and took keys for by Jim Boyle have any way to get it response to the severe his Chevrolet Silverado Editor have a lot of winter left. here,” Newton said. shortage of propane and Three vehicles were sto- pickup parked in the Minnesota draws a great other home heating fuel going to have are len over the weekend in driveway. Police were People deal of propane from supplies. Elk River. alerted by a neighbor Canada, but distributors The governor met with to choose between their All three have been who had noticed the stothere have been rationpropane industry suprecovered relatively short len truck stuck in a snowhouse payment and heat.” ing how much they send, pliers on Wednesday distances from where bank near the owner’s according to Ken Beaudry, to discuss the shortage they were stolen from, residence in the 17000 of Lakes Gas manager the Newton, improve of Beaudry Oil and to —Dan how owner and but no one has been block of Johnson Street. in St. Michael A PUBLIC propane to of ATION Propane. supply OF THE ALBERT caught, according to Elk The vehicle was locatLEA TRIBUNE • FEBRU There was a run on proMinnesota consumers. River Police Capt. Bob ed on the south corner ARY 2014 pane in the fall with an “I’m not sure what Kluntz. of 177th Avenue and he’s going to do,” said harvest season. As frigid temperaHe said police suspect Johnson Street with its of Lakes Gas in St. extended that sends manager a pipeline a Newton, month, Dan the cases are related but tailgate down; and the to one of two tures set in last Michael while making a delivery as the gov- propane to Minnesota was shut down for a can’t say for sure. day vehicle was unlocked Elk River residences that same Were they pranks? with the keys on the drivernor’s meeting. he has been Propane to page 5 “I don’t think they were ers seat. Dayton said in a press release pranks, but maybe some- Kluntz said the vehicle one taking the vehicles Auto thefts to page 5 for a ‘joy ride,’” Kluntz P rogress Stolen vehicles recovered but thieves not found agr icultur & indu stry • com mun ity edu cat ion e• dow • fait h cha riti n thr oug h the es bus ines s & hea yea rs • fam&ily lth • life • neig & hom e hbo rs • peo ple your charity dollars at work Community Chest scan me! QR App Required Smartphone Friendly response New units to improve emergency new red ERVs station will immedi- The Ford Explorers ately respond in the are light bars and ERV. Once the on-call with medical sirens and equipped emergency some medical technicians, or EMTs, with Dittbenner arrive at the station, equipment. the ERVs to for looks the in follow they will make 400 to 600 runs a ambulance. by Joni Astrup the emergency Under the current year to 3 ambulance Associate Editor the paramedic or Code system, the 19, April Starting waits until calls. The ambulance Elk River Ambulance typically handles about service EMTs on-call year, but Service will change two at the fire sta- 2,000 calls a the way it responds to arrive two-thirds of tion and then all three about he calls. scene in the those are routine, Two new emergency go to the said. response vehicles, or ambulance. said the With the new system, ERVs, will go into ser- Dittbenner will cut patient care will begin system medic the vice then, according to new as soon as time. Photo by Joni Astrup Elk River Ambulance responsevery excited arrives on the scene in Steve “I’m vehicles or ERVs Coordinator The two emergency response this. It’s some- the ERV. on Jackson Dittbenner. When an about for A similar ERV sys- are at the Elk River fire station into service medical thing brand new in Avenue. The new system will go emergency I can’t wait tem is operating call comes in, the para- us and it going,” said April 19. medic on duty at the to get Ambulance to page 5 Jackson Avenue fire Dittbenner. n Paramedics will get a jump on calls with emergency response vehicles ready to roll Tracked 2D barcode provides a link directly to our website Phone: 763.441.3500 Fax: 763.441.6401 www.erstarnews.com 6 tips for giving wisely 1. Know your charity. Donating locally is as important as shopping locally Charities have an obligation to provide detailed information to interested donors . Never give to a charity without finding out about it first. By Sarah Stultz 2. find out where hope that a kid Find out how much who needs it finds of the donation goes for distributes those on the phone. In it.” general adminfunds the istration and fundrai to community project person. Or online. mail. In She said a majori sing versus s. how much is left After the annual The opportunities the nonprofits she ty of funservices you wantfor the program to give to draising campa charities are to support. have impacted her gives to plete, a committeeign is comor someo How should peopleat every turn. ne she knows. of com3. do not respond munity members to give and how can choose where to Austin said people United Way donati allocates the Do not be pressu pressure. can look at donation will supporthey ensure their red into conhow much of an 16 nonprofits, focusinons. This year, tributing on the spot. organi Ann Austin, executt a local cause? Request tions support admin zation’s donaadditional informa of education, incom g on the areas United Way of Freeboive director of the e and health will sus program costs. istrative costs vernot familiar with tion in writing if receive funding. rn County, said a charity. people may have at how the nonpro They can also look many Austin said how fit raises its money donating to a charity motivations for much is given to When someone donate 4. Keep records of . agencies depend your donations. For some people . s to the United s each year on theirthe Way, Do for not , reques Austin examp give credit card numbe t for fundin said, they le, have given to chariti rs to a telephone solicito support programs, 87 percent goes to community’s needsg, combined with the es in the past simwhile 5 percent ply because they and how much was an unfamiliar websit r or through goes to management, have felt good about raised. doing it. a receipt or printed e. Obtain fundraising, 1 percen 6 percent goes to One of those agenci copy of the “They feel like they donation for tax other counties and t is designated to Lea Salvation Army, es is the Albert purpos back in the commu want to invest tax-deductible contrib es. For all which in 2014 United Way Worldw1 percent goes to the receive $65,00 nity,” she said. utions of ide, she said. 0 from the United will Lance Skov, with $250 or more, the United Way. Albert Interna Way Salvati leaders have from Lea accountl Revon Army ing firm Hill, Larson enue Service require Sept. 1 through Dec. 31 son said his organiCapt. Jim Bricks a receipt from the charity. said people should , Walth & Benda, funds. They do so each year to collect budget this year zation has a total they are passionate donate to groups of campaign, mailer through a workplace Of that, about 13 about $1.1 million. s and community 5. ask if the charity connection with. about and have a percent goes toward outreach and fundra administration. federal, state or localis registered by Austin echoed his “We’re looking intoisers. What do charities Nearly all non-ch authorities. new ways of “I think it’s importsentiments. do when there are engagi urch charing gaps ant people to participate in funding? ties with more than , especially the younge in the organizations audience,” Austin r that have impact Brickson said someti year in income must$25,000 per said. you in your life,” ed mes he has to be The organization she creative in how he information annual file financial has an agreement People, she said, said. ly with the IRS. with its partner agenci grams because the approaches his proBut remember, registra es — what is nonprofits and evenshould research tion in itself called a blackout is not a stamp of remains despite need for the services period — where the unteering at them consider volgovernment apthe agencies are asked proval or an endors before giving He said the Salvatigaps. not to fundraise monetarily. ement of the on Army has bentheir own from Sept. on charity efited . greatly throug 1 through Nov. Albert Lean Jan The idea behind “I don’t think we h volunteers. the blackout period 15. her money to stay Jerdee said she likes Austin said, is to 6. beware of charitie standing there withalways have to be allow the commu , s offering gifts. so she feels more as local as possible, our hands out sayto focus its donati nity Direct comfortable donati mail ing, solicitations are ‘Can you fill the on efforts on the to an organization ng United Way. often accompanied by she Austin said at somebucket again?’” “You like to know knows well. address stickers, greeting cards, The organization the community needs point, though, how your money used to be known is getting used,” rings. Charities docalendars or key in several areas across she said. “Otherwise, what its nonprofits to reassess this because the country as I could just drive it can increase donatio are doing in the Community Chest down the road and community. throw my money do not feel you have ns, but an agent to collect because it acts as out the window and “There are so many contribution to keep to make a ways cal businesses and money from lowe can solve problems collect the items. It workers and then is against the law having to raise funds,”ively without demand payment for a charity to she said. for any unordered merchandise. sarah.stultz@albertle O atribune.com • Where does your United Way dollar go? 1 percent is sent Worldwide, which to United Way support, confere goes toward nces, other services 1 percent is design ated to other counties 6 percent goes fundraising and toward time spent reaching out to busine sses 5 percent pays for management 87 percent suppor ts United Way of Freeborn County partner agencies • Page 42 do not pAss go ; go direCtly to Aid united wAy Ag enCies How the United Way of Freebo •?•?•?•?•?•?•?•?•? •?•?•?•?•?•?•? •?•?•?•?•?•? The total budget Lea Salvation Armyof the Albert million, with about is about $1.1 13 percent of that going to suppor tion and fundraising. t administraCapt. Jim Brickso n said the remainder goes to support the food pantry, commu five days a week, nity meals sistance, heating rental asand electrical assistance, emerge tance, transportationcy assisand Christmas and n, lodging Thanksgiving meals. AdvAnCe token to neArest nonprofit •?•?•?•?•?•?•?•?•? •?•?•?•?•?•?•? •?•?•?•?•?•? holidAy fund mAtures; reCeive Army AssistAnCe rn County allocat • Adult Basic Educat ed funds in 2014: ion: $12,000 • Freeborn-Mow er • Group Support chapter of the American Red Cross: $10,000 • The Children’s Services: $35,000 Center: $52,000 • The Arc of Freebo rn County: $30,00 • The Salvation Army: 0 $65,00 0 • The Albert Lea Family Y: $30,00 • Healthy Familie 0 s: $20,000 • Crime Victims Crisis • Senior Resources Center: $18,000 • Parenting Resour of Freeborn County: $57,600 ce Center: $20,00 • Cedar Valley Service 0 s: $40,000 • Catholic Chariti es: $5,000 • Semcac Comm unity Action: $8,000 • Community Techno • Crisis Response logies & Services: $14,000 Total: $418,100 Team: $1,500 the money goes. — Information from www.charitywatch.or g Second Place: Anoka County Union Herald, Sue Austreng Swede crowns local bakery with authentic recipes Nice twist. Local business doing something unique. Would make a great business feature series. Upbeat and interesting. Good connection to the story and what is happening there. Third Place: White Bear Press, Kristine Goodrich 80 years, few changes at the 617 A strong and positive feature. It kept my attention. Fun and interesting. All Dailies First Place: Albert Lea Tribune, Sarah Stultz Your charity dollars at work Creative, unique and interesting. Kept my interest. A great read and nicely done. Second Place: The Bemidji Pioneer, Joseph Froemming Local talent, big projects Good concept. Great tie into local people, local things-people doing things and making a difference. Third Place: Albert Lea Tribune, Sarah Stultz Let’s go downtown! Local theme. Local tie in. Personalized writing with meaning. 2013-2014 Better Newspaper Contest Arts and Entertainment Story Weeklies up to 1,500 4-H awards 4-H ew Year in Revi astronauts to First Place: Citizen’s Advocate, Henning, Chad Koenen Giving life to a vacant building Chad Koenen did a nice job of setting the scene with this buried lede. It could have been a boring story about some buildings decorated for Christmas, but he used a thoughtful approach to writing it. Good job being an “Advocate” for small-town journalism. The West Otter Tail County honored participants during an awards banquet this fall. Page 10 With everything from Ronald McDonald, 2013 was a busy 2 year in central Otter Tail County. Page Citizen’s Advocate Serving central Otter Tail County since Monday, December 30, 2013 Volume 122, Issue 53 1891 Henning HOPE seeks first baby of the year Henning HOPE is searching for the first baby of the year. Each year the organization recognizes the first baby born in the Henning Public School District with a $50 prize. To qualify, a family must reside in the Henning School District and be the first person to notify the Citizen’s Advocate. To register for the first baby of the year contact the Citizen’s Advocate at 548-5585 or by email at
[email protected]. For more information contact the Citizen’s Advocate at 5485585 or Jessica Strege at 5832402. Photos by Chad Fresh produce grown in winter Koenen Vining store in grocery owners Kari Alg a former of the en years, munity. Buildin storefront erent the past sev com For the ning up the erson decorate year for the diff is brighte Webster Pet eight times a bers and approximately ls. building or festiva<<Ow s l Fest is this week season end Giving life to a vacant building see Page 1B By Tom Hintgen Otter Tail County Correspondent Winter sports salut e>> Residents of Otter Tail County know that the growing season is short in this area of west central Minnesota. When it’s 20 below zero, many people go to the supermarket and buy lettuce and other greens shipped from hundreds and even thousands of miles away. Paradox Farm, south of Battle Lake, takes a different approach. That’s where Sue Wika and Tom Prieve own and operate a solar-powered greenhouse that alSee Winter l o w s greenhouses t h e m Page 12 to pro- see Pages 2-3B intention of turning the build“It’s fun and we hear from a lot the ing into a cabin. Those plans nevof people how they like to see it,” er quite worked out, but Peterson said Webster Peterson. something had to be done to Tucked in an otherwise dark With each changing season said up what he called “an eyeclean disbusy stretch of Vining’s business Kari Albers and Peterson are They began fixing up pora flicker of light shines at the former grocery store and sore.” but they still Thursday,trict, on Highway thrift shop decorating the win- tions of the building, March passersby to 6, bright 2014 grocery store dows for the nextngholiday. It’s a w e r e n ’ t See Decorating 210. The former Servi the great sureCresc what ent, Hokah and has not been open for years, yet fulfilling project for the East Bat-er La Vining h e y Dakota, Minn., area the storefront window looks as tle Lake couple, who purchased t Page 2 golively as it did back when milk the building eight years ago with were and bread filled the aisles. By Chad Koenen Publisher The hills are very aliv e $1 at LCut status Smith, DeBauche attain Eagle Sco HS With a cast of 35, an orchestra of 28, a man agement team of 10, La Crescent High Scho 85 costumes, and don’t ol sets out to stage forget the real dog, one of the greatest RYAN STOTTS musicals of all time just the fourth are be on vacation,” For the HoustonHenni , “The Sound of Musi County News ng scouts Jergensen said. “The other one said c.” he won’t do to attain honor since 1939 it without him.” It’s a Tuesday afterno Rebecca Seflow Hartzel on, and It’s a toss-up at this point, butnation, and world, monl is haul- there’s ing in a stack ofthe just toosince much tocommunity, the second time For chairs to be done. the management, environmental sciLa Cresce nt High The cast Boy takeseythe of the Henning School Fine 1939, members There’s Arts Center communication, emergency of ence, stage. piano as kids thearank gather 397 Troop in achieved Scout the and they begindownstage right, , personal fitness, camplobby. thepreparedness day’s runEagle Scout. throug h with a ing, She’s talking management and fampersonal to her De- dryly hysteri stagescouts, Brandon man- cal two The ager, Ammie Jergens narcissistic duet, life; being active in his troop for en, were ily“How Can about Smith, the Love Andrew and drops that Bauche Survive?” perform rank have been ed with after receiving the ordered six months Honor of . Court abando One is of a range Eagle an at n by Amand a Wrigh honored ll a troop of the Alps and t and must fulfi after of Life Scout and Colton 24 Carpen it needs to beCeremony on November hung. There’s ter. There’s as a Life Scout; and role some leadershipa round indecision. requirement of applause and both met the necessary giggles. a service project The “It’s going to segmenhonor. t is solid. plan and implement highest Scouts Boy take to achieve eight clamps,” Hartzel The benefits a religious organization, seven kids thatthe bothplaying award, l said. this earn to order In Von Trapps are working school, or community. Before the rehears met a num- on offstage al begins, and Smith she’s checkiDeBauche cappella cue with anDeBauche’s service project was to ng on one actress a throughout their music direcof requirementstor Gwen Mishler who’s been sick, berand . They’re renovate two basketdrill- and See Eagle Scout requireof itthese Someing ball players who over and scout over, while thinkcareer. they might a small the restore corps of 21 merit join the cast ments completing Page 12 dancerssexecute of “Theinclude: RYAN HENRY, HOUSTON Sound of a lovely ballet r d than 70 La Crescent High c o r e b so a More the inbreak COUNTY NEWS Music” as Nazibadges dance guards. including citizenship for a party the results of more than 100 School students — and a dog — will share hours of practice this “One of them said perform the popular weekend as they he might musical “The Sound See PLAY, A3 School Fine Arts Center. of Music” at the La Crescent High Citizen’s Advocate Robotics team confi high coming off best-e dence ver finish Henning, Minn. est. 1891 IF YOU GO Photo by Dan Broten Andrew Smith What: LCHS product ion and Brandon De“The Sound of Music” of became Bauche the third and just When: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Henning Saturday, March 7 and 8, and fourth Scout Troop 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 9 Boy 397 members since Where: La Crescen t High 1939 to achieve School Fine Arts Center the rank of Eagle Scout. They were Ticket: $5 general admission honored at an Eaat the door. Tickets will be gle Court of Honor pre-sold in the high school office between noon and Ceremony on No3 p.m. now through Friday. No vember 24 at First refunds. No exchanges. Doors Baptist Church in open a half hour before the Henning. show. Extra: The Olson Family Band will perform a concert minutes before each 45 show the high school gymnas in ium. Single issue Copy $1.00 Board tables decision on Ackerman, 63, New York Mills Mills • Cheryl mid dle Obituaries: Helen Lahti, 96, New York • Norman Thoen, 79, St. Paul • Eva Severson, 94, Henning school sports WHAT’S INSIDE Opinion................................... 4 Ottertail................................... 5 Obituaries................................6 Church .....................................7 Entertainment........................8 Classifieds................................9 Sports........................................11 RYAN HENRY Houston County News When faced with the decision to reinsta te distric t-run middle school sports the La Crescent-Hoka programs, h Board of Education passed. At its meetin g Feb. 19, the board tabled a propos al to offer district-sponsored middle school sports. The proposa related costs, was l, along with presented by activities directo r Dave and was at the behest Schulte, of parents who requested to addition of boys and girls basketb all. In August, a group of parents mostly associated with basketball asked the board to consider adding back that sport after absence due to budget a 13-year cuts. During that time, the program was run by the Boys and Greater La Crosse, Girls Club of which did the scheduling. In August , Schult suppor ted bringin e said he sports the district g back any could support, but said if it brough t ball, soccer, basebal back basketl, golf would have to softball and Sir Lancer Bots team come member Bennett Norris At the most recent with it. this week in Duluth looks over Nexus, at the FIRST Robotics Cheri Olson, preside meeting, competition’s Lake the team’s robot, during a team meeting RYAN Superior Regional. after school last week. HENRY, HOUSTON COUNTY NEWS La Cresce nt Youth nt of the The team is competi ng Association, which Basket ball of parents of middle is made up dents, said about school stu100 in grades five throug students h eight are active in the Boys and Girls Club program. She said RYAN HENRY passionate about the group is Houston County News which it named bringing basNexus, ketball back into plastic bag and nothing was wrapped in a the school. “As more we travel around could be done This season was the varidiffere nt in several to it to improve its functionality. ous communities, respects for the Sir It had been we continue Lancer Bots, La Crescen that way well ahead of the to face people who deadline. High School’s robotic t “It was a sprint to the finish, except that we don’t have are amazed team’s sixth, wasn’t s team. This year, the the last for a boys and day,” said met with a mad dash girls basketball the finish of the to team. “The last Ryan Kling, a senior on the program in the build season with day was actually schools,” she said. and adjustments tweaks We got a very calm. in the lot of the stuff done She doesn’t mean it didn’t final hours. But that and the before said comm unicat ion that day last day was mostly issues with the including an import encounter challenges, drivers just giving our Boys and Girls practice.” ant one it’s never Club are frustra with before. dealt Just one day ahead ting becaus e there isn’t a “consis of schedule might Last Thursday, exactly not one week ahead or philosophy of tent mission of the first day of the competition in the See BOTS, A3 program in the middle basketball Superior Regiona Lake l in “What they coach school.” of Team 2977 met Duluth, the 21 members to year can be radical from one of a project they iron out the final details RYAN HENRY, HOUSTON ly differstarted working COUNTY NEWS Sir Lancer ent on from what they Bots team member – the first day of Ryan Kling demthe build season, Jan. 4 onstrates next year, and playingcoach the how the robot one that ended six weeks later on time varthe goal, which is the throws a ball through ies from grade to The mood was light. Feb. 18. objective of this year’s grade,” Olson The team’s robot, game, entitled “Aerial said. “There’s not Assist.” a consistent set of skills or exercis es learned Second Place: Lake Benton Valley Journal, Steven Hurd* Kaila Tingle: Singing with purpose Third Place: Tri-County News, Kimball, Jean Doran Matua* Author visits E.V. Library (Connie Lounsbury) Weeklies 1,501-2,500 First Place: Houston County News, Ryan Stotts The hills are very alive at LCHS Ryan Stotts wrote one of the few entries that warranted a story of this length. It has a strong lede, nice anecdotes and a good variety of quotes. Stotts didn’t editorialize, and he comprehends how to use AP style. Local play stories are often dull, but he wrote one worth reading. Great job. Second Place: Pelican Rapids Press, Louis, Hoglund THE TREE: For generations visitors locals artists and photographers have claimed as “my tree” This is a good story because Hoglund took a local landmark that isn’t on any map or of any historical designation and made a story out of it. Everyone knows about “The Tree,” but probably doesn’t recognize the significance of it to the area. Great story idea. Third Place: Jackson County Pilot, Justin R. Lessman Coming home Lessman’s piece about a hometown boy/Megadeath metal musician is a strong example of how clean, simple writing can make for an interesting feature. Good story. Sir Lancer Bots try to improve on sixth-place finish in Duluth last season Inside the News Volume 133, No. 10 This week’s paper was Opinion .......................... Church .......................... ....2A Meetings ............................6A Police report ............. People .......................... .....4A Events ................................ 7A Courthouse report .........4B ......5A Sports ............. Local news .........6............4B ...................5B 8A, 1B. 4B Country living ...................5B Public notices ....................6B Classifieds ............. .........6-7B delivered to Kathy Harsh Steube of Lake Toma hawk, Wis. Thank you See SPORTS, A3 for subscribing! *Please note, an asterisk indicates that no comments were submitted by contest judges for the entry. Page 43 2013-2014 Better Newspaper Contest Arts and Entertainment Story Weeklies 2,501-5,000 7A Monday, March 10, 2014 MAHS student-written spring play is active service based on local woman’s blogs during anistan hits home Military service in Kandahar, Afgh voice drew her in. the team. Like Kris, she said Patty’s voice,” said Virginia. “She has a strong and distinctive with com“She describes her experiences in Afghanistan It is clear why Kris thought of turning efforts of a group passion and humor. play because the stories are dramatWhen you combine the talents and a in residence and Patty’s story into artist an is working with teacher, Virginia English that an noted of students, ic and heartfelt.” Kris stage magic. free of charge through the Perpich an author, magic happens—in this case, students Minnewaska present will In May, Minnewaska Area High Schoolthe communi- Center’s outreach program. to place, what Kris a truly unique theater-going experience With the supporting framework in time, English teacher Kris ty. Six students, with guidance from Perpich Center for needed next were some students willing to put in the Goracke and Virginia McFerran of the based on the ex- effort and creativity to bring Patty’s blogs to life. play the project: Tori the Arts, are hard at work creating a She selected six of her top writers for Roth through blogs periences shared by Commander Patty deployment to Af- Anderson, Katie Haus, Kaitlyn Lundebrek, Cole Mercier, nine-month Emmi Schmidt and Collin Stumpf. she wrote during her recent “I’ve got many good writers,” ghanistan. said Kris, adding that she chose The drama project really bestudents who she felt had three adgan with a favor. ditional qualities that would make When Patty found out she was through some of the the project a success: they had to being deployed, she asked Kris to As we were going most help her set up a blog and teach her scenes, it brought me right back to Kanda- be creative, be flexible, and importantly, be OK with going the ins and outs of posting. Patty blogs of the through the sometimes grueling had been assigned to the intensive har as if I were still there. Some AirKandahar at editing process. located unit care that I wrote were pretty intense, dealing field, providing medical care to About the play wounded multinational soldiers as with the life and death battles of these Though not yet titled, the well as Afghan civilians and milone of Patty’s uniforms to help soldiers as they fought for their lives.” play has a definite focus. Separate Kris showed students st one of the itary. “I initially wrote this blog brave them start thinking about costuming—ju blogs are being transformed into many facets of the full production that students are for myself, to help myself process Patty Roth separate scenes, each a glimpse currently designing. some of the stuff that I was going into the life of a medical profesthrough, but also to let my family the it, describes last 90 minutes in a war zone. As Kris and friends in on my experience,” Kris said she anticipates the show to what it is like to be sional stationed said Patty. “Many of them have no idea I wanted to give play is about following a person’s service to our country— plus an intermission. level and May 15—a prein the military caring for the injured, experience to a very personal, very real The tentative opening night will be and friends of that they would better bringing that audiences. them a glimpse of this experience so veterans and the family for both the student writers and their said Virginia. “I miere night for area understand me when I got back.” “This is a very worthwhile project,” a lot from the the play’s cast and crew. Public performances will follow. unfolded, Kris will appreciate and learn Back home, reading as Patty’s blogs somehow bring them think the audience memoirs.” She said the students intuisaid she was struck with the idea to Inside a work session audience. “You knew staging of Patty’sto write about and how to share the blogs to hear feedback to the stage to share with a wider opportunity what know unique the tively had of Students because was It are amazing!” she the there was something more to those blogs. Kris. as scenes for the stage. “The students group of kids who and insights straight from the author. Patty attended said and willing listening as students her writing—that’s what drew me in,” Feb. 27 work session, watching and play at MAHS said. “They are a positive Being in charge of this year’s spring After Patty re- work hard.” their completed scenes. idea. will under- took on roles and read aloud my stories told in this way,” presented the perfect outlet for Kris’s said she asked her In addition to the script writing, students a show for “It is very strange hearing producing into of the scenes, goes some that else through turned home this past September, Kris going being brought to the take everything costuming, said Patty. “As we were how she would feel about her blogs stage, including casting, directing, lighting, back to Kandahar as if I were still there. the right me said she brought it Though writers writers. student and more. Five of the six were pretty intense, dealing stage through a group of student blessing and project set construction acting roles, while one will opt for the Some of the blogs that I wrote brave soldiers as she was a bit shocked, Patty gave her will also take on with the life and death battles of these moved forward. lives.” the Perpich role of student director. the core group they fought for their Patty jumped in to advise students The next step, Kris said, was contacting It’s a lot to take on. Luckily, Kris said students and During the session and asking for guidand will have assistance from other Center for the Arts in the Twin Cities aspects of what she was writing about her to Virginia Mc- of six students arts as well as some helping on technicalmilitary terms. At times she simply described ance with playwriting. They directed pro- staff involved in Minnewaska with outreach helped Center’s Perpich the with the emotion Showstoppers. Ferran, who works her experiences in more detail, emphasizing Virginia joined hands from the Minnewaska deployed—somegram. After reading Patty’s blogs herself, behind the words she’d written while often both. times serious, sometimes lighthearted, are blogs these how “Having the opportunity to see really interesting,” interpreted by the students has been project, she hopes said Patty. She said that through this the military and the the students have a greater respect for they [students] get a sacrifices that they make. “I hope that this country,” she love true understanding of how much we glimpse of the family said. “But I also hope that they get a just because we have that we become when we deploy, and don’t have fun along a mission to do, doesn’t mean that we with are truly the way. Some of the people that I deployed considered family.” oth In the end, the project is about an opportunity—b the audiences attendand creation its in involved for those with an aspect of life ing—to make a tangible connection Add in the chance they may not have known much about. up and see it blosto build a full-on play from the ground into a unique, som on stage, and the experience expands hands-on education opportunity as well. Virginia. “I feel “This is a compelling project,” said privileged to be part of the process.” for updates As spring draws closer, watch the Tribune the play’s including on the Minnewaska drama project, performance dates and times. By Deb Mercier News Editor “ State Fair honors Well, hello dolly! Teen earns grand champion ribbon Doll show is for the young at heart Photos by Deb Mercier A6 for the Arts Virginia McFerran, Perpich Center includes, front row (left to right): Anderson, eighth grade; Katie Haus, senior; The MAHS spring drama team sophMAHS English teacher; Tori Patty Roth. Back row: Collin Stumpf, artist in residence; Kris Goracke, Lundebrek, junior; and Commander Emmi Schmidt, junior; Kaitlyn omore; and Cole Mercier, junior. FUN with DRAMA B4 www.savagepacer. com Workshop for Children ages 5-12 10 THURSDAYS, MARCH 13-APRIL 5-6 PM @ CENTRAL SQUARE PACER {with the exception of Mar. 20} SATURDAY, SEPTEM BER 28, 2013 help $1aspects of the theater that will Children will explore different Puppetry, music, movement, them build a positive stage experience. will help bring out each child’s script writing and theater games creative imagination. 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Whether you’re director’s decision to meets her come-uppance in The a warrior in the yard to be There’s a lot more Puccini’s work, leaving aside the latter two; both ways she’s on the field, you’ll appreciate or turn Geronte into a complete in this the expert “Turandot,” which requires learned and enjoyed and her range, and Manon into a gigpersuasive, injury buffoon carewhich we offer from diagnosis sports least of more resources than a lot of production, not treatment through technique and charisma are gly teen tends to undermine and byrehabilitation. So, if playing act, sumptuous comes the companies can offer. third is what the of in you tragedy pushed stunning the yourselfled a little by mutoo hard over the weekend, the opera orchestra, Still, if you like Puccini and especially. later, but it’s almost necescall us to schedule a Free SPM-15-171 sports injury evaluation. sic director Michael Christie. haven’t seen “Manon,” you sary to make the early scenes Dinar Vania looks the part have to start somewhere, and Just don’t go expecting to work. The production emphaand brings some dynamism there’s a lot to like in this prosizes the literary qualities of hear “Turandot.” As the old to des Grieux, Manon’s lover, www.stfrancis-shakop went Sports St. Francis duction, which runs through ee.com “Manon” by projecting quotes man in the men’s room in duets, but he has more of Medicine is a Proud Sponsor of the Minnesot Sunday. Stage director Michael a baritone’s range and was from Abbe Prevost’s novel on to say, “It was ‘Turandot’ a Vikings. Cavanagh has crafted an imag- pressed hard to hit and sustain onto the set at key moments. that made me a subscriber” to version literary inative, almost It was a distraction during the opera. many of the top notes. At of this very literary tale, with des Grieux’s big solo moment Well, not every show is times his pitch and delivery non vidi splendid sets and costumes supposed to do that. Epic was wobbly, and his acting was in Act One, “Donna for a first developed for the Washbring in donors especially in the mai,” and it went on aimless, crowd-pleasers often John by ington National Opera page too long in Act Four, but and subscribers, while new final scene. Pascoe and excellent singing, the text was helpful at times heard shows like rarely or impressive was More led by Kaduce. and it reinforced the idea that “Manon Lescaut” find new aubaritone Matthew Opitz as A native of Winnebago, this is a fable of 18th century diences. Every opera company Manon’s brother, who’s a rockMinn., Kaduce long ago made France — and revolutionaryneeds both. steady performer throughout, her mark with the Minnesota era America. Next up for the Minnesota and bass Andrew Wilkowske company, and most audience If you’re not familiar with Opera is another show that fits was fantastic as Geronte, the members will always rememstory, you might be surthe latter category more than puffed-up and randy old aristo- the ber her as our own “Rusalka,” prised to know that Puccini Richard Strauss’ crat who’s smitten by Manon. I that were set the former: operas two and maybe a better Rusalka wrote as wait to see Wilkowske lyric comedy “Arabella,” which than Renee Fleming could ever can’t in America, at least in part — opens Nov. 9. Papageno in “Die Zauberflote” Girl of the Golden West” be. “The later this season. Kaduce, who now lives in Rochester Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, The Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial Committee and the Post-Bulletin Co. invite you to Third Place: Detroit Lakes Tribune, Brian Basham Muskie guide with an artistic side Great story, subject. Well written. Let the subjects tell the story with great use of quotes. Weeklies over 5,000 First Place: Savage Pacer, Alex Hall Glass Act A great profile piece that really brought out the character of the subject. The writer did a great job explaining the subject’s work. Veterans Day Commemorative Magazine 2013 November 4th, 2013 Inserted in the Post-Bulletin Monday, 8, 2013 Deadline for Photos: Tuesday, October Option B — $125 per photo listing and story Honor a Veteran 2013 Branch of Service: (Army Air Corps, Navy, Army, Army Air Force, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Second Place: Southwest Journal, Minneapolis, Dylan Thomas On being more than a radio show The article was lively, engaging, and well written. A great subject really makes the story come together. Great use of quotes. COUNCIL BY AMY LYON
[email protected] m o Savage resident Chuck Burton, there’s somethi ng truly special – and unique - about glass. “Nothing in the world looks like glass,” Burton said. “You can make like anything else, glass look but else looks like glass.” nothing Chuck Burton in his glass-bl Burton was first PHOTO BY ALEX HALL owing studio exposed / REPRINTS AT PHOTOS.SA located at his to glass art during home in Savage with me.” VAGEPACER.COM a friend’s birthday party He’s not kidding ARTISTIC PROCES 14 years ago, . Burton has a S and now he’s a tattoo of flames professional Burton creates on his left arm his pieces by artist who creates and wears a ring with intricate and flames on his left firing up his propane-fueled beautiful glass torch, hand. taking a colored beads, rod of glass and flowers and figurines pendants, FIND A MAP OF ART Burton is one of melting the glass . several onto a steel artists “There’s just somethi CRAWL who will be featured mandrel, or wire. ng really SEARCHING “ARTLOCATIONS BY during He carefully turns cool about how the Scott County CRAWL” AT the wire round molten glass Art Crawl on and around to get moves as you do Saturday, Oct. 5. www.savagepacer.com the desired shape that gather. Burton will be and color design Plus, I’ve always selling his creation – a practice that been s takes incredible pyromaniac,” Burton kind of a glass blowing demonsand giving precision in order trations at to “It just really struck laughed. avoid thermal shock his home studio presentable pieces. create a chord on Providence He then uses other and fractures. Lane. The glass must colored glass be introduced to the flame slowly in order to THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2013 Anthony Lee Nelson By 2040, population could hit 34,000-plus BY ALEX HALL
[email protected] D6 Ashley Marie Conrade Shooting to A2 5 Local glass artist is one of several Savag e residents featured SAVAGE POLICE Second Place: Woodbury Bulletin, Amber Kispert-Smith The curtain closes Loved the way this story was written. Generous use of quotes from the subjects made it flow very well. The lead paragraph did its job, wanting you to keep reading and learn more. MINI SHOW for participants immediate family members only will be held on APRIL 10 UPDATE FROM WWW .SAVAGEPACER.CO M SCOTT COUNTY First Place: Pope County Tribune, Glenwood, Deb Mercier Military service in Kandahar, Afghanistan hits home Great subject matter makes for a great story. The writer did a great job of interviewing and working in the quotes, making it flow throughout. Merchant Marines) Third Place: Hopkins / Minnetonka / Deephaven Sun-Sailor, Matthew Hankey 40 years of loving people and music Another great profile. The subject came alive in the story, and provided some great quotes to work with. The story flowed very well. All Dailies First Place: Post-Bulletin, Rochester, Jay Furst Puccini had to start somewhere, critic says The lead to this story got me. Would have never guessed I’d enjoy an article about opera, but this one kept me in it from the start. Second Place: The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead, Ryan Johnson Monster truck matchup I enjoyed the humorous lead. Well-written piece that talked to the reader’s level in a very interesting way. Third Place: The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead, Anna G. Larson The Piano Project Well-written story. Once again, the lead to the story got me into it, and brought me back to the lead at the end. Great job. 2013-2014 Better Newspaper Contest Local Breaking News Coverage Weeklies up to 1,500 Triton one-act play earns a star at competition First Place: Star Herald, Dodge Center/Hayfield, Tara Lindquist Sheriff fires Chief Deputy This entry took first because it was apparent the writer asked tough questions of her sources and went beyond “just the facts” reporting. The amount of information gleaned was impressive when, as the article’s subhead noted, it was written in an atmosphere of few answers. The selection of quotes was well executed and revealed the actors with poignance. page 7 t, Dodge Center, of Brownsdale, Claremon Serving the communities , Waltham, West Concord Oslo, Rock Dell, Sargeant Hayfield, Mantorville, 4 • Wednesday, Volume 145 • Number January 22, 2014 • 75 cents . w, Thursday, at 6 a.m Casey’s to open tomorro we are the fifth largest truck on years. Today States, with expecting a Casey’s grocery pizza place in the United By Ruth Hanson stores in 14 states in the Center Monday. manager of almost 1800 and growing fast. I have The good news for Dodge General Hawkins worked as the She Midwest — people today is that Casey’sThursday, the A&W in Hayfield previously. opened close to 50 stores.” fresh homeStore will open tomorrow, Casey’s has that lives in Kasson. said He on duty all uses fresh vegetables January 23, at 6 a.m. “Two people will be be January kitch- made pizza and the way whole milk “That said. fresh The grand opening will and lots and lots night,” Meyer around chopped in-house 31st and February 1st, with advertised en will be available for cooking mozzarella. to be donuts every of coupons and specials the clock.” “And we make fresh work was fresh madeby inserts in the Star Herald. manager He said the construction day,” he said. “And we have Michael Meyer, the district said that slowed down a little by the extreme cold, to-order subs. We make the bread fresh for all of southern Minnesota, part-time so there will be a few outside finishing daily.” and as the likes to serve they have hired 27 full done in the spring as well He added that Casey’s will be open 24 touches fits employees and that they communities because that sod work. said. “I love smaller hours a day. line. “I love my job,” Meyer business but their hiring, the Iowa. of “We have done most grew up in Iowa Falls, He is based out of Rochester. Dodge ,” he said. what I do. I and the we are still taking applicationssupervisor, I started as a cashier in an Iowa store 45 “We are all anxious to meet Casey’s started Theresa Waller, the area and others from around the I still like what I do. commu- Center people small Hawkins, the manager of serving Crystal Iowa in and in Dodge 20 the area,” he said. on the job last years ago manager at the new Casey’s worked for Casey’s for Dodge Center store, were Crystal Hawkins, now They were nities. I have at A & W in Hayfield. week, stocking the shelves. Center, was the manager Photo by Ruth Hanson Sheriff fires Chief Deputy Chatman breaks tie with Mayo Explanation spawns more questions than answers By Tara Lindquist January Just before 4 p.m. on Friday, Leonhardt was 17, Chief Deputy Mike and gun, ending asked to turn in his badge the Dodge County his 26-year career with Jim Jensen Sheriff’s Department. Sheriff Leonhardt was is only confirming that saying he terminated from the department,Jensen, on was a disloyal chief deputy. to elaborate going Monday said he wasn’t were because he on what the disloyalties to discuss the has not had an opportunity Paul Kilitinen. matter with county attorney this reporter to In a statement released said in part, Monday evening, Leonhardt seems to be in “My loyalty, which is what the citizens to question, has always been had the opporof Dodge County who I’ve entire career. As tunity to serve during my I’ve always felt I the second in command, express my honto ty responsibili the had the Sheriff when est opinions openly with and discidiscussing policies, procedures, betterment of the plinary actions for the department. in our current “While my confidence in the last Sheriff changed dramatically citizens of to the loyalty my years, three dedication and Dodge County, and the everyday at the effort I put into my career Office never Dodge County Sheriff’s accurate assesswavered. If you want an work ethics, I ment of my loyalty and people I worked suggest you talk to the Dodge various the in with everyday County departments.” Trey Chatman is rushed by his teammates after winning his 285 lb championship match that put the team into first place after being tied with Mayo. The story is on page 16 . Photo by Mary Nelson sioners Dodge County Commis Rod Peterson to lead 2014 commissioners continued on page 9 Kevin Nawrocki Nawrocki, Jody Haiby, Dobson Bobbi Jo Groves, Greg the new restaurant. Melanie and Chelsea Brown staff Inside: Hayfield School Board ed Orr retirement approv page 15 Mantorville City Council page 5 West Concord Council Cat compassion page 5 Claremont City Council Shoveling policy P in early to purchase a new logger we upgrade our disBy Gretta Becay meeting 2015, “…when At their organizational com- patch consoles.” a for the year, the Dodge County as The commissioners approved Peterson permit for Kevin missioners elected Rod as their conditional use Allen John business and chair, ag-related the Delva to have an district on 30 vice chair. of the in the agricultural At the first regular meeting Jim acres in Mantorville Township. Sheriff year, Jan 14, 2014, plans to have hay auctions, Delva to ers Jensen asked the commission depu- machinery auctions, and some farm approve three new full-time part- equipment on site for consignment three for the permit ties’ positions to replace He sales. Conditions time deputies’ positions. are include the requirement that items explained that the positions rea- displayed must not leak fluids or other ground. needed because, among to: lubricants onto the commissons, deputies must be available In other business, the security • serve as courtroom sioners approved: the interim use for when the courts are open, • An extension transport and James • transport prisoners if permit for Kathleen , Township. personnel are unavailable contracts Curlee in Milton and Sunday sale • fulfill the terms of the liquor The • law for Valley with towns in the county license for the Zumbro for 2014. enforcement services. positions Recreation Club thanks Changing the part-time • The acceptance - with money on of baby quilts and to full time would save part-time of the donation at $300 from the training costs because county to baby items valued Church, West deputies tend to leave the Trinity Lutheran elsewhere. public health family take full-time positions the to Concord, table to The commissioners voted the pur- health program. with the issue. They did approve • The 2014 contract vehicles the administration of chase of three new squad old vehi- SEMCAC for on. and equipment to replace upgrading volunteer transportati to cles. They also approved • Extending the agreementnine (device that the local radio ‘logger’ in CREST with tions and participate Minnesota counrecords radio communica southeastern other to spending 911 calls) and agreed mental health services with five ties for adult about $43,600 to share logger. for 2014 for $30,633. other counties in a regional counthe save will This expenditure Jensen, continued on page 8 ty about $140,000, said not have because the county would closing information corp.com for school Watch communitynews •• •• X Slug Here Volume 119 No. 36 •• •• •• •• RESS THE •• Pure Country Family Dining now OPEN! — and dollar and seven cents cusBy Ruth Hanson delicious,” one of the first Pure Country Family Dining tomers reported. “What more already a long is open and flourishing could I ask? We’ve waited on Main Street in downtown time for a good restaurant to Dodge Center. Main open here in DC.” morning, eat Monday On The newly redecorated Street in front of the restaurant open from 7 a.m. to 3 is spot and cars was parked solid with p.m. Saturday through Thursday on Fridays. trucks. is and 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. “And the chocolate cake a is only continued on page 7 delicious and the coffee Chocolate nixed page 5 CYAN September 4, 2013 Single Copy $1 Erhard area residents support Post Office turn out to at meeting on hours, serv USPS town ice reduction By Louis Hoglund ERHARD PO Continued New staff at Viking, Pelican high school on Page 5 THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING PELICAN RAPIDS , MINNESOTA Otter Tail County BLACK YELLOW MAGENTA Protesters pack Erhard Thirty Erhardians mobile home unit squeezed into a August 27– packed like a week’s worth of junk mail in a P.O. box. It was ninety two about 88.5 degrees degrees outside, and Erhard Post Office–inside the tiny was sweating like and Richard Noreen Presiden Nixon during a Waterga t Richard It was Noreen’s job te briefing. community of Erhard to inform the that service hours at the Post Office would be reduced, part of a far-reach ing Postal Service as expense-cutting initiative . The unpleasant assignment fell on him when a highranking regional USPS executive in Fargo was unable to schedule the Erhard meeting. THE PELICAN RAPIDS PRESS PO New window service hours propos ed for Erhard Under the USPS USPS Erhard is one of cost-cutting plan, Post Offices that thousands of rural will experience reductions in window service hours. Erhard serves rural delivery route,432 on its primary a route shared and another 67 on with another Post Office. There are 67 P.O. boxes in Erhard Postal lobby. the Likely hours in Erhard will be: Monday to Friday... 8 a.m. to noon Saturday...8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Customer retail visits to Post Offices have dropped from million over a six-year1.28 billion to 93 the USPS to reduce span, prompting hours and cut expenses–espec ially at lower-vo lume, rural facilities. The Erhard Post Office clears out earful from area after a town meeting residents who protested Aug. 27, where building was packed a regional USPS elbow-to-elbow for a proposed reduction in daily hours. official got an the meeting. The mobile home Post Office Back to the classroo Pamela Jaskowiak and Andy Rarick are among the new faces that will appear in the halls of the Pelican Rapids schools this fall. Jaskowiak will join the staff at the Viking elementary shool as an PAMELA intervention JASKOW IAK teacher. An elementary education graduate from Concordia, Jaskowiak later earned her Masters in education from St. ANDY Mary’s RARICK UniversityMinnesota. Since 2012, she has taught kindergarten in Perham. She has also taught in Hawley and in Bloomington. Andy Rarick, a 2013 graduate of Minnesota State University-Moorhead, a half time 8th grade will be teacher and half time math tor at the Alternative instrucLearning Center. He is a native of Climax, Minnesota. m Test scores reflect challenges facing Pelican school system Low scores an indica special classroom tor of schools with high needs in percentage of students lagging behind in language proficiencyEnglish By Louis Hoglund Kids unboarded their classrooms the busses and walked the hallways to Rapids, Tuesday at Viking elementary school in Pelican morning, Sept. 3. Above, his youngste r was loaded traveler abroad, as all hands were down like a young classroom. full on his way to the At left, kinderga school. Lower rten students arrived for the first left, one youngste day of teacher with a “greeting r also card” of handmad presented his e art. After five years in Mi Brown returns to d East, Pelican English teacher, theater direc tor returns fall musical ‘Alad din’ this fall–compl to PHS classroom; will direct ete with props from Kuwait By Louis Hoglund theater production will have a A former theater decidedly Arab and Pelican Rapids professional takes the stage theme when it returned to the teacher has will be directing late fall– Brown the fall musical, room– after a five local class- “ Aladdin.” Aspiring year teaching actors and stint in the Middle actresse s need to take East. quick English, literature action, because and theater auditions are arts teacher in already scheduled the third Pelican from day 1994-2008, David back to school. Brown is back after taking leave In addition to to American Internati teach at the will be teaching theater, Brown onal language School here– arts of Kuwait. similar to Appropriately, Brown’s when he left for his position Kuwait five first years ago. Second Place: Minnesota Lake Tribune, Donald Kain Manhunt ends in arrest for armed robbery This article was deceptive in its simplicity and very good at hiding the amount of complex information it contains, making its reading a refreshing experience. I would encourage the author to include additional sources and quote material. Perhaps neighbors’ impressions could have added greater depth to the story. Vikings win tourney David’s international tive dates back decades,perspecas his family lived around the globe. His father, Charles Brown, a resident at the Riverfro nt on Main assisted living center, was a Pelican graduate himself in the early 1940’s. The World War II veteran went on to educator, and taught become an as a civilian for the U.S. Air Force. David graduated from high England, when his school in father was After making gains in 2012, Minnesota scores on state proficien students' cy tests dropped in grades, the Minneso most reported this week. ta Department of Education In Pelican Rapids, state was a concern– the test score report from the statewide averages as scores dipped further than the . In reading, Pelican percent– compared scored about 43.8 to the statewide average percent. of 57.8 Math: Pelican scored 62.6 percent. Science: 51.8 percent, compared to pared to 52.1 statewid 39.2 percent in Pelican, comThe Department of e. reading scores to new Education attributed declines in tests, which the agency was more rigorous said than its predecessor. Commissioner Brenda Education Cassellius describe reading standards d the new as department said the “ more challenging,” and the scores Pelican Rapids School reflect that. District followed the trends in both math state Minnesota has had and reading. When the State of a decrease in scores schools have followed the Pelican “ I know everyone suit with a decrease in scores. would agree that our are not where we test scores want school Superintendent them to be,” said Pelican Deb Wanek. “ We tle for this current will not setlevel driven by a great desire of achievement. We are cessful. We are committto help every child be suced to increasing our dent's achievement stulevels.” Are English languag e barriers a factor Student demographicsin test scores? in Pelican Rapids factor in the scores, are one schools in the immediaparticularly in comparison to te area. Ethnic diversity nearly 40 percentin Pelican is high, representing Hispanic and African.of its enrollment– primarily This compare enrollment as low as 1 percent of the s to minority Barnesville; 2 percent student in Frazee-Vergas and body in in Perham. 8 percent English is not the primary language spoken at home TEST SCORES Continued •• REGIST. Third Place: Lake Region Life, Waterville, Jay Schneider & Lisa Ingebrand Fire leaves 15 homeless The sequence of the events in this story was clear and thorough, and the author maintained a concise style in its writing. It is clear the sources that were used were milked for all of the relevant details they could provide. Weeklies 1,501-2,500 First Place: Pelican Rapids Press, Louis Hoglund Protesters pack Erhard Post Office I appreciate the topic and colorful imagery. The quotes were excellently selected. The piece hinted at the core topic that is at issue (the impacts of post office reductions and closures on rural life). Further context and outside perspectives would make this entry stronger. What could the community expect based on things seen in other rural towns? Second Place: Renville County Register, Olivia, Shelby Lindrud, Ashley Alsum & Levi Weber Renville County underwater The thorough treatment of the flood reflects the amount of reporting that went into this story’s production. This told me everything I want to know with one exception: I wanted to hear the voices of residents whose lives and property were affected by the flood. Third Place: Blooming Prairie Times, Rick Bussler Mayor Charged This is an important story to tell. Good use of court sources and transforming them into an informative (and entertaining) narrative. on Page 8 Obituaries *Please note, an asterisk indicates that no comments were submitted by contest judges for the entry. BROWN Continued on Page 5 • Margaret Engebre tson 96, Pelican Rapids • Lyle Obert Johnson • David Butenhoff 89, Rothsay 60, Pelican Rapids Public Notices in this DAVID BROWN issue • Jerry’s Recreational • Pelican Valley HealthNotice of Sale • City of Pelican RapidsCenter Minutes • Lida Township Notice Mintues • Lida Township Notice • Erhards Grove Townshifor Quotes p Notice Page 45 2013-2014 Better Newspaper Contest Local Breaking News Coverage Weeklies 2,501-5,000 SPORTS: part Bull riding was of the rodeo show in Thursday night Park Rapids. Page 8A FEATURE: Rural Wadena t couple turns vacan ry home into count retreat. Page 1B l Pioneer Journa ity Newspaper Your Commun Wadena IONS PAGE S - 2 SECT NO. 23 | 20 VOLU ME 137, | THUR SDAY, Since 1877 ENAP : WWW .WAD DAILY NEWS | $1.25 JULY 17, 2014 J.COM UNPRECEDENTED on our Watch an arial video enapj.com website www.wad SUBMITTED Shawn Robert turned the morning quickly a lake. rain storm Friday adjacent park land into The torrential parking lot and M State Wadena PHOTO BY BRYCE Mieseler and PHOTO Kelly Lund. Questions remain in the death of man Detroit Lakes wo HAUGEN all I “At this point igaH invest SARAH SMIT can say is the tly ongoService Forum News tion is curren MP WC en the Lund ing betwe said MenKelly Marie to end and the BCA,” Chief Scott home ahga Police didn’t come in a preicke, Koenn her life. HANSEL celebrate G. ent. “The PHOTO BY BRIAN She came to pared statem r Midsummer Ramsey County Medical t Carol Schelle Menahga’s Wadena residen Monday mornsee friends, Examiner did an autopnce was in attenda Mark Dayton visitFestival, to or enjoy the are currently use ing as Govern family and l summer sy and we County courtho further tests ed the Wadena waiting for town’s annua on the recent still HANSEL and we’re to attend a meeting and the counparty. PHOTO BY BRIAN ti- results iews. as in the city empha in listen interv flooding sister Street cting Her condu on Sixth r Paul Gazelka peoty. Scheller lives Monday that and State Senato night in describing the “We understandas fast cally stated or Mark Dayton Monday rs not comWadena. g last Friday’s makes a point Minnesota Govern ple want answe unlike Kelly Lund “did faced with followin Wayne Wolden but and those Wadena Mayor city and area residents are as possible situations mit suicide” emergency many ion, rumors are false. flooding. 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The dieline appearing your requirement n only and WILL NOT PRINT. is for representatio First Place: Wadena Pioneer Journal, Bryce Haugen Unprecedented, the flood story After the Midwest was deluged with rain this summer, it was refreshing to see a newspaper that provided a new angle to a topic within a media landscape equally flooded with flood coverage. Looking at insurance rather than the open floodgates allowed this newspaper to emphasize the individuals whose lives were affected by the flood, moving beyond the voyeurism that coverage of a disaster often provides. Moreover, the author provided context to the flood, both statistical and historical. Comparing the disaster to the tornado added substance to the community’s ability to cope with their latest predicament. The structure was well organized, which helped the piece read nicely. Details like waves lapping provided a nice touch without being heavy handed. Second Place: Farmington/Rosemount Independent Town Pages, Michelle Leonard Missing Farmington woman found dead in Wisconsin The author managed to develop a cohesive narrative out of a complicated trail of events. Clearly reflects thorough research and comprehensive interviews with sources. Third Place: Cook County News-Herald, Grand Marais, Rhonda Silence Jury convicts Scannell on two counts of criminal sexual conduct This piece reflected great depth of research and enterprise. That it hinted at a larger question about prudent spending of government dollars on such a specific court case and the effects of trauma, added an interesting twist. CMYK winonapost contact us: 507.452 .1262 fax: 507.454 .6409 email: winpost@winon apost.com P.O. Box 27, 64 E. w i n o n a ’s t 2nd St., Winona, MN 55987 wice-week ly newspap er since 1 971 inserts: full: sund ay, marc h 30, 2014 . Fleet Farm . ashley Furniture partial: volum e 43, no. 26 . aldi . Godfather's Pizza winonapost.com Hebert, Morse, on administrative leav e Potential lawsuit stems from comp owned by Kaehlerany family that employs Hebert's wife by SARAH SQUIRE S Solutions]. energy company owned Does somebody by the family want to make of former Winona County that motion? Does Commissomebody want sioner Mena Kaehler, a to make a motion? also employs Winona business that Those were statemen ts made during a closed session of the Board last week, easily Winona County overheard from istrator Duane Hebert'sCounty Adminaccording to a county wife — who, official, is currently negotiating for part-ownership of the company. the lobby at the Do we put him on By Wednesday morning administrative during a session government center bert leave now? that lasted for nearly and Winona County , both Hetwo hours and at Sustainabiltimes grew heated. ity Coordinator Anne Morse He's going to sue us The meeting was had been regardless. held for commis- placed on paid adminis trative leave, sioners to discuss That will hurt [Novel a potential lawsuit Energy against the county from a renewable see laWSuiT page 5a Kryzsko gets $4M renovation Photo by Amelia Wedemeyer . WSU staff mem- bers Cristeen Custer and Joe Reed share a laugh while on tour of WSU’s Kryzsko Commons additio n and renovation project. Hebert's resp 'My livelihood andonse career' The following is a statement from Winona County Administrator Duane issued Friday after Hebert he placed on paid admini was leave on the mornin strative g of Wednesday, April 26. statement, Hebert In the suggests he "made proper notifica tion to The $4 million dollar renovation of Winona expansion and sity (WSU) Kryzsko State Univerfor public viewing Commons is set in work on the student June 2014. The union was in response to growing student and university needs. “The last major addition was built in the '70s,” WSU Student rector Joe Reed explaine Union Did on a media tour of the on-camp us construction site. “Since then, our has doubled, so we enrollment here have been looking at ways to expand. We want to keep up and grow with the students and the university.” According to Reed, tirely funded through the project is enstudent revenue accounts, which include student union fees and reserves as well as funding from the WSU booksto re. Students were also consulte d at the beginning of the planning and construction process, with some student volunteers staying on until the very end of the project. “The beauty of the students were a part project is that tion process,” Reed of the consultasaid. “Students had input in every aspect beginning to the complet — from the ion.” see KryzSKo page 3a Talk the talk:WSH S by AMELIA WEDEM EYER ceived multiple top places In competition, there six meets it has participa in each of the ted in this season. necessary to produce are several factors This year, the a winning season, cluding the amount in- tition hopefulsteam has a few state compeof practices, the humble time in which a team tation team , including the duo interpreof Sim and sophom confidence of each member, and the ore Cray way in which players Alvarez, who are the current Big 9 chamwork together for pions in their respecti the benefit of the ve category. entire group. For the 17 “I’ve never been students on the Winona more nervous Senior High School (WSHS) speech team, this is probably the year where because the will to succeed I’m the closest to possibly in going to state,” Sim viduals and as a team competition as indi- said of the perform is just ance, as strong as that which is a scene any high school sports tells the story of “It’s a competitive team. rez) who falls in love a young man (Alva[activity],” junior with Addison Sim explaine In the past few years, his friend (Sim). d. “We are just as much only one member a team as track or of the WSHS speec footbal Page 46 see First Place: Winona Post, Sarah Elmquist Squires Hebert, Morse, on administrative leave The story represents excellently-reported journalism, evidenced by the author’s ability to glean information from seemingly-reluctant sources. It’s snarky tone adds a bit of levity to the mystery and otherwise complicated narrative about the mechanics of county energy contracts. The story was excellently reported and of great importance to the community. HeberT page 5a levee Park and five decades of pla ns by CHRIS ROGER S time. At the time Red Monday is the big line was piteous by Wing's shoreday for Levee comparison, and Park. After over a Red Wing dwellers year Winona's latest Levee of meetings, envious of Winona were hopelessly 's prize park, acPark Committee is showing off new plans to the cording to another article. public at an open In 1956 the Winona house. The voices of average Winona cal Society installed County Historins will decide the retired James whether the committ Pearson steamboat ee embraces the in Levee Park as plan or seeks more time to rework it. a museum and named it the Julius C. Either way, Mayor Wilkie after the donor Mark Peterson's who made it Levee Park Commit tee will report to possible. the City Council in In the early 1960s, June. The public, as "urban rethe committee, and newal" plans were the council will being shaped for help decide what become downtown Winona , the city proposed s of a dream and a debate that has been going on a raised promenade deck that would for 50 years. connect the park and downtow n, but funds ran out. The original Levee by AMELIA WEDEM EYER the appropriate Winona County officials" about his wife's position with Novel Energy Systems, the firm that threatened legal actionhas against the county over a solar panel project. (See adjace nt According to source story.) s close to the issue, there disagreement among is county Weeklies over 5,000 Park Before the major The flood of '65 there was no flood flood in 1965, Winona is an island city built on a downtown Winona wall dividing low-lying sand bar. When the floodand the Mississippi River. A raised waters rose to once-inbroad lawn with a-century levgrand trees and curved walkways els in 1965, Winonans rushed to erect paved with stone emergen cy dikes, in some cases greeted riverboat using travelers landing at Winona's Levee sawdust from the old lumber mills, Park and invited flocks and of Winonans ing stacked sandbags against the risto watch the boats river. Their efforts saved the city, go by. Inspired by the riverine parks of the Old World, but Levee Park was destroyed. Levee Park was complet After the flood, and dubbed the crown ed in 1897 Corps of Enginee the U.S. Army rs (USACE) began jewel of the planning Mississippi. "This for a permanent dike park sysably the most popular is now prob- tem. Some Winona ns railed against city on warm evening place in the USACE plans to build a permane s nt several thousand people… on Sundays may be seen there," a newspap er reported at the see levee page 3a speech shines Second Place: Eden Prairie News, Patty Dexter Eden Prairie family loses home after mudslide While the thorough reporting and inclusion of useful quotes is rock solid, there is a flow to the narrative that makes the story feel like a breezy read. The inclusion of human narrative was the most effective component, and capturing the family’s “what next?” dilemma made the story feel human. 2013-2014 Better Newspaper Contest Physical & Sports Therapy � ������������ � winonahealth.org 47 Winona Rochester Century 7 48 15 G-E-T Viroqua 0 Cotter Kenyon-Wanamingo 34 FULL COVERAGE IN SPORTS, C1 Third Place: Southwest Journal, Minneapolis, Dylan Thomas Construction atop Karmel Mall collapses The author was able to collect very poignant and surprisingly honest quotes from many sources. Providing background on the permitting of the building owner was crucial to this story’s success, as was his history of safety flops. This was refreshing coverage to read. Why so dry? Storm tracks, cold fronts to blame for lack of rain REGION, A3 50 cents 2013 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, All Dailies ANDREW LINK/WINONA DAILY NEWS corner of Third and Center streets in Winona. For more photos from the fire, visit winonadailynews.com. SAFE AMONG THE FLAMES al more. Miraculously, as dozens of people rushed from smoke-filled apartments into cold darkness and countless more firefighters and emergency responders climbed ladders, wrangled hoses, crawled through burning buildings and stepped through not smoke denser than morning fog, a single person was injured. Some firefighters remained on the ET Integrative Health REET Winona Garden Blooming Grounds/ Pretty Things Sole Sport THIR E ST The fire is out. The work begins anew. The largest fire in Winona’s a recent history raged through downtown block early Friday, destroying at least two buildings, including the Winona Islamic Center and severely damaging sever- Brosnahan Law Firm Pipe Dream Toys LAFA YETT Daily News staff worship, the new work begins. The rumors couldn’t help but Winona Fire Chief Curt Bittle swirl — a mosque burning less than of and Police Chief Paul Bostrack two days after the anniversary 11 — but Winona Fire Chief said at a Friday news conference Sept. Curt Bittle and Police Chief Paul that there is nothing to indicate Bostrack said at a Friday news conthat there is nothing to indithat any foul play was involved. ference cate that any foul play was involved. For the Islamic Center members, the healing began Friday when scene Friday evening, monitoring Central Lutheran Church offered what remained of the Islamic Center, as the ash them a place to worship even checking the temperatures of the flames continued to leap above their they fire the ensure to and debris building. spent a half-day extinguishing Gathered at the church that afterwould not return. They were expectnoon they spoke of healing, of overtime. some for ed to remain coming the great challenges preToday, for the businesses lost and a sented by a loss so immediate of damaged, for the residents displaced and for the members of the Winona See FIRE, A8 to Islamic Center left without a place Winona Islamic Center STRE No one injured in massive downtown fire; 2 buildings destroyed, and others damaged ER buildings early Friday morning near the CENT Firefighters battle a blaze in three downtown D ST REET BUILDING STATUS Some damage Questionable Destroyed INSIDE page A3 More coverage of Friday’s and smoke: ■ A look at the respondowntown fire inside: ders who went above and ■ Full page of photos beyond: page A3 from the fire: page A10 ■ The history of the ■ What’s next for the page A8 involved: buildings fire by businesses damaged Stunned by loss of building, Islamic Center members welcomed to Central Lutheran By TESLA RODRIQUEZ
[email protected] Winona Islamic Center founder Ahmed El-Afandi sat at a table Friday at Central Lutheran Church in Winona, exhausted but not without his voice, which he used to pass praise as far and wide as he TESLA RODRIQUEZ/WINONA DAILY NEWS Lutheran Church in Winona for About 15 people gathered Friday at Central Center on East Third Street was their regular prayer time after the Islamic destroyed by fire. 71/45 FO R ECAST A 2 could. “(It’s) beyond description,” he said, of the church’s decision to offer the center worship space after it was destroyed by fire early Friday. “It’s very big of them.” The open arms and doors of here.” Friday’s fire left little more of the Islamic Center than a vacant lot littered with debris, a sudden broken tooth in the line of buildings along East Third Street. Firefighters needed to move the wreckage quickly to avoid any concerns that it might reignite, leaving center members little Ahmed El-Afandi, opportunity to salvage any items. Winona Islamic Center founder All that was left by Friday afternoon was blackened walls, heaps of burned debris and a large the Winona community has frame on the wall that formerly revealed the true colors of the held written inscriptions from city, he said. “Winona is unique,” ElSee CENTER, A8 Afandi said. “We’re blessed “Your car, your videos, your furniture. Everything comes to an end. You leave them behind. The only thing you bring with you is your faith.” . . . . . . . . . .A8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A6 State . . . . . . . . Markets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A8 Opinion . . . . .B9 INSIDE . . . . . . . . . . .B9 Sudoku . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A9 Puzzles . . . . . . . . . .B9 Classified . . . . . . . . . . .B4-10 Movies . . . . . . . . . . .A3 TV listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A7 Region . . . . . . Comics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B6 Nation . . . . . .B1-3 World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A7,9 . . . . . . . . . . . . .A4 Sports . . . . . . . . . Lotteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A7 Obituaries 30201520 s at u R D aY s u P E R 6 X 1.50 Cottonelle EmployEE ownEd 1475 Service Drive, Winona • 507-452-5411 FRONT PAGE STRIP/SAT HY-VEE WINONA Colors: TOILET TISSUE 12 Double Roll no coupon needed. First Place: Winona Daily News, Staff Downtown fire Although the multimedia package that accompanied this story reflected quality work, the writing was its most powerful feature. The fire’s revelation of religious politics made the story’s angle a novel one. It also read like a feature, unique among the breaking-news entries. Poignant details such as the water’s rising to the level of the curb, were interspersed throughout and did not interrupt the narrative flow. Descriptions such as the “building’s embrace” reflected the underlying humanity of the piece’s characters. Interviews were summarized without explicitly revealing the amount of research that went into gathering information. It was easy to feel like one was watching the blaze that night and witnessing residents’ tears. s av i N G s 499 $ ea. Second Place: St. Cloud Times, Kevin Allenspach Quad/Graphics closure to lay off 280 The historical context and effective use of data pushed this story to the top, as did the amount of effort that went into researching and utilizing sources. It was clear from the writing this was a significant decision on the company’s part that will have far-reaching repercussions for the community. Getting the run-around from corporate staff makes for a challenge, but this author succeeded, navigating those barriers with expediency. He explained an otherwise complicated subject for a general audience. Bravo. 2013 ONLY GOOD sat., sEPtEMBER 14, Third Place: Duluth News Tribune, John Lundy, John Myers, Jana Hollingsworth & Addie Bergstrom ‘Nobody gave more’ The life and death of Oberstar was an important and bold story that this reporter and his news team tackled with apparent grace and ease. It read like a eulogy, but managed to veer away from idealization of the politician. The historical detail of Oberstar’s career and tidbits of his last moments before his unexpected passing were impressive, as was the rate at which that information was gathered on a weekend no less. *Please note, an asterisk indicates that no comments were submitted by contest judges for the entry. Page 47 2013-2014 Better Newspaper Contest Investigative Reporting Weeklies up to 1,500 Water polo growing in TCU community ed 1B Le Center LEADER $1.25 Newsstand www.lecenter.com Wednesday, November 6, 2013 First Place: Le Center Leader, Jessica Bies* Safety shortcomings SAFETY SHORTCOMINGS School district sets Veterans Day programs Second Place: Pine County Courier, Sandstone, Tim Franklin Any story that has The Wildcat Sanctuary in it By JAMES STITT
[email protected] BACK TO THE ‘20S SWEEP Saints pull out all the transport Tri-City United stops for prom Montgomery-Lonsdale and used to of 2A Service / owned by Palmer Bus Patrol records show that 14 buses State Center Leader) an annual inspection. (Suzy Rook/Le School District students did not pass On Nov. 11, the students of the Tri-City United Schools are going to be learning the importance of Veterans Day with numerous programs planned in honor of the holiday. Each school has a event lined up for the day, including a 9:45 a.m. program at the high school, a 9:15 a.m. concert Weber at the Lonsdale Elementary, a 10:15 a.m. program at the Montgomery Elementary and Middle School, and a 2 p.m. program at Le Center Elementary and Middle School. At TCU High School, U.S. Rep. Tim Walz, D-Mankato, is the guest speaker for its Walz 9:15 a.m. event. The Le Center event will have a guest speaker, as well as a ceremonial flag folding. Paul Weber is set to speak at the Le Center program on Monday. Weber served in the United grew States Army during the Korean conflict, and is an up in a military family, and Veterans Day important day for him. “It is a day reserved to show recognition, appreprociation, and thanking the veterans who have tected the safety of the united States,” said Weber. to back traces Day Veterans of The history ended World War I. The global conflict officially but with the Treaty of Versailles on June 28, 1919, treaty. the before months seven ceased fighting an Fighting had stopped on Nov. 11, 1918 with Day armistice, and this is the day that Veteran’s the commemorates. Veterans Day celebrates the to be service of all U.S. military veterans. It is not to confused with Memorial Day which is dedicated serving. while died have who women and men the to the pub$1.25 are openand schoolsNewsst Events at the TCU attend lic, and Weber encourages area residents to the and recognize those who have served during day of remembrance. for “It has always been a very important day us,” said Weber. St. Peter girls, boys track and field finish first in meet / 1B St. Peter Herald State patrol notes concern after more than a dozen buses serving TCU marked unsafe for the condition of their bodies, and state By JESSICA BIES patrol records indicate they had ‘hazardous SCHOOL BUS SAFETY
[email protected] by statute protuberances’ or ‘sharp edges’ caused by rust. Every school bus in Minnesota is required State Patrol. An inspector noted that in one of the to be inspected annually by the Minnesota Parents should be concerned about the rusted through to out by seven These mandated inspections are carried school buses buses the “wheel well United Thursd of Tri-City numberay, May 1, 2014 plywood from underneath.” inspection teams who are deployed regionally. taken out of service following an annual is buses stored at remaining the of Some Minnesota’s school bus inspection program says www.stpeterh inspection by Minnesota State Patrol, erald.comsystem devised to evaluate the the Montgomery-Lonsdale garage come based on a point value the state’s head of student transportation bus begins and school areas Bus service from other Palmer condition of each bus inspected. Each PUBL during and safety. IC SAFE said. TY with 100 total points. As defects are discovered are very rarely used, Stivers Records show 14 vehicles owned by the inspection process, points are deducted. Stivers said he chose to put those buses to 95 80 of Palmer Bus Service of Montgomery-Lonscore state the inspection get A school bus with an through inspection this year to certificate. sdale were taken out of service following points receives a 14-day temporary inspection patrol’s opinion of their condition before the 14-day annual inspections on Oct. 15 and 16. The school bus must be re-inspected within replacing them. Several of them will now school transporting Though several of the buses have alfrom prohibited is it or period be retired, he said. corrected. ready been repaired and Palmer Bus ofchildren until the violation(s) have been “I was anticipating that some of the deemed unsafe ficials say the others will be replaced, MinA school bus with less than 80 points is buses would be taken out because of body This school nesota State Patrol Pupil Transportation for the transportation of school children. condition,” Stivers said. school Safety Director Lieutenant Brian Reu said bus is immediately prohibited from transporting Many of the buses that failed inspecA temporary the number itself raises red flags. children until the defects are corrected. tion are used as backups or spares, Stiver cate is issued and affixed to the bus. certifi “That’s more than we would expect to inspection Service’s Bus said. According to Palmer a school Pending re-inspection by the State Patrol, see,” Reu said. “There are certainly other contract with the TCU School District, he used to transport bus bearing a rejection sticker may be carriers in the same boat, but when they and must keep a minimum of 25 percent of the pupils only if all defects have been corrected have that many they do draw extra attenbuses standby as the owner required vehicles available the inspection form has been signed by tion to themselves.” The signed to take care of emergencies. or designee certifying the corrections. first aid kit Many of those bus service’s other spare certification form must be carried in the Not all buses used repairs by buses passed inspection and are newer on the bus for immediate verification of John Stivers, manger of the Montgom- than the buses that failed, he said. enforcement personnel. ery-Lonsdale Bus Service, said only three year and “We have quite a variety of spare buses School bus inspection results, listed by of the vehicles that failed the inspection are that we use here,” Stivers said. “Some of http://bit. at online found by school district, can be used for daily route service. as new as 2007 or 2008.” are them ly/17y7yBa International Those include two 1998 school buses and one 1997 International See UNSAFE 6A school bus, Stivers said. The buses were cited A DOUBLE STANDAR D? St. Peter staff propose increase on electric rates Reporter James Stitt can be reached at 9318572 or follow him on Twitter @LCL_j_stitt. By JESSICA BIES VETERAN’S TCU jbies@stp eterheral d.com Third Place: West Concord News/Enterprise, Rick Bussler* Invisible Scar Weeklies 1,501-2,500 First Place: St. Peter Herald, Jessica Bies* A double standard? Second Place: Monticello Times, Tim Hennagir* Harry Walsh answers questions about allegations DAY EVENTS TCU Le Center K-8 Reluctant 2013 at 2 p.m. Nov. 11, to charge When: residents more School electricGym ity, St. Peter’s Middle for Center CityLe Where: Council voted MondayConcert to wait two weeksTCU before Elementary Lonsdale taking action on a proposed rate increase. When: Nov. 11, 2013 at 9:15 a.m. City staff haveLonsdale Where: suggesteGym d raising rates from $0.0011 to K-8 TCU Montgomery $0.0025 per kilowatt at 10:15 a.m. 2013 hour. 12,Th Nov. e When: increase, though slight, would TCU High School generate $75,000 inNov. additiona 11, 2013 l from 9:45-10:40 a.m. income for When: the city in 2014High TCU and School Gym $151,000 inWhere: 2015, according to a memo addressed to the City Prafke Council. The electric departme nt’s reserves need the extra boost, the memo says. Though the city likes to keep at least $1.2 million in the departmen out t’s reserves, reaching it is proway. Whether it is dry as well. She has been their on them General jected Dollar what see to that by the end of members of the incoming By JAMES STITT ironing, or even a bit of to community it willishave consider 2014, Zieman store. She started selling some of cleaning, they need in town. Her intention ably less
[email protected] Henry does it all. than that — $147,638 her inventory to local businesses, sewing, selling things that residents . The fund And it is because so many people to start Titans ended United Tri-ity already 2013 her has She with $56,362 in losses. For a while, it looked like Le including Center Floral. And as it come to Henry with their laundry can’t find in town. they members said gear to Le local businesses andCouncil Monday Center would be robbed of the she decided to stay open. talked with avoidsupraising rates if at all possible. they’d like to looked like her business would end, needs, her they need business friendly face standing on the doorknew that she had to keep the have told Councilo so r Chuck Zieman Henry’s know-how and charm kept She like printer ink and paper, said step of the Buck N Up store, but laundromat open, and if she kept plies, goods. consider St. Peter’s utilitymany residents thealready Several patients couldn’t shut her the place alive. Henry she might as well keep she plans on acquiring issonably Leoneliving at just the St. Peter Regiona high. Though the city’s rates unreaHenry runs the laundromat that open, the nearby commun And though the store moving l Treatme electric fund is nt Center not doors. ities of St. Peter and dollar store open. So after six the and operating store, only dollar her services live to at the a outside deficit, he was against connected Mankato its secure perimete in a different direction, . (Suzy Rook/St. Peter inventory, away r,her “It brought tears to my eyes,” raising rates but her skill- moths of selling generate take frequent trips that gave hertothe on Herald) loyal the money needed many residents depend into to replenish the her doors open said Henry. “I couldn’t close the not bringing in new merchan- she offered city’s electric fund. Part of the reason Henry has kept ful work with clothes. Customers and will still be there. doors.” Henry is finally ordering new following come to her with their dise, fa“It’s many their so as a concern panic, because a is with in By JESSICA BIES for a lot of people,”people Zieman For about six months, Henry had come Stitt/Le said.Center Leader) “Jeffon [Brand] needs. (James 6A and like it ruined, but items for the store. laundry shirt looks jbies@stpeterheral I encounte vorite See STORE be detrimen red plan new a it when we were with tal tomagic planning to close down herwould coming is their beend.com continued campaigning two years and sendstherapy.Henry ” Henry works her ago … I just think we dollar store and laundromat because Peters, as well as representatives for the De- community notification, according to state need to fund it in a way partment statother ute. An apparent double standard than by raising rates.” of Human Services and The rest of the NEWS the Minnesota applied to pred- Coalition TIP? City Council atory and sex offenders When anyone required ONLINE agreed it needed not only grants anonym- shouldn’t Against Sexual Assault, COMING more time to discuss to register predaUP tory or sex say residents ity to the more than 100 or sports desk at 507the proposed CALL USbe concerned since patients the newsroom offender moves into a outasvideos, Contact increase, St. Peter Regional Treat- passes bling further discussio taphoto galleries commun you issued Check day ity, any ment Center patients of local n know are deemed ready to until its if you 357-2233 Le Center man’s law enforcement agencies must May 5 workshop. news or sports allowed to leave campus, safely interact Main: 507-357-2233 the online poll. vote inschools, and notify in reading with daycare provider but keeps residents largely think our readers would be interested poems found. the public. Whenlost s, victims, witnesses Or find us on Proposed increas News: 507-931-8572 contacted entities and and any presence in the commun in the dark as to their es about. organizations that primarily about the story and ity. Sports: 507-931-8572 Facebook asked if individuals serve & TwitterRates are proposed to increase Local police and public likely to be victimized the lack of commun according to officials’ hands are the classification of customer by ity noti- Commun tied by state statute ity meetings about the the offender. ,SPORTS with the1B-2B fication posed a public // CLASSIFIEDS 3B-5B when it comes to sharing proposed // 6B 7A, increases offender are safety typically 5A // NEIGHBORS as follows: information about the risk, Governor Mark RECORDS 5A // COMMUNITY CALENDAR patients with St. Peter // OPINION 4A //held. 6ADayton’s Residential — $0.0022 LOCAL NEWS 2A-3A, residents. By law, they are INDEX In comparison, MSOP office had no comment not and state hospital cliSmall commercial — . the offender’s convictio permitted to disclose ents, including many $0.0025 But there is a disparity n histories or informati Large Commercial — in if they had served who would need to register on about their presence with $0.0015 how community notifi their time, are frequentl Industria — $0.00112, January 17, 2014 cation lowed on day y albecause they reside at the community, simply Peters laws are applied to off trips, VOL. 19, lISSUE the Minnesota Security enders pervised, througho both supervised and unsuHospital. 00 housed at the treatmen ut the city. t center and to convicted criminals “There is a provision Community notification See RATES on 8A in who’ve served their is not given in these ute that says you cannot the sex offender stat- sentences. cases, allowing patients CRIME to provide community notification [if the off All clients provisionally without scrutiny. In turn, interact with residents ender lives in a residentia discharge residents d from are unaware the of patients’ criminal Minnesota Sex Offender facility like the state hospital],” St. Peter Policel pasts. BY THE NUMBERS well as predatory and sexualProgram (MSOP), as Chief Matthew Peters said. “The idea is that off Current rates: it from the Security Hospital, enders discharged are subject to broad Residential — $0.1123 See HOSPITAL on Small commercial 6A ‘We have — $0.1225 Third Place: Lake County News-Chronicle, Two Harbors, LaReesa Sandretsky* Appointed auditor, recorder issue heats up alive Dedication to, from community keeps business boys Elycials: Offi Notifi12-1 cation would impe de security See /1B Big fish See /4B hospital off enders’ treatment TIMBERJAY the Ely Serving Northern St. Louis County since $1 1989 Babbitt man linked to murder of mother’s boyfriend over a century of experi ence with patients from … as far as monitoring those patients, there’s never that hospital being in our community been an occasion for us to do that.’ St. Peter Police Chief Matthew Large Commercial — $0.0731 Industrial — $0.0573 Proposed increase s: Residential — $0.0022 Small commercial — $0.0025 Large Commercial — $0.0015 Industrial — $0.0011 Peters EDUCATION Cambria, Valley schools plan joint manufacturin g-education program By CJ SIEWERT a program that by MARSHALL HELMBERGER helps teens get Managing Editor pursuing a secondary ready to enter education.” Peter, Tri-City As the demand for Cambria expanded its United, Cleveland, of visiting with local high manufacturers grows, skilled the workforce first in 2008 and again facilities Belle Plaine, Mankato East and schools A Babbitt man Minnesota immediately BABBITT— last year. Mankato West is not to deter students afbusinesses are becoming After both construction from high schools. custody after allegedly more and ter they graduin going to college, butremains projects, more creative in finding “When show them another it held job fairs to try you look at the equiphis mother’s boyfriend in to draw in ment we strangling increase their workforce ways to ate or while in we operate.” are using [and the skills option and how potential employees. . college. his mother’s residence at 37 The inability or near One of their newest strategies to find But Cambria’s Vice President needed to operate it], you have to skilled ? on Monday. S t . Pe t e r Peterson remain workers is not Road, Enerson mines Astor Reaching out to local high get taconite very unique Area creative of Virginia. Scoggin to Camwith where city of ns Brian Scoggin said schools. Principal Paul you bria. 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We were announced a manufact Obama e prices have really photo talks this month with Cambria, Recruiters have also even as taconite ers, many second-degre uring emintrigued about them behind inflation, reached ployee apprentic “It’s in its early stages reaching candidateof whom were hired, the out to higher of the area’s largest manufact one t i o n a, l t e nprogram education institu- “Advance i neship but out to high school and MINING pool has shrunk. As urers, we had higher an a tions in the area, including opportunity to meet ucation d Manufacturing Workeddiscussing ways to help and [institutions] about how result, Cambria has created a fullSouth force Pilot” thathomicide students for life after high prepare with Cambria officials almost a Cambria Central will begin atinfourthe school. month ago now, can be known to kids time position to help recruit poten- and College in North Mankato sites througho remains ” Officials at the quartz ut the United States, Minnesota State Universit County counter- “[We] had a chancePeterson said. who could interested in the world tial workers Louis St. y, including South Central College top manufacturer hope Mankato. to tourus: Scoggin said the company their of work right away, in to create facilities, learn contact 507.452 jail in Virginia. both North Mankato or entering cruiter ’s re.1262 about Cambria “We are really trying to 507.454 and has visited , the world of fax: market ault. with school Cambria while.6409 email: a w L Faribwinpost@ offi- ost.com their cials from ourselves to a number winonap Le Sueur-Henderson, different Vol. 128, No. 18 ©2014 St. venues,” Scoggin said.P.O.ofBox 27, enforcement w i n o n a ’s t CALL US “The purpose 64 E. 2nd St., Winona, MN 55987 wice-week See PARTN officials suspect COMING UP ly newspap on 7A Main: 507-931-4520 e r s i n c e 1 ERSHIP in the ONLINE 9 Doherty St. Peter girl scouts 71 NEWS TIP? death of 55 year- Shawn Doherty csiewert@lesueurne ws-herald.com [|xbI GDJy0 030sz\ Falling behind winonapost Value of production tax erodes even as ore values skyrocket Check out videos, photo galleries and vote in the online poll. fundraise for Nicollet County K-9 unit. old John Bulen, Contact the newsroo m or sports desk at Mahtomedi. Sources tell the that Bulen was the d in of Doherty’s mother, Lynda boyfriend Doherty, who owns the residence on 6B // CLASSIF Astor Road. winona Hyvee IEDS 2010 post.co 3B-5B windAshley 2007 major m reap to Furnitu 2004 continue !+* 2001 re The case remains under investimining companies partial: 2.9 Sport &5 Spine of taconite 1998 3.68 Aldi 4.99 gation by the Babbitt Police falls from the historically high price Harbor "+* Freight 80.31 price local tax- 6.55 61.35 Taconite 42.15 30.75 Department and the St. Louis County produced on the Iron Range, state and * * $+* bounty. 2.69 per ton Sheriff’s Office, so details of their findpayers are definitely not sharing in the * * by AMeliA WeDeM basis, the financial %+* percentage a eyer on Indeed, aND CHRIS ROGERS ISS Prod. tax as ** cities, local longer it tono bewas * * needed because benefits from taconite mining,student behavior improvem &+* of 2010 of a percentage See MURDER...pg. 3 2007 * ents and For the districts, or for local economic 2004 school last year, 2001 counties, 1998 Winona Middle feedback from teachers supportin value '+* g the taconite2.54 School (WMS) students low. 2.54 removal an all-time 2.64 are at of ISS. “I think we’re development, who 2.76 were re- by moved from assured local 3.06 andthat Mr. state classunderstand badly Anderson (+* have been put justinhow they’ll take a of the issues room together,To care by ISS, OSS, detentio unsupervised. The years,inconsider the office over there have fared adultin recent n, lunch detention, Data providedTax in the room )+* as governments best they can,” WAPS was eliminated as admin Mining 2013 means confere part oftax, the primary superintendent nce, parent contact budget cuts taconite thelast year in production , removal from class, commen +* a line item la- Scott Hannon Guide ted during tax belled "ISS eliminati other discussion. collects “They feel confiden the by which the state of Minnesota (+)+* (+)'* Mark Anderson told on." Principal t that) (* ) %* ) !* (++)* (++&* (++"* producit’s somethin The companies. g that the board mining they can eliminate revenue from behavior had improved .” From fall , the program as an 2012 ago to alterspring 2013, while was not decades was implemented tax needed, and tion the board was consideri teachers did not wantproperty taxes on mining ng cutting ISS, Insubordination/ it, and that students to levying native who sent 66 students to were removed WMS teachers other from class could ISS holdings behaviorin northeastcompanies and their vast for by MARSHALL HELMBERGER INDEX Editor Managing sunda LOCAL y, june 15, NEWS )++* 2014 2A-3A, 6A-8A // inserts: full: Fleet +* a time when Minnesota REGIONAL—At Farm . . . of 507-931-4520 if you falls Or findsoar, know of any news us on production tax value or sports you think our readers Taconite prices Timberjay Facebook & Twitter would be intereste reading about. OPINION 4A // volum RECORDS 5A e 43, // SPORTS no. 1B-2B, 47 . . . No adults in ISS ro om at middle scho ol Referrals fro m fall 2012 — spr per ton tax: Dollars Production ingr “Ely 2013Six” Forme ringleader faces 333new charges for 170 BWCA violation sit s practice, however, in his office. In rassment to varying from sexual hafighting to "possess ISS continued, 2010 ern Minnesota. 2007 without direct ion of dollars* 2004 paper annu- 1998 supervision. Upon airplanes… taxagain." adjusted • in 2013 inflation2001 production 1991, the 1.6 As recently as questioning by the board 6.2 stances, while thereminingIn two in13.06 in June about 16.1 from was still a superviof 2013$82 million 16 and in a Septemb " 154.98 collected ally er tax rate 41.18* Production interview with the sor, students had to At 20.22 be disciplin the 19.17 17.1 Range. Winona Post, Anderson operating ed !for the Iron onacting out while " companies in 1991 was $2.04 said in the ISS a camera would be used in 39 room. At about that time the ISS room ISScompanies room to help were producing time,thethe per ton. That equals was next door " monitor suspende to the school virtualis d students' which psycholo year, a gists' office. Howtaconite tons ofbehavior $3.40 in 2013 dol- " . ever, the However, no million ! " camera was installed, " arrangem ent years. in recent was problematic levels the " on 2010 and because production based several boardly to lars, 2007 identical members questione 2004 " commotion at " 2001 the ISS 1998 d by distracted valued in $28, the Winona Post wasspecial room 2.54 the As of 2013, 2.54CPI. " said then, Back they a ton of taconite 2.64 " education ! 2.76 students unaware of the situation were entirely production rev3.06 who were generated actual production and annual so the year’s thought chologist being assessed by the psy- " the program had been or s, Anderson said.$1.1 tax was $2.56/ton. eliminate value of approximately equivalent d. enues During a June #! " million $822013, The20, board meetBudget cutsbillion to the mining companies. ing, Anderson noted #" that because tax production the state At the February cut,in the21,companies paid to budget a camera would be of the # #" # " installed " " " ## " ## " ##" ing, the elimination 2013 board meet- for the coming school year to assist of the ISS program at WMS was listed monitoring in ...pg. place8 of an adult a budget reductionION TAX SeeasPRODUCT in the recommendation, valued at $21,153 in savings. Anderson told the board that see ISS room page 5a 66 ISS & 43 OSS ELDER CARE Festival seaing face funding crisi still es bes hom gs the Nurs son brin t to Win onabudgets remain in the red nursing home area Despite reimbursement boost, been kept afloat The facility has largely as a result of the CookOrr Area Healthcare District levy, according to Vogt. The district was permitted to use the levy to cover hospital and nursing home operating expenses as a result of legislation that passed in 2007. Previously the levy could only be used for capital improvements. Managing violenc Editor e/threats LAKE COUNTY— Ely resident nonviolent Lakner, age 46, has been Barney bullyin chargedg/with a felony count and six harass ment following his arrest on misdemeanors Saturday, Jan. 11 while snowmobiltardies ing in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Twenty-six year-old Edward Zupancich, of Babbitt, who cell phone with /Lakner at the time, faces was techno charges in a Lake County court. similarlogy Lakner was the convicted ringleader of the so-called Ely Six, a group of young men who terrorized canoeists on Aug. 7, 2007. Lakner was sentenced to three years in prison as a result of that incident, which drew national A sound of music, a flurry of emotion s by KiMberly Schnei Der The Minnesota Beethove n Festival sold a record number of subscriptions during eighth season, KLEIN OM TFestival by its said Caroline Kirk, Marketing and PR Director. Cook-Orr Editor “The interest and support has only Despite a grown with every REGIONAL season,” said Kirk – of the 324 subscript the state, ions thisboost funding seasonfrom — numbers usually hover between homes still face signursing 275-300. nificant financial challenges. The festival begins 29 withadministrator at Boston Brass and June Al Vogt, wraps up July 20 with the Opheus Cook Home, estitheChamberNursing Orchestra with Ned $40 Kirk, artistic that the andfacility loses managing director mates of resident festival, per day under the accompanying on per the piano. Other artists this year current reimbursement rate. linist Nadja Salerno-Sinclude vioonnenberg, baritone Thomas Hampson , Attacca Quartet, flutist Sir James Galway, Dale Warland and the rale, double bassist Festival Choand the New York Edgar Meyer Chamber Soloists. bus behavior (general misbehav ior on the bus) by MARSHALL HELMBERGER 103 77 48 33 764 total referrals s “Right now the reim“But that just means we’re See BWCAW...pg. 5 rates don’t cover the having to tax our district resi- bursement of care,” Hickey noted. dents to cover costs that the state cost In addition to setting reimisn’t,” said Vogt. “If the state Contact the Timberjay for nursing by AMeliA bursement we help, WeDeMrates more us eyer were giving The event, which .....218-753-2950 homes, the state also stipulates Tower............ will be hosted wouldn’t need to tax people as by 114 Although it is easystaffing numbers, registered music Ely................. therapist Sue.....218-365-3 to forget, music Degallier, is free and much to cover our costs.” is one ofrequired 342 the most significa .....218-666-2 open Cook.............. nt ways on the has an impact which person can “Every month [the to all.
[email protected] Lynn Hickey, administraconnect with his feelings.a Elder Network Email........edit care. From thecosts has] a different way aof person’s ears perk community educator at the Boundary Waters up tion event to the sound of actually provide “We that we open her her favorite Care Center in Ely, said ing played, to the emotion song be- lic,” explained Kreter. to the pub“Everybody is on an Olympic athlete’s portrayed welcome to come. facility faces the same chalWe have younger 5 pg. face as .. . he NURSING hears See people, his national anthem professionals — it’s lenges. play over open a to stadium’s loudspea kers. Movies and everybody who loves music.” television use music The Elder Network sadness, exciteme to convey fear, cation event varies ’s monthly edunt, anger and a vain size depending riety of emotions. on the topic, but Kreter said that she “Everyone can relate sees anywhere from 15 to 44 people. Elder Network’s Renee to music,” “When we held [programs] on AlKreter said. zheimer’ “It’s a great way s and elder abuse, to the acstress, find enjoyme release some tivity room was very nt, and make a Find You! Books social connectio Musical Connections, full,” she said. n.” The Elder Network dress how music can which will adbe used to help sical Connections, will host Mu- people suffering from dementia, dean educational event involving the pression and other use of music for health related istherapy, on June 25, sues. “It’s importan from 1:30 p.m. t for us to realize to 2:30 p.m. at the Winona Family Community Center activity room. see muSI a new Book. Weather got you down? Escape with 105 N Central Avenue Ely Page 48 see FeStIvAl page 3a Where Northwoods Company. Submitt . DalePiragis Warland and the Festival Where did the Chorale will delight Good ed photo crowds during this year's Beethoven Festival. c page 3a Weeklies 2,501-5,000 First Place: The Tower Timberjay, Tower/Soudan, Marshall Helmberger* Falling behind: Value of production tax erodes even as ore values skyrocket Second Place: The Tower Timberjay, Tower/Soudan, Marshall Helmberger* Family still looking for answers on death of toddler Third Place: Detroit Lakes Tribune, Pippi Mayfield* Frazee coach, teacher still on leave; Frazee releases report; Teacher gets 5 days unpaid, no coaching; Frazee takes action Weeklies over 5,000 First Place: Winona Post, Chris Rogers & Amelia Wedemeyer* No adults in ISS room at middle school Second Place: Winona Post, Chris Rogers* Local MNsure costs highest in state Third Place: Zenith News, Duluth, Shelly Mategko* Rickrolled: How Minnesota Congressman Rick Nolan and the DFL Party appear to have broken federal law 2013-2014 Better Newspaper Contest SUNDAY AUGUS T 31, 2014 » GET NEWS UPDAT All Dailies ES AT SCTIME S.COM UP TO $257 A GANNE TT COMPA NY IN CO UP INSIDONS E STUDYING WORTH RIVER ’S FEATURES IMPORTANT TO A LOOK SAFE PADDLING 1F Family of German exchange student killed in plane crash thanks community 1H TAXPAYER S FOO T THE Central Minn. furniture builder grows with trends 1G BILL FOR ACA’ S LEVY Pricey VA wind tu around U.S. remai rbines n idle By Mark Somme rhauser msommerhauser@st cloudtimes.com to-coast attemp t at wind energy development. Starting in 2009, Visions of a the wind energy national system studied 14 VA sites bonanza across have been a costly the U.S. for wind for the Depart mirage energy projects. Four ment of sites Veterans Affairs were selected, one , of ter five years of even af- which was the St. Cloud work and VA Health more than $3.7 Care System million Five years later, . spent. just one of those sites A Times investig — a vetfound the departm ation erans cemetery in Massalittle to show for ent has chusetts — has a functio its coast- ing wind nturbine. First Place: St. Cloud Times, Mark Sommerhauser* Pricey VA wind turbines around U.S. remain idle Second Place: Duluth News Tribune, Tom Olsen* Landfill Scandal Investigation 81 T-STORMS 55 There’s more in store 12A this week ON INSU RERS PAGE 1B Third Place: The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead, Mike Nowatzki * When police work turns personal DAVE SCHWARZ , DSCHWARZ@ STCLOUD TIMES.COM A crane is put into place to repair the wind turbine at the St. Cloud VA Health Care System in July 2013. jects, a turbine manufacWATCHDOG turer that went out of business. VA officials gave Efforts to build indiwind vidual energy systems to power each reasons for why VA facilities in St. Cloud, What’s project faltered. Utah and New still unclear York fell broade is if short for various r issues with the reasons: VA wind mechanical effort contributproblems ed to with a wind turbine so much going wrong , poor in so many places site selection and, — ing to an engineeaccord- while the U.S. wind-po all wer worked on one of r who the proSee TURBIN Columnist SHARP SHOOTER E, Page 4A Page 4 Rejoice, drivers: Gas prices could fall Review Associated Press Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2013 MINNEAPOLIS — Gas prices in Minnesota Viewpoints are they were during lower than bor Day weeken last year’s Lad. they could drop Analysts say more In the Twin Cities, this fall. the average gas price was lon Saturday, 20 $3.36 per galthan last year. In cents lower St. Cloud on Saturday, the averag e price was $3.34, according to AAA. Nationally, gas JASON WACHTER prices are , about $3.44 per gallon, the lowJWACHTER@ est price in late STCLOUDTIMES.COM 2010, AAA said. August since Haley “I usually think Hodnefield, going up for Laborof gas prices Clearwater, is a nice surpris Day, so this shoots the last e,” said Mauoff to the was I reen Then Putnam mind the of Sartell, as she balloon on the It’s funny how got gas at a Minnea to whip up the course with her plays tricks on you this kitchen Thursday. “I drive polis station salads, chop veggies and horse, Lily, on time of year. way from Sartell 48 miles each the meat. I hadn’t Aug. 21 as she Yo u t h i n k y o u h a v e prepare so lower prices to Princeton, much that day and practices for make me very By Ann Wesselplenty of time for deck- eaten happy.” competitions. was reaching into awessel@stcloudtimei n g t h e h a l l s , Patrick DeHaan, into that s.com chips f o categor g a b a senior pey. Horse troleum analyst and shopping for bonded overe n - rider have element. She’s at GasBuddy r e m er,m w h theIsumme CLEARWATER been riding the summe .com, said gas prices foods, 14-year-old seasonal — Haley Her trainer: CMSA since age 6. C u r v e s student r the Hodnef d a chooled b e r ehome-s practice arena: The ield’s up mounte rise for the holiday typically reigning world took champion n g h oedl icorner b a k iunplant d sshootin weekend, ase I’d eg. l Chad re s soybean field behind re p then Little of a fall of St. Michael, who until mid-November Her progress: At and day treats, holds two other her family’ the Cowboy Mounte Clearwater home. s rural Shootin recently . received. He attributes d trains horses world titles. 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On average, 23 cars are stealing your car. and could be pressed into root Oh well, I thought, who stolen every day in Minnesota. action. As Christopher time to worry gaingrumpily used a broom has all it’s weight when to sweep the ceiling cor- ing can do to maintain ners, he posited that no you sanity while directone ever looks up from your “helpers” and trying the dinner table to notice ing get the timing right on cobwebs. They just might, to the judge and prosecutor basically the food preparation? the case. I explained, and oh, the all Recently I hosted a lunchtime semembarrassed the juror into saying she latter one was espeStudies have shown that most horrors of guests spot- That aside those experiences and inar for attorneys on jury selection. problematic since cially jurors find the process could set cobwebs ting ugly brown defendant was denied In preparing for it, I dismeat took longer than extremely boring, rep- be fair. The IT’S IN YOUR dangling over the festive the right to a fair trial covered that some of the and it didn’t etitious, demeaning and his constitutional COURT food. He rolled his eyes expected, seemingly-improper quesand when the juror was not excused by husband Hence, my that help embarrassing. familiar and gave me the “for cause.” tions asked during voir opening the oven the purpose of the semi- the trial judge “Mother, you’ve got to be I kept Minby found were dire Technology is working its way door to check on it. nar I discussed above. selecjoking” expression. nesota appellate courts not arrived fashof the into the courtroom during jury duties guests the of The One was Kevin, meanwhile, are using software that to be improper. For examlate and remarked judge is to insure that tion. Lawyers dispatched to the main- ionably to scan dozens of social ple, in a homicide case it how pretty the table the privacy of the jurors allows them f l o o r b a t h ro o m w i t h a on looking for postings by was not improper for an The biggest hits is protected. Therefore, media sites bucket of cleaning uten- looked. jurors. For example, in a attorney to ask: “Have you out to be nothing very delicate and intru- prospective would they sils, since people actually turned if attorney someone defense a ever asked Judge Steve but instead Debsive questions are usu- DWI case DO have time to notice I made, comments by jurors on Halsey would kill your mother cranberry chutney ally asked in a written try to find cobwebs while seated on orah’s Wright County sites or blogs devoted to and offer them money?.” ( a s Kev i n s c o o p e d h i s questionnaire, as well as social media District Court a toilet. DWI offenders or passThe questioning of jurors helping, he whisin questioning the jurors incarcerating When he seemed to be third for harsher penalties. is called “voir dire,” Latin “Mom, you have individually outside the ing legislation moving slower than a tur- pered, may also be used to find for “to say what is true.” get the recipe,”) and hearing of the other These tools tle on a sub-zero day, I to questions So why are the if any jurors are violating the judge’s show-stoppin g jurors. For example, in a criminal trial decided to speed up the Courtney’s re a m c h e e s e to discuss their jury jurors so personal? not of asked instruction or c assault n i k p m on a charge of domestic p ro c e s s by u n s c rew i n g p u or the case on Facebook or The parties to a lawsuit, whether sexual conduct, the ques- service criminal fair a to t h e d u s t - c ove re d g l a s s roll. entitled are civil or criminal, other social media sites during the We talked and laughed tionnaire asks if the juror or anyone globes on the overhead trial by a panel of impartial jurors. trial. night away, and at close to them has been either the vicfixture above the sink. the The seriousness of jury duty is iniIf jurors are not excused “for point I realized it or has been accused violence of tim the of Teetering on a step stool, some beginning tially displayed at the cause,” they may be excused by the mattered little that the of perpetrating violence on another. I instead nearly wrenched September 25, 2013 trial when the jurors stand and swear attorney striking the juror from the use wasn’t squeaky It can be quite shocking to find such the whole thing from the h o an oath to answer truthfully the quespanel without having to give a reason. or festooned with a high percentage of our fellow citiceiling. Thank goodness clean a “peremptory chaltions put to them by the judge and ughs of holly and loved ones, have been This is called Kevin was there to catch b o jury selection. The zens, or their during attorneys lenge,” and each attorney has a limlatest up Stewart’s the victims of violence. Dredging me as I released the light Martha of “strikes,” oath is not something we take in Instead it was experiences ited number (two to five) painful baubles. f o k c i n long-forgotten e h t n i signifire u fixt type of case. Any everyday conversation. One’s time with dear but it is necessary depending on the Page 4 not time, avoiding a broken a merry not ask for an oath can be distressing, does stricken should so other being cant juror notice stake. didn’t who when a persons’ freedom is at neck, and, more impor- friends before inquiring how he or she looks conclude that the attorney concluded care --if there was a The issue then becomes whether the t a n t l y, a n e m e r g e n c y -- or be fair and impartial. in their new outfit. cobweb in a hard-towill unfairly color they could not a reason. call to an electrician just stray have mean that the jurors jurors’ experiences not not may does This attorney The they spot. their decision-making process if hours before the guests reach must know absolutely nothing about However, the peremptory strike canbundled up to they As jury. the on serve This doorbell. rang the the case, parties or witnesses. not be based solely on the juror’s race home, everyone said If one of the attorneys concludes Unable to get the globes head alsodoes not mean that jurors must or gender. ought to do it again that a juror cannot be fair and off himself, Kevin squirted we have no biases, prejudices or preconIn summary, who is the “right to best of all, And assurances year. their next s despite a x e d n i impartial, W h them wit ceived ideas. We all have them, based juror?” Someone who is neutral, offered to host the contrary, the attorney makes a he muttered something Deborah upon our life experiences. What open-minded and fair, who will get-together in 2014. motion to the judge, outside the hearabout risking electrocu- the is important is that a juror is hondecide the case based solely on the “Sounds great!” I ing of the jury, to excuse the juror tion and pointing out that estly able to set aside those biases, evidence and the law. Probing queswinking at my “for cause.” A recent very interesting t h e w h o l e p a r t y wo u l d replied, prejudices and preconceived ideas tions are necessary to exclude from elves. by Louis Hoglund Florida appellate decision reversed have to be cancelled if he relieved and decide the case solely on the evithe jury those who do not have those a Writer ordered and Staff conviction Ignorburglary a “ended up dead.” dence and the law as instructed by judge denied attributes. Mary Lee Hagert canBybe Louis Hoglund of voir dire is, new trial because the ing the grousing, I merpurpose The judge. the lat mlhagert@li a defense motion to excuse a juror rily explained that we all reached Imagine frankly, not to choose the best jurors, — Submitted by Judge Steve Halsey, ...If every commun 651-748at or couldn’t she said she lienews.com after in cause ity had de-select those whom for body like Bonnie had to make sacrifices Wright County District Court, chamOnnen.but rather tosomebe fair based on a childhood experiSomebody who will or cannot order to achieve at least 7820. determines judge Buffalo. attention to the Christmas night burglary. bered in details–like litter, pays the the appearance of a semisproutinnot their biases, prejudices ence of a set aside g weeds and general appearance of The appellate court concluded that the town. clean house. and preconceived ideas in deciding Imagine that... Here we come a-polishing, among the eaves so clean Protecting yourself from auto theft is everybody’s business WEEKEND WHITE TAG PRICE 50 %OFF 50 SAVE SAVE 5 0 1 FOR $ Why questions during jury selection are so personal OPINION IMAGINE...A world THE Pelican’s status as ‘Gateway to Maplewood State Park’ gives us plenty to celebrate during 50th birthday party PRESS full of Bonnie On nens... Quietly and volunta rily, proud citizen does her part to clea n up From My VIEW POINT The Press OPINION Aboard her big-whe eled, one-speed The half-century Raleigh bicycle– equipped with Maplewood State mark has been reached by bags–Onnen has been saddle Park. on a mission. On PUBLISHED WEEKLY Folks will be in a hands and knees, INC. her PERS, celebratory mood photographer she’s been pulling executive editor the two upcomin duringAN NEWSPA unsightly weeds from sidewalk LILLIE g weekendSUBURB Subscription rate: $35.95 per year LINDA BAUMEISTER s, as Leaf Days of: RAMSEYgarbage cracks, picking up MARY LEE HAGERT COUNTY REVIEW are celebrated. See Publishers and more informat collectin Paid, citizen: $30.95 per year Postage g St. Paul, MN ion in weekly - Periodicals issue of the Pelican this | Published 454980 “I want the town aluminum cans. Senior sports writer Publication Rapids No. managing editor Press, and also in to look the special 50th birthday REVIEW good for theOut-of-area: $41.95 tourists that are WALLY WAKEFIELD Publishers of: MAPLEWOOD HOLLY WENZEL souvenir edition St. Paul, visiting, ” MN included. - Periodicals Postage Paid, weekly yanking on a patch of crabgrassaid Bonnie,Single Copies: 50¢ Publication No. 328680 | Published s.com The Maplewood story s in front of the review@lillienew staff writer Pelican Rapids firehall. circulation manager s.com | e-mail: www.review-new dates back “I’m helping the 55 years– maybe even actually Minn., 55109 ROBY Paul, business St. KAITLYN North | Ave. LAURA YOUNG 7th places E. at 2515 look nice.” Main Office An area mittee began working longer. com- Hours: 9 a.m. This 4 p.m.booster to town even picks up cigarette releases press state park by 1961. on the prospect of Office display advertising 748-7888 a (651) butts Ads: from sidewalk777-8800 But we stumbled across — Fax: (651) 777-8288 — Want s and gutters. PAMELA O’MEARA an unconTelephone: HOLLY KOEP “Imagine if(651) (651) 777-8800 Jeffery R. Enright and Ted H. Lillie, Publishers we had Subscriptions: — even 777-8800 (651) 20 firmed report people like PAUL MOCK Circulation: Bonnie T.R. Lillie, founder, Onnen,” said Fire that the state Chief Trevor Steeves. The town to Lillie Suburban Newspapers, Inc. conscientiously tries newspaper This would website had identified spic, each deadlinebeis noon spanThursday. and The Review’s COPYRIGHT © by LILLIE SUBURBAN problem -free, news objective, we welcome feedback he added. DEBB REISCHL the accurately. When we fall short of this and fairly news People report NEWSPAPERS, INC. to: like Bonnie Onnen,Please send address corrections Postmaster: said Maplewood our readers. from are crucial ingredients in “the Inc. Steeves, Ave. E., North St. Paul, MN , 55109 7th 2515 area as a posNewspapers, DNA Suburban small Lillietown.” of a Pulling weeds, sible state A Pelican Rapids bicycle by the firepicking up litter and tidying up the town, resident hall to pull weeds earlier Bonnie Onnen parked conservation since Onnen has taken vated by her desire in Septemb her Raleigh a personal interest 1982, for the “town and area as far tidiness of the commun in the the businesses toer. She does this on her own, motilook nice.” back as the here from her hometow ity after arriving trict. 1930’s, based “I’ve been doing this n of Morris. So impressed were honor–in front of ever since I’ve been on its unique they that they conhere... I pick up litter, a dinner crowd of ceived a 100. nearly topography bottles, newspapers,” I recycle cans, platic beautific special community service and ation honor. At the said Bonnie. So, Bonnie’s personal and natural Pelican Rapids She took a break from Area reaction Chambe Chambe to the r of Commerce annual her weeding chores r’s features. for a while, during ing Sept. 17, Onnen meet- left up to heartfelt public honor must be the extreme hot spell. the To gain was presented with “It’s easier when plaque and an Oktober a contingent of imagination. Instead, a small the Lifelong Pelican some insights fest shirt–on Chamber member Rapids there is some shade,”weather is nice, or if of the Chambe s met quietarea booster Cecil said Bonnie, a hard r and the Oktober behalf ly with Bonnie on another on worker fest comin her “day jobs,” mittee. day. Femling, with a few Every small town Maplewood, which include announc Bell Bank’s Diane Hanson part-time work at has its unique individu thoughts on the ed Larry’s als; its quiet, behind-t establishwe talked with the Southtown convenie Super Market, at mending the award at the meeting, comment of Maplewo he-scenes voluntee its civic-minded od State Bonnie for “being nce store, and newsrs; Cecil Femling, paper delivery. souls an outstanding member of our commun thing–with or without who do the right 93, a native of ity...we couldn’t do With autumn setting recognition or publicit without you!” ity. the area who tures cooling, Bonnie in, and the temperaMissing from the •Look for our Maplewo hit the streets hard Bonnie Onnen is can always be presenta mid-September. od one of those dedicate 50th anniversary souvenir All along Broadw in Bonnie herself. Though invited tion was but shy and modest d counted on for Bonnie hit the pavemen individuals. ay, al banquet, to the annuedition, inside the Imagine...if you Bonnie politely declined reliable reflecPelican Her work didn’t go t. had 20 Bonnie invitation. Put simply: the Onnens. unnotice Rapids ..in every commun tions of local Press this week. d. She’s not comfortThe crew at Bell State able being in the ity...of every county...of Bank were in a colspotlight, with an history. ----lective state of awe state...of ence. audi- nation..across every as Bonnie worked every •A special birthday Femling credthe world... way through the party For someone as shy downtown business her Imagine that... is slated at the Maplewo its Strand as Bonnie, disit is no doubt unimagineable od Hardware for her to accept shelter Sept. 28, an founder, from 2-4 p.m. Truman Strand, as being the most visible local promoter of state park. a “ I would describe builder,” said Cecil, Truman as a community a good businessman noting that Truman was project was good for who recognized that if a good for business. the community– it was Truman no doubt his support for the suffered a few bruises in park, because the acquisition of private state’s troversial at times. farmland was also con“ The Maplewood ambitious farmers. area had hard-working, coming in, taking And the idea of the state over off the tax roles faced farmland and taking it some opposition,” recalled Femling. Maplewood folks were “ energetic, tough Norwegians and Swedes. As part of the Lake ” Cooperative managemRegion Electric ent team at the time, was instructed to “ he remain nuetral” on Maplewood issue. the “ But my personal feelings were that would be a good place it for a park,” said Cecil. “ It had very there were lots of uneven topography, and rocks...It wasn’t ideal cultural land.” agriUltimately, the state acquired more than 9,000 acres for the said Femling, the park. And in most cases, state paid fairly based the appraised value on of The original Maplewthe land. predominantly Fergus ood promoters were Falls area civic leaders. If not for local represen tee, like Truman Strand,tation on the commitPark might have been Maplewood State viewed as a “ Fergus Falls project.” In fact, Femling unveiled a perhaps lesserknown issue connecte the park. Reported d to the early days of ly, there was a strong view that the main entra Letters to THE EDITOR Family relocated from Wisconsin Vikings... in Pelican pleased to have kids as Rapids school I am writing “ Concerned about in response to the into the commun Pelican school results” opinion test son’s life this ity and new friends into our that lack of support by summer. weeks ago in the Pelicanappeared a couple The Pelican Rapids these children havethe parent(s) to achieve, Press. School district is We chose Pelican no chance of diversity. Many full There are Rapids. different cultures coming those parents that at success. We moved here within together to raise feel that between the last few months their families, to from Wisconsin due provide books thatteachers, computers, internet, and their children with more opportunity there isn’t anything we moved to this to a job transfer. When they had than to or should that area at their age. In truth, of the country, we do. Yes, the teachersthey need researched all of the all our ances- posed tors came from are supto teach somewhere else. ties because our son surrounding communi- school This But we need and help our children learn. is where started kindergarten to make sure our fall. this start at somethin their children will get their children are receptive to what g great. The school We chose Pelican is brought to them has taken steps to district educatio Rapids. by the ensure The school district are afforded the same that these children teachers n system. Together, parents and make our children opportun invested in the children here is obviously that grew successful. up here. The many ity as those . The staff and We, as parents, need readily accessible to help our children to those that need aides tures that the children are different cul- learn from a young the school has the it, and provide age the rewards an opportunity to surrounded by reap as they learn. education staff that most developed special world view As they continue on they expand their educatio their nal path, we need district. Programs I have seen from a small opportun and provide teachers with new to stay invested in are ities them. available to teach Ask througho them and the school year and prepare our kids about their day; what ut for the real learned, what they learning and physicalsummer for extended and help world. We should embrace this saw, what they may they the different cultures question activities for further have enrichment. A program in the com- strugglins about. Go over what they munity in any way are is available at the we can. Their success g on school for children our success. is help they needin school. Help them get the school for a place before school and after to succeed. This Students’ perform is THEIR to go, limiting shuttling LIFE. This is THEIR ance children from school on standard test scores should ized Our child is now FUTURE. not be used as a measure having this available to sitter to home. By of how well the school is coming from where a Viking. Believe me, , they can get interaction with teaching our chilwe came from, that other children, play,more dren. A teacher can teach itself is a hard statemen in work, etc. These t to make. programs helped bring do over, but if the student is a lesson over and We chose to become not receptive to us what is being Vikings. We chose Pelican Rapids. taught to them or there is a Caitlin Johnson Weeklies up to 1,500 First Place: Ramsey County Review, North St. Paul, Mary Lee Hagert On family, love, and aging Thoughtful, reflective pieces. Flawless flow of phrase, pleasure for the mind and the senses to read and reflect. Second Place: Minneota Mascot, Byron Higgin Ole Pappy’s Philosophy This was a fun read. I loved the mix of emotions and experiences. The perspective was precious. Ready to bet readers in town can’t wait for the next issue. Third Place: Truman Tribune, Nikki Meyer Notes from Nikki Intriguing. Original and very candid. Has quite a bit of potential as the writer grows. Good job! Weeklies 1,501-2,500 First Place: Pelican Rapids Press, Louis Hoglund 1) Imagine...A world full of Bonnie Onnens ....... 2) Dinosaur Encounter: Amish guy, newspaperman headed for extinction 3) Finally...toxic waste lifted from my shoulder...Hazardous waste DDT collection Outstanding. You have a areal gift and connect the dots with such ease that you make it look easy. Great job! Second Place: Sauk Centre Herald, Bryan Zollman Empty Chairs; Running on Empty; Second Chances Thoughtful and perceptive writing. You have an eye for the heart of people and their place in life. Keep up the good work! Third Place: Houston County News, LaCrescent, Ryan Stotts You did a really nice job in picking topics that relate to your community. Great job on giving them a witty and deserving treatment. *Please note, an asterisk indicates that no comments were submitted by contest judges for the entry. Old steam locomotive 75 years ago Sept. 22, 1938 silenced 1938 as railro Look ad modernized in Pelic an a Page 49 2013-2014 Better Newspaper Contest Columnist eld Independent Review www.independentreview.net | Litchfi A4 | December 12, 2013 FIRST AMENDMENT opinion an establishment of religion, “Congress shall make no law respecting or abridging the freedom or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; of the people peaceably to of speech, or of the press or the right for a redress of grievances.” assemble, and to petition the Government Well, Virginia, it’s complicated From time to time, I wonder how I’d respond to that famous little girl, Virginia, who wrote to New York’s the Sun in 1897 asking, “Please tell me truth; is there a Santa Claus?” The question popped again into my head Saturday night at the Holiday Showcase, appropriately during Paul Lindhorst’s rendition of “Where’s Andrew haven’t you If the line to see Jesus?” heard the song, it’s about a kid who asks a grown-up at a mall about the EDITOR whereabouts of God’s chosen son. There is a line to see Santa. But given under the Christmas tree, I wonder that Christmas is to celebrate Jesus’ how best to introduce the Santa birth, the kid wants to know where not concept. why there’s a line to see Santa, but I’m not so keen on my childhood one to see Jesus. approach. I like the idea of friend’s question her asked When Virginia mystery, and his family’s approach long ago, it was during a different seemed devoid of it. At the same time, also must time, one before consumerism do. back under control. They to the steering wheel, tells the car to I hesitate for our daughter, Evelyn, each be required to induce a drift in evolved into the omnipotent force level of So when is this forward-thinking bring it us embrace Santa with the same that it is today — endlessly blitzing we direction and show they can state going to accept the idea that zeal that I did. feel back. This would show they can with demands to buy and buy more. My concern is that in promoting could actually require new licensees The Sun emphatically responds their car on what the car is doing. Santa, I could become a pawn of of the year. to prove they can handle far better than be time that would it’s tests again These Once to Virginia in the affirmative, but snow packed and icy roads? It would consumerism, which is eager for me drive of simply handing out a license to That time when the snow flies, the the Sun isn’t referring to the Santa be as difficult as it sounds, but it not to indoctrinate Santa into my child’s luck driving “Good version and driver, new spiritual a everything the is it ice storms coat today. Instead, car- and telling would cost money. I believe the psyche. I fear that consumerism going to need it.” becomes challenging. of Santa, who more closely resembles caused by improper — you’re mayhem and nage will have more influence in shaping test too far drivers I recall when I took the It is that time of year when a Christ figure. road Evelyn’s belief system than her own or handling of a car on a slippery examiner was sign“He exists as certainly as love and many people are severely injured basic preven- for license. As the family does. One might argue I’m their costs much more than ing the card that would be my brand killed when they lose control of generosity and devotion exist, and tion would. being paranoid, but I don’t think so. new license to drive, he told me, “This cars. There is no excuse for this! When you know that they abound and give Just telling a driver to slow down Maybe if the Santa of today more to drive. It is a license will the day come when we actually to your life its highest beauty and going slow, then is not a license closely resembled the sentiment the years, Over how to drive (and if they’re already drive.” know to to how people learn to require it. joy,” the Sun implores. cut I expressed in that Sun editorial, I’d driv- they need to go slower) doesn’t how true that turned out to be! Well, The Santa promoted on television before they get their Minnesota We’ve already lost a couple of formerly be more inclined to talk about Santa course, I’m ers license? and Internet-linked devices today our learned over the years. Of vibrant and productive people in in our house. For the most part, I say is. But I survived I don’t mean that stuff about knowis void of the spiritual mystique so are more to not perfect — nobody nothing of the jolly man, though there still state this year, and there now make sure that ing how much alcohol you can profoundly captured by the Sun. My basic that it and learned. Let’s is no outright, official ban on him. over come. The reason is so everyone has the opportunity to learn have in your system and not be Santa today is merely a vessel needs to be addressed. They simply it goal is to make Santa into a seasonal how to handle a car besides keeping the limit. This is not about knowing through which children can obtain not have the skills they needed to curiosity, relegating him to the same the lines. Please? Any legislashapes and colors mean. did sign between what stuff — apps, jeans, Xboxes, iTunes, canes. candy save themselves. status as eggnog and tors reading this? How about looking It’s not about knowing about stopping gift cards, etc. I would say that all new Minnesota Everyday Evelyn is growing more course there I don’t make a habit of bashing before the stop sign, and parallel to this into the idea? Yes, of into her own person, and a father but drivers and anyone who moves parking. That’s all well and good, Santa, and I’m not one of those license would be problems in implementation. can exert only so much influence. to state and applies for a drivers how about actually knowing how “Keep Christ in Christmas” activists the car They can be addressed. But if, in a few years, she comes to out must prove they can handle Mark Dalquist handle the car? Cars just don’t “go of with a sign in my front yard. As a starting from a partially “out place Christ above Santa in her own Litchfield of control.” They do what the operator, kid, I certainly did appreciate the like it safely prioritization of the world, I’ll feel on control” situation and bring in that individual with a death grip thrill and excitement of believing victory. small a scored family our this mystical figure. Indeed, I was In the meantime, I’m prepared to overjoyed on Christmas morning for the long, hard slog. I feel a sense discover presents with labels written COMMENTARY of trepidation as consumerism in a special script, clearly identified becomes increasingly aggressive in as being delivered by Santa. its deployment of Santa. Nowadays, I was firm in my belief, even Santa isn’t even content to wait until though one of my best friends didn’t the day after Thanksgiving for people BY RANDY WILSON believe. I liked that he wasn’t preachy to shop. He demands that we shop In recent weeks, there has been about it; he never tried to undermine on Thanksgiving Day itself (Forget State a flare-up of discussion at the my belief by peppering me with the cranberry sauce. You need a new Capitol and in editorial pages across logical argument. He had a matter-ofsmart phone.). and the state regarding property taxes fact way of explaining that his family Folks, this is not Virginia’s Santa. to cities’ use of the $80 million boost didn’t celebrate Santa (though he me a letter asking 6wasn’t • February 9, 2014 • Morrison County If a child wrote Jewish). local government aid, more commonly as Virginia from years Santa, about Record • www.mcr understandings our ecord.com • Section A known as LGA, approved by the LegBecause ago, I have a feeling my response islature at the end of the 2013 session. of Santa were so different, our some less-thanfor make would concern resolved Many have expressed conversations about the topic it’s inspiring reading, “Well, Virginia, prethat despite the increase in aid, nothing. “What do you mean you enjoys Consumerism complicated.” to liminary levies for cities are slated don’t ‘celebrate’? He just comes to having that 1897 letter reprinted, go increase 2.1 percent, rather than your house,” I’d say. largely because consumerism And he’d say something like, down. However, after 10 years of being considers it harmless. Consumerism and battered by cuts, stagnant funding “Well, not our house.” recognizes that few children still crit“Are you sure?” I’d respond, the Great Recession, I urge those believe in the sort of Santa described our WIKIPEDIA PHOTO ics to look at what is happening in thinking he must not be paying close by the Sun. It’s likely that many kids, the cities through a different lens. enough attention. Minnesota cities benefiting from read the letter today, would they Glencoe is one of many Greater if the two and Dayton The money that Gov. “Yes,” he’d say. Aid. It is now able to replace restoration of Local Government struggle to comprehend the spiritual its tax I didn’t want to tell him that Legislature brought to cities during street department while reducing overtones. That is why parents cannot was 15-year-old trucks in its the 2013 session did exactly what it perhaps Santa somehow skipped his idly stand by and allow consumerism to do. It allowed cities to hold levy. designed house. That was too mean; I mostly Santa. defining in say to have all the and some sion are grateful for their courage the line on property taxes (or in thought he just “didn’t get it,” and Does bit: the governm At some point, parents have a right thing same those legislators and and restore much- only a little urge I them) ent us. thought the in reduce faith have probably cases he replace to must a public what they responsibility to inform andindothe In Glencoe, we are able notices to intervene acnewspaper is needed critical services that had fallen me. policymakers to take pride in the the public antoimporta straight on the true to two 15-year-old trucks in our street set the record of itsabout last legislative activitie nt requirem in our house s? With a 2-year-old victim to years of significant cutbacks. our levy complishments of the of Christmas. ent?” Minmeaning to a department while reducing nesotan Both s delivere around and prodding our nation A look into the past will give us session and start planning on how scampering d an overwhe and by 1.2 percent. capitalize founded on the principl state were ing verdict — 78 percent lmlittle perspective on the 2.1-percent its use the upcoming session to In Windom, which is holding were made. preliminary levy increase: government, includin es of self- “Yes” and only 15 percent said, it possible for on the gains that making is LGA at, fl levy local said In the case of the preliminary Even if we assume that cities government exists g that the “No.” the city to purchase a new fire rescue levy numbers, the focus to serve the drop their preliminary levies at government don’t than more is that one How important is people, not the other truck to replace not be on whether the total it to publish all before setting their final 2014 levies, way old and to partner with the should That would suggest around. public notices in a timely a slight increase or average property tax in- 20 years experiences statewide levy the reschool a manthat the ner? Is school district to provide be government has an decrease. Rather, the focus should crease of 2.1 percent would be the thirdobligation to a publicit OK to forego notice of source officer. be as transparent on how cities are using their money lowest increase in the past 25 years. hearing on a controv In Winsted, where the levy is also as reasonably sial inAre comer Even more, a 2.1-percent levy able to benefit their residents. possible so that development, or do being held flat, the city is finally extra cop the we really crease is less than half of the annual to munities safer because an make a fair judgmen people can want to keep such cit- to provide a modest wage increase information t is on the beat or a reliable snowplow average increase (5.3 percent) that government’s activitie of whether away from the public’s employees after years of no increases. Do is ready to go for the next blizzard? ies experienced over the past 10-year eyes? s are work- it lead The city is also expanding its library suping well or not. to better government Will we have better infrastructure to period. costs engineering for if the and paying Are we treating One way that What does this tell us? That even replacing port business growth? g ove r n m e n t ’s goal, related to upgrading and fairly by approving the government if levy reduction were the only wastewater our city employees activities this mechanical items at its are a small wage increase? state policy is working. However, tells the public numfinal treatment facility. at only announced the solely whether on looking of fixation a Instead where is about its acThese examples were made possible look at a net on levy is a net 1-percent decrease or websites in bers or percentages, we must by the investment the state made tivities has been shows that rarely visited by 1-percent increase is misplaced. tax the bigger picture, which LGA. Similar stories of property able to keep by publishing Any city leader can rattle off a long the public? Or reinvest- most cities have been proj- restraint and community while at the public notices list of delayed infrastructure every property taxes in check would it be betto ment are happening in almost same time make their communities ects, positions eliminated or forced in newspapers. ter to put them city in Minnesota. remain vacant, purchases deferred, in stronger. In Minnesota, Gov. Dayton and the majority As I wages somewhere is mayor of Glencoe read through services reduced in Wilson frozen andthe Randy by risk took a political decision almost all of of The 2013 legislative ses- the Legislature where the public handed the last decade. down and and president of the Coalition by U.S. District these to restore investing in local governments, but given a chance notices Greater theMinnesota sion provided is likely to see Judge Richard circumsCities. Kylecities regarding theneeds, if local leaders of every political persuaare required by comments made it tances, those and catch up on some of those lawsuit brought them? less BROMAN LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Weeklies 2,501-5,000 First Place: Litchfield Independent Review, Andrew Broman Original voice, great choice of topics and nice turn of phrase. Great job! Second Place: Herald Journal, Howard Lake, Ivan Raconteur Curmudgeon’s Corner Loved the chatty style and the choice of topics, not to mention the use of humor. Effective style, ease with words and story angle. Better tests needed for issuing drivers licenses boost Communities stronger because of LGA Viewpoint Editorial Commen t Place public notices whe most citizens want to re see them “We have no issue with adding requirement s for disseminating public notices to citizens, but see no public benefi t from moving such notices from newsp apers and other locations The Scarbor already required by law.” ough poll asked- Here’s why the city (alm ost) won the Hensel case West Words than a slam by Robin Hensel law, enacted by dunk. That’s why against the city Kyle of legislators who sue should be decided said the istwo thoughts came Little Falls, in to mind: understood the With regard to the a trial. this question, it’s hard to see how Hensel’s First, by sign ordiFirst importance of keeping dentreview.net. nance, Kyle noted Amendment rights “Suppo can be e-mailed to broman@indepen the West that freedom of to Tom se BY ANDREW the public could you BROMAN were infringe STAFF PHOTO Review writer’s name and address. informed. School d encourages letters theall speech, The Independent get public notices include must upon like letters All because of Independent our board minutes,“Where’s anywher Editor, at the the city rights, is not to see Jesus?” a letter, Editor/ e. refused submit should be included. editor. To number to send it to county boardPaul absolute waylinewould Lindhorst sings Which the also A daytime phone . Citing raises replace a bench thatP.O. minutes another case, Kyle yousong 921, Litchfield, MN 55355. Letters General prefer?” , govern- The eld Box on Saturday. The Review, had been rement financial wrote, “the First Amendm respons Holiday Showcase in Litchfi moved because e was as follows: Christmas time. Manager reports, of vandalism from ent does bidding society’s focus on Santa during about not guarantee ‘the requirements, concerns in front of city hall. public hearing noright to comNewspaper or its Website municate one’s view tices, etc., are all required the city had the betterSecond, that 39% by state Mail lawyers. and places or in any at all times law. bench in front of city For manner that hall because may 23% story, those coming late to the of vandalis Social Media With the advent of be desired.’” m, then chose not to 8% signs Hensel posted numerous place renology, most newspapnew tech- Television And unlike oral speech, it. ers now Governm 6% yard, with political messages in her signs take publish such notices up The ent space, he said, that Website question then become 6% city citizens complained, and the did the may s, raise other the paper edition, not only in Radio tried to enforce the city choose not to but on their replace or not they concerns like whether 4% nance sign websites as well. In obstruct views. in force at that time. ordi- the bench because it was afraid addition of what a Hensel ad The public prefers Throughout the decision courage use, the Minneso , to enHensel claimed she might say? to look for , Kyle ta News- public was being example paper Association , what if she posted For commented on the quality is now building news, notices where they look for discriminated against because of a of mesthe arguments made sage a website that includes her message, and and government by Hensel noted that the like that the Council objected to through public notices publishe all such are not viewed by many websites city had not held “City Council is corrupt” her attorney , Larry Frost. other signs to “We as news d in any of sites. or Kyle noted that the state’s newspap the same standard don’t support our in their ers. s. Thus began a troops”? ing summary judgemebrief seekIn order for governm Was it Hensel or saga that continue However, as a s to this nt, they cost-cutting function ent that caused the bench vandalism made “no argument move, many local governm Hensel also wanted day. well, citizens need to whatsoe not to be re- about ents are know to rent placed? to now claiming that the old sign ordinan ver” it should be suf- such about its activities. Shield space on a bench that had once ce, nor in responding to the A secondary question ficient for the governm been information from city’s motion all but The installed in front of City Hall. be, was would lish all such notices ent to pub- the most determined city has several such Hensel given an opportu did they actually address the to city’s - arguments. government’s own only on the it, and the result will uncover around town, and contractbenches nity to advertise on another websites. The be inevitably JMR2 bench ed with at a differen They also failed to state Senate will be more Advertist location? If she identify Joan holding a hear- standing corruption, less underwas Claybrook, the ing to sell ading on such a bill, of former governm denied, head ent leading S.F. 1152, in a to of the then she Nationa vertising on the greater frustration couple of weeks. l Highway Traffic “Some members of would definitely among the Safety Administration, as populace and an Will this be good an undermining in benches. Howev- the Counc a case. for making the citizenry ness during discover expert witil said that a have er, under the old the public aware ’s confidence that But y, that causing of government governm the ordinance, bench so close to City in the briefswasn’t Kyle to ignore ClaybroNG+T activities? Not if city V, B2 the results of a common ent is working for the filed vit. ATCHI ok’s affidaofficials claimed Hall recent poll are any good. could cause people with the judge, STARW indication. EEK, B4-5 THISW It was enough the right Minnesotans want In November and B to “ap- to believ to make L, and Section open and a fact wonder oneB6-7 December, account Forum TRAVE e that the city that not 2013, Scarborough, , August 2014ableThe government. To have prove” all adturned on been if the outcome would have , B8 Sundaya polling com-17, SWORD differen vertising on the endorsed that, we all need pany surveyed t with a differen +CROS BOOKS the message. his decision. 1,005 Minnesotans, to realize that t attorney. benches governm about newspaper Should readership hab- inform ent has an obligation to blatantl . That’s They then voted the So far the case has not to bench issue its. Among the question y the uncost taxpaygo ers more than s asked in in timely, public of its activities constit utional replace the bench.” the survey was: “If $50,000 easily accessible to trial, it could , public of how the trial turns . Regardless and the city’s atWe should not be ways. were placed on governm notices be a close call. saying to torneys ent web- the 20 it be held, that’s an out, should sites or in newspap City Attorney expensive lesers, how often which or 30 percent of the public did do, didn’t deny it. What they Toni Wetzel son on our constitu do you think you as told the Council tional rights would refer to that still are not on the Internet however with the sign ordinance, a work at that Little Falls session at which Hensel’s them?” , was to draft and keeping them informe residents will not enact d does soon request forget. new ordinances that not matter. Nor The polling respons pass constitu- dinance was discussed that the orshould we be tional needed to be changed muster. People would read e was clear: saying to the remaind ••• er that they to them less if have remove the part The Record installed Judge Kyle threw they were only posted to go to websites about requirin a new out the mo- city where few tions by approval of the message g phone system last week, ment websites, instead on govern- people ever go. Hensel that one of on those modern criminated against she was dis- the bench. She told the Instead, the governm papers. The respons of in newsconveniences by the sign or- base Council to gives e: ent needs dinances, each employee their that their decision only to ask itself, how do on wheth- phone own the people we that she both old and new, and er to replace number. serve is being discriminated the Part of the deal, want to receive informa Newspaper Gov’t Website by at a subsequent bench. However, however, is that tion the new bench about government Usually when you dial Council meeting, ordinance. activitie 14% s? How our main office number some members of 6% can we better So the only issue Sometimes the Council 2345, (320) 632serve remaining, said that 22% everyone needs to 11% them more informe them and keep Kyle wrote, is how a bench so close Rarely dial much should Hall 35% d? the taxpayers of 34% could cause people to City area code, 320, as well as the the We have no issue Never Little to numbelieve Falls 28% with pay ber, even if you are adding to Hensel in that the city endorse 48% requirements damages because calling from d the message for dissemin public notices to citizens, ating the wording of the old bench of They then voted not to replace . across the street. If you can’t get In short, readersh the through, that ordi- bench. but see nance. ip would no public may be why. drop by about 20 percent. benefit from removin Tom West That isn’t g The facts, as I understa such notices from Survey respondents nd them, voted not quite saying that they eral manager is the editor and gennewspapers and are that were also other of the Record. Reach to replace the bench the city had removed asked, “Do you locations already believe keeping by the because it was him at (320) 616-193 law. Urge your legislatorequired Hensel’s message, citizens informed by publishing to
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HANDMADE: Page B3 / The Forum Photos by Carrie Snyder mismatched vintage dining room features Top: The Schiltz family’s her decorating style Katie Schiltz classifies table and chairs. Above: Street South home The 87-year-o ld Eighth vintageas “eclectic.” Left: with touches of Katie Schiltz’s maintains its original character out. modern style inside and Page 50 Humor a tool, crutch for t happened between the third and fourth TAMMY First Place: Morrison County Record, Little Falls, Tom West February 9, 2014, May 11, 2014, August 17, 2014 Loved the research and the insight into how court decisions impact the daily lives of community members. Second Place: Roseville Review, Pam O’Meara History and memories Intriguing and delicate style. Wish there were two first place awards as I think you deserve one as well. Keep up the good work. She did most of the about talking, telling him my nervousness, my my sion hiding anxiety, depres gigantic, spiral-cut, sugarI had about didn’t happen. I upstaged the anxiety cured ham. to let go. And so my other actors with a still the subsided, although I cutthroat abandon. But to was sometimes prone ience loved it. They Third Place: Winona Post, Frances Edstrom Memories, Jo Edstrom RIP, It’s Christmas engagement time Great stories, captures special moments well. Loved that the sentimental note is present but not overbearing. All Dailies First Place: The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead, Tammy Swift Tammy Swift you are incredibly talented and through humor, you speak the truth. Your “Dear John” letter to Costco is perfection. Thank you! Second Place: St. Cloud Times, Dave DeLand Dave DeLand’s thoughtfulness and the rhythmic flow of words makes reading his columns a true pleasure. Third Place: Post-Bulletin, Rochester, John Weiss Skipper of Stones on Pepin; Hunt for some healing; After 40 years still searching for Dad Heartfelt and sincere, this columnist paints pictures with his words. Beautiful job! owners House tour encourages with décor to ‘tell their own story ’ bit of me. I add something 32-year-old Fargo woman. Saturday on stop Schiltz’s home is one Handmade Homes Unglued’s first-ever Tour. homes that have “We get inspired by and creatively and been done differently personality,” says feel lived in and show Morken. “With Unglued owner Ashley and DIY blogs, it’s the rise of Pinterest Weeklies over 5,000 Letters to the editor VARIETY Quotable Third Place: Hutchinson Leader, Kay Johnson The complications of hypochondria Really impressive variety of topics. Keep up the good work it was writer. Innately shy, to a less-terrifying way if I make people laugh than climbed on a stage. Throughout life, I would restle with said, “one day I was talki with speech and drama coach Mrs. ‘E’ (Enstad) and she told me, ‘I think you would be good at it,’ and that I should give it a try.” “I liked being on stage and being in front of an audience, so I decided to try it,” she said. Well it didn’t go quite as well as she expected, and category depending on limit you will be disquali- each perfecting the speech. It the size of the sub-section. fied,” she said. timing, pauses, Her felt confident going involves Normally she competes in working on the sub-sections and eas- articulation, about ten practice meets dur- into the story, getting on to section compe- flow of the ing the speech season, but ily went good facial expressions and the said she There due to her heavy class sched- tition. is a much higher vocals. competition to able only was ule she level, with a lot of good perattend three meets. She also finds a lot Her — page 3 When she first started she formers. 2013-2014 Better Newspaper Contest • ZUAG PAJ HER Harris tractors Wayne’s love affair with Massey News Photo nine Massey’s dating back to 1948 through 1954. It all startwhen ed Mischke decided to start farming south east of Westbrook in 1977. That is when he purchased his first “Massey, ” a 1950 model 44. He bought it on a farm sale to use as a utility tractor mainly to grind feed. After that •Move to town lead Massey collector Wayne Mischke to sell his collection Tom Merchant Sentinel Tribune WESTBROOK — When Wayne Mischke and his wife Delna decided to leave the farm for city life, he had to decide what to do with his collection of Massey Harris tractors. After much pondering and purchasing a home in Westbrook, Mischke decided it was time to sell his collection. The collection included vintage Massey Harris tractors Wayne Mischke with four of his he was hooked on Massey Harris’ so he watched for them whenever they came up on farm sales. Over the next 30 years he managed to pick up eight more of the Massey’s when he could find them. In all his Massey’s ranged from a 1948 Massey Harris #20 to a ‘54 Massey Harris 44 Special. His collection also included a 50, and 51 Massey 44 one with a narrow front and one with a wide front; one ‘54 Massey 33; a ‘48 and ‘49 Massey 55; one ‘50 Massey 22; and a ‘49 Massey “Pony.” •Wayne on page 3 First Place: Westbrook Sentinel/Tribune, Tom Merchant CRP burn Love the silhouetted firefighter against the various shades of orange. CRP Burn Second Place: Lake Region Life, Waterville, Lisa Ingebrand Waterville declared Disaster Area following heavy rains and flooding The picture of the man walking down the “street” really does convey the message of the story with an exclamation point. Last Monday evening the Westbrook Fire Department used a prescribed burn on CRP land two miles west of Westbrook for a training exercise. The flames lit up the sky and could be seen from town. JUNIOR GYMNAS ContaCt Us PETE TWICE Junio r Husk ies Index gymn asts wowe eaSteR d the crowd Saturd On RecORd Page 2 In SIde Page 3 VIewPOInt Page FaIth & Page 5 FamIly Page 7 cOmmunIty Page 12 aRea newS Printed with Soybased Ink © Copyright 2014 Sentinel Tribune THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2014 Predicting a ‘heat wave’ PREVIEW STORY 124TH YEAR/ISSUE 2 2004 to 2025-49, 2050-74 and 2075-99. The data suggest Jackson County ’s average January low of 4 degrees from a few decades ago will become an average of 9.5 degrees in 202549, 13.5 degrees in 205074 and 17.4 degrees in 2075-99. January highs will swing from an age of 23 degrees averto 30.4 and 33.6 degrees27.3, each quarter century, for the data predict. Meanwhile July highs will soar from 83.7 degrees on average to 88.5, 91.9 and 95.7 degrees as the 21st century progresses. First Place: Jackson County Pilot, Justin R. Lessman That says it all The marquee says it all. Government scientist s have new hope temperatures in Jackson County will get noticeab ly er in the future. warmCoincidental l y, t h e news comes on the heels of the year’s first blizzard warning and record-s etting sub-zero tempera tures. But the warm-u predicted to arrive p is beyond next week’s well foreThe predicted casted repriev change e freezing tempera from in precipit ation shows tures 0.09 inches per and even farther April out than in 1980-2004 growingday next month and next win- 0.11 to ter. inches by 2075-99 while A new interacti ve tool rains July and August is now capable drop no more than of ing in on Jackson zero- one-hundredth of an inch County and specific ally and September precipita paint- tion ing a picture of graduall y increase what the to s weather may be one-hundredth a genera- inch of an tion from now more. — or two The predict ions and three generat are ions based from now. on NASA scaling of the 33 downScientists with climate the Geologi cal Survey U.S. models used in the 5th the College of Earth, and Climate Model Interanic and Atmosp Oce- comparison Project Sciences at Oregon heric the current Intergov and ernUniversity recently State mental Panel on Climate duced their model intro- Change Assessment of tem- port. Reperature and precipit aThe USGS leverag tion changes in U.S. states this massive dataset ed and counties through rest of the century, the distilled the informatand ken up into 25-year bro- into easily underst ion ood pe- maps, riods, compari three-pa ge sumng 1980- See WEATHER on Second Place: Kanabec County Times, Mora, Trevor Cokley Fire razes Ogilvie store Nice backdrop and framing of the fireman. A3 Farmland sale shatters record Sales, though, may not affect taxes $14,103 PER ACRE NOV. 26, 2013 by RYAN BRINKS News Editor A pair of end-oftheyear farmland sales have thrust Jackson County record prices to new though they may heights, not affect the future valuation See SALE on A3 $13,033 PER ACRE DEC. 20, 2013 Source: Jackson County Recorder That says it all Photo by Justin Lessman The marquee at the as low as 23 below Historic State Theatre said it all Monday as theater zero and wind-ch Schwartz said it owner Mike Schwart was pure hilarious ill values in the minus-50s to z braves tempera in Jackson on the scrape coincidence the tures coldest day in the blockbuster Disney a little stubborn snow off the sidewalk. last decade. movie “Frozen ” happened to be showing Native son wraps up and highly decorateddistinguished Guard career Bargfrede honored with retirement ceremony Saturday by JUSTIN R. LESSMAN Publisher When he enlisted in the Army Nationa l Guard 34 years ago, Craig Bargfrede was a wide-ey ed highschool kid from Jackson. When he retired Guard on Saturdayfrom the so as a distingu , he did ished and highly decorate d brigadier general. Bargfre de, the son of Dave and Esther Bargfrede nd a 1981 Jackson High chool grad, was honored aturday in St. Paul with retirem ent recepti on marking the end of a orthy Guard careernotethat panned nearly three and Maj. Gen. Richard C. Nash (left), adjutant half decades. In Submitted photo general of the his ten- Guard, provides Jackson native Minneso e with the Minnes Brig. Gen. Craig discharge certifica A. Bargfrede with ta National ota te Saturday. Bargfred plishme his honorable See BARGFREDE e was recognized on A3 years, nts in both the Minnesota and Iowa for his military during last weekend accomNational Guards, ’s retirement ceremon spanning nearly 34 y in St. Paul. CKSON COUNTY P +J ILOT ACKSON OUNTY K S ON C OU N T Y ’ S TOP S OU RC E OF N EWS AND IN C PILOT.COM F OR M AT ION CALL US 507-847-3771 Third Place: Lake Region Life, Waterville, Jay Schneider Fire leaves 15 homeless Big, bold and billowing just the way it should be for this type of story. Weeklies 1,501-2,500 New tool pinpoints Jackson County’s weather of future by RYAN BRINKS News Editor • claSSIFIedS • adVeRtISIng 507-274-6136 OR 800-410-1859 Please read and recycle Page 12
[email protected] On line - ncppub.com • E-mail 2011–2012 GENERAL EXCELLENCE NCE AWARD-WINNER THIS WEEK’S InFORmatIOn cIRculatIOn egg hunt Page 6 cOmmunIty TS COM ay and Sunday s as they compe Teddy Page 8 ted in the nOtIceClassi PublIc Bear c and Gold Meda l Performance meets at the Jacks 9 on Count PublIc nOtIce Page y Central High Schoo Photos, B1 and l. B2 Page 10 educatIOn claSSIFIed adS Page 11 4 Weeklies up to 1,500 Average residential bill would increase $5 a month, more for business places increases in excess of The figures were $300. ed by Tim Miller, providmanager of financial analysis and rates with MRES, Tuesday presente who on d of an electric rate results study for Jackson Municip by JUSTIN R. LESSMAN al ties. A 7 to 7.5 percentUtiliPublisher increase is necessa rate ry in 2014, Miller said, to cover the increas ing Electric rates in costs of of Jackson could the city power and transmis sion. increase “ The cost Jackson by around 7 percent is the next few months.within paying for power has gone up over time,” That’s if member he said. s of the “This Jackson City Council is all really a passac- through. cept the recomm ” endation Miller also recomm of an official with Missouri ed endRiver Energy Services a 5 percent rate hike in , one 2015 to of its two wholesa help cover capital le elec- expendit tric providers. ures and local cost increases related For the average to system the increase would home, maintenance and additionmean al 5 percent about $5 more rate increases per Average commer month. in both 2016 and 2017 for cial would pay between users the purpose of restorin $12 and and $21 more per month, maintaining a cash g rethe largest industri with serve balance that has been al us- depleted ers looking at in recent years. per-month See COUNCIL on A3 EMAIL US info@livewireprinting City eyes electric rate hike for 201 4 .com SUBSCRIBE TO THE 507-847-3771 • jacksoncou PAPER ntypilot.com A publication of $1.25 Third Place: Morris Sun Tribune, Brooke Kern Free vaccinations for area students The facial expression on the student getting a double dose is perfect. Weeklies 2,501-5,000 First Place: Pineandlakes Echo Journal, Pequot Lakes, Nancy Vogt Memorial Day girl So many elements come together in one picture from the nice framing, to the backdrop of American flags and American legion members. But the focal point does not get lost, that being a little girl remembering her grandfather. Second Place: Hastings Star Gazette, Chad Richardson Rescuers save man from going over falls In a perfect world, I could have chosen two first place photos. In other eyes, this would be the winner-and they would not be wrong. Third Place: International Falls Journal, Spenser Bickett Mock accident, real consequences The picture captures just how real the emotions were during this mock accident. Page 51 2013-2014 Better Newspaper Contest News Photo Weeklies over 5,000 First Place: Brooklyn Center / Brooklyn Park Sun Post, Paul Groessel A wet cool test run for splash pads in Brooklyn Park Nice picture that would work as a feature or news entry. Captured the moment perfectly. Second Place: Northeaster, Minneapolis, Mike Madison Central Burn The perspective, cropping and imagery all worked for me. AN INTERNET TH SENSATION SH ANKSGIVING OPPING Fueled by video, musician hits Fargo, VAR IETY The Forum OF LATE EDITION Find out what mall stores are open on Turkey Day, BUSINES S FARGO-M OORHEAD WEDNESDAY, NOV EMBER 6, 2013 NEWCOMERS OWN INFORUM.COM ELECTION 2013 THE NIGHT Moorhead Mayo r-elect Del Rae Williams, left, celebr ates her victory with MOORHEAD CITY COUNCIL 1st Ward Cindy Gomez Schem Many new faces ea seats on City Co rn uncil 2nd Ward By Erik Burge ss pp on Tuesday at INSIDE eburgess@forum comm.com MOORHEAD – Moorhead voters decide to change new City Counc When the election cycle, PAGE il here meets A10 for the first time there will be many next year, ence, is now the second fresh faces. -most Voters on Tuesd senior counc ay il member. kept Del Rae one of two incum Mike bents who Councilwoman Nancy Otto Williams were up for re-elec Hulett 3rd Ward tion and is the most senior memb Winner with 4th Ward voted in two er Receive with 14 years in new 37% of the vote of the d 31% office. members in wards council vote Elmer on Tuesd where no ay night incumbent ran. said her win came down to Incumbent Counc her deep roots and tough Brenda Elmer handil ilwoman work over the past four election in the city’s y won re- years in the 3rd Ward. 3rd Ward, taking 69 percen “Helping constit t of the vote, uents with in complete but unofficial questions and problems and results. Challe nger Julian issues … that kind of trump Brenda Dahlquist had 26 s all the campaigning Chuck percen Elmer in a conWith Mark Hinter t. Hendrickson Mark meyer densed period of time,” said Winner with 69% Winner Kevin Elmer, who took with 34% losing the mayoral bid Hintermeyer of the vote and 1,230 votes Shores his council seat, of the vote to Dahlqu Received 30% Elmer, with ist’s 466. Received 1% only four years of the vote of experi- CITY of the vote COUNCIL: Mari Dailey Jim Haney Winner with 50% Winner with 51% of the vote of the vote Page A10 Michael Vosburg Usher’s House. MOORHEAD MAYOR By Erik Burge ss and Wendy Reuer eburgess@forum comm.c om MOORHEAD – For Del Rae William second decisio s, a lastn to run for mayor here has turned into a somewhat surpri story. sing success Williams repeat edly said she only run for the open decided to mayoral seat the filing deadline earlier this fall. day before the But on Tuesday, held public office the 55-year-old who has never became the first of Moorhead since female mayor 1881, according the city was incorporated in to City Manag Redlinger. er Michael Williams won the mayor’s seat with of the vote, in complete but unoffic 37 percent as voters seeme ial results, d to split their vote between the two sitting city councilmen on the ballot. MAYOR: Page A10 MORE MINNES OTA ELECTION COVERAGE, PAG ES A10-11 � Pelican Rapid s voters approve $21.9 millio n school bond. INSIDE TODAY’S FORUM ETRO+STATE: rgo family offers ward for return of loved missing cat. GE A8 ORTS: Bison yers know impac t godome crowd on opposing QBs. GE D1 ESAYS: Teacher’s berry creation “Lost Italian” ontest. E B1 � Hawley citizens support renovations to schoo ls by a wide margin. � Detroit Lakes $59 million schoo l building referendum fails. Man suspected of running over Fargo cop has a long rap sheet By Dave Olson dolson@forumco FARGO – A man day on suspicion Fargo police arrested early Tuesof running over van has a history an officer with from robbery to of convictions for crimes rangin a assault. g Officers arreste d Jack Michael an apartment Christensen, 49, in at North about 4 a.m.,the 1300 block of Eighth Avenu e said Lt. Joel Vettel. mm.com Christensen Arrested at Fargo apartment ARREST: Page A6 $1.50 (Suggested retail price) Copyright 2013 The Forum Partly cloudy Page 52 Malone Started with police in July 2012 Today’s weather � 43° � 27° Details, D6 Births .................... A15 Business ........... .....A14 Classifieds ........ C6-16 Comics .................. C15 Metro/State.. A8-9, 12-13 Obituaries .... A13, A15 Opinion .................... A4 / Forum Photo Editor Del Rae Williams first woman electe d mayor of Moorhead � Dilworth-Glyndo n-Felton voters support increa se in spending per stude nt. Third Place: Crystal / Robbinsdale / New Hope / Golden Valley Sun Post, Gina Purcell Light rail transitway? Not in our woods Picture really added to the story line of protest. All Dailies First Place: The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead, Michael Vosburg Del Rae Williams Great news photo because it carries a lot of information with it. Composition of photo is incredible. It captures the celebration of the group, gives a feel of the setting, yet also puts strong emphasis where it should. Wonderful! Second Place: Post-Bulletin, Rochester, Elizabeth Nida Centurion What a great photo! Wish it had gotten bigger play in the paper! What a difficult photo to get, lighting-wise, with burning candles, and people in the background. Composition of photo is carefully thought out. Captures the mood nicely, and, like the first place photo, tells so much about what is going on. Tough decision between first and second because they share many of the same strengths. Third Place: The Free Press, Mankato, Pat Christman Skate park fire Wow! I would normally prefer closer up shots of firefighting, but, obviously, this distance shot was powerful. The water tower positioned as it is makes for a great perspective. The smoke/mist is gathered around it perfectly. The ladder truck looking like it reaches into the photo is a nice part of the photo composition as well. Taken from the perfect angle. 2013-2014 Better Newspaper Contest Sports Photo to hit homeruns in CenMcKayla Lobitz was one of four players East at home on May tral’s 11-1 playoff opening win over Sibley 20. with his team prior to Left, head coach Jon Lambrecht talks Park on Saturday. (NYA their 5-1 win over Albert Lea at Caswell Times staff photos by Adam Gruenewald) ine ive First Place: Norwood Young America Times, Adam Gruenewald Central baseball (Noah Peterson catch) This photo just stuck out in a category with plenty of shots on the diamond. Color is good, it’s sharp and was taken at the right moment to get everything needed in the shot. A deserving winner. ow 20-3 on ibley East 1 rs slugged an opening ey East at ickerbocker, bitz, Kaylie atalie Stockomeruns for the effort. ed on Sibley oo, scoring the first ineonhardt led alk and was cond. Brazil a single and Thursday, 22 ame around Marcas h 6, 2014 Belle Plaine on May n an error. Left, Kayla Leonhardt slides in safely for the winning run against Central won the game in game at 5-5 but eads ta embrace it.Megan looks on. Down 5-0, the Tigers tied the Miller It’s a great feeling knowing all eyes . advance to inning are on you 10andthe youseventh ball / Page can do Salute to the Husk e dominates to w ies in first state cham e at t pionship something good. ” Moor e domi nated the championship match, taking Stottler down six times in the first perio d to lead 12-5. oly Family, 2-1 Central track and oubt und was naSat- an unhe ate his drs ty no d - Weeklies up to 1,500 In the secon d perio d, Moore got an escap e, two takedowns and three nearfall points for an 18-6 Moor e then earn lead. ed a techn ical fall with two more taked owns third period to go in the ahead by 15 points. Moore — w ho also field advances several to sections “I’VE DREAMED OF WINNING HIGH SCHOOL STATE SINC E I WAS LITTLE. IT’S BEEN MY GOAL AND TO FINALLY GET IT IS AWESOME.” Keegan Moore pinned all three of his opponents in the team competition — said the of pinning his way thought entered his mind to a title , but he’s just happy with the win. “My coaches menti oned it to me that it would be nice to pin every the way through, one all but my first time being this is in the finals and I just wanted to get the win. I didn’ how I got it; I just t care to get it. If the pin wanted would’ve been there, that would’ve been nice.” Moore is now in to win three state position championships, something that’s been done by only 66 wrestlers ever in Minn esota and three from Jacks on (Chad Kraft, Nate County and Bronson Steub Baker er). “It does motiv ate me,” Moore said. “Ther e’s ew three-time state only a chamions at JCC and I want to e one of them. That ive me a big motiv does ve still got a long ation. way to o. I’m excited for ortunity and the the opyears to me.” - in all four of her Parry Larson, at right, qualified for sections 4-by-800 at the and events including the triple jump, 400, 200 Lake. (Submitted -Silver Glencoe at 22 subsection meet on May photos by Pam Larson) BY ADAM GRUENEWALD NYA TIMES The Central track and field team competed at subsections at GlencoeSilver Lake on May 22, nning for his teamm ates Four JCC wrest advancing several onto lers ened the semifinals Satury morning and the section level. the first ee lost. The Central girls finKeegan Moore pump ordan Biehn ( 1 s 2 6 night. his unds ), Pade n fourth place Moore pinned his fists and lets out a scream after ishedPHOTOin Moor e winni first three ng the S BY DAN CONDO opponents before 2) and Luke Norla N bewinning a technicalClass A 170-pound state cham nd 105 pionsteam with 0) all lost narro fall hip Saturpoints, in the finals for his day w “My older first state title. ons, which motiv deb Belle Plaine ated er, Pade n, I felt r o t h - third in his junior seaso hind winner gan Moore even like he Third n. deric hs, more. should’ve been who Moore beat out there land -ranked junior Nor- earlier fter I saw those the Central and (273.5) in guys too,” Moore said place the seaso d Jackson Countyfourth (54), fourt h and n. own, my heart broke of the “He got the first ,” nals. “I just went out fi- third-ranked senior Biehn takeboys tied for re said. “I knew and was fifth. down,” Moore wrestled for him I said stat e cham ecover. It helpe had and Luke rematch with Peter of his Plaine Paden Moore got s winning and Jordan becau d Bellepion with son. “I stle out of ange me se a pin think that r; it all those guys deser I know in his first match was the main Name Wt. Year of the thing. ed me gain ambit ve to be 152-p (282). meet theVancu Scott I think ion. I out there too.” ound ra if I would tourn 130 1989 went out there and and then beat No. amen t went out and got the ’ve Chad Gage knowdid away came 135 first 6 “We Jerod takedown, 1990 them guys.” Tim Jansma Novak of Aitkin base. into thirdThree things would Huskies place sliding ner 119 1991 7-3 in the been ing his brother lose have some quarterfinals. a whole lot differ ’ve Timing we 1992 Jansmthat No. 2 Paden Moor a 125 ent.” espec ially hard e reMoore said the inning bound first That set up a rema ed from inhisthe toughest Chad Kraft 130 1992 a run compete an. i gon athe can loss in again tch part of the that me ffeaturin athletes Chad Kraft st No. 1 Logan Peter loss semi final s to 140 1993 hit finish son wasof Atwa - ing he’s capab was know- Chad Kraft best,” said ter-C osmo sthe 1994 winniboth duel between when Hormann Grov ng Nateagainst 145 the nnle ofwon cham Brinkma Baker e City, who Sami helmet, 140 1998 Moor e Jo “I thinkpionship. Nate I discus rmann and the by a pitch on hisbeat 3-1 in Thur sday beat himevents 145 1998 nine Nate Hanson and ’s out put the shot of 10 team tournamen Baker times,” he said 152 Track t. / Page 9 of Bryce 1999 See facing Petersection nnor Herd. This time, Peter meet. Vancu son. ra “It’s just 275 1999 son to qualify for the 11 See Baseball /anPage early taked own, got frustrating because I beat Steve Majerus 130 2000 struck first with but every guy Dusty Wilkin Moore got in my Second Place: Westbrook Sentinel/Tribune, Tom Merchant Slam Dunk A great angle was taken by the photographer to get the most out of this photo. Third Place: Verndale Sun, Ray Benning Jarret Kveton did everything to try and stay off his back A very nice wrestling photo taken at just the right moment. Weeklies 1,501-2,500 First Place: Jackson County Pilot, Dan Condon Moore dominates to win first state championship The most compelling sports photos usually covey emotions and this shot certainly does that. Sharp, color is nice. Well done. Second Place: Sauk Centre Herald, Bryan Zollman Oh So Close Went back and forth between first and second for this photo. A quality shot, particularly because of the contrasting emotions from the main subjects and the winners in the background. A very good photo. Third Place: Kanabec County Times, Mora, Trevor Cokley Skiers put best foot forward A photo deserving of an award and well timed at the finish line. Color, quality are both excellent. g an escap brack 152 2000 in the period and e later In my mind, I shoul et. Nate Baker 160 2000 d be Marc in the second perioanother the state champ. But Harwood 140 God’s 2001 Marc Harwood the match at two. d to tie trying to teach me 152 2002 something here and Tom Nesseth In the third hopef 189 perio d, it’s some ully 2004 Moore started thing important.” Torey Stewart on 130 2006 Abou Jared allowed an escap top and 275 2006 e to trail heart t an hour after his Cole Knips 3-2. Moore then -breaking loss, Moor VonOhlen 110 took a 4-3 beat 2007 lead with a taked Devi n Meag her e Travis Rutt 160 own with Payne of Cole 90 seconds left, VonOhlen 130 2007 but Peter- later sville Area 15-2 and 2008 Torey son got an escap Saturday topped 145 2008 e as time Shane No. 9 Travis Stewart expired to tie Siewert of Lake Rutt the match 9-2 171 2008 City Caleb Lines to place third. and force a sudde 189 2008 n-death Moore said it wasn’ Bronson Steuber overtime. 119 2009 t easy takin g the mat In the extra perio after the Bronson Steuber 125 2010 Cooper Moore terson got a taked d, Pe- loss to Peterson. 160 2010 “You have to come Brons win 6-4 and advaown to back Darickon Steuber 135 2011 nce to after the finals, where a really big loss he won a the with Coope Vancura 160 2012 state champions realization that r Moore 170 hip you’re 2012 Eliot Jurries Chatfield’s Harv against not going to be in the 132 2013 state Darick ey Frie- ler on his back in the 170-pound nical fall. state finals. See STATE on C3 EALTY son, MN 7-BULL(2855) TY.NET ! GR EAT JOB, J C 105 Sherman St., CO Vancura Keegan Moore NGRATULATIO 170 170 2013 2014 NS ! Jackson 847-4595 Congratulations ! s. Member FDIC C g LAKEFIELD 326 Main St. (507) 662-5817 • 800-5 47-0496 JACKSON YOU’RE THE BEST, HUSKIES 908 Hwy. 71 N. (Located in Sunshin e Foods) (507) 847-3282 • 800-8 24-8428 Heating & Plumbing, Air Conditioning 701 3rd Street Jackso on n • 50 507-847-4210 Page 53 2013-2014 Better Newspaper Contest Sports Photo Weeklies 2,501-5,000 First Place: Faribault County Register, Blue Earth, Kevin Mertens Hand to Hand Combat Phenomenal action photo and a strong first-place winner. Good color, tack sharp ... wow. Only thing I might change is a tighter crop. Congratulations on your first-place award. Second Place: Pineandlakes Echo Journal, Pequot Lakes, Pete Mohs Grace on water: Area water skier preparing for state slalom championships Well done photo of what I’m sure is a difficult subject to photograph. Good color and clarity along with a cool effect of the wave behind her. Congratulations. Sports INSIDE: A final goodbye to the B2 Third Place: Pine Journal, Cloquet, Jamie Lund Minnesota Wilderness forward Eric Brenk gets tripped up? Great action shot with the player horizontal to the ice. HHH Metrodome WEDN ESDAY I JANUA RY 1 I 2014 ECHO PRESS B1 Weeklies over 5,000 First Place: Echo Press, Alexandria, Blaze Fugina Backyard hockey Beautiful photograph! It’s just spectacular. Without question, my favorite photo of the category. Jaegar Steele (left) and Riley Nyberg play a game BUILDING of one-on-one hockey in the Nyberg’s backyar d of their Alexandria home on December 10. Brad Nyberg has been creating the rink Second Place: Echo Press, Alexandria, Eric Morken Sun sets on citizen’s field A wonderful photograph - tells the story - no need for words. Blaze Fugina| Echo Press in the family's backyar d since 2008. B A C K YA R D H O CKEY A look at two area families who bring the ice right to their own backyards M By Blaze Fugin
[email protected] a om any hockey paren the frozen north ts in will go through hours of labor every countless ensure the opport winter to unity for their kids to get exercise and practice their sport without leaving the backya rd. Every year these families constr uct remov able boards, SPORTS flood their yards with of water and install gallons their children Riley and light fix- son tures to comba began playing Hud- ing alongside neighb t the season’s orhood for the youth friends, hockey. early-setting sun. rink Jaegar Steele and The payoff Mya plastic lineris the addition of a Lesnar. for their kids is Since then the that the chance to for an easier way has allowed evolved every winter rink has practice hockey “We enjoy it too to build the at get exercise outdoo home and it is today: a 40-by-6 in to what gets the kids out so because it ice. The first year Brad rs. Nyberg with lights and 0 foot rink stuck inside at they’re not just built the ice This annual ritual up from night,” a working Nicole engineering includ of hockey “Zamboni.” Althou Nyberg. “It’s somet said grass, but he later discov the es gh dozens ered hing the of it is much easier fun for them all maintenance for families right here to do.” to make the the rink is ice if a liner is there County. Here is in Douglas often time consu When the rink was ming, to hold the the story of Nyber first con- water two Alexandria in place. g said he does not Brad structed in 2008, the Nyber families who have had little plans “It’s way easier have plenty of experi idea how to build gs to just fill it ence con- until to stop building the rink rink the up structing backya like other than what his kids are finishe rd rinks every they pre- let it a swimming pool and d play- viously ing hockey. winter. freeze,” Brad read on the Intern Nyberg et. said. After “Definitely I enjoy doing it,” some that year they made he said. “It takes Lights are also NYBERGS a necessity a lot of time, sign adjustments to the de- to though.” allow for the family of the rink. Brad and Nicole to use Nyberg dethe rink into the “That wasn’t much Although cided to start buildin winter nights. tempe of rature a sucg a back- were dippin s yard ice rink g below zero on the cess that year, but that is when Originally the Nybergs used a at shop their it evenin starte light g of d,” Alexandria home in 2008 when and Hudso December 10, Riley about the Brad Nyberg said house’s deck placed on the first rink. n Nyberg were skatto brighten the One of the bigges t changes HOCKEY B3 SCHEDULE subject to change THURSDAY, JANUA RY 2 BOYS’ BASKE TBALL Osakis at WCA, 7:30 p.m. WRESTLING Minnewaska Triangular , 5 p.m. Osakis at UNC in Menahga , WCA vs. New York Mills, 6 p.m. 6 p.m. FRIDAY, JANUA RY 3 BLIZZARD HOCKE Y exandria at North Iowa, 7:30 p.m. BOYS’ BASKE TBALL exandria vs. Brainerd, 7:30 p.m. andon-Evansville at Rothsay, 7:30 p.m. hby at Parkers Prairie, 7:30 p.m. nnewaska vs. St. John’s Prep, 7:30 p.m. GIRLS’ BASKE TBALL xandria at Brainerd, 7:30 p.m. ndon-Evansville at CGB, 7:30 p.m. newaska at Paynesvill e, 7:30 p.m. by at Ortonville, 7:30 p.m. ers Prairie at WCA, 7:30 p.m. BOYS’ HOCKE Y andria at Sauk Centre, 7 p.m. ATURDAY, JANUA RY BLIZZARD HOCKE 4 Y esota at Alexandria, 7:10 p.m. BOYS’ BASKE TBALL waska at Litchfield, 1 p.m. GIRLS’ BASKE TBALL at Pierz, 7:30 p.m. WRESTLING dria at Foley Invite, 10 a.m. waska at Benson Invite, 9 a.m. Benson Invite, 9 a.m. DANCE ria Invite, 9:30 a.m. NORDIC SKIING ia Invite, 10 a.m. MMING AND DIVING of M Aquatic Center, 9:30 a.m. NDAY, JANUA RY 6 RLS’ BASKETBALL Browerville, 7:30 p.m. ka vs. Litchfield, 7:30 p.m. DANCE at Sauk Rapids, 6:30 p.m. A presence in the post The addition of Brooke Heggie gives Alex another weapon town and her dad back and forth to travels farm. “Basketball is a big part of my life,” the junior center said. “I’m hopefully going to play it in college, so we kind of wante d to move closer to the Cities By Eric Mork emorken@echopress. en where I got more recogcom nized and close to my AAU so it wasn’t so much The Alexandria of a girls’ [drive]. It was basketball team four hours weekend ready a talent was al- every and ed that was poised group Alexandria was kind of for right a in the strong season before middle. It just for- seemed like a great mer Crookston comcenter munity, and Brooke Heggie joined the seemed really the girls mix. awesome and the coaches With Heggie, the seemed nals have added Cardi- really cool.” At 6’2” with a strong dimension that another should letic frame, Heggi , athmake them an even e gives threat to the likes bigger this team a low-post scorer of top- who averaged 14 ranked Fergus points per Falls and game as a sophom the rest of the ore. She Central is still adjusting to Lakes Conference making the jump from Class Section 8AAA fields. and Crook AA in ston to Class Heggie’s comm AAA itment with the Cardinals. Heggie to basketball admits that the is speed brought her from what the game and the streng of ston to Alexan Crook- of the th dria this girls she is battling year as her family down low are at a higher Junior center Brooke search ed Heggie shoots a layup for a way to get level now, but playin Eric during the Cardinals’ home opener on Decembagainst the defense of St. Cloud Tech’s Morken | Echo Press closer to the Twin Cities, for North Tartan g AAU Elizabet in er 20. Heggie had 16 points to help Alexand h Krippner where Heggie will play ous years helped previprepar ria to the win. AAU ball e her for that. with the Stars this summ Metro er. Heggie’s mom took a job in HEGGIE B2 Page 54 Third Place: Anoka County Union Herald, Eric Hagen Stories of rodeo life from the Anoka County Fairgrounds Ouch! I’m in pain just looking at this great photograph. Excellent job! Herald INSIDE: Ribbon auction returns to Austin Daily vying r GOP d to ke on yton fair, P. 3 www.austindailyhe rald.com 2013-2014 Better Newspaper Contest 2014 August 11, 2014 Monday Volume 122, No. 191 Copyright 2014 • Austin Newspapers Inc. First Place General Excellence Minnes ota Newspaper Associa tion Dailies under 10,000 First Place: Austin Daily Herald, Eric Johnson Battle of the bulls Awesome picture at the bull riding event. Love the eyes on the bull. The angle the cowboy fell at leaves you wondering if he survived! wes ilyherald.com Second Place: Albert Lea Tribune, Micah Bader Grizzlies advance in playoffs Usually there are too many bodies around to get a picture of defense trying to steal the ball. Great expression on ball carrier’s face. licans are waiting to see oose in the Aug. 12 priDFL Gov. Mark Dayto n ed candidate Jeff Johna businessman Scott r House Speaker Kurt mer House Minor ity eifert will square off candidates have visitent reut ma- st se ” tr Johnson - Zellers B at t l e o f t h e B u l l s Great Frontier highli ghts a grand Saturday at the fair Seifert Mattress Monkey won this go as the bull unseats Wayn who lands face-first e Johnston into the dirt during the Great Frontier Riding show Saturd Bull ay at RIGHT: Henry Yoder the grandstands of the Mower Count y Fair. during his ride on Farrell, of Austin, comes out of the chute Iron Side. BELOW: Kevin Photos by Eric Johnson on Old West. /photodesk@au Dailies 10,000 and over stindailyherald.com Look for more photos on Page 7. First Place: St. Cloud Times, Kimm Anderson Cathedral Wins State Baseball Title In a competition like this there are many jubilation shots. This one stood out for capturing the sheer joy these boys were experiencing. Honour n Austin Friudget experitive and said who worked nslate in ofmore como bringing , Page 2 er released from hos pital near a wind turbin e near County Road 8 and 180th Street. ane Rental Officials are still investigating what ind turbine caused the eadow has the invest accident Freckman said igation could take tal. some time while exper manager manufacturts and, potentially, the crane er are contacted. 5-year-old “We’re still gathe ring information, sin, went he said. ” urday. Mower County Sherif f Teres ed to Mayo said the crane sustained about e Amazi ane he op- in dama ge, including seriou $3 million m. Friday the cab. s damage to AHS grad competes in By Trey Mewe trey.mewes@austinda s ilyherald.com Brown Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone. ~ Proverbs 25:15 ~ ultimate frisbee tou rney An Austi n nativ e comp eted in a high- level ultim ate frisb ee tournament in Italy. Kylie Tapp Brow n, of Coventry, United Kingdom, is representing the UK in the Wom en’s Mast ers divis ion at the Worl d Ultim ate Club Cham pion ships in Lecc o, Italy, abou t 30 miles north of Milan. Chart Your Course Third Place: The Daily Journal, Fergus Falls, Marie Noplos I Got It! Expression of young lad’s face as he tries to catch the ball is great. Brings back memories of watching our local kids playing ball in their early years. Her team , ROBO T, place d sixth out of nine as of Friday with a 4-4 record. “She told us, I think it must have been March, that she had made the wom en’s mast ers team to play in the Worl d Ultim ate Club Cham pions hips, ” said Brow n’s moth er, Cath erine Bates . “I’m like, ‘Wow , that’s really cool.’ ” See FRISBEE, Page 2 Second Place: The Free Press, Mankato, Pat Christman In the corner A great action shot, perfectly sharp. Photographer puts the reader right in the middle of the action. Third Place: Post-Bulletin, Rochester, Ken Klotzbach Disc dog dynamo The main photo in this package is fantastic. 50¢ weekday 6 54708 00050 5 Page 55 s inside holiday greetinglocal Hand-drawn have school teamed up with Local businesses through the a merry Christmas children to wish all holiday pictures. magic of hand-drawn INSIDE 2013-2014 Better Newspaper Contest Feature Photo lakefieldstandard MBER 19, 2013 • T H U R S DAY, D E C E .25 M I N N E S OTA • $ 1 . c o m • L A K E F I E L D, Weeklies up to 1,500 Bakery to First Place: Lakefield Standard, Justin R. Lessman stay open Christmas wishes were Friday, both parties able to reach a compro of the mise on ownership and bakery equipm ent e. In status of the mortgag signifigave each end, the a cant ground and bridged g that once run- gap in financin ds The man currently spanned tens of thousan ning Lakefie ld’s bakery of dollars. it, ong will continu e to run d Through the month-l Lakefiel the and the , after he negotia tion process Econom ic Develo pment EDA remain ed adaman t verbal proAuthority reached a that any deal struck incenti ve agreement last week. d to vided ample The deal is expecte to remain in next for Wheeler the be formalized early Lakefie ld operati ng month. The final agreebakery. t a h t t n e m e e r two forThe ag of ment provides for a total will keep Nick Wheeler with helm givable loans Wheeler Bread at the of $20,000 , one of value bakery of the Main Street be forgive n EDA’s which will the other differed from the 6 and after five years, “final offer” of Dec. after seven. Wheele r’s “final offer” “Our objective is to keep struck and of Dec. 9 and was - the bakery in town one day after a Wheelera open,” said EDA member to “The forimposed deadline tied bak- Dewayne Hage. promise to close the See BAKERY on A8 er, on ery down. Howev Baker, EDA strike verbal agreement by JUSTIN R. LESSMAN Publisher Second Place: Verndale Sun, Ray Benning Wrestling Mom Oh how this mother agonized. This great photo really tells the story. COUNTY LEVY Third Place: Minneota Mascot, Scott Thoma Mud, sweat and tears ... in Ghent +3.66%Excellent expression on the kids’ faces as they plunged into the mud. Very nice photo. County cements 3.66% increase, paves way for Guard use of fairgrounds by RYAN BRINKS News Editor in Driven by investments tax levy and 2014 budget the future of how Jackson presented health was approved as County will meet the a special needs to the public at ay, and human service - meetin g last Thursd of its residents, commis unani- Dec. 5. Tuesday on also sioners The county board final ent mously approved a agreem an ed 3.66 approv tax levy increase of the Minnesota Army with year. last percent over See COUNTY on A9 The total $9.54 million Community o d te a m ra c e s in to Photos by Justin Lessman ed in the Iditarod more nce. e get to see what good s they are,” said Gallea mpared her dogs to , on runners. “They ’re g 100 miles at a time,” bout 10 mph. ea’s dog of choice is kan Husky. She has r home in Minnesota. ky has a special coat hem warm in the askan winters, a curly use to cover their n they sleep and spehat make all the runible. can run and run shared Gallea. such a special dog.” this breed of dog he cold. Back home ota, when summer ing in, the dogs zy about in the come winter they o go. le to perfor m at eed, the dogs need nearly 10,000 y, nearly five erage human. e trail, Gallea g a sort of stew eat and dry dog w also provides much needed Christmas wishes as Above: With Christm and cookie in her hand eye, a twinkle in her Carly Clark gives Santa a big hug and a smile Jolly the during Saturday the Old Elf ’s visit to nce Lakefie ld Ambula Service facility ’s open vin h o u s e . R i g h t : Ta Miller and Santa smile for a photo. Far right: hSanta meets 1-mont the old Skylar Beeck for M o rt o n s to see Emergency department 2014 many improvements in by LAURA DeKOK Staff Writer by RYAN BRINKS News Editor preAndrew Konech ne new sented two quotes for cars. computers in squad One was a tablet option lapand the other was a top option. The current run cars squad in laptops off of Windows XP, which no after April 2014 will by ed longer be support Microsoft. ic “Our current Panason ers Toughb ook comput XP s Window are running of and are not capable s 7,” upgrading to Window Konechne said. TABLETS FOR the After present ing difPOLICE cost as well as the ent the The other departm ferent pros and cons, that saw improve ments council chose the Brite poapprov ed was the 2014 proved the list of chief officers, including t Tim Baumann, assistan chief Scott Sievert, train-, Liepold Wes officer ing Brad secretary-treasurer n Sievert, Justin Scholte ent equipm for special fire mainte nance, and dd s a f e t y d i r e c t o r To also Post. City leaders Josh approved the hire of his Andrew s, pendin g physical exam results. lice departm ent. Chief Second Place: Blooming Prairie Times , Ann Anderson Kids turn to elders for h alt he t ou Graduation Season ab answers I love how the photographer captured the lone graduate displaying her excitement within her serious-minded peers. Wonderful photo! Are today’s youth really less active than back when? by JUSTIN R. LESSMAN Publisher Jackson County Central last Middle School students time week traveled back in with residents of Colonial and Manor Nursing Home LivValley View Assisted of ing — all in the name health. CarlRobin in s Student on son’s physical educati See EXERCISE on A8 See COUNCIL on A5 is not Free graves? No, Freedom is not free! I heard the soun d of Taps one nigh t Then everything I listened to the was still bug And felt a sudden ler play, chill. I wondered just how That taps had mea many times nt “AMEN” When a flag had covered a coffin Of a brother or a friend. I thought of all the Of the mothers children, and wives, Of the fathers, sons and With interrupted husbands, lives. I thought about a graveyard, At the bottom Of unmarked grav of the sea es in Arlington, No, Freedom is not Free! Page 56 Place: Renville County Register, Olivia, Shelby Lindrud Iditarod team races into Morton +0.47% I hate to even use the word, but c’mon, it’s absolutely precious. Beautiful photograph and the best of the bunch in this difficult category. less nary inTaxpayers will see a very ago. The prelimi at 0.66 perof what was already fund crease was set slight tax increase to cent. nts Jackson County Central No public comme ing the schools in 2014. concern made JCC were saw inOn Monda y, the ap- new budget, which Board of Educat ion of creased spending on health kitchen proved a final tax levy 0.47 inspect or-cited A9 $3.14 million that’s See SCHOOL BOARD on a year percent more than first time. Monday was a good evency ning for the emerge d, departments in Lakefiel reas the City Council for viewed wage rates demembers of the fire to came partme nt and afthe conclus ion that, to ter compar ing them they surrounding areas, raise. a get should Fire call wages were per increased from $10 Ofhour. hour to $13 per also ficer wages were g the increas ed, bringin previous totals of $3,225 to $5,250 annually. apThe council also Weeklies 1,501-2,500 JCC LEVY Small school tax hikeFirst shrinks even further Renville County Regis ter Gallea sled is very lightweight and is team of 16 dogs. pulled by her Rev italiz ing R en vi Yard of the We l l e ’ s ek Bob and Joyce Swans 220 Elm Ave. SW on Colored photo sponso red by Dawson Co-op Credit Union If you would like to be a “Yard of the Week” Sponsor, please call us at 329-3324. Third Place: Jackson County Pilot, Dan Condon Franks a Lot You captured that precise moment the baby was trying to take a bite ... very cute. Photos by Justin Lessman Victori a g Home residen t County Colonia l Manor Nursin question posed by Jackson Friday. last Ulbricht listens to a student Sara Ruden Central Middle School race the dogs Cindy Gallea, a 12-tim SUBSCRIBE TO THE PAPER e Iditarod musher llea does all she EMAIL US Husky puppy. eldstandard.com from Minnesota, cradl Photos 555 • lakefi CALL US by Shelby 507-662-5 Lindrud er dogs happy ireprinting.com es one STANDARD.COMY 507-662-5 555 ofinfo@livew her newe st, a nine-week old LAKEFIELD STANDARD + LAKEFIELD JAC K S ON C OU N T uring the long Alaskan brate the centennialS T R A I G H T F R O M T H E H E A R T O F of the s them fed, puts Unite during the race there d States purchase are stops said, there of the their beds at differe is always a Alaska from Russia nt villages, giving in will carry one of food onboard for little bit are wolves. There have both dogs and mushe This event was only 1867. been both dogs cases put on gets hurt. and humans. of moose attack chance to rest, re-sup rs a twice, but a small group teams and killing dogs.ing two hours a The sled comes equipp get medical help if ply and people worked extrem of needed. ed The average mushe ay,” when she with two types of to create what is now ely hard All teams are mandated brakes to to finish the race in aboutr will ned Gallea. slow and stop the rest for a 24-hour Iditarod race. It was the sled. Gallea 10 period once first days, es to preparalso has ice hooks but the winner usuall during the race. Beyon raced in 1973. which she y finishes in nine. Last he Iditarod sticks into the groun it is the musher’s decisiod that The goals of the race year’s d to keep victor, Dallas Seave was start by train- to protec often to stop and rest n how the sled in place. However, y, t the sled dog during a the race in eight days,finished her 50 dogs. good pull from 16 and the Alaskan Huski culture the race. 13 active and hours, 19 minutes oose 20 to excited dogs can be There are actually which were both dying es, and four enoug h to seconds, a Alaska. On rip the sled free. new record. ferent routes for the two difwith the introduction out race. The of Out of her 12 times ave her team “You get good at grabb northern route is used snowmobiles, and in the ing to preserve Iditarod, Gallea has gh by the years and the south on even your sled as it goes by,” the Iditarod Trail, finished said on odd which was the race 10 times. most mushers Gallea. years. The trail is used as a freight line Her best packed to the time was o 12 dogs. There in down by snowmobiles 2008, when she are dangers on the small villages in the before Alaskan finishe o run,” route, d in the 11 rangin days, race. wilderness. g from sled acciseven The dogs are hours, 56 minut dogs. able to feel the hard, usually dents to running into wild 2015 will mark the ani- onds. Her best es and 20 secpacked mals. While bears snow, even if new finish Iditarod’s 42nd year, are snow has and 2003, when she finishewas in hibernating during usually fallen on top. scheduled to run startin is ing d in the race, 33rd place. But the g there is one anima The trail is also marke March 7. Around time or l all teams 65 d sled by dog race to teams placement isn’t what try to avoid. wooden stakes stuck winning compete each year. in means for Gallea. Trail took “The moose can be snow, painted a reflect the The kind of ive was only 56 Ancho race begins in “Work nasty,” ing orang explained Gallea, the dogs e to be easily seen rage and ends by n to celeishing the race is like and finbecause they think both man and dog. Nome. At different in the dogs intervales to me,” said Gallea winning “I think the dogs learn . to watch them,” Gallea said. However, sometimes markers get torn down those by the wind or other mushe rs dently. The wind can accimake it near impos also sible to see. Just another reason why the dogs are more than just the transportation, they can also be the navigators. “The dogs are very in finding the trail,” smart explained Gallea. She added she believes dogs who have the race before remem run which helps the entire ber it, team keep on track. The sled is remarkably light, and it is impor tant to carry only what is needed. “You don’t want to entation in Morton. carry unnec ed in the Iditarod Pictured (l-r) Galleaessary stuff,” said with Gallea. , because it can the team down. That slow being y, Touching photo. The photographer captured that very special moment between a little girl and Santa Claus. Hard to top this. A publication of $1.25 Weeklies 2,501-5,000 First Place: South Washington County Bulletin, Cottage Grove, Emily Buss Flag Great photo under challenging lighting conditions. Taken at perfect spot with the light illuminating the flag and faces. Perfectly cropped and composed. The angle created across the faces and up to the tip of the flag is great. And, to boot, a strong emotional impact of the photo. NICE JOB! Second Place: South Washington County Bulletin, Cottage Grove, Emily Buss Sheryl Crow What a crisp photo! Love how it screams COLD, with the snowflakes and her breath captured. Something hard to define makes this a striking photo. Captures great expression, body positioning creates nice angles, nice that it is not centered. The “Christmas tree” shape maybe only came to my mind, but it added to the “cold” feeling. 2013-2014 Better Newspaper Contest Third Place: The Pioneer, Long Lake, Amanda Schwarze Celebrating Corn Days (karate kids) Love the looks on these kids’ faces and the action of the shot. Having a nice long vertical shot brings emphasis to the action. Nicely cropped tightly on the three boys. Love it! Weeklies over 5,000 First Place: White Bear Press, Paul Dols Communicating with Clarence Great expression, nice composition and framing of subject. Second Place: White Bear Press, Paul Dols Late summertime splash Beautiful moment in time. Nice stop action. You can see the joy on both dad and son’s faces. Third Place: Lakeshore Weekly News, Wayzata, Mark Trockman Taking the icy plunge Excellent expressions on the subjects captured just a second before they hit the icy water. Lives up to the phrase “A picture is worth a thousand words.” All Dailies First Place: The Journal, New Ulm, Jamie Lund And now, the winter sky Incredible photo. Of all the entries, and there were many excellent photographs, this one captured my eye immediately. Beautiful photo! Second Place: St. Cloud Times, Dave Schwarz Vibrant, fun and too cute - that describes this photo. Every parent and grandparent would want a copy, framed and mounted in their living room. Third Place: St. Cloud Times, Kimm Anderson I loved how the photographer was able to capture the juxtaposition of the man and his red buckets in a sea of white. This could have easily been a first-place winner as well. Page 57 2013-2014 Better Newspaper Contest Photo Story Lake Region LIFE Issue No. 28 Volume 138 Thursday, July 10, 2014 section crown. Story on page 8 THE ST. CRO IX VALLEY’ S NEWS SOU RCE SINCE 1 870 STILLWATER • BAYPO S RT • OAK PARK HEIGH TS • LAKE ELMO StillwaterGazette.c om NEIGHBORS IN THE NEWS A dogged pursu Persistent Stillwa BY JONATHAN YOUNG THE GAZETTE ter resident may it get her dog park them to run off leash, ” So she approached she said. Friends of Stillwater Area Dog a park Park $5,00 commissioner with Allison Haag-McG 0 toward creati the ng gan a quest to establ innis be- and in 2009 McGinnis idea, a fenced, off-leash dog park began at the forme park in the Stillw ish a dog gathering signatures r dump site, now from ater resiarea dents who about five years ago. wanted a dog park. known as Jaycee Fields at West Myrtl e and Deer Path “I thought ... ‘Now The Stillwater reside in Stillall I have water. nt said to do she recognized the need for McG is give them to the city,’” The Friends of a dog park after innis said. Stillwater her own dog Area Dog She died. She used to take him up- road had no idea what a long McGinnis Park is a nonprofit river to get exerci lay ahead of her. se. But her raise funds helped found to dream may finally “After he died, I and advocate for becom started pet- ity. e real- dog park a sitting other dogs, in the area. and I didn’t The first step was Last month the really have anywh to find a Stillw ere to take Area Foundation award ater ed the See Dog If my brother wouldn’t have been able to break down the door... Addison Haan and other kindergarteners at Andersen Elementary in Bayport sailed boats in Perro Creek with help from senior center volunteers. Page 5 $1.25 Fire leaves 15 homeless of capturing a breaking news story of great importance to the community with great quality photography. Bringing in the historical photo finished the story effectively. Historic building & troyed job Great businesses des The In the know Weeklies up to 1,500 First es Place: Lake Region Life, Waterville, Jay Schneider & Fire leav Lisa s es 15 homel Ingebrand RIGHT ON TRACK Ponies run away with 10 Pages park, Page 13 Get a closer look Lisa Ingebrand LIFE/Enterprise Jay Schneider LIFE/Enterprise people and damaged busiThe fire that displaced 15 ay, July 3 is still under invesnesses in Waterville Thursd tigation W E D. N E S D A Y ille Fire Chief Chris Meskan, the According to Waterv morning does not yet Marshal as of Monday JunFire State e 4, 2014 have a cause for the blaze. outside the structures and Meskan said the fire started which was parked directhome, the motor did not start in50¢ g. ly west of the Rogers buildin said. investigation,” Meskan “The fire is still under and l is still analyzing photos “The state fire marsha information.” g, which included Buildin Rogers ar-old The 123-ye Hope, the old laundromat of Barrels ents, four apartm s for a number of years, had not been in busines g, were VOLUwhich ME 129, NO. ring Cutting Connection buildin and the neighbo45 at approximately 6:15 a.m. lost to the fire, which started water was discovered in of m’s July 3. More than a foot well as water in the Nusbau Denny’s Bar basement as fire. Meats basement after the of water were used to More than 350,000 gallons Housley to run for lieutenant governor Fire cont. on Page 2 Brown Left: Austin broke down a door to free his family from the ent apartm burning building. Right: Jennifer Brown ced her daughter, BY ALICIA embra LEBEN S a memTHE Courtn GAZETey TE Fox, of the WEM High In his first ber 2014. run for politi Class cal of office, Orono School businessma g was n saved Scott from Honour hasNothin annou nceds apartm that ent, family' State SenatortheKarin theley, money ingHous R-St. Mary’s includ Point, will be athisa recent d running mate in Fox his receive campaignparty that for Minnesota gover gradua nor. tion Housley, a fiwas held in her honor. rst-ter Second Place: The Exponent, East Grand Forks, Bruce Brierley Senior High wins first High School Hockey state championship in school history This entry had the best quality photos and showed that there was more to the excitement of a championship than the action on the ice. Hard to choose between 1st and 2nd! Third Place: New York Mills Dispatch, Connie Vandermay Building a boat The boat company is an important part of the community, and this series told a story that had probably never been told before. Great idea to show a boat being built step-by-step. “I opened my window smoke in her bedroom. Jennifer Brown woke to downstairs, opened the e burnt toast. Then, I went because I thought someon in flames.” was who was sleeping in from St. Mary’s Point m senator 22, door, and saw the porch age son Austin Brown, duced the morning , was introBrown quickly alerted her May 31, as Hon- of Saturday, in and woke me up, another room. it happened. My mom came our’s candidate “We were all in bed when stated Austin Brown. “The front door was Erin Thiets and Aidan fire,” Zurn are for lieutenant the SAHS Athletes of saying the house is on get through.” the Week. governor during to break a door down to Zayda Brown, out of engulfed in flames. I had Page 8 and 3-year-old daughter, the Republican Brown led his mom, fiancé, grandma Beverly BrownParty’s convenent and then ran to his Carter Sanderson their second-story apartm ent. Brown’s fiancé, Carissa Schrot, alerted the scores five tion in Roche ster. goals to help Stillwat Nelson’s lower-level apartm er “After this busy advance in section lacrosse girls Courtney Fox, who other tenants of the fire. legislative session, tourBrown’s sister, 18-year-old ney. Housley “Everything’s gone,” stated house and was not in the apartment at the time I was looking Page 8 at the Republican had spent the night at a friend’s ’t have been able to break down the door... wouldn rial candidates and gubernatoof the fire. “If my brother and told the other people to get out.” Crews work on ran a pier “He said, I wanted to suppo seeing who He saved them, and then the new bridge rt,” Housley n barreling through her door. for“Thank grandso her to said. woke “When he asked Brown-Nelson she explained.over the St. Croix River INSIDE up. The building is on fire,’” of this... I don’t with him, I was alread me to run May know ‘Grandma, you gotta get 31, as the first on supporting him.” y planning Something good will come riverboat tour of the God everyone made it out. just hard to know what to do right now.” Honour said durin It’s mis- gives construction h for the World what, but God has a plan. that while he had g his speech the Barrels of Hope Outreac s essenoperate curiou other considered a s Nelson onlook and Brownitems, ers a and Jay Schneider host of great men Photos by Lisa Ingebrand old goods, personal care ar-ctive on perspe and women, headqu sion, which provides househ ille since 2010. “The Barrels” was new he chose Housley destroyed by fire the proces Waterv because of her and Third Streets in Waterville was Mays. See p. tials to those in need, in “get-t Rogers building since of Paquin corner -done at the 6-7 for more photo g hings ” appro reasons. Third Street side of the buildin evel, Rogers lower-l The s. the in “What I think tered be demolished for safety toach. g had (Gazette staff photo is missin 3. The buildin g in by ay, JulySt. Thursd Paul is that there aren’t Alicia Lebens) a lot of outsiders. s cont. on Page 2 ms of Stillwater – Summe r is and it’s a break — kind of. e2 lunch – Stillwater Area ols will offer free meals to en who need them this sum- 3 dream – The family who Revé 324 will move the ant this summer and add 4 APPENING HIS WEEK on – The Stillwater Area ol Graduation Ceremo ny place at Roy Wilkins at 7 p.m. Saturday, eniors need to report m. The SAHS All Night ake place immediately mmencement. OM THE TTE FILES 4 – To deter sumocal hardware store trash can with lid ly in town for the t. Each family will cents a week for al. – The three major s — Republican, d Progressive — their primary this ate administrative Weeklies 1,501-2,500 First Place: Stillwater Gazette, Alicia Lebens “Get a closer look” and “State to state stretch” A project that readers may have been waiting for for decades deserves to d areas for history. Great job of telling and showing everything area gerecorded ma da be od ing in flo nu nti co ts or eff ry ve co Re residents wanted to know. y of Waterville Flame Jay Schneider LIFE/Enterprise Recovery efforts are conafter tinuing in Waterville ted massive flooding devasta nimany areas of the commu ty June 26 and 27. is The City of Waterville all collecting information on the damage incurred by resirecent flood to assist dents. Flood damage came in risdifferent forms such as ing water, failing sump pumps, and ground water seepage. The city is requesting to residents and businesses , fill out Initial Site Reports t Disaster Victim Contac and Information forms eers Volunt Request for I career politicians, see a lot of people doing the same thing they Housley said. “Scot have done,” t and I both have a business backg round.” forms, which were sent to Though he did attend the con- every residence and are vention, Honour did not seek his party’s endor available at city hall. sement, and he and Housley The request for volunteer will face the in order to Republican-endo rsed candidate form is needed for governor, Henn twith clean-up epin County get assistance Comm 7 p.m. , ission Without this signed er Jeff Johns efforts. July 10, 2014 on with running mate m volunteers can not toriu form, Bill Audi Kuisl ol e, Scho WEM High in an Aug. 12 prima 10,in enter the property. July g onry. Also l meetin ationa the ry will be ions There will be an inform Martprima dates Flood Damage condit candiand floodt with sion of y Seifer 2014, 7 p.m. for discus Pam held ngville mate Water the runni Waste Disposal be Myhrat a, and Kurt Zellers recovery. Meeting willwith runni Street East. Paquin ng There will be a house500 mate Dean SimpSchool Auditorium, son. “The Honour camp aign has already done a lot of fundraising, and I am tappin g into my network,” Hous ley have seen a lot of said. “We positive support.” Housley currently Croix Valley’s Distriserves as St. ct 39 state senator. Cit g Informational Meetin Second Place: Jackson County Pilot, Justin R. Lessman Need for speed One can feel the emotion the Scouts are experiencing, especially as the results clock clicks off “1,” “2” and “3.” Contact Alicia Leben s at alicia.
[email protected] om Soap box derby re turns to Stillwater BY ALICIA LEBENS THE GAZETTE Vintage fun is comin g to the rebooted Stillwater summer festival. Keeping theme of bringing the back favorites from school Lumberjack oldDays events, Stillw ter Log Jam will host a soap box derby acrowd favorite in ,a the 1960s Erin McQuay, a board through 1980s. member of nonprofit putting on the festival, said nosta community memb lgic ers have already filled out their entries for the Friday, July event, but there’s 18 room for more. “It’s going to be just good, clean fun,” McQuay said. “Peop le from their childhood remember the event and are excited to it happen again.” see Limited to the fi one-man, self-built rst 30 entries, the in two-car heats derby cars will race one block down Second Street betwe en Linden Street and The winners of the 1975 soap box derby See Derby, Page is returning to Stillw post show off their 13 hardware. The soap of the Washington ater this year as part of the Log box derby Jam summer festiv County Historical al. (Photo courte Society) sy Page 58 colhold hazardous waste 19 lection Saturday, July the from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at y Highwa Le Sueur County ille. Shop in Waterv Damage cont. on Page 3 Third Place: Jackson County Pilot, Justin R. Lessman The way the tower tumbles Good series of photos showing the tumbling step by step and then meeting its demise on the ground. After standing for six decades, it is a story that needs to be told. 2013-2014 Better Newspaper Contest Weeklies 2,501-5,000 DECEMBER 18, 2013 6A 7A COUNTY BULLETIN SOUTH WASHINGTON COUNTY BULLETIN SOUTH WASHINGTON iÉÑíÔ h~óÉ=hê~ÑíI=çÑ `çíí~ÖÉ=dêçîÉI=ï~ë ~ãçåÖ=cêáÉåÇë=áå kÉÉÇ=cççÇ=pÜÉäÑ=îçäJ ìåíÉÉêë=ïÜç=ÅçääÉÅíJ DECEMBER 18, 2013 áåÖ=Å~ëÜ=Ççå~íáçåëK E_ìääÉíáå=éÜçíç=Äó pÅçíí=tÉåíÉF oáÖÜíÔqÜÉ `~å~Çá~å=m~ÅáÑáÅ eçäáÇ~ó=qê~áå=ÉîÉåíI ïÜáÅÜ=ÑÉ~íìêÉÇ=~ éÉêÑçêã~åÅÉ=Äó pÜÉêóä=`êçï=~åÇ=~ Å~éÉää~=Öêçìé=q~âÉ SI=ÄêçìÖÜí=çìí=Ñ~åë çÑ=~ää=~ÖÉëK=E_ìääÉíáå éÜçíç=Äó=bãáäó _ìëëF =ÅçãJ å~Çá~å=m~ÅáÑáÅ=ê~áä=ó~êÇ=p~íìêÇ~ó=Ñçê=íÜÉ kÉ~êäó=NRIMMM=éÉçéäÉ=Ö~íÜÉêÉÇ=~í=íÜÉ=`~ îÉåíK=E_ìääÉíáå=éÜçíç=Äó=bãáäó=_ìëëF é~åóDë=NRíÜ=~ååáîÉêë~êó=eçäáÇ~ó=qê~áå=É =çéÉåÉÇ=Ñçê=pÜÉêóä ê=ÑáîÉ=ãÉãÄÉêë=çÑ=~=Å~éÉää~=Öêçìé=q~âÉ=S äÉíáå=éÜçíç=Äó gçÉó=háÄÄäÉI=ëÉÅçåÇ=íÉåçêI=~åÇ=íÜÉ=çíÜÉ çäáÇ~ó=qê~áå=ÉîÉåí=áå=`çíí~ÖÉ=dêçîÉK=E_ìä `êçï=p~íìêÇ~ó=~í=íÜÉ=`~å~Çá~å=m~ÅáÑáÅ=e bãáäó=_ìëëF Frigid festivities draw a crowd áÉåÇë=áå ~=ëÉãá=íêìÅâ=Ñçê=íÜÉ=cê Despite cold, families from near and far enjoy event kÉÉÇ=cççÇ=pÜÉäÑK= Ñ=éÉçJ qÜÉêÉÛë=ÄÉÉå=~=ÅçìéäÉ=ç êÄç~êÇIÒ éäÉ=ïÜç=Ü~îÉ=ÖçåÉ=çîÉ =ÖÉåÉêçëJ j~êëÜ=ë~áÇ=çÑ=~ííÉåÇÉÉëÛ í=Ñçê îÉI=îçäìåíÉÉê=~í=~=Ççå~íáçå=ÇêçéJçÑÑ=éçáå Üçíç _~êêó=~åÇ=h~êÉå=`~ëïÉääI=çÑ=`çíí~ÖÉ=dêçÉää=îçäìåíÉÉêë=ÉîÉêó=qìÉëÇ~óK=E_ìääÉíáå=é cêáÉåÇë=áå=kÉÉÇ=cççÇ=pÜÉäÑK=h~êÉå=`~ëï áíóK BY WILLIAM LOEFFLER
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Several other entries were competing for this third spot. Crow’s setlist ■ ■ ■ ‘All I Wanna Do’ ‘My Favorite Mistake’ ‘The First Cut Is The Deepest’ ‘Run Rudolph Run’ ‘Are You Strong Enough To Be My Man’ ‘Please Come Home For Christmas’ ‘Picture’ Happy’ ■ ‘If It Makes You ■ ‘Every Day Is A Winding Road’ Sun’ ■ ‘Soak Up The (encore) ■ ■ ■ ■ Sun Sailor Newspa pers welcomes announ organizations. Send cements and news story ideas from Sports Editor John directly to john.sherman@ecm-inc local athletic .com; fax Sherman, 10917 Valley View Rd, Eden Prairie, to 952-941-5431; mail to MN 55344. Sailor.mnsun.com Battling the Elements, Playin completes a hat trick for the Old Weasels, one of the perennial Over-45 North American Pond Hockey contende rs. g for Pride A snowstorm on Friday and 37-below-zero a ships last weeken windch d on on Saturday couldn’ ill temperature Staying warm was Excelsior Bay. one fan remarke t stop more than d, as two players more of a 500 skaters from flew nesota, as playing in the North lenge for the fans than it was chal- past him. well as several other American Pond for the players. The unreasonably states Hockey Champ cold weather did and Canada. In addition to men’s ion“At least, they’re little to dim the compet and women’s open moving around, divisions, there itive spirit of the ” teams, who came from all parts of Min- youth hockey games and bracketwere s for men over 35 and men over 45. SUN SAILOR STAFF PHOTOS BY JOHN SHERMAN METRO+STATE One of the saving graces nard’s Restaurant. Joe in cold weather is this fire pit, located behind MayKaye, who plays for his hands close to the Excelsior Benefits, gets flame. cozy with Sunday, July 6, 2014 s. Will Dunlap (left) color and detail of a handAbove: The beautiful it receives new lead before painted piece of glass Below: Michael is fitted back into a window. pieces of glass back into Orchard fits newly leaded d. works in the backgroun a window. Nick Walberg controls the The Forum Section C The long arm of Greener Blades’ Evan Stensrud to control a puck in is long enough back of the goal. PIECE by PIECE A fter 100 years of weather of the and the weight of all glass and lead, old stainedbe glass windows could windows. called strained-glass call Michael That’s when churches Orchard for help. ass “The life of a stained-gl years, and lots 100 about is window here are about of churches around Weeklies over 5,000 First Place: Excelsior / Shorewood Sun Sailor, John Sherman Battling the Elements, Playing for Pride Great action shots and good job of showing the various aspects of the event. The photographer deserves an award for “battling the elements” as well! Second Place: Richfield Sun Current, Andrew Wig Penn pride Love the photo of the BMX rider with the jet in the sky. The second page photos take the award. Third Place: North News, Minneapolis, Mike Madison Open Streets on Humboldt Ave. N. Even in grayscale, the photos are striking and combine to tell the story of the event. Women’s hockey action continues under near (right) of the Tonka blizzard condition Chicks tries to dig a puck out of the snow s on Friday afternoon, as Lisa Holstrom Chicked.’ against an opponen t from ‘You Just Got Mite skaters from Minneton ka compete on Saturday puck against defender afternoon, despite brutally-c Brady Nelson. old windchill Second Place: Detroit Lakes Tribune, Brian Basham Triple the fun Good compilation of photos – a variety of types of photos and composition, and great layout. pÅçíí=tÉåíÉF Page 8 Forward Dave Jordal First Place: South Washington County Bulletin, Cottage Grove, Scott Wente, Emily Buss & William Loeffler Concert The photo of Sheryl Crow in the snow is the most striking of the class. Great set of photos tell the story of the event! said. that age now,” Orchard which will The current project, of work require about four months of the by the three craftsmen in Fargo, is Michael Orchard Studio n of windows a complete restoratio Benedict St. ld in the 100-year-o – the church Church of Wild Rice located west of with the twin spires of Fargo. Interstate 29 just south By comparison, the restoration project they did on the windows at the Cathedral of St. Mary 15 in Fargo took about All Dailies First Place: The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead, Dave Wallis Church window restoration Excellent framing and balancing of the subject in each photo; photographs are clear and subject / activity is easily discernible. There is no doubt to the reader what is happening in this story. Second Place: Winona Daily News, Andrew Link A Big Top Night Each story is a photo in itself, relaying to the reader snippets of a larger story. These photos are fun, colorful, exciting, and best of all, candid. Third Place: Post-Bulletin, Rochester, Jerry Olson Harvest Time Good choice of subjects, and good balancing. Framing was a little tight on some shots. months. PIECE: Page C2 Horseshoe nails are pounded into the table alongside the pieces of glass to keep things it from sliding around as is reassembled. PHOTOS AND STORY BY DAVE WALLIS / THE FORUM Report: North Dakota Page 59 TWINS CARAVAN ent tOuRnpgam . 10 Page 3,10,12 Beacon 2013-2014 Better Newspaper Contest Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014 • Num ber 4 • Volume 124 Chief Jensen retirinand Dedicated g in M ay • Portrait Personality Photo CO MM UN ITY CO VE RA GE 124 YEA RS Volume No. 29 NUMBER 25 Internal search begi by CAROL MO ORMAN carol@melrosebeac on.com director 12 PAGES suppleme ns for new chiePlusf local edition nts in Weeklies up to 1,500 “With regret. I trulyere do areas men, y, and Rev an Do thavra t,” city adminis rook, Currie, Storde stb We Mi ve, cha Me Gro el Brethorst said trator T GROVE t lro lnu se–You can almost : Wa LNU as WA he bet Melrose Police talked about Jensen ’s retirement “JJ” Jensen will Chief John letter. be spending more time with “JJ’s been with his and wife the city Pam’s grandchildren just over 30 years. He started as and doing a bit more shing after May 16. a patrolman and worked his way to chief,” said Bre During Tuesda tho By Paula direMcGa ct- rvey meeting, the city y night’s ing the next com rst, me to the il met knowledged the rescouncil ac- council, “I understan nt The Walnut Grove City Councday of ign d he’ ation of couple sa regula had rasession on the in13ththe counthis long time Me of you in the backinJanuar y, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. woman lros e pol sea Yang, ice t of ofcer, who has his car over the yea room. Greg Hansen, XiongLeonard been raising ck, rs.” cil been chief Todd Harrington, Jeff Harna since 1999. Kerwin ce 2001 ughlin, Mike Zeug, McLa presCh First Place: Westbrook Sentinel/Tribune, Tom Merchant Robin Madson with her two Huskies l ci un Co approves Nice photo of a person with her animals. I can feel the love and respect wages, feesthe owner and animals have. I like the angle in which the photo was ing gh now taken - on level with the dogs and not looking down on the subjects. ief continued on pg Hansen wereSecond Armit . age 3 and Tom ent. Freepor t councilo may be repriman r ded Place: Silver Lake Leader, Alyssa Schauer A bittersweet Santa visit Priceless photo of one not-so-happy young person being held by Mrs. expression on Mrs. Claus is very warm and comforting. 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She noted that she away from home.” four miles a day for Tom Merchant Tribun SentinelTha t’se how CAROL MOORMA N Third Place: Tri-County News, Kimball, Jean Doran Matua Henry Aaron Marquardt Adorable photo of a young lad in catcher gear. I love his expression! You Dedicatedthe person he is looking at. can tell he really likes baseball andcon admires tinue FisWeeklies hing 1,501-2,500 fanatic Lovin’ the laughter •Mushing ctitioner New Family Nurse Pra al based nursing pro- mIly y y Winter sports page 9 Index Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 educatIOn SPORtS aRea newS claSSIFIed adS aRea newS This photo made me smile the minute I looked at it. You can feel the personalities of both the resident and the staff member. This is a feel good Ga il Schlicht describes sitting in photo! city counci WESTBROOK — Theher 6-f t by Kra line to the sewer 12-foot em mainhou outerthefish found se on firmarea lake, need of major repair. 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Very nice photo. a 10-pound nor the liner and water which would expand would make a activate the resin which old line. The cost permanent bond with the about $210,000. for doing that would be thern she speared recent the liner for 50 also guaran OTOtees firm PH The ly. CO URTESY OF GA IL SCHLICHT years. the council said Phelps s Denni Mayor the at look to firms will contact some local line the if ine determ TEM the video PERtoATU line and RES less money. locally for Datecould be done line H L to run a new Prec. Another option might be Jan. 20 Lorraine “Mickey” 32 line. old the 16 parallel to 0 ible Wessel Jan. 21 00 in an access has $228,0-24 The city16 repair. the 0 be used for Jan. 22account that 4 can 00 ent -20 an investm Jan. 23There also0is $398,0 inwork. .05 -22 rked for sewer 0 Jan. fund earma Third Place: Renville County Register, Olivia, Adam Hoogenakker OBITUARIES BOLD ECFE Holiday Celebrations These are adorable children with adorable facial expressions! Great cap-22tureT of the photo at the right moment. 24 25 Jan. 25 33 -3 — Council Jan. 26•City 11 -3 ContaCt InFORmatIOn cIRculatIOn Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 cppub.com • E-mail sentrib@n On line - ncppub.com Page 60 d on pg. 2 cilealoo rtlFirst anks d Ch CounH apter wa Place: Melrose Beacon, Carol Moorman y into sewe to rshare her love of for Schlicht the sport problem Lovin’ the laughter Councilor continued on pg. 3 off! ways wanted to write a d dy MAN onTpage 3 .21 Us • claSSIFIedS • adVeRtISIng 507-274-6136 OR 800-410-1859 Please read and recycle Ink Printed with Soybased Tribune el © Copyright 2014 Sentin $1.50 variety 2013-2014 Better Newspaper Contest November 28, 2013 • 1B Weeklies 2,501-5,000 First Place: Wadena Pioneer Journal, Bryce Haugen Mary Brown 11/28/13 Love the expression on this woman’s face. I can feel her disappointment. The nice close shot makes the photo more interesting. Second Place: Faribault County Register, Blue Earth, Chuck Hunt Finger lickin’ good This photo can’t help but make you smile. The young girl’s expression was captured at the right moment. Nice job. I also like the expression on the other student’s face - pure joy. Photos by Bryce Haugen night at s her bingo sheet Friday r. Beociation’s annual fundraise out gave ment Relief Association Friday based prime young turkeys raiser. Third Place: Pope County Tribune, Glenwood, Deb Mercier Royal handshake The expressions on all four faces are priceless. The queen and king look a little apprehensive about each other, the young girl on the left looks interested while the young boy on the right looks like he could care less! Very interesting photo to look at. Photo by Bryce Haugen school fundraiser. The retired at the fireman’s bingo another round Friday night scowls after losing yet but has never won a turkey. Mary Brown of Wadena event since the 1940s, teacher has attended every partment ey for fire de o raises mon ay night ry s into WDC elementa Frid acked hundred of Brooke Umland was out town for hockey on fireman’s she bingo night. On Friday, snag held out hope she would m a free Jennie-O premium basted prime young turkey anduring her first event. aiser “It’s more fun to win the turrown turkey than to buy the shout key,” she said. y. Minutes later, Lisa Opelia issed burst with delight. “Bingo! d, etired Woo hoo!,” she exclaime froa ounts before being presented taste r stuzen bird. The turkey will she deeply better because it’s free, esides reckoned. to need lucky “OK, you don’t Photos by Bryce Haugen play anymore,” Opelia’s fire department relief associa- daughter, WDC 11th-grader ck, it’s night during the annual to bingo players Friday people filled the WDC elemene with Ashley Peters told her mother, 10, hands out potato chips a Wadena volunteer fireman. Right: About 330 Denny, Austin Left: game ey for Wright, is seizing the remaining r. Denny’s father, Jason r. stained Martha ton fundraise night for the annual fireman’s bingo fundraise the sheets with fingers Friday partment, especially since o-win- tary gym blue from a bingo blotter. helping people.” Phillip tornado.” the open house and joy Eight-year-old n, said fire- will go to Fire Chief Dean Uselman For $10, attendees could Ross had more than his share g additional exwhen munity interactio night They Johnson, re- to purchasin said the event is “a fun bingo. of games 50 nt. winning play them,” fighter Brent equipme for the tick- of luck Friday night, on secretary. traction ed out,” while being huge could also buy raffle adena’s lief associati Johnson, who volunteer when nt’s bottom line. half two turkeys. “They’re seeing us he nt in south- departme ets for a chance to win crew. “I think two’s enough,” isn’t happen- for a departme “With the tight budgets - the winner immons something bad ern Minnesota before joining we’re seeing in small cit- of the proceeds camouflage said. a good thing.” force - and a 30 peo- ing, which is Wadena’s 20-member money just got $751 A few seats down, Brown Money raised at last year’s three years ago, praised his col- ies like Wadena, . Of the 92 frozen backpack gathered her nearly sevdoing toward a there, so we’re remained continued ary gym event paid $3,000 tool and leagues. “This is a great group isn’t to turkeys on hand, 20 try drought. e to rs en-decad fundraise bingo. to fire de- jaws-of-life rescue everybody has a skill severalmoney for equipment after two hours of Grinning, she pointed department’s of guys. the the raise think ciation’s to fund the fire each individual contribsaid. They were donated Simmons and said, “I house, which fo- and and fire prevention,” he of the whole.” Wadena food shelf. the year. annual open we’re the turkeys.” children utes to be part “It’s been just a real outpourFor most of her life, ent raise cuses on educating n, John“They don’t enjoy it for ing of support for the fire devides an about fire preventio money the thrill,” he said. “They enyear’s This said. ive com- son Weeklies over 5,000 First Place: Isanti-Chisago County Star, Cambridge, Trevor Cokley Cowboy with lasso Very nice portrait of this cowboy as he readies for roping. You captured his strong concentration. Nice close, crisp shot. Excellent job. nt for 20-plus years unteer helps community eve the Chamber, her church, nia and Colorado for a while and Tri-County Health Care, es in town since this festival back to Minto do is enhance the festival started. The restaurants are before moving a divorce. Wadena’s hospital. said. at nesota following from where it was,” she She delivers meals of filled and people are bustling As a single mother “It’s always nice to improve around. It goes from small the hospital twice a month. took Macklem two children, she spends time on things.” town to big town real quick.” some courses in computers While there, or gethas em One special treat, UselAlthough the chamber and accounting so she could talking with patients in g to read, dena Area the somethin runs man said, is first princess them now e ting ip of commerc l for more heavi- find work. the Miss Wadena scholarsh she said. who event, it still relies Mack’s She’s had a variety of jobs pageant, AJ Tollefson, “You make someone ly on volunteers, said g to working mas,” she will read stories to children lem, who continues to help from accountin day,” she said. “It’s rewardas a tobacco company repre- ing, it really is.” a positive as they wait to see Santa. with the vendors with setting also sold demmunity. I The Christmas festival has up and “anywhere else they sentative. She The Christmas Festival studio a of of Deer signer clothes out It’s so upbecome an important part t will be held at Wadename.” need basemen her in Mackbuilt said had Saturshe ry on the community, “Involvement and accep- to help her kids go through Creek Elementa the to 5 started 38 area lem, 79, who served as day, Nov. 30 from 9 a.m. num- tance by the Wadena from key college, she said. erformances director. festival’s treasurer for a p.m. and Sunday dec. 1 community has been the This year is the second ber of years. “I bounced around a lot, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Madhatters a continshe said. chamber of comto making the Festival has but I’m determined,” e local the- that the “People look forward Wadena Pioneer Journal ued success,” she said. “It organized the fesalso done a lot motels has “The Haugen Macklem said. she Bryce Macklem of merce has life.” a part of my g staff writer will be 96 ven- this,” businesses do been such grew up in Clara of volunteering, somethin this report. community tival. There said. “We fill up. The Macklem through contributed to of a- she continues to do ether and de- dors, Uselman well. Last year was one City. She lived in Pennsylv house.” e fun for lo- have a full the biggest for the business“What we’re trying hard artists to give ank rvice they demonstrations of how made their products. It has grown from its humble beginnings into an annual two-day event that includes performcrafters, artists and carers – even wassail, free from riage rides and a visit drew Santa. Last year’s event some about 3,000 people, Shirsaid state, of from out ley Uselman, Wadena Chamber of Commerce executive 6, 2014 E4 Sunday, July SheSays The Forum Second Place: White Bear Press, Paul Dols WWII navigator is still active I really like this portrait of the WWII veteran. I feel his warm personality coming through and feel this is somebody I would love to meet just by looking at the photo. I like the way he is not in the center of the photo but at slight right of center - makes it so much nicer than a head-on shot. Third Place: Chanhassen Villager, Unsie Zuege An opening of note You captured the young pianist’s concentration. I like how she is in the forefront and the background is a nice accent - slightly blurry so it does not detract from the performer. Almost a 3D effect! All Dailies First Place: The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead, Dave Wallis Child care center director Jane Greminger The photo tells it all! Forum Dave Wallis / The e and to include languag expanded the program in Fargo. She has Child Care Center of the Nokomis her work. ger who is the director award in education this year for around Jane Gremin of the Year a YWCA Women Preschoolers scurry programs. She won ment improve reading ger center man at child care mission, keeps wo Passion for kids, and Gremin those programs, scores also rely on said the kids’ literacy fee. The centers sers, and have improved. grants, fundrai ger said business In preschool, Gremin community and zing letters, work on recogni support, she said. zed this they and words. ger was recogni won sounds since. Gremin ever we that they when she ate for what aren’t many article about “It’s so important for the kids year for her work the Year “I’m so passion FARGO – There lly n and the Her Voice is a weekly area and how of a regular especia childre are Women the this, for hugs have our a YWCA do here jobs in which have this women in or from on. said. “We are a But Jane who might not award in educati honor,” she the impact on the world e community,” she an not part of the day. getting make might jobs. they an they’re that s one of those know someon opportunity, “It was truly place for familie Greminger has she said. around them. If you e and an honor.” opportunities.” r for opportunity here,” blessed.” said. “A surpris feature in have all of these enrollment As program directoCenters in and ger’s time as SheSays should Care “We’re so lucky During Gremin Tracy Frank The centers give Nokomis Child started Moorhead HerVoice, email s experiencing interact with . The 45-year-old director, the centers priority to familie Fargo, she doesn’t she did when at
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Forum reporter appropriate on, Readers can reach preschool classes available for familie about 30 r helps developmentally 241-5526 elementary educati te teacher Tracy Frank at (701) AmeriCorps membewith Greminger said An substitu a them. as activities. s worked of children Care Centers percent of the families who the preschool teacher And the sounds until Nokomis Child pay the full ound ago. centers backgr years as the 21 attend playing serve had an opening in her office a passion for music as she works with grant “I’ve always had on tasks like helping of all men and women on – By Jackie Salo ages, Lopez’s conditi a The Miami Herald fibrosing alopeci Mercedes frontal ed in MIAMI – When usually diagnos her hair – is women. Lopez first noticed postmenopausal ed in the first describ was falling out in was It pay shower, she didn’t 1994. no is it. to there attack.” h mind heart much Althoug for a r, bad, but Increasingly, howeve Lashing out is clear solution, Dr. fall anger professor entire clumps would Antonella Tosti, suppressing your show, her ology at Bottling it We may love the don’t out as Lopez ran hair. of clinical dermat isn’t any better. we to her Miami but I’m so glad hands through the University of up has been linked Men” worse Medicine, pressure live in the “Mad “It was getting Miller School of elevated blood when said. ng a new Some era anymore, and worse,” she has been explori and heart rate. g at work sed that smokin nt that purcha casual Lopez, 76, avenue of treatme researchers suspect e -up. s. er was a total thumbs sing negativ helped some patient some over-the-count has suppres They which (Just like hurling nts at Dr. Susan creams and pills. The treatment, emotions can actually her er lasers, for a heart offensive comme and didn’t work, and involves low-pow triple your risk Mathison ees, g–a female employ artini hairline was recedin the uses light energy to attack. to from triple-m find a to flow is change having te blood dramatic The solution to style stimula can lunch!) ways to uncork follicles, which fine hair she loved the healthy people most for These days, herself. result in hair growth your emotions. cigarettes your e Gelb recognize that “When you lose some patients. Psychologist Suzann ing a risk. positively d,” has are a terrible health r, you feel ashame mends thwack he patients she By Tracy Frank m.com tfrank@forumcom HerVoice Second Place: Brainerd Dispatch, Steve Kohls Frozen ‘do Only a child could be so cold and so happy! children,” she said.is’ mission That and Nokom the centers has kept her with that are just 3 ‘innocent’ habits h as smoking alt he ur yo as bad for Positively Beautiful Third Place: The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead, Michael Vosburg Clifford Tengesdal holds his wife’s dog Parker Captured a very touching moment. loss Laser may help hair Page 61 “We’re loo Town and Country Days,” a carHeser said. “We feel addinival will be a great Kenna Ban Nasby. Annalisa Bounsavang, Jack Ziemer and Peter Biehn, Shadrach Wacker, PREVIEW STORY THIS WEEK’S paand Country Days rade route. E DEEP FREEZEBetter Newspaper Contest THAWING TH2013-2014 See COUNCIL on A7 Local vineyard to be state’s largest If you go . . . Ten seniors vie for Winterfest crown Winery, restaurant set to open in 2015 Winterfest Coronation When: Monday, Jan. 27, 7:30 p.m. g Where: JCC Performin Arts Center What: by RYAN BRINKS News Editor Use of Information Graphics & Graphic Illustrations In the midst of another studeep freeze outside, Coundents inside Jackson ty Central High School on have set their sights summer for this year’s Winterfest. The “Summer Lovin’”s themed week of festivitie starts Monday with beforea Seschool coffee sales, code nior Citizen Day dress runs and coronation and night’s st through Friday County Central’s Winterfe party. left) and Winterfest Attendants for Jackson the Annika Lilleberg (from The warm glow of n and week are freshmen sophomores Abby Brinkma Scott spotlight will shine on the and Ryker VanderWoude, juniors Macy Kalfs featured senior royalty: Keane Greenbush and Ringquist. by JUSTIN R. LESSMAN Publisher A Jackson County vineyard is on the verge of becoming the largest ta. in the state of Minneso s, Round Lake Vineyard stern located in the far southwe currently corner of the county, acres of maintains 18 fenced two or grapes. When another the thinthree are planted to will it year, next skinned fruit s make Round Lake Vineyard Star the largest in the North State. ta “The biggest in Minneso said right now is 20 acres,” See WINERY on A3 Nasby, Jordan Biehn, Peter WackBrady Place, Shad er, Jack Ziemer, Kenna BounBannister, Annalisa savang, Miranda Timko, Nataand Heckard Monica lie Schlager. cerTheir coronat ion p.m. 7:30 at starts emony PerMonday in the JCC with forming Arts Center, tunderclassmen represen nts ed by royal attenda Farmland prices hit all-time high Historical society elects pair of new board members But local land is a relative bargain, annual study finds by JUSTIN R. LESSMAN Publisher The space in which history enthusiasts gathered the this past weekend for the annual meeting of Jackson County Historilook cal Society will likely the much differen t by time next year’s annual by JUSTIN R. LESSMAN Publisher farmland Jackson County Percent change Regional average Percent change Source: University of Minnesota 2005 2006 2007 2009 2008 2010 Photo by Justin Lessman a question John Isch answers Author and historian presentation Jackson during his County from Mark Titus of meeting of the Jackson Saturday at the annual Historical Society. Extension A publication of CALL US .COM ACKSONCOUNTYNPF ILOT OR M AT ION +J JACKSON COUNTY PILOT S OU RC E 507-847-3771 OF N EWS A N D I Y ’ S TOP JAC K S ON C OU N T 2A • Wedn esday, october 23, 2013 See JCHS on A3 Weeklies up to 2,500 First Place: Jackson County Pilot, Vicki Beckendorf Farmland prices hit all-time high Excellent!! Second Place: Tracy Headlight-Herald, Alicia Swenhaugen Soybean, corn prices Love the idea. Would suggest lightening the background of the picture of corn and soybeans some to make it easier to read. See PRICES on A3 2013 2012 2011 $5,981 $7,665 $3,999 $4,100 $6,453 $2,969 $3,332 $4,425 +28.2 -7.3 $1,790 $2,111 $2,671 +57.4 +2.5 -9.6 +12.2 +32.8 $8,466 +17.9 +26.5 +11.2 $6,245 $3,733 $3,913 $4,687 $2,574 $2,849 $3,702 +19.8 +33.2 +35.6 $1,666 $1,947 $2,262 +4.8 +0.8 +11.5 +30.0 +13.9 +14.4 +16.5 2004 2003 meeting rolls around. That’s the word from used society officials, who Saturday’s annual meetfor ing to announce plans eld a remodel of the Lakefi museum’s front room. ns “First impressio said are so important,” society board member the Mark Titus, who led meeting in the absence Henof board president now, nan Rost. “And right first this is not the best impression.” over the year prior. An acre of Jackson County farmland sold for an average of $7,665 in 2013, lataccordi ng to the Minest Univers ity of nesota Extension survey ta of southwe st Minneso county farmlan d prices. That’s a $1,684 increase and over the 2012 average, represents a 328 percent jump from the average Jackson County farmland remained a relative avbargain in 2013, despite erage sale prices increasing a staggering 28 percent Average price paid per acre of See WINTERFEST on A7 Museum to get interior facelift SUBSCRIBE TO THE PAPER EMAIL US
[email protected] ntypilot.com 507-847-3771 • jacksoncou $1.25 Third Place: Kanabec County Times, Mora, Kirsten Faurie Kanabec County Times’ guide to understanding your property taxes Graphic tells the story quite well. • the trIbUne www.dl-online.com WEATHER AVAIL ABLE 24/7 When the $59 millio n school bond refer School District will endum goes to a vote on Nov. 5, resid decide whether or not to invest in ents in the Detro some big changes it Lakes throughout the distr ict. Weeklies over 2,500 First Place: Detroit Lakes Tribune, Dawn Armato-Brehm School Bond Referendum Very well done. Second Place: Cook County News-Herald, Grand Marais, Laurie Johnson & Rhonda Silence* Cook County News-Herald Primary narrows choices for county voters All Dailies First Place: The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead, Troy Becker A well-oiled machine Very interesting and easy to read and follow. Second Place: The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead, Troy Becker Rise of the megafarm Like the way this was laid out. The Forum OF RHEAD FARGO-MOO WEDNESDAY, JUNE LATE EDITION 18, 2014 INFORUM.COM A well-oiled machine I think we’re doing up there. Now, Energy said. “Most analyst with the U.S. beyond that,” Hamm longtion. Information Administra rig count people do realize that it’s a very America. It’s While the state’s drilling 190 rigs lasting resource for Williston, N.D. to be with us has stayed stable at around something that’s going orth Dakota now produces in recent months, operators have they’re putting oil per a very long time, so by drilling 1 million barrels of re.” production infrastructu increased club money into pad and other day, joining an elite produced its multiple wells on one North Dakota, which said. that includes Texas, was 1951, in oil advancements, Gorgen of first barrel success in barrels per Alberta and 19 countries. percent “It’s really been their producing about 100,000 2.5 and Resources The state saw a nearly improving efficiency day in 2006, when EOG in April, than just raw as the oil production increase average productivity rather drilled what is known activity, which considered bringing North Dakota’s muchincreases in drilling the Gorgen Parshall discovery well, the daily production above 1,001,149 has helped make it happen,” to by many to have unlocked anticipated milestone said. Bakken. of Oklahomabarrels. horizontal Harold Hamm, CEO the percent now, if Today, with the use of “We’re in the top 17 fracturing based Continental Resources, hydraulic the and around Dakota, drilling you look at countries leading operator in North1 million Dakota is the oil technologies, North world, in terms of crude Mineral said Tuesday that hitting “huge g state and oil-producin of 2 No. Director another production,” barrels per day is percent of total said. accounts for about 12 Resources Lynn Helms milestone” for the Bakken. the understand Innovation has driven “Initially, people didn’t were OIL: Page A8 oil we increases in North Dakota’s an the magnitude of what Gorgen, Sam said production, By Amy Dalrymple Forum News Service N INSIDE TODAY’S FORUM METRO: Seeking soy, bakers see Lake Park farm. PAGE C1 VARIETY: Baked goodness: Good Asian food here to stay. PAGE B1 Police chase leads to West Acres lockdown Page 62 SPORTS: Bison Sports Arena renovation gains momentum. PAGE D1 Feist Forum staff reports BismarFARGO – A 33-year-old Tuesday ck man was arrested with police night after a chase West Acres that ended at the cenmall, forcing the shopping lockdown. ter into its first-ever who had Feist, Scott Kendall arrest, was warrants out for his the Moorseen at a business in around 7 head Industrial Park said. p.m., Moorhead police from the Feist drove away arrived. He scene before police to pull him fled when they tried Southeast, over on Main Avenue the Vileventually driving onto lage Green Golf Course. CHASE: Back Page Today’s weather $1.50 (Suggested retail price) Forum Copyright 2014 The 83° 64° Breezy, T-storms Details, D6 Births ...................... A7 Classifieds ........ C2-14 Comics.................. C13 Crosswords .. C11, C13 Metro/State ............ C1 Obituaries A7, A9, A12 Opinion.................. A13 A look at oil train safety By Curtis Tate Bureau McClatchy Washington 28 State Department projects WASHINGTON – The if crude more injuries a year XL more fatalities and 189 of the proposed Keystone oil moves by rail instead pipeline. it true? is but bad, Sounds and its Washington The railroad industry of more than 99.99 percent that boast regulators their rail shipments reach hazardous materials destinations safely. good enough? Sounds good, but is it oil the nation’s surging – The issue of moving generated a heated debate production by rail has both ounding numbers that and some impressive-s SAFETY: Page A8 r Catalyst Medical Cente e is excited to welcom C, Kate Sedlaczek, ARNPto our Dermatology department! Call today to schedule an appointment 866-259-8566 001054506r1 n d for crude productio In ‘top 17%’ in worl Third Place: St. Cloud Times, Lisa Mueller & Mick Hatten* Home sweeter home com CatalystMedicalCenter. 2013-2014 Better Newspaper Contest Editorial Portfolio A4 | September 5, All Weeklies 2013 opinion OUR VIEW www.independen treview.net | Litchfi eld Independent Detert’s exit crushe s this I certainly concurre d with everything Janell Haiwick wrote in her recent tribute to Dr. David Detert on this page two weeks ago. During his tenure in Litchfield, he has not only been a doctor but an exemplarwonderful y citizen and family man. His leaving will create a hard-to-fill void in the medical community just as his decision to leave the Litchfiel d School Board created a similar hard-to-fill gap there. Politicians agreed to sacrifice $498 for this Viking million in taxpaye palace. But will they provide disaster r dollars a rural commun ity to pay for electrica relief aid to possibility, but l infrastructure? it doesn’t seem There’s a likely. If only Tim Mergen were Zygi Wilf Meeker Co-op’s aid reque but it deserves the Legisl st isn’t glamorous, ature’s attention Maybe if Tim Mergen were Zygi Wilf and owned an NFL team, legislators would have shown less skepticis m after Mergen asked for disaster relief aid at a committ ee hearing last week in St. Paul. Unfortunately for Mergen, he’s merely the general manager of Meeker Coopera tive Light and Power Associat ion. And unfortunately for the cooperative, it isn’t in business of building the football stadiums. It merely supplies electricity to 7,540 members, about 75 percent of whom live in Meeker County. Review FIRST AMENDMENT “Congress shall make no law or prohibiting the free respecting an establishment of religion, exercise thereof; or of speech, or of the abridging the freedom press or the right of assemble, and to petition the people peaceably the Government for to a redress of grievances .” While I apprecia te Dr. Detert’s contributions to the community both as a doctor and a just-plain good citizen, there is an aspect to my disappoi added ntment at his leaving. My political leanings are pretty much liberal and to me Dr. Detert represented the only candidate on my side of the political ledger with a chance to disrupt the long string of conservatives who have serve as our state represen tatives in St. Paul. liberal’s hopes Stan ROESER LOOKIN’ AROUND LITCH and not the candidat e, carried Urdahl to victory. STAFF PHOTO BY JENNY BERG Dr. Dave Detert, In every election right, gives a contested by Detert and Urdahl, hug at a retireme nt party last Detert has won over Urdahl week in Litchfi eld. Hundreds in Litchfield, where voters pretty of people attended much evaluate the candidates not to celebrate Detert’s event on their party career affiliation but on as a physician with Affiliated their abilities and record. perceived Community Medical Centers. Detert also had Within the current political configuration of aspirations during District 18, it his medical seems to be the career, though The last time a DFLer voters of Litchfiel he never held this d succeeded house seat was way are being shortcha in defeatin back in the nged relative early 1960s when to representation Dean Urdahl, R-Actong Rep. the late Fred in the state Township, Berke held it for house. despite We Detert’s are not that right one term. strong showing s leaning in any If the voters in Meeker sense to have had County a had had their way Republican state in the 2006 representative for this than election, given the more than 50 consecut Urdahl. advantages of ive years. incumbency, Dave Had Detert attained Detert’s interest Detert and not in education, a seat in the his Dean Urdahl would state house, he sound judgmen would have been have been our t and most an importantly state representative outstanding legislato his medical between the r, somewhat time of that election in the tradition background would of a trio of our and his date for have served leaving Litchfiel past legislators: him well at the d. the late Sen. Stan capitol where, Holmquist, former while the cost of In that election, Detert outpolled health care is one State Sen. Steve Urdahl by 4,925 Dille and former of the most pressing to 4,732 in Meeker State Rep. Bob problems, the County, where both Ness. These three, Legislature is practica candidates all Republicans lly devoid of were best known, incidentally, but practicing physicia and in Litchfiel not ideologically ns. d, Detert’s margin driven, let their While we bid farewell over Urdahl was political to a fine more than 500 votes. pronouncements doctor and a valued be guided not citizen, those by the dictates of us of a liberal As it happened so of their party but bent also must many times in the past, however, by what they truly bid farewell to any felt was best the strong hope of being conservative element for our state. This represented by a liberal legislato mindset seems in the eastern r part of the district, lost on the two in the future. current legislato where the vote rs generally focuses serving out district Our liberal bench, around the party with Senator sad to say, Newman much is pretty thin when more strident on it promising candidat comes to es. COMMENTARY A9 cooperative’s situation for what it is, some legislato rs appear to be looking for an out. They don’t want to cough up any more money than they have to. In an interview last week, Ways and Means Chairman Lyndon Carlson, DFL-Crystal, said state law authoriz es the Legislature to only give disaster relief aid to government entities. The cooperat ive is a private entity. “It would get very expensive in a hurry if you started picking up the cost for private entities,” Carlson said during an interview last week. Please, spare us Despite the long the lecture on odds, Mergen the proper roles made his case last of government. week in Even if disaster front of the House aid can only Ways and go to government Means Commit tee, which entities (and we’re not convince heard testimon y from local d this is even BY TOM HAAG true), as Carlson officials seeking claims, there’s disaster relief always another aid related to a should compete If I told you there June storm. way. Just look fairly was a piece of legPAGE A9 at the legislativ Legislators plan islation that has ketplace and consume in the mare creativity to hand out reduced America rs should be FRIDAY ’s protected against involved in securing about about $4.5 dependence onLLC million in aid foreign oil by 20 Post-Bulletin Company $498 million per- Oil that unfairly monopolies like Big 285-7602 in taxpayer dollars during a Sept. 9 SEPTEMBE R 6, 2013 cent, supports publisher, special session, 400,000 jobs, for Wilf’s Randy Chapman, manipulate prices. adds $43 editor, 285-7709 Viking palace. and the cooperat billion editorial Consider this: A to ourpage All it takes is Eric Atherton, gross domestic ive wants some barrel of oil cost product, $23 in page writer, 285-7726 some out-of-the-box money to recoup reduceseditorial 2001. Today, oil is greenhouse gas Dwight Boyum, costs related to thinking and over $100 per emission s barrel L. Hill, vice president a little arm twisting infrastructure Robert • by at least president — a vice 34 percent and damage caused percent Cordell J. Overgaard, . saves the spite vice 335 by — depresident • increase three straight years The cooperative typical motoris Small, seniorthe fact that demand for is not a t $1,200 of storms. • Thomas & CEO perP.year, is down gasoline president typical private Mergen probably would Small, Robert you call for that and we’re drilling entity, Ill. •asLen should Kankakee, Carlson legislation to for more oil suggests have madeof be scaled back or in places like North Small Newspaper Group, . “As the general request Member histhe repealed? Dakota. last year manager of the when the cooperat It sounds like In Minnesota, the cooperative, I’d ive suffered a silly question price of a gallon respectfully remind $5.5 million in , doesn’t it? Why storm damage. would anyone want of gas has gone from less than $1.50 you that the cooperative’s owners This to to repeal a piece around $4 (sometim year, VIEW the cooperative OUR of legislation that es more) during only is the past 11 years. tax-paying citizens are 7,500 incurred a $760,000 doing all of those of the state things? bill. In 2011, of Minnesota,” the storm bill was But that’s exactly These unexplainable Mergen $3 million. what Big Oil and unjustia letter to the committ wrote in Grand total for compan fied price ies and their highly increases are not three ee. “No sustainenergy, money and hope. paid able. We private owner or $9.2 million. 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Let’s talk about and even homicides Commissioner would bestow chunk ofaccidents Healthrelief feelings of isolation, the price of ethanol , the rate was 17 for The leading Minnesota change. on the co-op.” but was to enacted in cause RFS how difficult it is. is less than others. 65. Alarmingly Hear, no single updated 2005, toline, public health concerns, hear. astely and 64. 25 gasoor being a burden Fortuna we all have between Dr. Ed Ehlinger said lessness it’s already the in people 2007, and fortopic their member the saving At the individual level, lonely to suicide, is one s, the and Rural can explain why suicide is on country America the contending of our with change ns is needed to Federal research boomers to a about and Baby Emergency cooperat $1.09 ’s Funding most per stop. to ent ives have a gallon. successf ul energy the power to reach out Managem s n tends emotional strugconversatio financial and long history connection Agency rise.of governm policies ever. ownThanks working-age Minnesotan Of part is expected to cover course,help Big the person, to provide that of being Oil hasn’t letin to the complex problem shouldn’t happen because the stress is a ental silence. tradiface RFS The also . “Suicide the — cooperat as muchThat gles suffering legislati tragedy facts are a who ion, dating back get in the way of as $6.4 million. on that sets market-b ,” caring that prevents suicide than going into it,” die byBut to the its attacks of whom are many factors more people greeting can allon ased renewabl of a “sandwich generation New Dealwith that still boomers, goals for blending leaves co-op and the adoption and homicides. tional “How are you?” supporting e fuels.Baby collisions It’s gotten so bad member have had said. “But parentslewhile converof experience alwaysthat d, that s for agingrenewab fuels Sen. the havingautomobile then with Rural Ehlinger and the most meaningful now middle-age to find to that sink gasoline moment, Amy Klobuch is competitive. begin Electrifi in for struggling notininevitable, up with — Big who mental cationisAct ar, D-Minn., Oil’s are suicide Now it’s time as amuch Letcome will have monopol ge suicide person lastundershows and rates, 1935 y Sen. Chuck Grassley, as $3.5 million for right children on transpor above-avera released other a repu-in sation a lonely at the footing. Franklin the numbers tation connection a financial Washing ton Rooseve consider(dependi own fuels the right ng on Departmen say. 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Businesses matching off of the MinAnother likely were 55 to 59, without necessar their refrigera build a transpor tors to lower ily having to do year by the federal tation fuels market nesota Corn Growers Associat thistheir tified earlier the same for every ion. electric bills, Tom Haag farms or stop doing their other private near Eden Valley. entity. laundry. Electrici ty isn’t as basic a need as water If legislators could is, but it ranks find a way to fund a football pretty high on the list. There is stadium for Wilf (not to mention a humanitarian element a minorleague baseball situation, and governm to this stadium for ent — if downtown St. Paul), it does nothing else — should surely they can assist the resident be in the business of ensuring s of Meeker County in obtainin people have access the same again. As Mike streets of Rochester g affordable to lots and over to a fire electricity. That’s needs and dependa basic TWO cENTS’ WORTh drove through parking of the mill runs not asking for ble electrical one too much. On the infrastructure.
[email protected] station, he described contrary, it’s the very least this Rather than apprecia from the 1920s. Legislature te the living Rochester resicould do. Mike is one of the few By DeB Las in the now-closed dents who has been down “Rochester has entered the mill run that is buried of tunneled portion I went back and into a new era of developunder streets and buildings. and we drove, stopping ment with a greater route the took pictures of ideal and goal. We, the the corner of the Riverbetter Rochester as its to take a close-up of pioneers, I had heard Rochester’s of research, sons and daughters side Building. In my The Independent the first to share in be evidence of the Review encourag are proud to be among rumors there still might of the building. es letters to the editor. a letter, send it to aim.” Editor, Independ furtherance of that To submit mill run in the foundation ent Review, P.O. MN 55355. Letters my second visit to the face to read that local Box 921, Litchfield, also can be e-mailed I found this quote on It put a smile on my in was It . County to broman@independ net. Letters should the Riverside Building. History Center of Olmsted be kept as concise investors are buying entreview. to meet as possible, which for a variety of opinions published in June them, but I would like know booklet, a don’t I allows on space this page. Letters would allow Mike and name and address. must include the 1929 for Rochester’s Diamond them. I am hoping they A daytime phone writer’s a look into Rocheshelp number should verification purposes Jubilee; yet, I couldn’t me the privilege of takinging it for the present be included for . been but think it could have ter’s past and photograph published in last night’s and future. interesting stories. newspaper. Rochester has so many let’s make sure future, the into move With the Destination we As them for future Medical Center initiative, of we tell them and preserve era we are entering a new residents of Rochester. development once again. but science teacher at John Adams Las I’m not a history buff, Deb Las, an eighth-grade of the Post-Bulletin’s EditoMike Middle School, is a member after taking a ride with Public rial Advisory Board. Easley from Rochester will never look at the Works Department, I Back off Renewable Opinions Fuels Standard — it’s working someone’s life Make a connection and save I As Rochester grows, its history will become more precious Letters to the editor atens Obama’s gamble on Syria thre more than just his credibility al approval, says he strikes without congression action and won’t such already has decided on do if Congress declines? address what he might lot of cake-eating going Seems there’s an awful Letter to the editor We all pay for a poverty-level minimum wage the poverty threshold. wage this low, we absolutely right in its The Post-Bulletin was By keeping the minimum costs to the rest the minimumLabor Day editorial supporting allow employers to transfer credit, Section 8 in the Minnesota income wage increase pending of us with the earned say raising the and food stamps. Legislature. Most economists housing assistance, Medicaid resident Barack on. low prices at the store, not increase unemployan operation “limited minimum wage does We think we’re paying Having said he wanted president presented Obama is betting his theory. Most miniof shopping where the ment, contrary to popular teenagers working but the total cost to us presidency on the in duration and scope,” wage may be g not resolution breathtakin an mum-wage workers are They are adults who employees are paid minimum make more. Congress with a draft hope of cooperation from . It would empower the for extra spending moneythey make. higher than where employees kept up with in its absence of limits. institution that he disdains has not “as he determines have to live on what little The minimum wage to it of taming. His rolladjusted for president to use the military in connection work full time or close 1968 minimum wage and has proved incapable The who appropriate and People go-ahead inflation. al necessary single be a to congression , more than the in poverty, but weapons” in Syria. the-dice gamble for a shouldn’t have to live inflation would be $10.74/hour raise MinStill, the risk is with the use of chemical proposal at $9.50. Let’s 35 hours weekly for the No ban on ground in Syria may well succeed. working and legislative frame. , time person higher No credibility the Whoa! fraying wage. makes less than never have voted for enormous for Obama’s nesota minimum wage threshold. A couple the Minnesota minimum not only for the troops. Sen. Obama would proposes. the implications are significant, David Lambert Census Bureau’s poverty full-time at the what President Obama but for his successors. doubt figured it should power of this president with one person working wage remains below Rochester congressional apThe White House no possible rather minimum Obama’s decision to seek on erratic. He was authority federal higher maximum ask for the a middle-ground posiproval was sudden, vergingsaid Saturday that than negotiating from he initially who house a of certainly correct when seller when the president tion. But, like the the administration may “our democracy is stronger ives stand together.” Sept. 10. prices it way too high, City Council race until noon it might have with a and the people’s representat ble question: end up getting less than point. t letters in the 5th Ward Rochester But that raises an uncomforta We’ll accept endorsemen plan to seek authorimore reasonable starting after Sept. 13. for Obama, with Why didn’t the president can this request to No letters will be published to 225 words. Tuesday’s news was positive How House leaders backbulletin.com. Letters are limited zation from the start? Republican and Democratic with Obama’s willingSend letters to letters@post at 285-7709. Congress be reconciled Libya — indeed, to Still, there remain three Page Editor Eric Atherton ing a military strike. in Questions? Call Opinions two terrible and one ness to act unilaterally the operation began, possible outcomes here, after months that, argue al authorization worrisome. and Obama backs down, he did not need congression First, Congress balks DOONESbURY/Garry Trudeau campaign did not amount credibility but avoidbecause the bombing ” contemplated by the shredding his remaining political showdown. to the kind of “hostilities ing a constitutional and and Obama proceeds War Powers Act? White House — or, Second, Congress balks In shifting course, the lawmakers and eroding since much of his nonetheless, enraging for legislative accommore precisely, the president, ably skittish about seeking what capacity remains staff was understand by the influenced was plishment. — to — Congress agrees congressional support The third possibility rebuff of Prime Minister outcome, but not British Parliament’s for approval to interthe attack — is the preferable such episode sets a David Cameron’s request failure put the White without some peril. Everycurrent and future vene in Syria. Cameron’s making it look as if precedent that presidents obey, in managing the House in a difficult position,United Kingdom but not must grapple with, if the conbalance between the democracy was fine for as delicate constitutional States to handle. Meanand the president’s role too dicey for the United Syria from Congress gressional war power while, the blowback over than the White House chief. in r commande out in Foreign and the public was fiercer As David Rothkopf points expanded the boundarhad anticipated. in high-minded Policy, Obama — having in Libya— now has Obama couched his decision ies of presidential power it “highly unlikely of the world’s oldest constiPRIcKlY cITY/Scott Stantis terms, as “president making in, governboxed himself and a believer in the remainder of his tutional democracy” that at any time during numerous members action military initiate ment by the people. But , to term he will be able some of his own party al approval.” of Congress, including — seeking political without seeking congression similarly be called on sniffed a less lofty motive Future presidents will move. nce with the Obama cover for an unpopular its allies promptly reto explain any noncomplia or bad, depending The White House and be good “Congress is now the precedent. This may inforced those suspicions. fear a reckless president former senior adviser on whether you more al supervision or a dog that caught the car,” unbounded by congression Saturday. The WashingDavid Axelrod tweeted shackled by a dysfunchamstrung president quoted an unnamed aide ton Post’s Scott Wilson tional Congress. about congressional why this last-minute making a similar point But it is another reason don’t want them to have . second-guessing: “We move is so momentous too.” their cake and eat it, doing when Washington Post. the president for the is Really? What Ruth Marcus is a columnist to carry out military he asserts the authority RUTh MARcUS
[email protected] P First Place: Litchfield Independent Review There were so many great reads in this category, and a number of good portfolios. Litchfield rose to the top because of their editorials’ significance to the community, and their sound reasoning, speaking power to influence. Clearly, clarity of argument was their guiding principle. It was a close competition, but ultimately came down to the quality of the broad sample. Second Place: The Tower Timberjay, Tower/Soudan* Third Place: Jackson County Pilot* All Dailies First Place: Post-Bulletin, Rochester Suicide - Make a connection - save someone’s life – pertains to every section of the country; need to be aware of situations and not afraid to become involved. Second Place: Owatonna People’s Press What lies ahead - integrity at every level of society; beginning locally and expanding through the ranks up to the federal government, including congress and president. Third Place: Duluth News Tribune No shortage of ways to honor veterans - the fact that this is not only a once-a-year honor, but many ways throughout the year and in many ways to let them know we know “Freedom isn’t Free.” Endorsement Letters should ban in on whether Minnesota TOMORROW Readers weigh nes. drivers from using cellpho *Please note, an asterisk indicates that no comments were submitted by contest judges for the entry. Page 63 2013-2014 Better Newspaper Contest Design Portfolio All Weeklies Southwest Journal October 10-23, 2013 First Place: Southwest Journal, Minneapolis, Dana Croatt Superior use of graphics and headlines with the graphics. Expect the unexpected with this paper. Second Place: Southwest Journal, Minneapolis, Amanda Wadeson Excellent graphics. Out of the ordinary and definitely break that 6 column mold. Love it. Third Place: Waseca County News, Tony Borreson Great front page features. Really eye catching and above the fold. holD The cherry Repubtown for an NFL game or a henever TV people come to over to , they always send a camera lican National Convention Garden. the Minneapolis Sculpture Cherry,” built in icon with “Spoonbridge and Claes Oldenburg gave us an the country, its van Bruggen. For the rest of 1988 with his late wife, Coosje Minneapolis. Oldenburg image is visual shorthand for established a relationship with The Walker Art Center, though, as the then-new Pop Art monument was selected decades before that cheery sculpture of purchased a stuffed-canvas garden’s focal point. The museum made it, 1966, in the paper bag the year Oldenburg french fries spilling from a artist, a period examined in ised Chicago-ra the for middle of a critical decade at the Walker in September. a traveling exhibition that arrived of painted canvas or vinyl stuffed The artist’s so-called “soft sculptures” made the regular, everyday stuff of the ’60s. He like pillows first appeared in and proportion and his subject, played with scale of American consumer culture Thursday, Octob with monumental sculptures er 17, 2013 • $1.00 groundwork for his later work artistic the laid on spoons. serving the Brainerd stamps and cherries perched lakes area and central clothespins, matchbooks, rubber City working on minnesota since Oldenburg was in New York opened, 1881 When the decade you might expect www.b out of stuff maderainer sculptures ddispa grungy of tch.co series a and bitsm “The Street,” burlap newspaper, cardboard, brown and out to find piled on the sidewalk: stretched bodies signs, a bicycle rider, of string. They are of street shadow on pavement. distorted like a pedestrian’s Claes Oldenburg’s and the charcoalflat, nearly two-dimensional, A traveling exhibition of Many of the sculptures are are cartoon drawWalker them add to the feeling they 1960s work arrives at the black outlines Oldenburg gives panels. ings loosed from a comic strip’s when he opened grit into a gallery, but in 1961, urban om brought to sell his “The Street”
[email protected] By Dylan Thomas / an actual Lower East Side storefront r fare. There “The Store,” Oldenburg rented deli-counte of consumer goods and wares: hundreds of sculptures fabric sculpdone in goopy painted plaster, were men’s shirts and suit coats in shiny vinyl. french fries and ketchup executed of plate a boats, toy of and inedtures all patently un-wearable, un-sailable oddly They were all labeled for sale, looking, sloppy and but they’re slapdash ible. The sculptures are pop, an Andy Warhol print. and out of scale — not at all like ongress votes “Floor Cake,” a slice the size to end shuThey have personality, like the schlubby tdown “Floor Cone” just looks dirty. shape of an old sofa. The flaccid W done deal W c ASHINGTON (AP) — Up agains t a deadline, Congre Foreclosures image ss passed and Claes Oldenburg. Submitted sent a waiting Preside nt Barack Obam a legislation late Wednesday night to avoid a threate ned naend the 16-day parpar tial government shutdown, the culmi culmination of an epic political drama U.S. Marine Terri Shreiner that placed the U.S. economy at risk. holds an American flag dur durThe Senate voted ing a rally at the at midevening. That first, a bipartisan 81-18 National cleared the way for nal 285-144 vote World War II Memori in the Republican-con a fial in House about two trolled hours Washington by the which hewed strictly later on the legislation, Military down when the twin to the terms Obama laid Coalition, a coalition crises of 33 erupted more than three weeks ago. of the leading veterans The legislation would and permit the Treasury uniformed services to borrow normall y through Feb. 7 or organiperhaps a month longer, zations, demanding and fund the governm an end through Jan. 15. ent More than 2 million to the partial governm workers would be federal paid — those who ent mained on the job had shutdown. The Washing and those who had reton furloughed. been Monument is seen After the Senate in the approved the measure Obama hailed the , background. vote and said he would it immediately after sign it begin reopening our reached his desk. “We’ll • Associated Press and we can begin government immediately to American people.” lift this cloud of uncertainty from our businesses and the Later, in the House, Rep. Harold Rogers, it is time to end this government shutdow R-Ky., said, “After two long weeks, off the table. It’s time n. to restore some sanity It’s time to take the threat of default The stock market to this place.” also had threatened surged higher at the prospect of an end to shake confiden ce in the U.S. econom to the crisis that y overseas. See BUDGET BATTL E ENDS, Page 12A Crow wing County tional default and UP All Dailies First Place: Brainerd Dispatch, Janet Finger I love how unique each page is. A lot of thought to design went into laying these pages out. Second Place: Mesabi Daily News, Virginia, Debbie Conaway 10 page 1 design layouts A lot of information to work into these great page layouts. b9 See oldenburg / page Man charged in emil Third Place: The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead, Jason Miller* y Burg urglaries By JENNIFE jennifer.stockinge R STOCKINGER r@brainerddispatc h.com A Special Section F in septemBer By RENEE RICHAR DSON renee.richardson@ brainerddispatch.com Foreclosures moved higher last month, but remain sig significantly lower than dur during the height ing of the hous housing market meltdo wn. Crow Wing County recorded 23 sheriff’s certifica tes, or foreclosures, this past September. Another 26 property owners facing a pending foreclos were ure. See HOUSING,, Page 7A Students dress up to support sick classmate A 33-year-old Emily man is accused of having more than $10,000 worth of stolen charles property in his Weber possession and is facing felony charge s. Crow Wing District Judge Richard Zimmerman last Charles Alvin Weber week charged of receiving stolen with one count value of more than property, with a $5,000. According to court documents, authorities confisca ted more than $10,000 worth of stolen property from Weber’s residence. Zimmerman set uncond itional bail at $40,000 and since Weber has been charged, he has posted bail and has been released from custody. Weber’s next court appearance is set for 9 a.m. Dec. 16. The Crow Wing County Sheriff’s OfOf fice assisted the Emily Police DepartDepart ment with several reports of homes being burglarized in Emily. “The officers did a great job and See WEBER, Page 7A By JESSICA LARSEN jessica.larsen@ brainerddispatch.com Y Youngsters sported capes at CuyuCuyu na Range Elemen BD Photo Gallery Aaliyah Helegson tary School on brainerdd ispatch.c flies om Wednesday. across the playgrou nd with They came in the outstretched cape at Cuyuna pil low cases, bed sheets form of towels, pilLocal and old Halloween Range Elementary costumes. One fourth-g School. Stu Sturader’s hand-made doctors told cape summed it all Curtis dents Lee’s parents, wore capes Wednes up, reading: “Curtis Curtis and day for our hero.” is Melissa Hiltbrun ner and Alicia Colclassmat e Curtis Lee Hiltbrun Col Curtis Lee Hiltbrun ner, who ner, a first-grader lins, that the top-notch hospital, and at the school, was loves super heroes. born with short bowel the best bet at helping their son, For more photos go syndrome. is in Pittsburgh. The to family plans to go spotted.brainerddispatch He had only about there for a consulta .com. tion. small intestines compar 12 inches of his Facing up to a $300,00 ed to the 23 feet Kelly Humphrey • kelly.hump 0 bill for he should have. the trip since his hrey@brainerddispatc After a triple transpla insurance won’t cover h.com of liver, intestine nt the tive out-of-s worker, Teppi Bundy. and tate hospital, a recently Later that day, and the 9 months old, doctors partial pancreas at off Curtis laid she called him Hiltbrunner Sr. set official told back color his parents and of organ transplant told him of the awarene up the trip school’s wouldn’t live to age he anyway. plan to help raise ss) And Wednes 10. funds. day, about 85 At 7 years old today, “I’ll pay $5 a month percent of the school That news brought medical profesfor the rest of my tears to the father’s cape population had a sionals say one more life if I have to,” he eyes. wrapped around surgery or transpla said. could cut that life Still, the worried Lee loves super heroes)their backs. (Curtis Monday, students span even shorter. nt wore caps. the elementary schoolfather confided to day, about 95 Michelle Pejka, secretar percent of the school Tuesfamily collaboray at the school, a wore green for Curtis Lee. (His favorite color See SUPPORT, Page 7A InsId e Today Vol 134-036 Deaths 5a OpiniOn 6a ClassifieD 5C COmiCs 6B spOrts 1B Dear abby 7a Dispatch for iPad! www.brainerddispatc h.com Weeklies up to 2,500 First Place: Barnesville Record-Review World War II Memories from the Frontlines to the Homefront One of the best special sections I’ve seen in a long time. While modular, the design shows creativity. I especially like the oversized tab. The writing is crisp and the breadth of copy is admirable. Good ad support. Second Place: Hancock Record Graduation section A very imaginative way to showcase an annual tribute. Love the old photos and the way the class was followed through their school career. It would have been nice to see more community advertising but the sponsored page (last page) indicates strong support. Not as flashy as some of the sections reviewed but the approach was so creative that high marks were warranted. Third Place: Jackson County Pilot Spring Spruce-Up Overall, a very solid piece with good writing and design, An impressive color print job. Page 64 2013-2014 Better Newspaper Contest Weeklies over 2,500 First Place: Faribault County Register, Blue Earth Our Heroes Nicely done. Dramatic design with good color. Well written copy. Strong ad support. Strong in all areas. Second Place: Faribault County Register, Blue Earth Community Focus Colorful; good print job. Engaging, well-written copy. Nice selection of photos. Very strong piece. Third Place: Waseca County News Southern Research and Outreach Center - 100 years Several entries in this division were printed on glossy, magazine-quality paper. This was a standout because of the compelling design and print on newsprint. Good articles and strong ad support. A well-balanced look at the history and future of the enterprise. All Dailies First Place: Mesabi Daily News, Virginia MINE IV Special Section This special section did a great job of making a tough profession sound interesting. The staff did a great job on telling the stories of mining. Photos were interesting and ads were well designed for this specialized subject. Excellent job. Second Place: Post-Bulletin, Rochester Destination Medical Center - The Journey so Far I looked at the two special sections produced on different dates as one special section. Stories and photos do an excellent job telling the story of Destination Medical Center. Ads are all well designed. Third Place: Daily Globe, Worthington Daily Globe - A Sense of Community “A Sense of Community” is a great way of doing a community progress edition. Page 65 2013-2014 Better Newspaper Contest Best Magazine All Weeklies First Place: Northfield News Girlfriends - Phenomenal Woman Girlfriends had great content including stories, photos and advertising that hit its target market. Second Place: International Falls Journal Simply North Simply North is a quality publication that services its market on a regular basis. Good graphics on the cover as well inside. Stories are also well written and serves it market well. Third Place: Echo Press, Alexandria Chicz (July/August) Chicz is well designed magazine that is target towards the publications female readers although it probably appeals to a broader market. Content well planned. Graphics compliment the stories. All Dailies First Place: The Free Press, Mankato Mankato Magazine, July 2014 I’m impressed with the quality of both the cover and the content of this publication. Staff does a great job of select great stories and graphics along with great advertisements. Second Place: Post-Bulletin, Rochester Rochester Magazine, March 2014 This publication could easily have been first as it is superior quality both content and production. It represents its community well. Third Place: The Bemidji Pioneer ‘in’ magazine: Spring 2014 In magazine has personality and stories that reflect the season and area. Good selection of graphics and photos. Page 66 2013-2014 Better Newspaper Contest Best Use of Video Weeklies up to 2,500 First Place: Kanabec County Times, Mora Mustangs rebuild mustangs A clear first place. Interesting topic, good to see an interview in the video and nice shots of the shop and cars. Would have liked to have heard from a student or two, but still a deserving winner. Second Place: Morris Sun Tribune Start to finish: A time-lapse look at the Stevens County Fair Something a little different by start to finish, the video went from take-up to tear-down, and one could tell the crowds and weather in between. Very interesting. Third Place: The Exponent, East Grand Forks Homecoming Nice video. Well done. Would have liked to be able to hear the voiceovers a bit better. Weeklies over 2,500 First Place: Red Wing Republican Eagle One of the longer videos, but well worth it to watch the whole thing. Great endorsement for local newspapers and very professional looking. Second Place: Detroit Lakes Tribune DWI video Very interesting behind-the-scenes look at a DWI stop and arrest. Nice effects - appropriate for the topic and never distracting. Third Place: Pineandlakes Echo Journal, Pequot Lakes News of the North Told the story well. Nice to see the reporters, as well as interview that was part of the story, not the entire story. All Dailies First Place: St. Cloud Times Roosevelt School Fire Short & great for people in a hurry on the Internet and easy to understand the topic, along with great visuals. Second Place: St. Cloud Times Pelican Banding Very interesting, informative entry. Third Place: The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead Express Yourself Good video with great quotes and examples of performers. Well done! Page 67 2013-2014 Better Newspaper Contest Best Use of Multimedia Weeklies up to 2,500 First Place: St. Peter Herald Infant blood sampling Great entry & video, chart and easy-to-read information in one infographic. Well done. Second Place: Kanabec County Times, Mora Lettering Lady- Thelma Olds hand letters Vasaloppet trophies Short but sweet video, and nice to see the money quote from the headline of the article included. Weeklies over 2,500 First Place: Southwest Journal, Minneapolis Inside City Hall podcast Great way to give readers a chance to get to know their local leaders. Great idea! Second Place: Detroit Lakes Tribune DWI video Very interesting, hard-hitting video and a way to give readers and viewers a look at the behind the scenes. Third Place: Detroit Lakes Tribune Beermaking with Brian Interesting feature, although at times, I found the music and effects a little distracting. All Dailies First Place: St. Cloud Times Anorexia Very hard to choose between first and second. Both are clear front runners. What put this over the top was that it was more user-friendly. Second Place: St. Cloud Times Scars of Service Touching topic. Glad to see reader involvement. Third Place: The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead Moorhead fire department response times Interesting idea, and great service to provide readers. Glad to see it in both print and online. Page 68 2013-2014 Better Newspaper Contest Best Use of Social Media 2013 Thursday, November 14, Opinion A4 Weeklies up to 2,500 2010–2012 WHOLE EDITORIAL PAGE AS A AWARD-WINNER ctive to farmers makes women more attra my wheels, First Place: Jackson County Pilot Glad to see incorporation between online and print aspects of the newspaper. This is something newspapers need to successfully do to stay viable! Driving tractor on his parents’ farm. The with one of to do both, causing my but mostly I chopped my cheeks to flush and me car Last month I read stalks, checking over machines dwarf any him to stop cabs to tartly ask the results of a study shoulder to see if I was g new I’ve owned, and their explaining somethin that found, in general, dragging, scouting for are festooned with levers I was obviously still men believe they can rocks and singing along I kept putting when thing. buttons. first and the on working a learn anything if they with the radio. off learning, picturing Turn complete, I it was not positive am which I in work at it, while women chain of events calmed down and learned feel their talents are the best stalk chopping to I forget to use the right is to use the right brake in predetermined. This ever, but it felt good the thingamabob, resulting and steer hard right and true of my husband having the courage the destruction of items g left brake to steer hard me. He takes on a new to attempt somethin including but not limited I left. I felt silly for getting task looking to learn; unfamiliar and daunting. slow to the folding shed door, ice in Washington, worked up, but I’m a take it on with the dread Plus I was promised a grain aybe our lawmakers to combine, comes the it when from terrible learner or two trees. of discovering I’m cream after my husband trailer, the house or D.C., should take a hint mechanics. ta. it. husband, Minneso at picked me up from the my in love arts I But their counterp With a final assurance This is part of the field. Worth it. and I want him to be in history when use the clutch, point learned a needn’t I at never I’ve Friday, On reason hit proud of me, so Sunday ans in Washington just flip to neutral and to drive a tractor. When to chop stalks. Democrats and Republic agreed husband I than my d the brakes, sly polarize to I attempted to master I Obvious advantages are perhaps more poisonou Minnesota House dad left in the pickup and the old machines my s of the … this included wide open ever before, member struck out on my own runs, the shift diagram a secluded ee — both Twin panic. spaces and and almost hit a rock. Capital Investment Committ alone sent me into a rs Minnesota GOP field where no one would Swift steering maneuve I was not patient enough Cities DFLers and Greater in I held see me. that off a bus during a stop were employed, and to make the mistakes on members — bounded During my half hour and a couple learn about my breath in anticipati me muffins of help point a box a was would training, there Jackson, shared g of a terrible scraping engine mechanics and came up with a handful which I was negotiatin came. at none of but pots of coffee, together wary noise, gears. (I’m still to a local problem and a new turn (at a whopping Crisis averted. with a clutch.) of possible solutions husband next anything my their while MISS COMMUNICATIONS at run mph) to 5 the same I did manage Lately, my husband shoved off again to do Marie Zimmerman started to tell me about into a bush and dig a feet, has been bugging me stop. the two brakes at my nice trough in the ditch Republicans and to learn to drive the and my brain refused “Things like this bring Bob Challengers they operate ,” said local state Rep. PILOT EDITORIAL State reps show up D.C. lawmakers with a bus, muffins M Democrats together ride of the committee. “We Gunther, a member and , meet people together together, eat together ile . It’s a very worthwh tour Minnesota together endeavor.” the issues? No. Do they agree on all for the But can they work together Yes. betterment of their state? strong when it really It’s all about standing when it’s possible and ising matters, comprom together in a mutually all the while working a far cry from what’s respectful manner. It’s Washington lately. been transpiring in in the sickening gridlock Could the answer to be as our nation’s capital box simple as a bus and of muffins? point, At this anything’s worth a try. FACEBOOK Weeklies over 2,500 are amazing uts Derek Eicholz Roundabo ic the proposed round- and great solutions to many problemat What’s your opinion on something new like l of Hwy 71 and Industria intersections. Anytimewho have lived a certain about at the intersection this is put in, people back because for years will always push being said, Parkway? see way That I would rather they like what they know. Kristina Nichelle Porter about. We have it would be for this I’m not sure how great a traffic light than a round amount of large and oversized the hill, but I feel that instance considering the using it. Traffic light so much traffic up on problems with vehicles that would be here. a roundabout would cause might make more sense vehicles that are transts semis and other large Atwood I think the roundabou Lee Larry rd. idea I’ve seen in my porting parts to industrial are about the dumbest been designed by Greg Sauter Something t is lifetime. They must of plus the snow sure if a roundabou needs to be done, not bodyshops and tire salesmen, sure would stoplights them. Tried them here the answer, but some removal is terrible on curbs huge craters where the have help the flow of traffic! they I and Cathy ‘Emmons’ Holthe a trafused to be. would much rather see Put lights in and t. Deb Remme Bad idea! fic light than a roundabou forever.How about difficult for a semi leave it like it has been I think it would be very down town or a large piece of farm spending money on fixing up our hauling a Terra-Gator a roundabout. Since instead. equipment to navigate Jarek Bannister Maybe financial success is depenPOLL Jackson’s of it’s ONLINE much LAST WEEK‘S leave it alone because definitely take that en the 23 years I’ve dent on AGCO we should worked the way it is for of your kids’ Hallowe t would have to it on something Q: Did you eat any into account. The roundabou semis hauling lived in Jackson and spend businesses work te these roads or accomoda to new candy? in bigger Put be useful. events. Don’t waste this equipment. on getting better town n intersectio That patience with Yes (46%) light! Rachel Hawn Stop time money and everyone’s a What a t. It’s busy for a roundabout... too roundabou a way as is useless (11%) as No something that way. nightmare! Jacobson 4 lane highway keep it Ann (36%) I kids Carolyn EMT, have an As ki I don’t rish of accidents Jen Peterson Muchlins round abouts reduce the trafic to continuassist someone with a (7%) rather help stash much own would my would And I bought by 50% !!! than someone Pilot Website Source: Jackson County fact is that Americans round about fender bender and causing seriously flow. but the sad light to comprehend blowing through a red are not intelligent enough to keep things ous injury order THIS WEEK’S ONLINE POLL exthe concept and so in Alison Vogel I am very best traffic control here from an area simple for these jackson be Q: What would be the cited about it. We moved stop light may tion of Highway 71 roundabouts and people a simple idiot proof can’t keep up where there were many option for the intersec with that we sad amazing with helping ? option. were only the really Parkway they and Industrial other countries with the intelligence of .com. traffic flow. stupiduntypilot most the jacksonco at about ki is Vote online Sid Stephan This Jen Peterson Muchlins do!!!!!!!!!! IDEA EVER! They work est thing Jackson could BEST Jackson Shannon Bonacci ! a roundabout lol. I very well in Germany! god isn’t big enough to need Oh Sathoff Elizabeth crashes a trafcan just see all of the n to fine paper no roundabout please, FB contest fun additio much now. Oh boy! fic light is needed and Michelle Reinhart Bratrud for To the editor: safer! and County Pilot and sponsors needI agree with stop lights Thanks to the Jackson extra to an Camalla Adams It is contest. This is a fun people no to the roundabout! this year’s Pilot football ed. There is a reason a 4 way r. Chad Tweedt Put in intersection Hamalready fine newspape annual Jackson Opry Christmas that call know don’t stop light. People Reading about the fifth t makes good sense name Justin and burger Hill. A roundabou Pilot, I did not see the how to drive in this town takes list of guest show in last week’s road it would just cre- to us. I like the one in New Ulm. It Lee Lewis, among the with the traffic on that after the light bulb Lessman, a.k.a. Jerry idea! an oversight on my part. Stene some getting use to, but ate accidents! It’s a bad Gene artists. I hope this was head and they figure clicks on in a person’s slow those It will come back to haunt Alpha wonderful. It will help it out, it turns out to be us!! damned semi’s down. roundabouts words? Perkins ed god no Neal please -tongu Fischer Honey Darren light makes more to see stupid put up a traffic Brianna Minor glad To the editor: a knot simply are a sense get your knickers in our money being wasted A Mr. Smith, try not to Emily Aylward White a quarter with your personal opinions. ng prob is light disagreei traffic money. gnashing over someone about total waste of tax payer Fox News folks still of the price. Also, what money other towns Susan Rice: Are you not have acto Kristy Konda Waste of You Republicans may all the semi’s that come to do something watched 60 your teeth over that? are taking them out need was there, but we who to pass our town cess to anyone who Jackson, there just going else not that a traffic lite to deal with the I most cerMinutes did. just so they don’t have would be cheaper are evil, rich people? Simple I said all Republicans of the finest roundabout. esp in winter.. would we get to the Levi Feltman Lights.. Arne Carlson was one Sarah Stewart How out of it tainly did not. I said hell was. it the he tear and construct we’ll had, I’m sure a ever interstate when the what governors Minnesot I said he was . But and make it more than ? I did not say that. traffic I hate Tim Pawlenty is. it needs to be.. But a in Washington, and he most childhood; working for big bucks light would make the and have been since Yes, I’m a union activist either — and grateful to the sense of it Traffic light, decent for alterman not one bit ashamed fought Becker-W and Jodi came before , especially the , not men and women who roundabouts are dangerous conditions for everyone around here. wages and better working way some people drive And Boljust themselves. a bit there, aren’t you? Kool-Aid? Reaching stock with a Where’s ‘Bill’s Bits?’ I’m pure peasant Irish ships. sheviks? Seriously? to America on the coffin Columni st Bill Goede EDITORIAL POLICY as great-grandmother come on? The one funded by the editor. 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Box 208 Jackson, MN 56143 Phone (507) 847-3771 First Place: Pineandlakes Echo Journal, Pequot Lakes News of the North ShoutOUTs Fun way to get readers interested in online efforts. Second Place: Southwest Journal, Minneapolis Nice way to incorporate more than traditional forms of social media. Third Place: Detroit Lakes Tribune Twitter Nice job providing a service to the area and perhaps an entry way for younger readers into your newspaper. All Dailies First Place: The Free Press, Mankato Mankato Meltdown Very successful project involving multiple facets of social media that drew new sponsors and followers, both online and in the newspaper, and continuing next year. A clear winner! Second Place: St. Cloud Times Scars of Service An emotional issue that people clearly needed/wanted to talk about. Incorporated both the newspaper and social media. Worthy runner-up! Third Place: The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead Casselton train derailment Great coverage from multiple angles giving people up-to-the minute information. Great job. Page 69 2013-2014 Better Newspaper Contest Government/Public Affairs Reporting Weeklies up to 2,500 LOCAL BASEBALL Wanamingo approves indu strial park expansion plan / 2A Kenyon Leader Wednesday, July 23, 2014 www.thekenyonlea der.com PRESORTED STANDARD US POSTAGE PAID KENYON AREA SHOPPE R Permit No. 6 Post 78’s season closes durin first weekend of districts g / 5A RELIGION $1.25 What you need to know about the Zip Rail Project 150 years of Lutheran heritage By TERRI LENZ tlenz@thekenyonleader Three important open house meetings are taking place in the state next week, and one of them will be at K-W High School in Kenyon is the cause? Transportation from 5-7 p.m. What of It is possible that a bullet the future. passenger transport line could be routed south along Hwy. 56 through Nerstrand, Dennison and Kenyon, route shown on the project although the primary scoping booklet follows the Hwy. 52 corridor. About the Zip Rail Projec t Gol Lutheran Church is the oldest church with special events, in the food and music. (Photos Kenyon area in continuous use. This weekend, the courtesy of Carol congregation Lacey) Gol Church sesquice By TERRI LENZ tlenz@thekenyonleader ntennial events this wee inside Taken from the history compiled by Carol Fyrand Lacey Crazy for You celebrates a 150th anniver sary kend GOL 150TH CELEBRATION EVENTS ing ways Winnraiders football The Rochester-Twin Cities Passenger Rail Corridor, a.k.a. Zip Rail, is an corridor between Rochesteapproximately 100-mile St. Paul Metropolitan Area r and the Minneapolis/ that of Dakota, Dodge, Goodhu includes the Counties Ramsey and Rice. The projecte, Hennepin, Olmsted, Department of Transpor is led by the Minnesota tation the Olmsted County Regional in partnership with Railroad Authority and the Federal Railroad Administration. According to informat DOT, the purpose of the ion supplied by the MnZip a convenient, cost effective, Rail project is to provide reliable and safe passenge rail transportation alternati r ve that will meet forecasted population and economic growth, mobility demands in the corridor, and connect intercity economic centers. Saturday, July 26 10 a.m. Fyrand farm service, 22637 Larson What does the overall plan look like? Ave., Kenyon According to the scoping booklet, terminals are 11 a.m. Brunch at proposed for downtow Gol n Rocheste church (free will off of the approximately 100-mile r at the south end ering) corridor, with Minne1 p.m. Anniversary apolis-St. Paul Internati onal Airport and/or St. Paul choir rehearsal (anyone Union Depot at the north end. transportation in the Metro. It would tie into public who likes to sing is Becker County’s Rail would connect to the In the Twin Cities, welcome) News Website #1Zip existing light rail transit for over 100 years MSP (MetroBlue Line) line.com at 1:30 p.m. Cemetery www.dl-on Informing Becker County and/or the existing light walk rail transit at Union Depot 2 p.m. Program of (Metro sunDAY Green Line). sAturDAY friDAY stories of foundintHursDAY sunny Mostly Partly sunny g tODAY Pioneer settlement Mostly sunny Current pastor of Mostly cloudy of fathers Gol, the Rev. Marvin and mother Slight chance See PROJE s and Korman CT Wade Reddy on a on 6A Within a year after Indian flurries n, left, sits with intern early membe bench inside Gol treaties rs Lutheran Church. opened Minnesota to 3 p.m. Cemetery walk immigrant sethigh:44 low:31 low:33 high:42 low:29 As early as 1855, settlers tlement, an oxen caravan high:38 low:27 high:46 who would Traxler cleared 3:30 ZIP RAIL MEETING high:37 p.m.low:28 Cemete ry of Kenyon on June 10, arrived west later organize Gol held meeting brush and trees from service 1854, Ns When: Thursda families of Erik Gunders with the the home of Halver Halverso s in the site and placed a monument entaNd $1.50 • 3 sEctiO y, July 31 NEWss n, with graved with 5 p.m. Picnic Time: 5-7 p.m. the names of those known Osten Oleson Haugstad on Gunhus, Rev. Nils Brandt, the visiting MN it LakEs, minister, toEr , Halver Halv- preachin 6:15 p.m. Prayer Path 23, 2013 Where: Kenyon-Wanam there. • dEtrO erson Odegaard and Ole g several times OctOb be buried sday, and baptizing Nelson NO. children. 43 • WEdNE dedication High At the project The Norwegian Synod look Aingo School (Skallet). VOLUME 106,Skarie In 1856 the early settlers commons and auditor organized in built a 1853, just as many ium 7 p.m. 2 Copper log school house on a small What: Public meeting These pioneers brought more pioneers were tract of land with them on the farm to Coins concert with their Bibles, Luther’s Catechis receive feedback regardin inform and of Osten Oleson and Anne emigrating to America. In 1856, the Lee m, Pon- Halvorsdatter g the proposed Sjolander, guest musicia topidan’s explanation, Zip Rail transport Haugstad, later known Rev. Bernt Julius Muus from Trondn between the Twin hymn books locally hjems Stift, Norway, Sunday, July 27 Cities as the Fyrand farm. Th and devotional books. and Rochester. accepted a call is served to be first Before con- both as 10 a.m. Anniversary residential pastor. He school gregations were organize Can’t attend a Zip was d, settlers the Gol churchbuilding and church until headquartered Rail public meeting worship service followe were served by a few at Holden, ? was constructed about View the Scoping d itinerant pas- mile west a church for many congrega founding Booklet and Draft by group tors who preached and of Kenyon. picture Scoping Decision administered Document online Kenyon area. This original tions in the Gol’s Noon: catered meal sacraments at services atBY PAuLA QuAM Holden parwww.goziprail.org held in private the schoolfirst cemetery just north of ish served worshipe and then provide (advance reservations homes. It could be a
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[email protected] ums in 2007 the Epsom cemeterygone, came expedient. baptisms would take program by current icant bond referend place. Minnesota Departm was and rededicated after Gol Lakes school history, ent of Transpo Detroit former members member Jacob rtation than two weeks Passenger Rail Offi less See LUTHERAN on ce ATTN: and Railin 3A the polls to 395 John Ireland Bouleva Zip voters will head to rd, MS 470 it becomes St. Paul, MN 55155 determine whether reality. ill District So what exactly w By TERRI LENZ 22 residents be tlenz@thekenyon What to prepare for leader voting on? Leader for the special • If you plan to be $12 rate. Every single in the 5K Run • Why not have your Ahhhh summer. The month owned Run/Walk sponsored districtown table AT A of August by Workout 24/7, at the Farmer s is looming just around Market and Vendor building will GLANcE the corner, and get yourself in shape by working out Sales? People that means that Kenyon be touched by Rose Fest is less now. If you register by August 2 ($20 made treats, sell vegetab les, homepage than a month away. crafts and preserves, projects, there- See a race fee) you are guarante for just ed to get the to name a few. by affecting ev- 2A and While the kids are splashin official T-shirt. Late quick registration won’t g at the • If your business or ery single one pool, take a minute to group is planeasy look at pick up one of the include the shirt and the price goes nearly ning the of to be in the parade, handy Rose Fest pocket up IBUNE the bonding schedules at a lo- a bit to $25. BRIAN BASHAM/TR register through the Kenyon be sure to 3,000 students project. cal business. With a running shop ve • The Area BusiThorny Rose Challen list of events a car in the automoti and over 500 organized by day and ge ness Association, www.ke nyonkab to remove the engine from time, this schedule Course is another event that is a. staff members. com.off motor mounts as they prepare easier wrench is the perfect guide to if youdavis are fit, and all of the events butseth the Grossman IN: skye nature of the • The Kenyon Veterans DIGGING planned for August 15-17 ration challeng this week. Color Guard es doesn’t Lakes Preschoolers, administ require it. While plans to dedicate state in detroit atinMKenyon. It may seem like a long their new memorial it doesn’t qualify staff to rossman who but some plans may need time away yet, the water slide as “good, clean fun”, wall on August 17 during the Preschool students closing at the end of the course ceremony your attention Lincoln now. As always, more for the Field of currently go to the Detroit information about certainly does! addition al name plaques Flags. While in any of these events can Center n • People Educatio can come from near and still begin City Hall or at the city’s be obtained at for the Rose far added after that day, order yours be Lakes would instead n the Fest garage website: www. now cityofkenyon.com. yours and get your ad sales, so plan to have it on display at the unveiling. their educational careers i ary into the Kenyon current Rossman Element Feature O n the west end of Kenyon, a High simple Lakesstands stone church Detroit the will as a testamen fall musical school t to the faith with of early Oct. 31, onNorwegi open an immigrants. Thisayear, n. productio classic Gol Lutheran Church celebrates itsPage 1Ctennial. sesquicen People are invited to connect with past and present members of Gol congregation to rememb er the past and look to the future in the church’s 150th anniversary celebratio n this weekend. the LP-A team is on a roll, and is advancing to the section semifinals. Page 1B Forecast Dl school bond vote is in two weeks Mark your calendar now for Kenyon Rose Fest, schedu led First Place: Kenyon Leader, Terri Lenz And Goodhue County gets Zip Rail. For someone not familiar with the zip rail project, it was nice to have an explanation right off the bat instead of buried deep in the article. Very informative and well-written. August 15-17 Second Place: The Paynesville Press, Ellarry Prentice Health care system re-named under new enterprise Renaming the Health Care System is not the most interesting of topics, but Prentice helped keep the reader interested by breaking the story into sections and using side bars effectively. Third Place: Kenyon Leader, Terri Lenz Broadband: the fight for rural internet access Broadband in rural areas is definitely a hot topic. By giving several examples of bad service and “ranting” in editorials, Ms. Lenz has given voice to a large concern. Weeklies over 2,500 First Place: Detroit Lakes Tribune, Paula Quam DL school bond vote is in two weeks A great overview of a school bond election. The story and accompanying graphic detail what the bond will pay for and how much it will cost property owners. Most important, the story is written cleanly and without jargon that we saw in other entries. g wIth the tIMes college Is chAngIn locAl coMMunIty M State celebrates merger Membe [|xbI GDJy0 060pzY CALL US BY PiPPi MAYfiELD COMING UP See FEST on 6A Kenyon rs of the Goodhue County Mounte d Patrol are a faithful Rose Fest parade Main: 507-789-6161 Enjoy community apers.com News:@dlnewsp 507-333-3148 theatre pmayfield with the Prairie Fire Sports: 507-333-3129 production g the of ‘Tom Sawyer.’ M State is throwin ev- each year. (Kenyon ONLINE Check out videos, photo galleries and community calendar . Leader file photo) building. n The Lincoln Educatio owned outbuilding, which is would right by the district, and likely then be shut down 14A page school to entry in the NEWS TIP? Contact the newsroo m at and sports desk at 507-333 507-333-3148 or the Or find us on party of the decade -3129 if you know of any news or sports you is invited – to celeFacebook & Twitter eryone think our readers INDEX LOCAL would be de. interested in reading. NEWS 2A-3A, 6A brate their deca 10 years // OPINION 4A // MOLAND 4A // It has been SPORTS 5A // CLASSIF ta State IEDS 7A-11A // CALEND since the Minneso AR 12A // RECORDS Technical 12A // OBITUARIES Community and 12A several with College merged nal instiregional educatio ady tutes, and the college is re to celebrate. 29, M On Tuesday, Oct. open an State is hosting , but house “for the students comthe we also want to get Tucker munity out,” G.L. an of Highway said. Tucker serves as de RAISING THE LIMIT: services limit the custom training 59 now has a 60 mph speed rial state. and business entrepreneu through this part of the services at the college. ld, The celebration is two-fo Services Director of Student I cAn't DrIve 55? It’s not said. Buboltz Karen , it’s only to celebrate 10 years “and also to expose the school lls” IBUNE BRIAN BASHAM/TR everything inside these wa Emily knese with her math to prospective students. r angie Mohr helps student for a patient. house, the tube THE REAL WORLD: instructo During the open ns for preparing a feeding faculty, USING MATH IN class figures out calculatio public can visit with college of- as a M state nursing see programs the classSome enonline. e classes availabl BY WEnDY rEuEr fers and what the courses offered both classr the can And the Forum News Service ely es may require classes, and tail and just get a feel fo lege,” where students have changed immens room and online campus. r degrees and get ca- with the times as well. 75 s of the “transfe n be done all online. uboltz said. Commuters on Highway So many member gical driven some cahave realigned classs in reer degrees,” B d In a technolo “We be able to travel a lithappene kept will soon that has public come to meeting synerat the Before world, the college so there’s more the conference room many though, there was the Voore and more es Tom tle bit faster. said ent fering m ly,” up by of but regional hool The Minnesota Departm the programs. gy college, she said, ost-secondary sc of acthan that. Tech, a p hip computer related office pro- Whelihan, senior dean ortation is raising e leaders of Transp haven’t seen more under th virtual that was ffairs. kes There are it of state Highway 75 develop- ademic a This is their chance. nice for speed lim umbrella of the Detroit La fessional and web ph to 60 mph. Tucker said it’s campus to from 55 m School District. name a couple. the Detroit Lakes entire road, which the school ment to The 1995, degrees 1, Changes over 10 years other July On centered the south of Some of the regionally became M stretches from When M State the Minnesota State that set M State Detroit Lakes have ridge it merged joined location as well. Universities Luverne through Breckenadian State 10 years ago, are the power sports ity Colleges and ives students apart gy, marine engine and Moorhead to the Can have the concept of commun ege. system, which g will technolo if M state border near Noyes, college and technical coll ty the ability to easily transfer technology, architecture What exist? limit. ommuni coldidn’t sed speed DL ere six c ur-year engineer l an increa There w on most r, but their credits to fo technology, civil under the technica The speed limit colleges merged togethe Falls leges within the MnSCU sys- ing technology and radiology Being umcollege 59 will inand community of state Highway Bemidji and Thief River technology programs. class- brella, hitting many different crease to 60 mph. Highway 59 Detroit tem. the biggest addibroke off to leave only are there south of Wadena One of over the Not starts in Minnesota part of Lakes, Fergus Falls, e on all four camtions to degrees M stAte to page 12A egree, or as- es availabl are also classes Worthington, overlaps and Moorhead. alls, school years is the AA dgree. puses, there Fergus F tech a e 94 near just not Interstat “It’s f arts de Detroit ity col- sociate o then passes through but also a commun s as systeM Lakes and Thief River Fallrder AheAD wIth ArMer adian bo Moves y s the Can count it reache co. ark. D so fAr In becker near Lake Bronson State P only 96 hAve ApplIe Highway Two parts of Clarkfield and between 59, 28 public south of I-90, cludes radios for all ool Marshall and ecause of the BY nAtHAn BOWE nty safety, public works and sch will stay 55 mph b has begun, and Becker Cou es
[email protected] in Becker County. districts employe BY PiPPi MAYfiELD Human Services fficials hope to offers.com with the speeD to page 14A pmayfield@dlnewspap is on the County o are working to help Becker County e portion of that cost new radio set a larg ding. road to adopting a be feder- changes. state- through grant fun By Jan. 1, it will will re to system that will provide The Armer system ta chose its own al law for nearly everyone ios currently Monster Deals & wide communications. e or be Why Minneso on place the VHF rad have health insuranc ty. exchange The County Board freaky fun: page 10A in use across Becker Coun ent because $58,000 a ily fined. “Primar ta Departm Tuesday approved Freeman The Minneso has a lot of other That’s the stick. rod’s Checkered runs the contract with Rey the fed- Minnesota ng of Transportation that other states The carrot is that flag Choice: page Communications Consultithe Armer radio system, which is help in- programs Becker County eral government will 16A or it. don’t have,” of Minnetonka to oversee sys- in use statewide by highway radio come-eligible people pay f to Human Services Director s state troopers and move to the Armer choice Holiday tradition said is why ent and workers, When given the es. The care Nancy Nelson tem for law enforcem other state employe contest: page 6B go with a federal health own, Minnesota decided to create rs. emergency worke its as exchange or create its own exchange. system will cost 12A page The ed to to rADIo esota opt h inthe state of Minn much as $2.1 million, whic e. The 14A page to create its own exchang Mnsure ure enrollment period for MNs MnDot ups speed limit on hwy 59 Making (radio) waves ads no rush for Mnsure Page 70 Second Place: Becker County Record, Detroit Lakes, Paula Quam Turnaround champions Too often, government writing is dry. Not in this story. It is alive with colorful writing that documents the quick change from a struggling school to one that is at the top of its peers – at least as far as test scores go. Third Place: Litchfield Independent Review, Andrew Broman Federal government shutdown The newspaper took a national story – the federal government shutdown – and drilled down to tell readers the local effect. The stories cover all aspects of the shutdown in their readership area. Beyond giving readers the details of the shutdown, it is a lesson in areas that the federal government touches locally. 2013-2014 Better Newspaper Contest All Dailies HELPING HAND Even after retire ment, mental healt advocate says h the work’s not done, SHESAYS First Place: The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead, Kyle Potter Fire response times Very good reporting. Definitely a topic that needs attention throughout the country. Nice job. THRILLIN FINISH G The Forum O F SUNDAY EDITION After disappoint ment last year, Grommesh finds victory, SPORTS FA R G O - M O O R H E A D SUND AY, MAY 25, 2014 CHECK RESPON SE TIMES IN YOU R NEIGHBORHO OD FIRE CALL RESPONSE TIMES VARY GREATLY INFORUM.COM ONLINE AT WW W.INFORUM. COM Longest wait tim es on Fargo’s sprawl ing sou th end Second Place: Daily Globe, Worthington, Aaron Hagen, Julie Buntjer & Erin Trester The Northland Mall Saga Way to follow this entire series of events. Each piece was informative and well-written. Third Place: The Bemidji Pioneer, Bethany Wesley School space? Fantastic job of reporting on this very important issue. Scott King stands Michael Vosburg / Forum Photo Editor in home originally burned front of his home in Fox Run in south Fargo. The down in 2008. Freedom of Information Award About the map: The department first arrives Forum analyzed the Fargo Fire Departm - and mapped the ent’s calls dating to respond to nearly back to 2008 - more average respons all calls within 8 minutes, e times than 20,000 respons 12 seconds at the across town. The Fargo Fire Departm es in total, from the longest. time the call comes ent aims to make it to emergency calls in until the fire within 6 minutes, By Kyle Potter 30 seconds and holds itself kpotter@ A forumcomm.com Women connected by experiences with traumatic brain injury Fargo fter getting eight slumbering family members and his dog, Thor, out of house as it filled his with fire and smoke, Scott King called 911, ran to his neighbor’s yard and watched flames his home for 9½ swallow minutes. “I could hear the sirens coming,” said. “I rememb er thinking: ‘Just King Get here.’ ” get here. The wait felt like King doesn’t blame an eternity then, but the Fire Departm not making it quicker ent for destroyed his south to the fire that Fargo home that morning in 2008. July But had he lived the heart of town, closer to firefighters likely have arrived sooner. would The Forum analyze d six years of the Fire Department’s Fargo back to 2008 – moreemergency runs dating from building and than 22,000 calls ranging emergencies and brush fires to medical false alarms – and that response times found vary greatly town, with the longest average across wait times on the city’s souther n fringes. FIRE CALLS: Back Page INSIDE TODAY’S FORUM NATION: Gunman kills 6 after postin g threatening YouTu be video, police say. PAGE A2 Classifieds ............ F, G Crosswords ............ E6 Metro/State........ C1-14 Obituaries .. C7, C12-13 Opinion .............. C8-10 SheSays ............. . B1-8 Sports.................. D1-7 Travel .................. E7-8 Variety ............. ... E1-8 Today’s weather METRO: Many North Dakotans still 83° speaking Germa n, SUNDAY EDITION 60° Census shows. Partly cloudy PAGE C1 Details, Fargo HANDMADE HOMES All Newspapers CREATING SELF YOUR ead woman helps others First Place: The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead Great depth of reporting. The reader clearly understands what the newspaper did through FOI to bring vital facts to the public. Well done. Special to The Forum Lisa Anderson’s daughter Hanna Moorh h, right, suffered trauma tic brain injury in a YS car acciden heal,a SHESA tolives t when she was Lisa, artwho useleft, 15. with her family near Leeds, N.D., serves as a mentor to others in the state dealing with TBI. The Forum Page TY A6 VARIE to tell their stories, Report: Obama will visit ND H E A D reserv A R G O - M O O R O FatFion Fiberglass Replacemen t Windows By Charly Haley Dakota also said 2014 Forum News Service AUGUS don’t T 17, Y,they have SUNDA any GRAND FORKS details of dent Barack Obama– Presi- Obama’s trip. Many ning to visit a North is planare guessing Dakota Obama would Indian reserva visit Standtion next ing Rock month, The Indian Reserva Washington tion, located Post is reporting. south marck and partly of BisOfficials from Turtle Dakota, because in South Mountain and West Fargo his policy Spirit Lake adviser for Indian reserva tions said Jodi Gillette Indian affairs, they haven’t heard any- the Standin, is a member of thing from the g Rock Sioux White but would welcom House Tribe. Attempts to reach e Obama Standing Rock if he were visiting officials Sens. John Hoeven. U.S. were unsuccessful. and Heidi Heitkam p of North OBAMA: f &867206,=(' f 67$,1$%/((9(5 :22' ,17(5,25 f ,03(59,28672 02,6785( 02/' INFORUM.COM NG READING, WRITITR AND CONS UCTION D8 VARIETY: Lake shops stock decor more suited to cabin culture. PAGE E1 T wo women living in Robin separate North Huebner Dakota cities have made a connect reports ion through trauma tic injury and a peer brain mentorship program that matches survivo rs because of the others who’ve livedwith stigma still it associated with firsthand. her domestic assault They arrived at . “I never felt so in different ways this place alone in — my entire life,” through a car crash one said and Anderson of Leeds, Lisa another through an act of daughter Hannah whose domestic violenc e. a traumatic brain suffered “I was so isolated ,” said TBI, in a car crashinjury, or 43-year-old Jen as a Buresh, who teenage r. asked that her hometo wn ages owners not be publish encour tour ed, in House part, INJURY: $2.50 (Suggested retail price) Copyright 2014 The Forum Call us for a quote! • 600 2nd Ave NW • 701.23 7.4000 Page A6 windowsplusinc.n et A boom in the booksand Moorhead The West Fargo, Fargo a steady, even school districts have seen of school sometimes hectic, pace 10 to 20 years. construction over the past how much square Here’s a snapshot of just the districts have footage in new class space added. Second Place: St. Louis Park Sun Sailor* St. Louis Park School Board issues Third Place: The Laker, Mound* Minnetrista data request District West Fargo School of educational Total square footage spaces:1,721,411 new since 2004: Percent of total space 59 percent new since 1994: Percent of total space 63 percent Moorhead School District of educational Total square footage spaces: 980,981 new since 2004: Percent of total space 45 percent new since 1994: Percent of total space 47 percent Fargo School District of educational Total square footage spaces: 2,586,025 new since 2004: Percent of total space 28 percent new since 1994: Percent of total space 46 percent Photo Editor Michael Vosburg / Forum and Forum research Data from school districts Source: The gym has been School in West Fargo. gym at Sheyenne High sweeps the school school. Custodian Safet Hodzic date more classes in the of the image to accommo expanded to the left side of Year North Dakota Teacher tion iga est inv l na mi under cri Decorated West Fargo been instructor and coach has . on paid leave since February By Wendy Reuer m
[email protected] 2014 North WEST FARGO – The Year has the Dakota Teacher of ative leave been on paid administrhe’s being for a half-year while crime. investigated for a possible West Aaron Knodel, a decorated teacher Fargo High School Englishcriminal under been has and coach, at least Feb. 21, investigation since School Disaccording to West Fargo obtained trict memos The Forumrequest. through an open records ion is The nature of the investigat and memos, not documented in the filed against no charges have been Dakota or MinKnodel in a North nesota court. TEACHER: Page A4 INSIDE TODAY ’S FORUM Dave Wallis / The Forum Teacher of the Year North Dakota’s 2014 Aaron Knodel was named Fargo High School English teacher has been West in September 2013. The school district memos show. on since at least Feb. 21, under criminal investigati more Fargo, WF officers see in Minn. discipline than those reason laws may be Some say unions, state By Archie Ingersoll .com aingersoll@forumcomm of a year, the FARGO – Over the span took disciplint Fargo Police Departme officers and civilnary action against its That number ian employees 16 times. police, and four was 11 for West Fargo ’s Office. Sheriff County Cass for the Minnesota, the Across the border in lly. picture changes dramatica frame, June During the same time County SherClay 2013 to June 2014, the Moorhead and Diliff ’s Office and the nts formally disworth police departme officer – a Clay ciplined a total of one a verbal repCounty jailer who received derogatory staterimand for making ments to an inmate. POLICE: Back Page Today’s weather SPORTS: Vikings improve to 2-0 in preseason play. PAGE D1 $2.50 (Suggested retail price) Forum Copyright 2014 The 80° 66° Thunderstorms Details, D8 G Classifieds ............ F, Crossword .............. E6 Metro/State ........ C1-10 Nation/World ...... A2-10 Obituaries .......... C8-10 Opinion ................ C4-6 E7-8 ... Travel ................. Many F-M area schools new in past two decades By Helmut Schmidt com hschmidt@forumcomm. Fargo t growth and efforts remendous enrollmen a building boom to modernize has fueled the past two among area school districts decades. for the first day of So when students arrive in the first week and classes later this month at all uncommon for be of September, it won’t doors of a facility the through walk them to decade. built within the last District, nearly 60 In the West Fargo School footage in percent of the total square – new schools or buildings used for learningin the past 10 years. built additions – has been Moorhead School About 45 percent of for schools has footage square District’s total 2004, including this gone into service since Probstfield Center for year’s additions to the Asp Elementary. Learning and Robert the Fargo School Nearly 30 percent of for learning is new footage square as District’s 46 percent since 1994, since 2004, and almost schools and built schools it has replaced aging south of Interstate 94. t hit 8,544 last fall, West Fargo’s enrollmen y students – an elementar when nearly 500 new – showed up for the first school worth of kids day. continued growth. We’ll “We’re anticipating whether we’ll grow know in the next week Superintendent David another 500 students,” Flowers said. and additions, West Between new buildings square feet of space Fargo has added 1,011,462 T SCHOOLS: Page A8 Fiberglass Replacement Windows f &867206,=(' f 67$,1$%/((9(5:22' ,17(5,25 785( f ,03(59,2867202,6 02/' Call us for a quote! West Fargo • 600 2nd Ave NW • 701.237.4000 windowsplusinc.net *Please note, an asterisk indicates that no comments were submitted by contest judges for the entry. Page 71 2013-2014 Better Newspaper Contest Explanation of News Operations /Newspaper Ethics Opinions All Newspapers Page 4 Faribault County Registe Some things just nev er get r March 10, 2014 easier Deadlines. It’s a fact of life in the newspaper biz. Daily newspapers face them, well, every from the day. is why they are called That daily newspapers. Usually sometime in the evening hours By Chuck Hunt, the staff has to get the finRegiste r Editor ished pages sent off to printing plant where the the papers are ries, work on the pictures printed, folded and prepared for mail and then lay it all out so it fits. or carrier delivery in the wee hours of the And, do it fast. Very morning. fast. Quite often an unexpe Weekly newspapers cted news event face a deadline, happens on Thursda well, every week. y That to get it in the newspa night and we rush called weeklies. Many is why they are don’t, that news event per. After all, if we lines on Tuesday or have their deadWednesday. eight to 10 days old will be at least Here at the Registe by edition of the Registe the time our next early Friday mornin r, our deadline is g. following Saturda r comes out on the that week’s edition We have to fire To the Editor: y/Sunday/Monday. off The famous Kerry plant in Madelia where to the printing I have to get this off it is printed, my chest. I adyears ago is a prime fire about seven vertising flyers are have never written example. It hapinserted a letter to the ediare labeled with subscrib , 3,000 copies pened on a Thursday tor, and have probabl night. ers’ mailing ady That week’s edition dresses and another gle issue of the Faribauread every sinof thousand or so are the Registe lt County r already had been worked bundled for delivery Register since 1986 rectly. It didn’t add on, the front to stores, carriers when I learned to anything to the artipage all put togethe and our office. read. cle to see that image. r. pletely tore the paper But the staff comThe entire process who did not know For those of us I’m writing apart is because comple on Friday Ethan, it is now what I feel like an ted by morning to add stories Friday afternoon and apology is owed to we will remember and photos of the the about him. I bet it in Blue Earth early delivery made here fire. affected by last week’s families of those would not have on Saturday mornbeen difficult to find tragedy, and the Under deadline pressur ing. It will hit the commu a great nity basketb as newsstands on Satura all action shot, or whole. I felt it was e. even a Over the past few day morning, be carrier in very poor taste to school picture. years there are not delivered on many more cases of Saturday or Sunday of the crash vehicle only print a photo I will continue to be remaking the paper , and be in local with blood on the an avid reader, to get a Thursday reader’s mailboxes side, but to name the but frankly, I don’t night news event in. on Monday mornin editorial “Died and read g. Last week was another Almost every Friday gone to heaven” while munity paper for shock the local comcase we referenc are of factor. that. scraming Please be The tragic acciden bling to try and get cheese. a bit more sensitiv t in the latest sports e in of a Blue Earth Area which took the life stories and photos continue to be a paper the future and We all have an imagina High School stufrom we can all be tion, and the dent happened on events. We have saved Thursday night tragedy has saddene proud of. Thursday d those of us who did all of us, even but it is still an effort room for them, Friday morning, when night. On not know Ethan dito Melanie Farnham, write the stofacing deadline pressurwe were e, very few Blue Earth facts were availab le. A press release by law enforcement official To the Editor: s had details, not even the very few MNsure wants you Most people don’t names of realize that the the victims. And as buying health insuran to believe that premium you pay it turned ce is like booking for insurance is the a trip on Expedia. same, whether or Editor’s Notebook But , of thousands of others if you’re like tens of an agent. It’s not you have the help built page 5 pick the right health who have tried to If you buy directly into the premium. insurance, you from the insurance know it’s much more carrier, or through complicated than MNsure, they keep MNsure says it is. that money. You have a right to So you don’t have to be confused and guide you to the right use an adviser to you don’t have to decision. These spend advisers cost you nothing just look for an insuran extra money – ce agent in your you hundreds of dollars. , but may save area who can help you. They may even save your life. They are called insurance Lee Hodges agents. Boice W. Hodges Insurance, Winnebago Faribault County Editor’s Notebook Feels photo was in poo r taste Letters to the Edito r First Place: Faribault County Register, Blue Earth* Some things never get easier - From the Editor’s Notebook Second Place: Pine City Pioneer* Never victimize the victim Third Place: St. Cloud Times* We’re not bullies; we’re a watchdog Category X Suggests agents can help you Register Poll Question Cops & Courts This award will recognize excellence in the local coverage of cops and courts in news stories, features, in-depth reports, multiVOTE Re memberi ng the days of this,or other content published in your newspaper and its website. The award will be presented to newspamedia presentations that, and the other thing pers with strong Tales coverage of local law enforcement, crime and courts, and related news; that tell stories that explain the role from the Batt Cave of cops and courts in their communities; or those that find new and innovative ways to approach the “crime blotter.” These may include investigations, feature stories, human interest and feature stories, breaking news or other relevant content. Last week’s results This memorial to Ethan Rorman appeared last week on Leland Parkwa y. Are you a member of a in Faribault County? fitness center Workout 24/7 = 14% Curves = 0% M&S Fitness = 0% Other = 0% F.C. Fitness Center = 27% None = 0% Results as of March 7, 2014 Do you donate blood? Yes, I have in the past = Yes, regularly = No, I never have = I can’t = online at faribaultc ountyregister.com Ghosts There are ghosts. I walk about a cemeter There is a crowd. y – St. Peter’s. My bors are buried there. parents, in-laws, friends, and neighspoke fondly of listenin I see ghosts. My memory g to “Art Linkletter’s up. I place a stone in which Art asked riles them House Party” on kids that I had visited and the tombstone of my parents – a sign questions like, “What from Los Angeles grammar schools remembered. I rememb ing me what kind Arthur Godfrey who does your mommy do?” and to er mother askof birthday cake I wanted birthday pie. I rememb Like Old Times” for strummed the ukulele, had “Seems er telling father, a . I wanted a a theme song, and Chalmers tractors lover Lipton was sponsored by of AllisTea. Mom told , that By Al Batt, so that the boys could the school had changed its colors table on orders from of marching around the breakfast wear Special to the Registe “Don McNeil’s Breakfa John Deere caps to Memories are ghosts r The first radio I graduation. st Club.” that I’m pleased to recall contemplate. wooden cabinet statione was a Philco console with a Sour dreams d in our living room. There is a dreamc steam-powered, but It wasn’t sound atcher on the wall it was old. Photos near our bed. It re- would for an alarm clock. No one ever sembles a miniatu or other prized posre basketb owned by a cat sessions perched on top of a doily be able to sleep through resting on the good dreams pass through all net. According to legend, Philco had more knobs it. the net to comfort a and dials than necessa radio. The Old time radio son. Bad dreams radio sleeping perwas ry. My first a used become tangled in A friend maintains Arvin, AM only with the net and remain cellpho that we share too trapped until dawn, much – thanks to cabinet, advertised as “Velvet Voice a shatterproof plastic when they perish. nes, email, Faceboo Radio.” Later, I added I thought the dreamc k, Twitter, YouTub a GE transistor radio always shared a great e, etc. We’ve atcher had slipped to my stable. The deal. When I was middle of the night. up. It was the only gave wings to my old radio shows a boy, I was imagination. and uninformed. Sudden sleeping the sleep of the innocen watchthree TV channels. You couldn’t tape there were t transmission interrup ly, something howling like a bad varietielater or zap the commercials. There a program to I ate a pasty in MeadowPasty weren’t many ted my sleep. Someon s of lands, Minnesota. moned the flying monkey cious. A pasty is a e had sum- and cereals. breakfast cereals, so we shared TV It was delipastry case filled s. It was no dream. meowing of a cat with beef, sliced or It was the loud I missed We shared plenty. Radio offered morechannels diced potato, rutabag the a choices (swede) golden . , and onion. It’s seasone age of radio, but I’ve “Shut your kibble-h plays. listened to re- with salt and pepper. It’s made by d ole!” I growled in manner. I had run placing the uncook a kind and caring to the TV had taken most of the programs, but filling on a flat pastry to the ed old radio shows in I could listen reruns. I enjoyed listening Back to sleep I went. end of my chain and barked. ing, crimping the edgecircle, and folding it to wrap the fillber McGee I knew at to and the “Fibthe path. Molly,” “Jack Benny,” side Once again, my sleep “Fred Allen,” “Lum result is a raised semicircular or top to form a seal. The & Abner,” “The ended in noise. This package that is then Great Gildersleeve,” that “hoopa” sound time, it was Hire,” “Edgar baked. “Pat Novak For In the 17th and 18th centuries, cats make before they Bergen and Charlie the pasty became ball. I jumped from cough up a hair- ton,” with Cornish workers McCarthy,” “Red popular bed and searched “Bob . Tin Hope,” Skelminers found it to “Stan for stubbing a toe only be a comple once, I found the cat the feline. After etc. I listened less intentlyFreberg,” “Abbott & Costello,” meal that could be carried easily, eaten without cutlery, te ing had happened. napping as if noth- pense,” mained warm for to “The Green Hornet, That “hoopa” would remake the perfect “Inner “The Shadow,” “Gunsmoke,” “Boston ” “Sus- could be warmed several hours, and if it did get cold, itXXXXX on Sanctum,” and “The Blackie,” filling comfort food a shovel over a candle. A pasty is a Lone Ranger.” My even if pasty rhymes 7 mother not with nasty and page tasty. Faribault County Register Publisher/General Manager.................. Lori Nauman Managing Editor..... ................. Office Manager ................. ..................Chuck Hunt ....................Wanda Circulation Manager Gieser ..............................M andi Wiltse Creative Services Manager ................H eidi Knutson Minnesota Newspap er Association Member Graphic Designer .................................. ........Pam True Sales Representative ......................Sandy Musegades Sales Rep./Graphic Designer..........Kris tin Woodwick Staff Writer ................. .........................Lacey Staff Writer ................. Sawatzky ...........................Bro ck Buesing Weeklies up to 2,500 125 North Main Phone: 507-526-7324 Street, PO Box 98, Blue Earth, MN 56013 Toll Free: 1-888-87 7-0643 Fax: 507-526 E-mail: fcnews@bevcomm -4080 .net Website: www.faribaultcou ntyregister.com COBRAS GET THEIR TURF The Faribault County First Place: Star Herald, Dodge Center/Hayfield Dodge County Sheriff’s Coverage Very, very nice array of articles. Sheriff report is always a favorite of readers. Domestic Danger series had good writing and eye appeal. Several different points of view helped with story line. Always nice to break up the story with bold headers. Firing of deputy well covered, along with autopsy story. Register (USPS 058-620) (ISSN 1045-7429) 125 North Main Street, is published weekly PO Box 98, Blue Earth, at MN 56013. Periodicals postage paid at Blue Earth, MN 56013. 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Sept. 1 • Labor Day Sept. 6-7 • Mantorville Marigold Days Sept. 12-14 • Dodge Center Harvest Fest Star Herald DeaDline: ThursDay 5 pm 507.374.6531 dcstar@kmtel g affects all ages Hardware store closin no place in pick out, and there was but keeps forgetting to town to get light bulbs. them up, and if the hardware Probably more than one just store was open, he could local resident is having regrets local go in and buy some. about not doing more Adults have similar reac- shopping. They admit using smalltions. the hardware store “for Heather Frederick and er stuff,” but for bigger items Linda Lulf said their husbands they may go to larger towns’ are affected by the closing. big box stores “because they grous are “And I did go in there for are cheaper." Many of added. Linda ceries at times,” and the store in our guilty of that, “We’ve lost so much can't survive that way. town.” Dennis Englehart, who had of Colleen Snaza, owner the store, lot of been managing the Colleen’s Salon, did a declined to comment on her shopping at Hardware situation. said. is Hank. “I miss it!” she The hardware store everything She purchased local residents, filters owned by five from coffee to furnace Six, Dave Hutton, Doug Ray people “The and to flowers there. I Klevos, Elden Ellingson the their thoughts on how who ran it were so nice, Doug stated shared Ellingson. Redican Roger Travis Hellevik and saying a loved it,” she said. them. Photo by Nan Babcock Kailyn Erickson, Carter of that the group is not Hardware Hank has affected right Lori Ellingson, manager situation the closing of West Concord’s Liquor Store, lot about like the Municipal“We used to get now. They are actively workTravis noted ̶ things it, too. will ing to find a buyer, and Kailyn Erickson, Carter water guns, candy and ice missed some supplies down there,” pursue that avenue for a reaBy Nan Babcock Hellevik and Travis Redican “We like to support time, but if When West Concord’s discussed the closing this cream. he she said. She sonable amount of its Carter mentioned that the local businesses.” library Hardware Hank closed able to sell it, they peo- week at a children’s would has a mounted fish and a pic- recalled a recent incident they are not the busiit doors July 16, it affected in will have to liquidate grandma he the program. “I wish get- ture from his when both of the light bulbs like I ple of all ages, not only because His again, ness. wall. open rest room burned wants to hang on the adult men who we traditional- ting stuff there,” Kailyn said. said, the ladies’ store dad needs hooks, Carter ly think of as hardware “I’d get stuff in there,” customers. CATCH & Second Place: Jackson County Pilot Nice beginning on Hometown justice piece. Very good variety of articles. Graph helps when lots of numbers can get lost in the text. A special series: Domestic DANGER RELEASE? Report on violence in Dodge County and one stepchild. the she Emergency Room. Through court records, had become upset when The record shows that Star Herald has found other the stop said she was going to call Sheriff Jensen in in the Allee contacted soon, Judge says it must to cases where suspectswere police and threw her and Jensen told the sergeant Abusers released too domestic abuse cases Suspects are then later bathtub, broke her phone in Butteris from custody. rather The law also prevents vic- charged by the county attorher in the side release ordered to be released punched half, or Lindquist charges Tara By tims from dropping the interval trage- and told her he was going to Warrant, search, tragedy than jailed. “When we go on a domes- not charging a suspect when ney, but in an interview on was issued for happen that kill her. warrant During A never sometimes we dies call the this tic violence law had there is probable cause for Monday, June 23, with Butteris on April 11. Area might have been avoided ed and let go 14 know what we are walking suspect to be charged. publisher, spent Apprehend our agencies and t followed. reporter been enforcemen the law into,” explained a Dodge According to the records, days searching for Butteris Sheriff Jensen was asked to The laws are written this law in not only the Arrival at the scene was apprehended on County deputy. “The of susand way to protect on Butteris by the Mower County before he was arrested his address the releases well, and allows us to get the victim One such case began At April 9 victim but the suspect as pects in domestic assault Waltham on April 25. the perpetrator to be separated especially when mood-alter- April 9, 2014, when officers Sheriff and delivered to Allee day, order for protection violations. them court appearance that home if and it protects both of were called to a mobile and Deputy Justin Thurmes, Butteris was visibly shaken ing chemicals are involved. When he was first asked a posHayfield, from the situation escalating of his he had ever let a suspect go or According to prosecuting in Claremont, regardingRichard who took him to a when he saw the photos and sible disturbance. Sgt. further.” where a breath test revealed set at $10,000 ordered deputies to release was attorney Gary ReMine Bail victim. requires Bohle .307. Law years Allee and Deputy Ben Minnesota that someone, he said no, he had blood alcohol level of court records, in recent and he was released later that someone who is suspected there have been several cases filed the report stating that Allee called dispatch and had bail. on not. breakJensen has they arrived, the victim arrangemen ts made for eveningApril 26, Butteris hung of domestic violence or On be where Sheriff Jim suspects when were on the steps Butteris to go to Detox. of child ing an order for protection her release and member’s the family are to ordered to himself in a held in custody. They left order for protec- outside the home crying. Thurmes took Butteris Domestic violence they in assault and garage. He was 27 and remain in custody until rather than folThe victim reported that Detox and was told Butteris continued on page 2 his wife, two children or be tion incidents, estab- Drew Butteris, had hurt her needed to go to St. Marys behind can go before a judge lowing the procedure he taken to the police or sheriff’s lished by law. and pulled out her hair; that department. St. Olaf Church celebrates its heritage cabin for the St. Olaf display at the Tverberg A antique tractors were on here admiring the cars. Beautiful classic cars and Bob Senjem is pictured annual ice cream social. Heritage Association’s Photo by Ruth Hanson can be found on page 7. story and more photos •• Page 72 •• X Slug Here •• •• n Widening of 14 has begu miles of new The third segment is 8.9 all of which is outBy Gretta Becay on the first four-lane highway, will Construction has begun current right-of-way. This the project to side the of three segments in significant amount of money U.S. 14 from require a the land needed for the widen about 15 miles of between to purchase lanes four to lanes two road. County Owatonna and Dodge Center. segment The segment runs from Work on this first 2.6-mile weeks Road 16 to Dodge Center south of a few near Owatonna started Claremont. the MnDOT ago. At an open house held at on s Aug 19, Project State Department of Transportati many Owatonna headquarter that workers had already completedproject Manager Heather Lukes explained for the is not yet availpre-construction tasks for part even though funding when funding became availableAn envi- able for segments two and three, year. tion activities will still of the roadway late last expansion was pre-construc ronmental study for the was continue. funding no Intertec but Braun 2010 prepared in Representatives of the proavailable at that time. take soil samples along will proroute The “Corridors of Commerce” leg- posed lanes to determine if the the 2013 for a roadbed. That gram was enacted during up to chosen is suitable autumn after harthis islative session, which authorized improve- work will begin will $300 million in trunk highway on the vest. Augers used by the company not frozen ground, but deep ment bonding for projects Transportation drill through work. The state’s four-year State snow does slow down their in spring well Improvement Program. of drills also will not work from Braun. segment first the In December, Jill Mickelson to receive $12 mud, said owners along the proposed this project was selected Property to have their property million of that money. is taking route can ask the segment is actualThe current construction right-of- purchased before place within the highway’s expensive ly started, and if money is available, least property way, which makes it the MnDOT sometimes purchases near Claremont part of the project. miles of early. Two properties The next segment is 3.6 Ave to have already been bought. Property 54th contacted yet. four-lane highway from owners have not all been is route this of Some County Road 16. right-of-way. not on the current U.S. 14 •• CYAN •• MAGENTA •• YELLOW BLACK •• REGIST. Third Place: Kanabec County Times, Mora Co. Attorney: ‘It’s disgusting’ Front and center letting the readers know about backlog of criminal sexual conduct cases is exactly what newspapering is all about. Get the story out there. Editorial agreed. 2013-2014 Better Newspaper Contest Big changes at speedway Weeklies over 2,500 Lifestyles Expo is Saturday A16 SPORTS B1 First Place: Echo Press, Alexandria Burglary; Crime page; Murder; Solving crime feature; Trouble traffic spots. Very nice selection of stories that were well written. I liked that a couple stories–-what detectives do and the trouble traffic spots–-were nice because writer actually had to get out to do the story. ECHO PRESS Alexandria BURGLARY SUSPECT CHARGED www.ec hopress .com $1.50 WEDNESDAY | MARCH 26 | 2014 Second Place: Litchfield Independent Review Attention-grabbing beginnings to all articles makes a person want to read more than the first paragraph. Middle is very informative and interesting to the very end . . . just like articles are supposed to be. Michael Warren faces 11 felonies next court appear set for March 31. ance is Alexandria Police Rick Wyffels talked Chief about the case at Monday night’s Alexan dria City Council meeting. He said that in A suspect was arreste his 30d year police career, Friday in connec the retion three recent armed with cent armed robberies rob- rank right up beries in Alexan there for dria. creating fear and concern Micha el in the commu nity. He W a y n e credited citizens for comW a r r e n , ing togethe r, being diligent 27, of and working with authori Alexandria ties. w a The chief stresse s d that c h a r g e d Warren, under the justice M o n d a y system, is innocent until with 11 proven guilty f e l o n y will receive and that he Michael the due counts, in- process he’s Warren entitled to. ARRESTED cluding Wyffels t h r e e proud of said he was the 10 law encounts first-degree aggrav of forcement agencies that ated worked on the robbery, three counts of included 50 case, which kidnapping, three to 60 deteccounts tives, police of false imprisonment, officers and and other personnel. two counts of criminal He said the sexual conduct in the sec- n’t like makingarrest wasond degree. a “winning shot” in sports Bail was set at $1 million there were “real because with lives and no conditions, $600,000 with conditio ARREST A8 a bond of $750,00 ns or Cost of investigation 0. His discussed By Al Edenloff
[email protected] Third Place: Pine Journal, Cloquet Nice in-depth series on different ways drugs affect people. Obviously lots of work went into it. Meg Shafer, adorned in took a turn down the feathers, window screen, wire hangers, Al Edenloff | Echo rubber runway at the Construc Press tion Couture. Her costumegloves, foam tubing, duct tape and Tyvek, was titled, “I Do Believe in Fairies.” FASHION twis ‘Everything is fine’ at Premiere Video t The Forum Staff unites after armed robbery with a E HOP ON TH UPSET Viking TAMWAGON ION land Builders REFLECT Associatio All Dailies mal, Smith said, was they had already that through this once been During a late night before. shift in August 2012, an employee was robbed at gun point. which also include The employee column returns Swift’s d a silent didn’t reTammy Before a suspec auction ceive for Douglas County injuries but was recent crime was t in the lockedany calls victory over K-State Forum, VARIETY Habitat Bohl to The for Human in the bathroom. ity, feahended, Premie appreS tured 22 modelin re Video “For the best g hismost part,win, SPORT openly confirm took to the runwayacts who ed that core staff is still here our wearin they were feeling from g duct tape, aluminu the m screennormal after the back to said.last incident,” Smith “We’ve been through By Al Edenloff ing, sheet-metal squares, robbery on March armed it shingles and other before so that made
[email protected] 10. creative “We work in retail, materials. so we easier this time around it knew the risk .” Some of the As is Those attending models said store manag there,” lastfar as Smith knows, the the started Vikingland Builder er Stacy robber was never planning s Associ- prepar Smith. Smith and ation’s Constr uction caught. has ing their fashion with the compan been Cou- ideas last ture Saturday Smith said there y since November. night at 1993 and at the location were a A panel of judges Arrowwood Resort on few employees that were awarded 307 North Nokom a treated to runway were prizes in four differen little 2005. She believe is since ing nervous about workfashion with a twist. -style gories and there was t cates INFORUM.COM also a uations like this that sit- mostlate shifts after the People’s Choice are a little The recent models award. robbery. were wearing expected. 1, 2013 MBER construction are the Y, SEPTEHere winners: materia SUNDA A big help in Bailee Atchison of AlexandrAl Edenloff | Echo Press other unconventiona ls or getting VIDEO A8 EDITION everything SUNDAY ia combined tinfoil, FASHION A8 back to norduct tape and wire for The third annual l attire. Arrest brings relief her event, ‘Materials Miracle’ honored signed by Danielle Atchison“Tin Woman” look, de, for the Construction Couture Saturday night. By Annie Harma n
[email protected] n goes vogue O F R H E A D FA R G O - M O O WHEN POLICE WORK TURNS PERSONAL Half-cent sales tax If approved, it could take effect in July Premiere Video is located at 307 North Nokomis. Echo Press E CH O P RE SS.co m Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B3 Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A14 Today’s weather 72° 47° Mostly sunny Details, D8 ing about $35 million. If approved, sales tax countywide would increas and generate about e by 0.5 percent year for 10 years. $3.5 million per The money will build 11 segmen be used to rets of county roads (listed above). “These roads we’ve ally need to be construidentified rethan a surface treatm cted, rather ent overlay. The roads were generally built in the 1950s or earlier, so they were s of favoritism, Local agencies say case seriously abuse of position taken Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A4 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B1 The officia l newsp aper of Dougl as Count Forum photo illustration Outdoors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A15 Lifestyles Expo . . . . . . . . . .A16 TAX A8 Petition opposes sales tax idea y • Alexan dria, MN 320.76 3.3133 • News tips 320.81 5.0834 in force Moorhead leads metro upheld complaints, but none chief says Allegations thoroughly investigated, and “We’re looking hard, it,” he we’re not finding By Mike Nowatzki last com said in an interview mnowatzki@forumcomm. Moorhead Police week. MOORHEAD – The ed more comFrom 2008 to 2012, there Department has investigat of force since complaints 14 were use excessive police plaints about against Moorhead law enforcement use 2008 than any other excessive for not but officers counties, offiagency in Cass and Clay of force. In 12 cases, s has been sustained, Ebinger d, one of the complaint cers were exonerate ry records shows. conduct was found a review of disciplina the department is meaning the officer’s That’s not because pass, Police Chief giving officers a free FORCE: Page A6 David Ebinger said. $2.50 (Suggested retail price) Forum Copyright 2013 The FORUM METRO+STATE: $41.4M project to save historic Kirkbride building. PAGE C1 SHESAYS: Area women share life lessons they wish they had known in their younger years. PAGE B1 VARIETY: Tour ‘wow’ homes in Fargo, West Fargo and Mapleton at fall Parade of Homes. PAGE E1 Third Place: Austin Daily Herald The entire package of the crime series was wonderfully put togetherheadings, graphs, story. Other stories also well-written. Extra: Academic . . . . . . . . .A10 Extra: NCAA . . . . . . . . . . . . .B8 INSIDE TODAY’S NATION+WORLD: Obama to seek congressional approval for military action in Syria. PAGE A2 Second Place: Faribault Daily News Nice presentation all the way around. Leads are concise and want to keep a person reading. proposed for roads tional meeting on out the public’s March 20 sorted questions, comments and concern s regarding the new tax. By Amy Chaffi Plus, at that meetin ns
[email protected] g, a petition surfaced indicat ing at least 100 county residents Next Tuesday, Dougla are s County the sales tax increas opposed to Commissioners e. will consider a Local Option Sales Tax for TransWHAT IS THE LOCAL portation – it’s a OPTION countywide halfpercent sales tax SALES TAX? would fund county increase that A local option sales road repairs. tax would In the meantime, fund an informa- projectcounty road improvement s in Douglas County total- Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A12 Obituaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B7 G Classifieds ............ F, Crossword .............. E6 Lottery numbers ...... A2 Metro/State ........ C1-12 Nation/World ...... A2-12 Obituaries ........ C10-11 Opinion ................ C6-8 SheSays .............. B1-8 Sports .................. D1-7 First Place: The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead Great examples of police misconduct help lure the reader in. Nice variety of stories with great content and writing. By Mike Nowatzki com mnowatzki@forumcomm. Fargo his fellow ne policeman convinced a booze party officers not to bust could because he knew it ip for one of jeopardize a scholarsh the minors involved. Another officer working the scene of a traffic INSIDE accident gave an injured of card TODAY person the business From the editor: the chiropractic clinic second Police deserve where she worked a scrutiny because job. of of their authority, Yet another member PAGE C6 the Fargo Police accessed COMING Department to MONDAY official police reports learn about a narcotics Officers don’t a up investigation involving O always show when called in to court, records show. family member. Disciplinary records dating back to 2008, obtained by The Forum request from metrothrough an open records agencies, don’t contain area law enforcement where the personal an abundance of cases with their interests of police interfered professional duties. lly is crossed, and But that line occasiona say such officials nt local law enforceme and handled incidents are taken seriously swiftly. very serious down “Those things we take ed as soon as here, and they are investigat said Fargo police Sgt. they come to light,” oversees the Mike Mitchell, who POLICE: Page A6 Forum file photo report considering filing a police family members are Fargo closed Some brides and their at 3223 13th Ave. S. in after The Bridal Shop alleging theft or fraud its doors last week. Fiberglass Replacement Windows natives Brides left with few alter es clos after Fargo bridal shop file a civil claim Officer suggests customers Other brides and their sister By Emily Welker m
[email protected] FARGO – Worried brides said and their loved ones they may be left without recourse – and without refunds – after spending of sometimes thousands attire dollars on wedding ed at that never materializ it The Bridal Shop before closed early last week. Erin Aberle’s bought her “dream dress” sevfrom The Bridal Shop has eral months ago and store called the now-closed days four consecutive without a return call. “We’re kind of waiting “If to see,” Aberle said. money the get she can’t back, we can’t buy another one.” they family members said a are considering filing theft police report alleging police or fraud, but Fargo they Lt. Joel Vettel said crimilikely don’t have a police nal case because intent would have to prove sugto defraud. Instead, he other gested brides and lled $VNDERXW(QHUJ\7D[FUHGLWV on r * 6$9( XSWR )UHHLQKRPHHVWLPDWHV :HVW)DUJR QG$YH1: ZLQGRZVSOXVLQFQHW SHOP: Page A7 *Please note, an asterisk indicates that no comments were submitted by contest judges for the entry. Page 73 2013-2014 Better Newspaper Contest General Excellence Weeklies up to 1,500 First Place: Observer/Advocate, Mountain Lake The Mountain Lake Observer/Butterfield Advocate proves that bigger isn’t always better. In as little as ten pages, the newspaper covers all the important happenings of the local communities, giving readers highquality newsprint that allows the equally high-quality photos a chance to shine - even in black & white. Sports coverage is as robust as newspapers twice its size, and the focus on photos both inside and outside the newspaper give readers what they want: a look at life in and around Mountain Lake. Second Place: Norwood Young America Times The Times packs a punch. Like its namesake, the Times has ‘all the news that’s fit to print’ in a decidedly more local format. Interesting stories abound on the densely-packed front page, where readers can find out about everything from a gubernatorial forum to youth bowling. The Times does a great job of balancing stories that are sure to appeal to a wide range of readers. Third Place: Carver County News, Watertown The Carver County News packs interesting and insightful news, sports, and feature coverage into an easy-to-read package. The opinion page which carries a wide range of viewpoints not normally included in a small-town newspaper and the crisp, clear sports photography really sets this newspaper apart from others in its class. Weeklies 1,501-2,500 First Place: Jackson County Pilot The Jackson County Pilot reads like a much larger paper - in a good way. On just one front page, readers can find coverage of the local political goings-on, a story on Winterfest, photos of a scout award ceremony, information on a music festival, and weather coverage. This is indicative of the wonderful variety of stories to be found on the inside pages, as well as the strong sports coverage and good blend of advertising. Photography is crisp, clear, and engaging and the Christmas Greetings section (a staple of any successful small-town paper) was a welcome sight. Second Place: Annandale Advocate The Annandale Advocate deftly balances the responsibility of a newspaper to provide unbiased hard news coverage with a local-first philosophy of promoting all the wonderful things Annandale has to offer. Through its use of simple, engaging photos and accompanying content as is the case with Community on the move. The Advocate shows what can be accomplished when a publication has the support of its readers, community leaders, and local businesses. Page 74 2013-2014 Better Newspaper Contest Third Place: Sauk Centre Herald The Sauk Centre Herald is an example of a small-town newspaper that’s not afraid to take on tough issues. “Parents object to religious music in elementary program” is just one example of how the Herald provides readers with a balanced look at local issues that many newspapers in its class would be hesitant to highlight. But it’s not all bad news in Sauk Centre, interesting and uplifting stories like “Mandie’s Mission” give readers a look at all that is good in their corner of Minnesota. Weeklies 2,501-5,000 First Place: Woodbury Bulletin The Woodbury Bulletin punches above its weight class. Through the use of graphics, simple but effective layouts, and in-depth coverage across a wide range of topics, the Bulletin reads like a small-town version of a big-city paper. In any given issue, readers can find coverage of local government, school news, and interesting features - all on the front page. Sports coverage is perhaps the strongest in any class this year, with a clear effort to bring stories that wouldn’t normally be told into print in vibrant and entertaining detail. “The New No. 1” and “The Fighter” are wonderful examples of this commitment to sports coverage that draws in not only sports fans, but casual readers. Headlines are clear, concise, and clever. The Bulletin clearly distanced itself from not only the weekly newspaper in its own class, but in any class this year. Woodbury readers are fortunate to have the best weekly newspaper in the state. Second Place: Hastings Star Gazette The Hastings Star Gazette provides readers with solid coverage across all subject areas with an old-school approach to design that allows the paper to maintain a great balance of news and human interest stories. Photography at the Star Gazette is particularly strong, as the newspaper’s coverage of “Snow Week” represents. The decision to have “Variety” as the B section (as opposed to sports news like many similarly-sized newspapers) is an interesting choice that shows the newspaper is thinking big. Third Place: Faribault County Register, Blue Earth The Faribault County Register proves that simple doesn’t have to be boring. Through its use of eye-catching photos, catchy headlines, and (perhaps most importantly) engaging content, the Register gives readers an in-depth look at life in the county. The Ag Issue is outstanding, blending insightful coverage of the local industry with advertising in an incredibly reader-friendly package. Page 75 2013-2014 Better Newspaper Contest General Excellence Weeklies over 5,000 First Place: Chaska Herald The Chaska Herald provides readers with a wonderful blend of hard news, human interest pieces, and a robust coverage of local sports. In both its broadsheet and tabloid format, the Herald does a wonderful job of seamlessly blending advertising without taking away from a great selection of interesting and informative news content. Sports photography is crisp and action-packed, and feature pieces like “Red-Hot Reunion” are characteristic of the kind of locally-focused, entertaining content that can be found throughout the newspaper. The Herald does a clear service to its readers with coverage of local government and business news, and serves as an example of how community journalism is alive and well in Minnesota. Second Place: Chanhassen Villager The Chanhassen Villager is a great example of an all-in-one publication that serves the mission of informing readers with informative content in an easy-to-follow format. The Villager greatly benefited from a tabloid format redesign, which allows the paper to flow much better and keeps the reader engaged well beyond the local news and sports sections. Sports features that highlight local athletes, such as “A vow to return to the track” are especially enjoyable to read. Third Place: Savage Pacer The Savage Pacer provides a robust coverage of local sports; perhaps the best in its class. Local news is well-covered, and there is good depth across a variety of different human interest feature stories that include a wide range of topics, allowing the paper to draw readers with a variety of interests. Dailies under 10,000 First Place: Albert Lea Tribune Nice variety of story lengths and topics. Good color choices and font families. A nice daily package. Second Place: Faribault Daily News Nice use of photo and color. “Homeless Among Youth” is especially strong front. Third Place: Austin Daily Herald Very solid use of large photos that make for compelling fronts. Nice mix of stories and content all around. Page 76 2013-2014 Better Newspaper Contest 2011-2012 Dailies 10,000 and over First Place: St. Cloud Times Well written and nicely designed. You really know how to showcase your best work. Visuals are strong. Excellent work with teases – your skyboxes, online refers, Daily Poll and other touches provide lots of entry points to your print and digital content. Bravo. Second Place: Post-Bulletin, Rochester A strong newspaper. You clearly have a talented staff. Solid writing, solid photos and solid design. Nice work. Third Place: The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead Interesting design on these entries. Good writing and nice approach to routine stories. Well done. New Journalist of the Year world red cross day CMYK this thursday winonapost contact us: 507.452 .1262 fax: 507.454 .6409 email: winpost@winonap ost.com P.O. Box 27, 64 E. w i n o n a ’s t 2nd St., Winona, MN 55987 wice-week ly newspap er since 1 971 wedn esday , may 7, 2014 . HyVee . Charter . Drury's inserts: full: volum e 43, no. 36 . Freedom . Lewiston Hardware winonapost.com . . Hebert fired over ro le in sour solar deal by CHRIS ROGER S and SARAH SQUIRE S Winona County Adminst rator Duane Hebert was fired and accused of gross misconduct and malfeasance by a unanimous vote of the Board on Tuesday Winona County . have a new job with He may already the solar company that threatened legal action against the county and led the county to conduct an partial: outside investigation The outside report into his conduct. found that Hebert made false statemen ts to the County Board and failed to meet the county's ethics policy. By asserting that Hebert committed gross misconduct and malfeasance, the County Board stripped ly $60,000 in severancHebert of neare pay and six months of benefits, a age that would otherwisseverance packe be paid under Will pedestrian safety study surface by CHRIS ROGERS it is unclear whether the traffic study After the latest in a string of pedes- will involve pedestrian traffic or fotrian accidents on Broadway severely cus on Broadway. injured an elderly DeFrang describe woman last Nod the study as vember, a haunting a citywide study ly of traffic in geninto the Mississippi familiar crash eral. Citywide traffic River studies at River- conducte view Drive and Huff d as part of the city's were Street claimed 2007 the lives of four young people in comprehensive plan. While DeFrang January, and Mayor initially said that Mark Peterson pedestrian safety led a proposal this spring to add stop was not being studied, when asked signs to neighbor hood intersections, later if the study would only include Winonans have been vehicular traffic, he said that it would conversations about stirred to revisit cover multiple modes of transpor how people walk and drive around the island city and tation, including pedestrian traffic whether it could be made safer and considerations. DeFrang said that better in places. Public Works Director At Keith Nelson conversations have city hall, those had contacted the been on hold for firm, Stantec, about months, but city leaders will soon conducting the study. Nelson said he consider prelimin ary approval for could not comment on the purpose, Peterson's proposal scope, or subject of . the study. conversations about The future of It is also unclear pedestrian safety whether Stantec and vehicular safety has actually been hired. DeFrang said on Riverview Drive improvements that the city was is less clear. waiting to receive After months of calls a quote from Stantec by City Counin response to cil members for a study of pedestrian Nelson's contact with the firm. In an safety on Broadwa y and pledges by interview, Peterson indicated he was city staff that a study under the impressi there have been mixedwas on its way, Works Departm on that the Public ent had already hired city hall on whether messages from Stantec. Nelson said that In March, City Manageris the case. sure whether or not that he was not way told the City Council Judy Bod- Stantec or whether he had contacted the firm had been that a study hired. on pedestrian safety He added that had begun. In interviews prior to with Stantec in regardhe is in contact the way had said City meeting, Bod- ters, had not recently to many matEngineer Brian DeFrang was leading fic study, and that review the trafDeFrang was the an effort to conduct the study. Asked in an inter- point person for the study. An official view last week if a at Stantec did not study return a request for safety was being done, of pedestrian comment. "There's nothing like DeFrang said, Last November, a that going on." 74-year-old womIt does appear that an walking to church city staff are in choir practice the process of having was struck by s a hit-and-run driver a consultin receive g accolade at firm conduct athletes SMSU a traffic study; however, See page 2B SAFety page 5a Shopko Sears his contract. Winona County Sustainability Co- ect several times on behalf of his wife's ordinator Anne Morse, company. The investiga for the project. County tion concluded Attorney Karin investigated in connecti who was also that Hebert's action "arguably creates a Sonneman expressed trepidation about on to the solar violation project, will return financial arrangem of the public trust." to work. ents, but Morse told According to the the board, "We've outside investigabeen trying to shoot tion, Hebert failed holes through this The solar project to because it's that his wife worked disclose the fact amazing Last February, Morse proposal, but it seems a pretty for or was partpresented to here." like it's owner of a solar energy the County Board company a proposal that attempted to win to install Former county commiss a contract with the solar panels on the roof of ioner Mena two county county, then interven ed with the proj- buildings and the board granted approval to seek grants from Xcel Energy tender touch see A nurse's Hebert page 5a First Place: Winona Post, Chris Rogers Great writing, easy-to-read style, holds the reader’s attention throughout and gives personality to your subjects. In a close competition, your articles were just a little more memorable than the others. Second Place: Crystal / Robbinsdale / New Hope / Golden Valley Sun Post, Gina Purcell It’s hard handling all community aspects of a weekly newspaper, and Gina did so with interesting articles and layout. Well done! Third Place: Wadena Pioneer Journal, Bryce Haugen Interesting leads and good at holding the readers’ attention throughout. Keep up the good work! . Photo by Chris Rogers Former Winona State University nursing instructor and Lake sat with Lake Winona Winona Manor residen Manor Registered t Betty Darby (left) Nurse Sheena Hauser (right). A good nurse shows "patience, servance," Darby obsaid. Tuesday was National Nurses Day. sports 1b by CHRIS ROGERS technical expertise and interpersonal Before the clinic doors finesse. never saw a doctor , MInn. or to monitor cerned visitors, before open to conarshall In the Emergen someone Independent-M suffering a mental health wheeled out for surgery,the carts are Winona Health, cy Department at crisis.July 2014never knowing Registered Nurse and before thursday, For a24,while, fragile newborns are swaddled tightly, Laura Cummings sees it all. At any when a critically injured patient might Winona nurses don be wheeled through their scrubs, wash moment she must be ready to fight the doorway left up, and prepare their to keep knots in her stomach a patient alive or hearts and minds . to patch up for the day ahead. 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Eggen shot a 204 for the getting paid for his time baseplayed a really good first Club was the that tournament Golf final round. the shall in 70 a the tyler-Marshall VFW make for with pace 25. it- July round to set the ball team, but that didn’t off he wind direction lending the rest of the week,” his decision to take a week espeLegion of baseball any easier. coincially since his time away BaseBaLL cided with the playoffs. ryan MLB larock and teammate week Fischer recently spent a on a mission trip to Billings, mainMontana, where they didhouses tenance and repairs on While in low-income areas.a “once larock considered it ,” he in a lifetime opportunitydeciwas conflicted with the MInneapolIs (ap) sion to leave his team. the “[he] struggled with said — anthony swarzak, fora an afternoon at least, was baseball aspect of it,” starter again. larock’s mother, sheryl. fellow he pitched like he didhowever, his coach and “they n't want to go back to the players understood. knew it bullpen. the rest of the Marshall - Conwere fine with it. they said Minnesota relievers picked was an important thing,” nor Winklelman of the him up with a strong percoach Jeff Moberg. Marshall Mudcats domiat in his honor. the team was down to nine formance nated st. Joseph both to the swarzak pitched five players when they facedplaybat and on the mound 5sharp innings in a shortMarshall Blue team in the and help lead his team to a notice start, oswaldo arcia offs last weekend. Mobergtheir 0 victory on Wednesday twins missed the team homered and the rest of the night. Winkelman went beat the Cleveland Indians starting shortstop and catcher, 3-for-5 at the plate with heads 3-1 Wednesday. but they didn’t hold theirstayed one rBI. he also pitched "I missed that. that was down. “We won one and complete game shutout he fun," swarzak said. in the other,” said Moberg. in while striking out seven danny santana scored was proud of his kid’s effort st. Joseph batters. to go after two of his three hits the Mudcats overthe games. “I told them and refor the twins, and five six out and play their bestsaid. whelmed st. Joseph lief pitchers totaled that’s what they did,” he him pitching. they got fifteen AP Photo scoregave four trip over larock’s strikeouts hits, nine of which came sport. less innings. Glen perkins some perspective on the in the third and fourth inoff Cleveland Indians pitcher single a will for with trip run ninth a the in the on in Fuld drives finished up “My time away nings. the team also win Wednesday. Minnesota Twins' Sam me to his 24th save in 27 tries.de- Trevor Bauer in the third inning of the Twins 3-1 benefit me by allowing to play scored all of their runs in get When Kyle Gibson appreciate the time I those innings. everynent that hasn't fully preveloped a sore back the Marshall’s nate hoeft sports and practice. not ron Gardenhire said. 29 pared to face him. to worried about his stamina, day before, swarzak (2-0) one gets the opportunityand went 3-for-5 at the plate swarzak has made 93 mph on "our hope would be to to was summoned from the but he still hit fifth. enjoy sports and have fun,helps with one rBI. derek rascareer starts dating back get the pitch counts up, the radar in the bullpen to fill in. he threw doing service for others I do mussen went 2-for-3 and long in2009, but this was his first "When you're in as since oct. 2, 2012. such a give him a couplethem use 75 pitches, 15 over the me cherish the time when drove in one run. noah him, and get in can be nings and make couldn't," limit the twins had r good a shape as get to practice, play, and Winkelman went 2-for-4 bullpen. We that he does surprise assignment their email. work an right-hande hard in pitcher, the the a said but he for mind, better,” a challenge in that training room and less than 14 hours after “personally, I couldn’t have allowed just two hits and he in running one walk while striking out everywhere elsehe can han- finding out, but that can asked for a better season,” Mudcats paGe 2B Twins paGe 2B an oppothree. he was only in trou- and throwing, added. manager also work against sounds like a kid I’d want ble once. the twins were dle those things," on my team. . All Dailies First Place: Marshall Independent, Nick Hansen My favorite entrant, regardless of class. You write good, complete stories, regardless of length and have a knack for catching onto the details that separate good writing from great writing. Keep it up! n h Migratory birds stop in Winona area ree Twins Take gaMe Th RESULTS SCHEDULE Today LEGION BASEBALL .m. Wednesday AMATEUR BASEBALL Luverne 14, Milroy Irish 0 , Hadley 0 Marshall blanks st. Joseph’s SPORTS BRIEFS with Area Basketball Player signsCollege nity Minnesota West Commu letter of intent with Minnesota ut Grove signed his Alex Knutson of Westbrook-Waln six assists and averaged 18 points, four rebounds, West Community College. Knutson Second Place: Marshall Independent, Anna Haecherl-Smith Good writing, and interesting pictures, as well. You appear capable of writing on a variety of topics and covering them all very well. I enjoyed reading your articles. Keep up the good work! Third Place: Post-Bulletin, Rochester, Rachel Leingang It can be challenging to write city and government articles and make them interesting, and I found your articles readable and enjoyable. Very nicely done. Page 77 2013-2014 Better Newspaper Contest Herman Roe Editorial Writing Award A4-Opinion OPINIONS The Free Press / Sunday, May 18, 2014 A4 Free Press Editorials are the institutional voice of The staff and independent of the newsroom reporting OUR VIEW DOWNTOWN BEHAVIOR UNACCEPTABLE of staying away. Others who Some people make a point car doors as they travel through have to be there lock their realize are fast asleep and don’t the area. Many across town some nights. the ugly scene that unfolds too often is a danger Late-night downtown Mankato zone. drink Dangerous for those who : who matters those it for s Why in excess. Dangerou may meet Late-night downtown don’t drink to excess but looking for has become not only face to face with drunks n ugly but dangerous. a fight. Dangerous for downtowto trying just employees who are listed on n mobs ignoring traffic signals 80 percent of the companies drive home without pedestria effectively raise the value last demanding rides. Sometimes a throwaway or banging on vehicles or of outstanding shares but the S&P 500 bought back shares re is not a new thing. The sentence, a passage not on raising The late-night rowdy atmosphea State University in 2003 do nothing to enhance a year, spending $477 billion intended to make a major company’s longhomecoming riots near Minnesotalcohol-related deaths in number telling the up and hing ends point, Mankato, diminis term value. put a spotlight on share values by ty concern. a great deal more long-term But ding 2007 kicked in communi of shares outstan has been done to educate than the author value is a diminishIn the last 10 years, much behavior. Police work hard intended. One such ing factor in many young people about high-risk bars capitalism. And last week, s should cut parties and do checks on passage popped CEOs’ calculations, that companie g else or to curb under-age drinking Martin Wolf, the chief The city passed an ordinance Fiup in a recent Wall as they come under back on everythins deep to see who they are serving. economics writer for the le when guests are illegally plunge themselve Street Journal story — the most pressure from that holds party hosts accountab safely from downtown HAROLD raise their nancial Times to ted just students that documen and respected extortion artists — into debt drinking. City buses carry and early-morning rewards. Nev- venerable ons’ ON ers’ late-night corporati MEYERS is sharehold during m U.S. area the euphemis to the campus journal for investors — and firefighters are often The American Prospect “activist investors” ertheless, that — as that er scramble to buy sharehold that hours. Patrols of police officers safe and try to prevent argued revelers Wall Street Journal article overseas companies called to the area to keep capitalism had become so — who demand bigger diviso succinctly illustrated — and thereby shift their legal dends, and as the CEOs’ problems. dysfunctional that “we need is what shareholder capitalresidency abroad to benefit own fortunes are linked to Still, it’s still not enough. to rethink ownership and an MSU student fell off the ism has become today. from lower tax rates. In just the last few weeks, control” of corporations. share value as well. bus that was transporting That’s why an increasIt noted that roughly bumper of a city late-night area. He suffered serious head Wolf’s point is that As The Washington s business top companie of d number U.S.-base ing 1,700 students back to the campus for his shareholders are far from Post’s Steven Pearlstein and commentaare holding $1.5 ld Mankato man is fighting reporters currently 24-year-o a percent 80 And noted, injuries. the major risk-holders in recently outside a downtown bar. tors have turned against trillion offshore rather than of the companies listed on life after being assaulted same the modern corporation. that in Two . doubt paycases. No shareholder capitalism the bringing it home and Those are the high-profile That distinction goes to the S&P 500 bought back the in drunk kids who didn’t that,” of “But writing cases it. ago, on years taxes numerous ing period, there were they’d had, firm’s employees, who have shares last year, spending home, how many drinks Harvard Business Review, the story said, “has left was remember how they got “firm-specific skills.” And $477 billion on raising with and whether the sex that magazine’s editorial the bulk of their funds for or who they spent the night yet, he continued, “employshare values by diminishdirector, Justin Fox, and paying dividends or buying ing the number of shares safe and with consent. ees have no voice in what School out the Front Street area will of Business effectively tion shares Harvard to revitaliza back The ongoing ment happens to a company outstanding. the city, but added entertain professor Jay Lorsch argued of reach.” gas to be an economic boon to The S&P 500 spent 30 which they might have den housing also could add that shareholders perActually, those funds opportunities and downtow voted their lives, while the percent more on dividends firestorm. If partying students formed none of the three locked away abroad could the flame of the late-night n scene shareholder of 10 seconds and stock buybacks than numbers in the downtow basic tasks that, theoretibe put to more uses than who fill those apartments, the does.” they did on capital expenyou are a non-student renter back shares or payof cally, justified their claim buying most yet, won’t Worse will likely escalate. And if The alternative model to ditures. They rowdiness, you probably ing dividends if those com- these buybacks were funded on corporate profits: doesn’t appreciate late-night which Wolf implicitly points provide home. them normally didn’t panies brought of stakeholder be staying long. by these corporations taks with capital is the kind more security, enforcement, prevenfund and companie the might the patrolling They p of Stepped-u be in capitalism that exists in ing on debt. Indeed, alcohol education need to (which corporations usually research and development, $3.4 trillion in debt that , where workers, tive planning and intense control. Germany under keeps the situation get through retained earnor start a new product line, U.S. non-financial corpora. the continuous mix that and sometimes public repfar end of the problem spectrum ings and borrowing), they or even give employees a es, take half the Riot prevention is on the tions have incurred since n late at night that is inhospiprovide a barometer resentativcorporate boards downtow a didn’t is has end raise. other percent the 87 On seats on 2009, nearly t dangerous for others. of the company’s value But the Journal story table to many and downrigh and have a real voice in gone to stock buybacks and (unless you believe that MSU leaders, and the comhas it right. American big Public safety, health officials, working on the issues that company decision-making. dividend payments. to keep the share price is always business these days is in munity as a whole need Changing corporate strucShareholder capitalin the 2008 High-Risk Drinkaccurate) and they didn’t the business of rewarding were so prominently discussed on the heels of two tragic ture in the United States ism in the United States came provide a check on manageshareholders (a group that point of the ing Summit. The summit herself to will require an epochal reached drank has who feather one including ment — save to very much includes chief deaths of young people, political battle, but it’s long absurdity. More than three after drinking at a road the exclunests. in the own lying to s), their was executive death and one who past time that that battle decades ago, economist In a recent issue of the sion of any other activity argued party and was hit by a car. down as student numbers drop Friedman began. Milton s American Prospect, a magathat might help companie ’s sole has The summer may simmer Meyerson is editor-atcompany a definitely that problem Pearlstein n edit, the downtow zine I help flourish. They’re in for a few months, but the large for The American obligation should be to witherattention before others own his their needs ly raising delivered of desperate and business not dried up Prospect. er its shareholders. But even ing critique of sharehold dividends and buying argue are needlessly hurt. didn’t Friedman back stock, practices that italism Time to remake shareholder cap OTHER VIEW Portugal rights its financial course LBJ’s legacy led to dependency ary 1964 to 67.6 percent third, from 22.4 to 14.7, 50 years later.” Because After voters rebuked FDR slightly lower than in 2012. WASHINGTON — Standwork — independence, in 1938 for attempting to Eberstadt cautions, ing on his presidential “pack” the Supreme But, self-reliance — is essential the poverty rate is “incorlimousine, Lyndon the culture of freedom, Court, Republimisleading” because to rigibly Johnson, campaignSouthern cans and ominous developments they include government ing in Providence, ts preDemocra have coincided with Great transfer payments. Stark R.I., in September vented any liberal Society policies: now is on deprivati 1964, bellowed For every adult man ages legislating majority material rare: through a bullhorn: until 20 to 64 who is between in Congress “By 2011 ... average per “We’re in favor jobs and looking for work, 1965. That year, housing space for of a lot of things more than three are neither GEORGE however, when 68 capita people in poverty was high- working nor seeking work, and we’re against senators and 295 WILL than the U.S. average for er mighty few.” This atives a trend that began with The Washington Post represent 1980. ... [Many] appliwas a synopsis of the Great Society. And were Democrats, ances were more common what he had said what Eberstadt calls “the Johnson was unfettered. in officially impoverished four months earlier. earthquake that shook He remains, regarding 2011 than in the in homes Fifty years ago this much family structure in the era y government’s role, typical American home Thursday, at the Universit ntial conseque disease. of expansive anti-poverty most the of 1980. ... DVD players, of Michigan, Johnson had Portugal’s woes were policies” has seen out-of20th-century president. and s, into g computer legislatin personal proposed wedlock births increase Indeed, the American EnInternet access are home existence a Great Society. Nicholas s 7.7 percent in 1965 terprise Institute’ in them -- ame- from 1887 in It would end poverty and measured now typical his FOUNDED IN in t, to more than 40 percent Eberstad nities not even the richest racial injustice, “but that 2012, including 72 percent booklet “The Great new avail It could .” ds beginning househol U.S. is just the black babies. Society at Fifty: The es of at the start of of themselv would “rebuild the entire Tragedy,” LBJ’s starkly bifurcated Triumph and the the War on Poverty.” urban United States” while the triumFDR, of than nt includes more legacy establishme LBJ, an says make no law respecting But the institutionalizafending off “boredom and 1st Amendment: Congress shall the freedom of phant Civil Rights Act of “profoundly recast the comexercise thereof; or abridging tion of anti-poverty policy restlessness,” slaking “the religion, or prohibiting the free to assemble, and 1964 and Voting Rights mon understanding of the right of the people peaceably has been, Eberstadt says hunger for community” speech, or of the press; or the Act of 1965 — and the ends of governance.” a redress of grievances. carefully, “attended” by the tragic aftermath of much and enhancing “the meanto petition the Government for When Johnson became dramatic spread of a “taning of our lives” — all of his other works. Eberpresident in 1963, Social The es.” best “the g pathologi of gle by assemblin stadt asks: Is it “simply JAMES P. SANTORI, Publisher Security was America’s and the broadest tangle, which now ensnares a coincidence” that male thought social e only nationwid s, inBUSINESS MANAGEMENT knowledge.” and all races and ethnicitie cy flight from work and family EDITORIAL MANAGEMENT program. His programs GINNY BERGERSON, Sales Director cludes welfare dependen In 1964, 76 percent of JOSEPH SPEAR, Managing Editor breakdown have coincided Reader Services Director those they subsequently work.” ZERNECHEL, governfrom DENISE trusted s “flight and American KATHY VOS, News Editor with Great Society polilegitimated put the nation HIGH, Business Manager ine percent of right thing BROOKE the do Twenty-n to Editor ment Business present, TIM KROHN, cies, and that dependence Manager on the path to the GLEN ASLESON, Facilities & Technology Americans — about 47 “just about always or most on government is more TANNER KENT, Currents Editor Manager in which changed social percent of blacks and 48 LON YOUNGERBERG, Press/Post Press of the time “; today, 19 widespread and perhaps — dependency JOHN CROSS, Photo Editor Land live norms The — Manager former Hispanics General of The percent KATHY CONNELLY, percent do. more habitual than ever? on government has been JIM RUEDA, Sports Editor ds receiving househol in number is one reason John—have Goldwater’s insistent 1964 destigmatized son did so much; the latter national means-tested benefits.of America’s question is increasingly changed And “the proportion is one consequence of his . pertinent: “What’s hapcharacter are Letters Policy who older and 20 men doing so. pening to this country of Between 1959 and r, Johnissue of general community has dramatiany on Goldwate employed letters Barry on War welcomes the ours?” The Free Press 1966 — before to no more than 275 words, are cally and almost steadily son’s 1964 opponent who ted implemen George Will’s email that interest. Please limit your letters was facts Poverty of citing Letters or emails dropped since the start assumed that Americans typewritten or clearly printed. address is georgewill@ the percentage of Letters must contain — falling source. the third a Poverty, include have on to should War the would vote . All .com. not commonly known Americans living in povand phone number for verificationYou may percent in Janu- washpost 14 months, 80.6 in from president onethe author’s name, address about space. erty plunged by grammar, spelling and suffered a landslide defeat. letters will be edited for clarity, ress.com. nkatofreep editor@ma email letters to the editor to Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Portugal, at one point one of Europe’s economic basket d cases, last week announce its departure from a threeto year bailout that appears have restored its health. In the wake of the global recession that began in 2008, which the United States played a key role in starting, European countries Cyincluding Greece, Greek prus, Ireland, Italy, Portugal and Spain showed serious signs of the same financial severe. The country sought and received $108 billion in loans from the European Central Bank, the European Commission and the Interin national Monetary Fund 2011. Facing up to its situation and wishing to regain the autonomy that comes from a healthy economy, a new center-right coalition government in Lisbon headed by Prime Minister Pedro Passos Coelho took drastic, but necessary, steps. It made spending cuts, including to public employee wages and pensions. It raised taxes. All Individuals First Place: The Free Press, Mankato, Kathy Vos Downtown behavior unacceptable After reading through the dozens of entries in this category, I kept coming back to the editorial by Kathy Vos. In this editorial, Vos brings up an issue of utmost importance to the community, that perhaps has become an elephant in the room that needs addressing. Vos pushes for continued work to stem the huge problem of high-risk drinking in Mankato. We hope that, in the spirit of the editorial, the Free Press continues to keep this issue top of mind and press the community for change. Second Place: Winona Post, Frances Edstrom Suicide rates up Great topic and presented well and informational from own experience. Well done. Third Place: The Free Press, Mankato, Joe Spear Waseca needs calm amid controversy Very nice editorial on the area and intending to relax before going nuts. Very good message and substance here. Our View: Downtown Behavior Unacceptable Some people make a point of staying away. Others who have to be there lock their car doors as they travel through the area. Many across town are fast asleep and don’t realize the ugly scene that unfolds some nights. Late-night downtown Mankato too often is a danger zone. Dangerous for those who drink in excess. Dangerous for those who don’t drink to excess but may meet face to face with drunks looking for a fight. Dangerous for downtown employees who are just trying to drive home without pedestrian mobs ignoring traffic signals or banging on e Press rides. The Fre vehicles or demanding The late-night rowdy atmosphere is not a new thing. The homecoming riots near Minnesota State University in 2003 put a spotlight on Mankato, and alcohol-related deaths in 2007 kicked in community concern. In the last 10 years, much has been done to educate young people about high-risk behavior. Police work hard to curb under-age drinking parties and do checks on bars to see who they are serving. The city passed an ordinance that holds party hosts accountable when guests are illegally drinking. City buses carry students safely from downtown to the campus area during late-night and early-morning hours. Patrols of police officers and firefighters are often called to the area to keep revelers safe and try to prevent problems. Still, it’s still not enough. In just the last few weeks, an MSU student fell off the bumper of a city late-night bus that was transporting students back to the campus area. He suffered serious head injuries. And a 24-year-old Mankato man is fighting for his life after being assaulted outside a downtown bar. Those are the high-profile cases. No doubt in that same period, there were numerous cases of drunk kids who didn’t remember how they got home, how many drinks they’d had, or who they spent the night with and whether the sex was safe and with consent. The ongoing revitalization of the Front Street area will be an economic boon to the city, but added entertainment opportunities and downtown housing also could add gas to the flame of the late-night firestorm. If partying students fill those apartments, the numbers in the downtown scene will likely escalate. And if you are a non-student renter who doesn’t appreciate late-night rowdiness, you probably won’t be staying long. Stepped-up patrolling and security, enforcement, preventive planning and intense alcohol education need to be in the continuous mix that keeps the situation under control. Riot prevention is on the far end of the problem spectrum. On the other end is a downtown late at night that is inhospitable to many and downright dangerous for others. Public safety, health officials, MSU leaders, and the community as a whole need to keep working on the issues that were so prominently discussed in the 2008 High-Risk Drinking Summit. The summit came on the heels of two tragic deaths of young people, including one who drank herself to death and one who was lying in the road after drinking at a party and was hit by a car. The summer may simmer down as student numbers drop for a few months, but the downtown problem definitely has not dried up and desperately needs attention before others are needlessly hurt. Page 78 2013-2014 Better Newspaper Contest Lynn Smith Community Leadership All Newspapers Page 1C Times We have a winner The NRHEG teen is in elite group $1 Serving Blooming Prairie and First Place: Blooming Prairie Times The Invisible Scar Great story that needed to be told. As the publisher stated, “The full extent of this initiative may never be known, as sexual abuse is most commonly a taboo subject and not talked about.” If nothing else, it left an opening for people to talk about it, giving others the opportunity to find help and eventually heal. Page 3A Tuesday, May 20, 2014 Steele County since 1893 Times builds momentum on board every • New advertisers are coming Momentum worth reading. 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The a part of that? now grown to 24 pages. numerous state Rick Bussler, Times Publisher • Staff members have earned excellence and national awards for journalistic over the past few years. and potato chips during Saturday’s enjoy a meal of sloppy joes helps raise funds Joseph, 3, and Cora, 1, Loverinkluncheon at First Lutheran Church. The luncheon Group Blooming Prairie Cancer cancer research. for the group’s fund and for The invisible scar I Dan Miner dishes up sloppy Stories and photos by Rick Bussler Publisher not be his last. changed his t took only a matter of would Merrall Lee Norton, who has since Williams, minutes on a late fall night while in prison to Hakim Jamal program afback in 1989, but the at- name been placed in the sheriff’s youth tack and subsequent dam- had escaped from a juvenile correctional facility ter he a age would last a lifetime. During that escape, he kidnapped for life at no in Red Wing. and seriously injured her Ann Anderson had been scarred permanently and guard 25 this day, nearly jaw. choosing of her own and to she wouldn’t by busting her dangerous young “a as labeled been years later, she’s fighting a battle the invisible had Norton times, prior to being wish on her worst enemy. At man” and a “serious escape threat” court to unbearable. according are behind facility, left Austin scars say anything placed in the “I remember him saying, ‘Don’t the violent documents filed in Mower County District Court. of has resulted from or I will kill you,’” Anderson recalls was dark in Despite the agonizing life that “It in sexual attack she endured in 1989. attack, Anderson shares her story The dark figure one man’s and my room and I saw a dark shadow. teaching others about sexual abuse torface into the bed.” hopes of them from enduring the came up to me and pushed my night turned out possibly preventingfor decades. This comes as part The dark figure lurking in the who had just ture she has faced Month, which was Awareness to be a 16-year-old violent offender Assault Sexual of Ranch in Austin. escaped from the Sheriff’s Youth in April. Anderson’s child- celebrated He randomly stumbled across in Austin, hood home on Sixth Avenue Northwest THE INVISIBLE SCAR bedroom. as she was asleep in her upstairs Continued on Page 4A — and she Anderson was not his first victim office. As shown in the newspaper’s director for The Times, is father and Ann Anderson, advertising three people, including her the victim of sexual abuse by the horrors, the hopes and a child, Anderson was the feature, Anderson recounts brother. In this Times special of the abuse inflicted on her. over the years as a result healing she has experienced ........ O InsIde A: 2A 9A ............. O piniOns bits Vol. 121, No. 50 Second Place: Cook County News-Herald, Grand Marais Move It! Awards Wonderful and uplifting way to recognize those who are doing positive things and staying fit. I’m assuming you will continue this in the future. Every little one helps joes. Times photos by Alan Van Ormer Becky Barber pours potato chips into a bowl for the luncheon. Ambulance bond rises to more than $1 million By ALAN VAN ORMER Managing Editor Third Place: Post-Bulletin, Rochester Dialogues It’s great that so many community members attend your Dialogue meetings. Sometimes it is hard to get people to show up to public events such as this. It must mean you are doing something right. It’s nice to go to surrounding communities as well to share the experience. (It probably doesn’t hurt with sales either!) Ambulance open house generates excitement The bond issuance to cover the last two payments for the construction of the Blooming Prairie Ambulance Building along ambulance By ALAN VAN ORMER U.S. Highway 218 is seeing facility and Managing Editor residents enjoying hot dogs exstreet and root beer floats, watchtension has Each year the annual ing children climb into ambuinbeen Blooming Prairie Ambulance lance vehicles and allowing creased to Service Open House gener- people to have their blood exciteand than more ates enthusiasm pressure taken. $1 million. ment among children and muchL a s t provides adults the month, the OPEN HOUSE needed information the serBlooming vice provides. Continued on Page 3A Jones Prairie City Today’s open house at the Council approved at the $1 last to conduct a raffle on Sept. 6 a bond issuance of less than life of the loan because the Blooming Prairie Cue Co. apmillion. In May, the board payment is coming out of escrow. • Awarded the seal coat bid to proved the change to the 2014 “If you put all the numbers tothe dif- Person Brothers Inc. for $29,942 Public Facility Bond issued by gether, it isn’t that much of a for FA-2 aggregate rock. DeBlooming Prairie Economic ference to add that $95,000 into a request from the Approved • the are fund “We to said. he Authority velopment this bond issue,” faBlooming Prairie Area Chamber construction of the ambulance taking our city deeper into debt of Commerce for a temporary cility and the Fourth Street South- over this project, but the funds are sell to beer license for July 3-4 to east extension to $1.085 million being held in an escrow account.” alcoholic beverages at the street cover the escrow account. He did say in his memo to the and in Central Park. At the May council meeting, city council that the change would dance • Approved the power washing, City Administrator Mike Jones increase the annual levy needed of scraping and epoxy painting said he tried to keep that number to cover the bond payments. “The the Pine Spring Pool diving platunder $1 million. However, once escrow of the final two payments form, tower, spillway and metal disneeded years the shorten just the paperwork started, it was will the two stand not to exceed $4,200. covered that in order to make to levy for the payment by two bonds marketable, the last years,” Jones said in his memo. payments totaling $95,000 would In other business, the council: audit escrow. have to be placed in • Approved the 2013 US. POSTAGE PAID “I don’t have the cash flow to report prepared and presentCarrier route acfind $95,000 to put into an ed by Abdo, Eick & Meyers Pre-sort Send to: Standard Class count for the next 15 years,” Jones LLP. 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[email protected] www.ezdeliver.net click it. read it. Page 79 The opener arrives 2013-2014 Better Newspaper Contest Press Photographer’s Portfolio Friday August 1, 2014 Match play continues All Dailies 1 Today’s forecast Inside Birchmont, Page 10 High 79º Low 55 Sunday Weather, Page 15 First Place: The Bemidji Pioneer, Monte Draper New plan, new name coming for NTC Reduction of staff and faculty expected as partnership with BSU expands This portfolio demonstrates an eye for detail. The photographer has a strong command of Telling the the equipment, and can use it to relay the tales tranquility of a lakeside sunset to the devastation of a blazing inferno. The subjects are New laws include unique and varied, and the photographer’s Horses and goats among animals showcased at county fair way to fight ability to capture a candid scene at a moPlunge, synthetic 5 ment’s notice speaks volumes. pond hockey drugs February 9, 201 4 EDUCATION BETHANY WESLEY
[email protected] BEMIDJI — A new name and new direction are on the horizon for Northwest Technical College. The 45-year-old college today is submitting a “change of control” application to its accrediting agency to further its partnership with Bemidji State University and revise its academic programming. Those changes will result in a yet-to-be-decided new name for the college next summer and prompt the loss of six to 10 staff positions by October with the potential of faculty job losses by the Hanson 2015-16 school year. “This kind of change is never easy, and we regret the impact on individual em- ployees,” said Richard Hanson, president of both institutions, in a press release issued Thursday. “But I am confident the steps we are taking will yield great and lasting rewards for the college, for Bemidji State and for our entire region. The benefits will be very personal, for students and their families, and also global in their scope.” This is the next step in the ongoing “reinvention” of NTC ONLINE EXTRA The NTC application can be viewed in its entirety at www.bemidjipioneer.com that began when a task force was announced in December to look at ways to transform the college in an effort to curb NTC’s 20 percent enrollment drop over the past four years. EXPRESSIONS | Page B1 BELTRAMI COUNTY FAIR Sports www.bemidjipioneer.com THIS WEEK AT BHS Pat Miller ran in from the 6-yard line. BHS had a last-ditch opportunity to mount a comeback when it started a drive at its 30 with 2:30 to go. A pass to Ryan Hirt gained 14 yards and provided a first down at the Jacks 42 with two minutes to play but a pair of incomplete passes, a 5-yard scramble by quarterback James Hendricks and an interception on fourth down with 1:37 remaining in the game ended Bemidji’s hopes. “The kids were battling for the No. 1 spot in the section and they battled hard,” said BHS coach Troy Hendricks. “This was a fun game. We learned that Brainerd is the team we thought they were and we learned that we are the team we thought we were.’ The impact of Saturday’s loss took a little time to sink in and there was disappointment with the loss. But high school kids are resilient and nothing, either good or bad, stays with them for too long. “Everybody was a little tired on the bus ride home,” Hendricks RTS | Page A8 MINNESOTA Low -23º Weather, Page A3 Tax tips LIVING | Page time MALACHI PETERSEN
[email protected] WINTERFEST BEMIDJI — The Beltrami Tuesday, October 8, 2013 County Fair was buzzing and “baaing” with activity Thursday. From animal shows to the stables, every type of farm animal was on display. DON DAVIS One of the more popular aniForum News Service mal shows Thursday was when about 50 4-H children showedoff ST. PAUL — Synthetic drugs their goats. will be a bit easier to fight beginMONTE DRAPER | Anna Marie Ward, the 4-H ning today. program coordinator, said the They can be handled much like BEMIDJI PIONEER goat show is a traditional animal other illegal drugs under one of show. Ward said there are many dozens of Minnesota laws that CRYSTAL DEY will take effect today. The drug different types of goats, includcdey@bemid ing meat and dairy goats. For the jipioneer.comlaw classifies any substance that showmanship part of the show, mocks an illegal drug as also BEMIDJI — all breeds of goats were able to being illegal, so synthetic drugs Smooth Scottish compete. stones sailed that sell under names such as K2 across the iced and Spice no longer should be “The 4-H youth are judged on face of Lake surBemidji for the sold. their knowledge of the animal, time in more first specifics about their breed, and than 80 years “If you are using it and you are this week end. also how they handle their anigetting high, in my interpretamal,” Ward said. “Showmanship Curling has retur tion, it is a drug,” said Duluth poned to Bemlice is where we’re looking for those winter festival. Lt. Steve Stracek, commandidji’s will face thetop-notch North Sub-Section Lakes No 2. Trailing the Jacks kids.” er of the Lake Superior Drug and Bemidji is, after Caitlin Pickett, the grand Monticello, the second seed from (31.2 QRF) was East Grand Forks all, Violent Crime Task Force. Curling Capitol USA; for 1the seniors showit only makes The law gives the state Pharthechampion South, at p.m. If the Jacks (28.5). sens that an outdoor e Board the power to order manship group, said her goat, macy defeat Monticello they will advance The other teams in the North Louise, had been bred specifically would highlight curling Bonspiel Winterfest on stores to stop selling the drugs. for showing at final fairs. and a 6 p.m. to the section Bemidji. Also, the measure, which Sub-Section 8A field are AlexanLake “You generally just choose your received widespread bipartisan match against either St. Cloud “We needed a dria, Crookston, Fergus Falls and best behaved goat,” she said. winter event support, says that synthetic drug Dragon Boat like Tech (No. South) or Brain- Walker-Hackensack-Akeley. “You just 1 goin outthe there every day s,” who claim the drug is of the Bemidji said Terry Matssellers then3 they’ll start learnon can be forced to pay restituerdand (No. in thejust North). Saturday, November 2, 2013 legal Bemidji’s girls program has been Curling Club ing it automatically.” . Other events tion for costs resulting from the Last week Bemidji won a pair of elevated to the Class 2A ranks and After the initial goat show, a www.bemidjipioneer.com fest were a pondas part of Winter-sale. Those costs include emersub-section matches, blitzing goat agility contest was held. Par- LIttle its section field includes St. hockey tourna- gency response expenses and men t, a Brrm ticipants ran stopping their goats through idji Plunge into Falls 8-0 and Alexandria health care needed by someone Michael-Albertville, Rogers, Elk Bemidji and Lake a series of obstacles to compete a corn who takes the drugs. hole tourna5-2.forMonticello also went 2-0 in its ment. River, Moorhead, Brainerd, Buffalo the best time. A key state official in implesub-section, Sartell 7-0 In additiondowning to goats, horses As of Thursday and St. Cloud Tech. , Matson didn menting the law said it will not were a big draw and Becker 5-2. Thursday. know how the ’t end synthetic drug use, which Bemidji entered Monday’s conice Abby Lebis and Bella Fonhas resulted in young people’s out for the Bons was going to turn In the section individual meet on test at Grand Rapids ranked third tana said their Quartermaster on Friday nigh piel that began deaths and serious health issues. Saturday, the Lumberjacks horses are a part of a drill teamwill be t. To accommo But Executive Director Cody in the QRF with 44.5 points. MoorToday’s forecast the competit performing throughout the represented by the doubles team of ion, six sheets date Wiberg of the Pharmacy Board head was fourth with 45.2 and week. “We practice the drill were said it will be a continued step in needed. Annika Johnson and Olivia team routine two times a week DickinBrainerd sixth with 42.3. the right direction. “It’s beyond my son. fourth forThe aboutpair threeplaced hours each day,”in the dreams,” Mats Wiberg said a series of antisaid Saturday on Fontana said. “The horses go out, and Swimming, VB are at home . “The ice turn North Sub-Section tournament ed out synthetic drug laws and extenthey spin around, we meet up, sive publicity about a Duluth WINTERFES willand open itsofsection meet against The swimming and diving team it kind looks like a dance T, Page A7 High 82º Low 58º arrest is helping reduce use of theroutine.” top seed of the South. will have a busy week as the Jacks the dangerous substances. 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[email protected] said the trailhead park BHS will be in St. Michael for a determined by the QRF rankings. in thewill second of what was, we are making some headway 5-on-3 power play opportunity attractperiod both trail usersHigh and water levels on the lakes to go of the old timber logs resting on the guide to stay over deep water when directly or indirectly for most speinvitational. Hillcrest was No. 1 and Detroit$200,000 —Friday-Saturday there.” for a site to host LAPORTE — Organizers in to begin construction completed by about Nov. 1, but until groups then, alooking 1-0 game. up 3-0 on freshman and flooding in many partsdefenseman of Minbottom to dislodge during high wa- traveling at high speeds. Once the cies of fish as well as many birds, Stracek agreed. “The volume events. this town of 111 residents have it is yet to be determined if the “Once on the proposed park, which I saw it go into the back of Ruslan Pedan’swith first-career goal at DAN GUNDERSONthe breakline, the we were dealing before is “There’s really nothing on raised thousands of dollars for nesota are15:26. typically a spring pheter and turn into dead heads where boatMPR approaches includes a shelter, picnic tables, playground will be built this the net ittrail wasbetween a hugeWalker relief off ers Tom Prie reptiles and amphibians. News 91.3 FM not there.” that andmy a proposed trailhead on the Paul grills, a playground and the 14year or in 2015. ve Anglers and Sue Wika nomena buttells this driver should reduce speed.fresh vege aregrow still catching a few senior from White MSU’s Jordan Nelson scored a anglers experienced with the lake “I think that certainly Bemidji,the so it’s a good destinaBunyan State Trail: money from car parking lot. The park is planned to be shoulders,” tables year roun ASHBY other people there areitconsetrailhead,” he said. “We’re private donations, government Lake said. “Graeme got the — and minnows in yearthat the flooding adjacent to the trail where it Bear tion So far, $23,588.01 has been — Noth Most lakes the Bemidjiwith area ond jigs minute later and made 3-1,is but or don’t expect to find them. out a cruswalleyes ing in shou hing electric ld grow be quences,” he said about the Last hoping this will encourage grants, even a bake sale. ing crosses Highway 200 in down-shot and raised from donations from bill. but anglers fishing on it was going wide right so the Beavers The plants surv didn’t concede and this wint happening in June The logs often come out of deepfroze still have surface shallow water er day water Place court case. ive large companies, lake associations, Fundraisers garnered a big on the temperatown Laporte. individuals alone, about $212.50 n, rolling hills ly on natu I just stuck my stick out and was took that same lead into the secral winter light. enough percentage of the total David Collins, director of for every citizen of Laporte. because of nearAshb water and float just below the sur- Yet here tures in thenear high 60sy. so summer water are switching to Fans force ing heat down in deeper able to sneak it in through are green vege ond intermission. risproject cost — slightly less than LAPORTE, Page 9the fiveLAWS, Page 9 the Hubbard County Regional The shelter is projected to be into a table kale Rangers edge Twins th in B12 ers, sticks and s tones , As good as advertised said. “It was quiet for about 90 minutes but eventually we heard some chirping. I think the boys feel okay with where we are at. We certainly would have liked to win but I’m sure the kids will bounce back.” Bemidji’s bounce-back game is 7 p.m. Friday when it welcomes Alexandria to Chet Anderson Stadium. A few days later, on Oct. 16, the regular season will end when the Jacks host Moorhead. “There are only 10 days and two games left in the regular season and we will take things one game at a time and see what happens,” Hendricks said. “You don’t want to dwell on what you did or didn’t do and we won’t. Our concentration now is centered on our next opponent — Alexandria.” It is possible that the Lumberjacks and Warriors will stage a rematch, most likely in the championship game of the Section 7-5A playoffs and, most likely back in Brainerd. Most northern Minnesota football fans, including Bialka, are hoping that scenario plays out. High 0º Bemidji State gets 90-77 win SPO NTC, Page 15 A barn load of fun Shiv Second Place: The Free Press, Mankato, John Cross Browsing thisgame portfolio than awasdozen Bemidji’s football at Brainerdless on Saturday a classic that left a lasting impression times was just not possible! The photographer finds the unexpected in the every-day, and shares his unique vision with the readers. Mike Bialka is the sports editor of the Brainerd Dispatch and has held that post longer than many of the Warriors coaches and all of the Warriors players have been alive. Through the years Bialka has watched thousands of events. Some of them have been great and some of them have been good. Most of them, however, have been very forgettable. Bialka was among the press corps assembled at Saturday’s football game between Bemidji and Brainerd. From his perch in the press box he had the perfect vantage point to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of each team and the intricate details that help determine the outcome. An hour after the final whistle Bialka was at his desk writing his story for his Dispatch readers. After typing for a few minutes Bialka looked up, turned to a colleague and shook his head. “I’ve watched many events and most of them have not been very good,” Bialka said. “But this game made up for all of those. It was just a great game.” For the record, Brainerd edged Bemidji 24-20 when quarterback Thomas Stoxen hit Logan Davis with a 9-yard touchdown pass in the back left corner of the end zone with 2:33 to play. The TD countered a Lumberjacks touchdown three minutes earlier when Tanner Boes Today’s forecas t Today’s application to the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools details how the college’s alignment with BSU will be expanded beyond administration into academics. NTC students are proposed to take their general-education courses at BSU and pathways will be established to streamline curling part of Winterfest The Mississippi River inlet to Lake Bemidji (above) was a beautiful spot to watch the sunrise for the 2014 Minnesota Fishing Opener on Saturday morning. Sports (Photo on right) Anglers were a little bunched up Saturday morning on Lake Irving as the fishing season is underway. May 29, 2014 Thursday C i B D b l o h l o m o 5 C h B I r w t D 3 N 7 Governor’s fishing Matt Hartmann’s persistence pays off as fifth-year senior scores first Northland goal as a Beaver opener MEN’S HOCKEY: BSU 4, MINNESOTA ST. 1 ‘It’s a great feeling’ na W of H E ri in th re Third Place: St. Cloud Times, Dave Schwarz Good balance describes this portfolio, not National only in the framing of the photos, but also FISHING THE BAND PERR VFW Y PL AYS BEOUTDOORS the setups, and the diversity of subjects and MIDJI Laporte looks for its own trailhead on Paul Bunyan State Trail Anglers mustleader be aware of high water in ‘D area ee Donations still needed for shelter/playground project environments. Greenhouse grow s winter veggies visits greenh Beekeeping clubs and classes are growing, seek to help stop decline of the honeybee Bemidji ve ggies BOB SHAW Tennis team advances Tennis team advances The Lumberjacks tennis team will continue its quest for a berth in the state tournament Friday when it heads to Sartell for the Section 8-2A semifinals and final. BHS, the top-seeded team from BOYS SOCCER: HILLCREST 6, LUMBERJACKS 1 Outdoors WINTERFEST Gov. Dayton has a blast at fishing opener in Brainerd: lieutenant governor reels in two walleye. 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[email protected] JOE FROEM t at the Thank you for subscribing and a little disMinnesota LIVING .......... son schedule, have been elevated Copyright 2014 MING | BEMID from across since 1896 Sanf gust ord the metr Cen PIONEER upJIorganization” that ised,” Kurzer-Zl to boating traffic. to this program.” frame occurred near theter. end of the area Minnesota Department Natural stationed in Bemidji were called in to combat the 65-acre wildfire southrisk when“bottom traveling across the floating ofothe walleyes less than 17 inches have be otnick on the surface to the Class 2A of ranks andResources will openfire bombers bers. “She ings support of the speaking out in important to helping veterans. held it over merememThe win improves the Beavers to west oftheir Cass section Lake ontournament Wednesday afternoon. third Minnesota State power play. Safe There is also a tendency for some 75 and lakes by using the GPS unit as a lakes. Mayflies provide food either gm at Elk and beenSupp tougher to find. Fortunately, 1. ive Minn “What you do at the localhara level,ssed me for ort- GIRLS SOCCER: JACKS 4, GRAND RAPIDS 1 $ Bemidji is ready for postseason Anti-bullying bil l to face debate Thursday Studio Cruise gears up $ 3-3-1 overall and117 a perfect 3-0-0 in Years Number the Western Collegiate Hockey 264 Copyright 2014sufAssociation. MSU (2-3-0, 0-1-0) fered its first ay’s conference losst of the forecas season. esota Schools a couple of week Max Gaede was just inside the on Face Act. The s your community service, and all book.” right circle and got off a shot that wwwthe .bem Clare work that you do at the local nce idjip LEGISLATURMONTE DRAPER | BEMIDJI PIONEER ione , Bemid er.com Walsh scooped out of theTrego air at the ji E, Page A11 Informing the level, that’s what makes the VFW Thank you for 218333-Brendan Bemidji State’s Harms celebrates with Matt Hartmann (No. 21) who just scored his first goal 9200it is today,” subscribing Bemidji last second. BUSINESS ......... organization Thien newsthe area and North ...........period @be midjiand B4 OBITU of the said. season BSU’s goal of theCent night during the DS second of Friday’s 4-1 win over CLASSIFIE pione er.comsecond ARIES ral ................. A3 ..........B5-10 Minn EXPRESSIO Minnesota State. HOCKEY, Page 8 NS............. B1 OPINION ....................... A4 Thien praised the Ladies Auxil- esota since 1896 LIVIN SPOR River. Good Morning BHS was seeded sixth in Section Brush from 2012 storm fueled flames near Cass Lake, officials say, 8-2A and will face the third-ranked Tod Expressions, Page Elks in ElkDEY River. If the LumberCRYSTAL
[email protected] jacks can win that game they will head south again on Saturday, CASS LAKE — Aerial water either to No. 2 Rogers (10-6) or No. tankers and helicopters aided local 7 Buffalo (3-8-4). fire crews in dousing a 60-acre Bemidji capped wildfire south of Cass Lake onits regular seaWednesday sonafternoon. Monday with a 4-1 victory at The fire was reported aboutwin gave the Grand Rapids.atThe 1:30 p.m., witnesses told the OAK Lumberjacks a 10-6 mark heading HILL S BIB Pioneer. Officials usedLE both aerial CAM P intoefforts the postseason. and ground to combat theElk River will bring a 7-6-3 record into Thursfire. A firefighter staging area was mannedday’s by Minnesota game. Department 6 GOVERNMENT Cigarette sales are down RACING FOR COVER Schedule appointments online Weather, Page 3 Fire engulfs bu ilding Jacks begin section play at home Thursday PAT MILLER
[email protected] BEMIDJI — The regular season for the Bemidji boys soccer team ended Monday at home with a 6-1 loss to Hillcrest Lutheran Academy. HLA is the top team in the section and is among the top Class A teams in the state. Losing to the Comets is no disgrace as Hillcrest finished its year 14-0-1 and outscored its opponents 123-3 on way to that gaudy record. The lone blemish was a 0-0 draw early in the campaign at Fargo North. “Hillcrest is, hands down, better than anybody we have played,” said BHS coach Rick Toward. “Hillcrest is better than Cathedral. Hillcrest is better than Moorhead. Hillcrest is the best team we have seen.” The Lumberjacks will enter the Sub-Section 8A tournament with a 5-8-3 overall record and either the Soccer team outworks Sioux Falls tobacco selle have feared. rs BEMIDJI — Goals by Stephanie Early Minnesota Challes and Carly Dietrich led the Department Revenue num of Bemidji State soccer team to a 2-0 bers MEMORIAL stamp sales drop show cigarette victory over Sioux Falls Sunday at ped more than perc ent 35 third or fourth seed. this BHSJuly was close game into a one-sided affair Hillcrest’s main weapon was Chet Anderson Stadium. compared to July yearaago. ranked third awith QRF of 31.2 Bemidji never recovered. Chris Pellegrino as the senior Toba cco stampand The Beavers needed only 5:40 to sales August were heading into for Monday’s game “In the first half we hustled, we scored four times and assisted on down get on the scoreboard as Maria 12 percent compared to while East Grand Forks the wassame rightmonworked and we forced Hillcrest another. McLeod pushed a pass through th a year ago. on its heels with a QRF of 28.5. into making some mistakes,” Tuesday's loss extended Bemidtraffic in front of the net and Although sales are down,Toward said. “But when they ji’s losing streak to four games The QRF beca is based overall Challes booted it into the right side use ofon the er tax, the scored three goals in two minbut three of the setbacks were to record plus mon the ey record of high a team’s of the net for the first goal of her the state collects from utes, I think we got deflated. “Hill- very good teams including Sartell, losss to Hillcrest opponents and retteataxe career. has grown, acco cigarding took our heart out with that the depathe Moorhead and Hillcrest. should not reduce QRF rtme COLLEEN JENKINS BILL TROTT Bemidji State AND would take a 1-0 nt. by too crestto “We played well against Moormany points.“It’s Justvery howbad,” many, how- burst early in the second half. It Reuters lead into halftime of the physical said 28-year-ol Abdu d l head and Sartell and we played ever, remains to Habi be seen. felt like Hillcrest could score at t, who works game. Smoare WINSTON-SALEM N.C. — American author and kes seeded in Map No. 3 inat New well during the first half against If the Jacks will.” play continued intomemoir the poet MayaPhysical Angelou, whose groundbreaking down, like peop lewood. “It went Hillcrest,” Toward said. “And I the sub-section they will le host The visitors tallied the game’s [are] “I Knowsecond Why the half Caged Bird Sings”a earned her cutting and when BSU forback. People who used know we have the ability to play international either Crookston or Fergus Falls goal midway through the with itsdown unflinching account to 4buyinitial wardacclaim was hauled just outside carton, now a they buy the segregated South, died on p.m. Thursday. Bemidji drops stanza but BHS well in the section tournament.” of rape and fivetopackopening PeopleIfwho theracism box ininthe 75th minute, Diets. used AlexanWednesday at age 86. to buy a pack fourth they will entertain answered 18 seconds later when now , they rich made Sioux Falls pay. She just ask for singl The prolific African-American writer, known for 1 5 - 6 dria instead. ofe cigaAlex Schussman took a feed from Hillcrest retteThe .” second round wall fired a laser over the Cougars’ her lyrical prose and regal speaking voice, died quiBemidji 1 0 - 1 the tournament Saturday and, Louis Iaquinto and found the net Habit is etly at her home Carolina, First Half said and outinofWinston-Salem, the reach of North the goalhis customers plain a lot abou if the Lumberjacks winton Thurs- comfrom 25 yards out. HLA-Franco (unassisted) 21:28 Angelou’s family Corrin said in a Cook. statement. No cause of keeper the tobacco tax Bemidji Fire B-Schussman (Iaquinto) 21:46 death was given. ase. likely head day, they incre will most Unfortunately, that shot proved to Dep artment had BSU Baseball finishedhad theplanned matchtowith a on Wednesd Second Half their Major League honor hand ayas to be Bemidji's lone goal thenoon. HLA-Pellegrino either Detroit Lakes or Hillcrest. s full resp after 0:21onding 17-15 edge in shots, on Rights goal. The building(unassisted) in Houston on Friday as partwith of the11 Civil to her a fire CIGhalf was emp1:13 at the dinin HLA-Pellegrino (unassisted) Tuesday's first a 1- Comet defense kept the Jacks AREended TTES,in ty at the time Game festivities, but Angelou last week Sonja (4-1-0) g lodg Page eannounced atBarr of the Goalkeeper Oak fire.be 1 tie but the Comets quickly took 11 away from netminder Hobet Diaz HLA-Franco (Pellegrino) 2:21 Bible that she would unable to attend due toHills health made seven saves in 90 minutes HLA-Pellegrino (Fillipinni) 25:35 Author, poet, rights activist Maya Angelou dies at 86 charge in the second stanza, scoring three times within the first ENE RGY three minutes. Those sudden goals turned what had been a the rest of the game. Bemidji goalie Matt Bitter was much busier as he stopped 10 shots and was constantly tested. Plan could HLA-Pellegrino (unassisted) 39:11 Saves 1 0 1 5 5 - 10 Diaz (HLA) Bitter (B) G........................ iary for their continued support of soldiers who are serving overseas. He told of a group of local Lady Auxiliary members who are still putting together care packages for soldiers. “America is still at war. Most of America has forgot this nation is still at war, but I can tell you this, the Ladies Auxiliary hasn’t forgotten.” The national commander also spoke about how important local members were in fighting the sequestration of 2013 and the government shutdown.Thein said the ability of the veterans to stick together helped change the minds of politicians in Washington. “Some knucklehead — some knucklehead apparently in Washington, D.C., — decided since the government shut down, we can’t pay death gratuity benefits. Are you kidding me? That’s what they said, but when I put that alert out, within 48 hours you changed their mind.” Thein’s visit to Bemidji is part of a four-day tour through Minnesota, visiting 20 VFW posts. The VFW, Page 10 POLITICS Value of GOP endorsement soon to be tested MONTE DRAPER | BEMIDJI PIONEER The Bemidji High School cross country teams will run in the state Class 2A girls and boys meets today at St. Olaf College in Northfield. Friday morning the BHS students, faculty and administration gave the athletes a hearty sendoff with a pep fest. BILL SALISBURY AND DOUG BELDEN PAT MILLER
[email protected] ESKO — The magical ride of the Kelliher-Northome football team came to an end Friday as the Mustangs fell 32-22 to Ely in the Section 7 9-Man championship game in Esko. Friday’s setback was KelliherNorthome’s lone blemish on a 10-1 campaign which saw the Mustangs advance to the section title game for the first time since the merger of the two communities. The game featured a pair of high-powered offenses and in the first half both teams showcased those weapons. Defenses also were on display, however, as each team scored a defensive touchdown in the first half. Ely struck first Friday as Josh Heiman capped an abbreviated drive that began on the Mustangs’ 38 with a 5-yard run. K-N had the immediate answer, however, as quarterback Isaiah Rahier orchestrated an 80-yard drive that featured eight INSIDE 1.00 Good Morning, Anthony Kotla, Cass Lake side and beat the goalkeeper to the far post for what would eventually stand as her team-leading third game-winning goalMONTE of theDRAPER | BEMIDJI PIONEER season. while exercising onsecond the Paul Bunyan Trail. Midway through the half BSU would take advantage of another set-play opportunity. Sam Lumberg booted a free kick into a scrum in front of the UMD goal and Jessie Voeller would The Beavers final home match connect to put the ball on goal, of the 2013 season proved to be a but a Bulldog defender denied success as they earned the first the senior and BSU a two-goal WILDLIFE www.bemidjipioneer.com 218-333-9200 Informing the Bemidji area and North Central CLASSIFIEDS ..................8-10 COMICS .............................. 11 DEAR ABBY.......................... 2 K-N, Page 8 Beavers blank Bulldogs JIM YOUNG | REUTERS Poet Maya Angelou speaks during a ceremony to honor South African Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu with the J. William Fulbright Prize for International Understanding Award in Washington in this Nov. 21, 2008 file photo. Author and MONTE poet DRAPE Maya Angelou has died at age 86 in R | BEMIDJI PIONEE North Carolina, local mediaR reported FromThursday. turtles 118 Years Number 62 plays, including a 36-yard pass to Dylan Villaran and a 24-yard connection with Cal Roosdett. The latter reception set the table for Chris Rieger’s 1-yard run. Rahier also connected with Mark Geerdes for the 2-point conversion and the Mustangs led 8-6 nine minutes into the period. On the third play of Ely’s next possession the Timberwolves fumbled and Kelliher-Northome recovered at its 48. Rosdett gained 31 yards on a reverse with the first play of the march but two plays later the Wolves put the ball on the ground and Ely turned the mistake into an 83-yard touchdown. K-N regained the lead on its next drive as Geerdes capped the 12-play, 75-yard march with a 1-yard run. A few plays later Eli Rahier contributed a “pick-6” when he intercepted a tipped pass at the Ely 38 yard line and raced into the end zone for the score. SOCCER: BSU 1, UMD 0 St. Paul Pioneer Press Officials confident t B2-3 FOOTBALL: ELY 32, KELLIHER-NORTHOME 22 DFL to open low-key convention with an eye to engaging voters. The Minnesota Republican Page 3 Party’s process for endorsing candidates is at a tipping point. The 2,200 delegates to the GOP PIONEER STAFF REPORT cobs, director of the University of state convention this weekend in Minnesota’s Center for the Study of BEMIDJI — Tiffany VanRochester must show they can Politics and Governance. Haaften scored her fourth goal endorse candidates for governor But first, the GOP delegates of the season and Sonja Barr and U.S. senator who are capable will decide two wide-open races of winning elections. If they don’t, made nine saves for her sixth with multiple candidates seeking future contenders likelyscampering will skip laying eggs to deer into the brush, you nevershutout knowofwhat you to will Camp at abou the season leadsee the endorsements for governor and t 3:30 p.m. reasons. the cumbersome route of courting Bemidji State University soccer between the posts to record her U.S. senator. Then the value of Freedom, from President Barack Obama in 2011. Angelou, who was also a civil rights activist, playparty activists and jump directly team to a 1-0 victory over Minthird shutout of theand season. the convention’s blessing will be Her latest work, “Mom & Me & Mom,” about her wright, actress, singer, dancer professor during into primaries. tested. nesota Duluth in NSIC play Frimother and grandmother and what they taught her, her varied career, penned more than 30 books and “This may be the year when the day afternoon at Chet Anderson won numerous awards, including the Republican endorsement process BSU, Page 6 country’s ANGELOU, Page 3 GOP, Page 10 highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Stadium. is given a burial,” said Larry Ja$ TS.............. WEATHER........... .....A8-10 .......... A3 SIGN HEADED UP AT MYSANFORDCHART.ORG FOR STATE Memorable season ends in section final High 78º Low 59º of Natural Resources personnel at the Pike Bay Town Hall near Cass County Junction 22. JACKS, Page 6 “There’s an awful lot of mixed pine and blowdown from the July 5 storm two years ago,” said Greg Nelson, DNR Regional BEAVERS ROUNDUP Director. “It will eventually break down but could take up to 10 years.” The DNR took the lead on what Nelson described as a state fire. The fire was originally reported as two fires that may have merged MARK ZDECHLIK located south of 156th Street NW, MPR News 91.3 across the street from Cass Lake ST. PAUL — MONTE DRAPER | BEMIDJI PIONEER Bena High School. Witnesses said Cigarette sales Minnesota have MONTE DRAPER | BEMIDJI PIONEER schools were evacuated. in drop Bemidji keeper Matt Bitter had a busy night Monday Hillcrest. stopped 10 shots, including this one in the first half. ped sinceBitter $1.60 peragainst a Minnesota Department of Natural Resources firefighters guard a fire line to make sure the blaze pack tax incre ase took FIRE, Page 10 effect July 1, would not cross state Highway 371 south of Cass Lake on Wednesday afternoon. as But tobacco tax revenue is up H ac hi OPINION ............................... 4 SPORTS.............................6-7 STOCKS................................ 3