News 2008-04-14 Andanh.com

Substitute teachers ready for anything’ Sat, 12 Apr 2008 23:30:54 CDT
Sally Sullivan’s day as a substitute teacher at North Woods International School started well before the school bell rang. She welcomed kids to class, delegated responsibilities and waited for the unexpected.

WWII veteran receives long overdue honors Sat, 12 Apr 2008 23:30:45 CDT
When faced with a choice between fight and flight during World War II, Reginald “Mac” McMullin chose both.

Experts: After decades of dormancy, tiny pests are back Sat, 12 Apr 2008 23:30:51 CDT
ST. PAUL (AP) If work being conducted by University of Minnesota researcher Stephen Kells pans out, bedbugs might be chanting, “Don’t give the bedbug trap a bite,” when they tuck their nymphs into your bed.

Officials: Bedbugs rare in La Crosse for now Sat, 12 Apr 2008 23:30:47 CDT
La Crosse County does not for now appear to be plagued by bedbugs, but Health Department officials expect a resurgence in the future.

Roadside markers serve as a memorial and a warning Sat, 12 Apr 2008 23:19:28 CDT
They often are simple. Sometimes it’s a wooden cross surrounded by flowers. Some bear an inspirational quote, others only a name and a set of dates.

Man with gun, ammo arrested at hospital Sat, 12 Apr 2008 23:19:29 CDT
Criminal charges are pending against a Waunakee, Wis., man authorities say had a gun and ammunition in his possession when he was arrested Saturday at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center.

Attempt to break world speed pool record falls short Sat, 12 Apr 2008 23:19:31 CDT
World speed pool champion Dave “The Ginger Wizard” Pearson sped around two pool tables Saturday attempting to make history.

Future educators help out Prescott School District Sat, 12 Apr 2008 23:19:32 CDT
Future Wisconsin educators hope to nail down some maintenance needs in the Prescott School District this weekend, while drawing attention to statewide education funding shortfalls.

State conservation board to vote on wolf hunt Monday Sat, 12 Apr 2008 23:19:34 CDT
MADISON Mike Brust is a hunter and, if the state ever approves a hunting season on timber wolves, he will be in line for a permit.

Underage drinker finds fake ID belonged to wanted man Sat, 12 Apr 2008 23:19:36 CDT
WINONA, Minn. What’s in a name? Well, Cole Patrick Riley found out the hard way there can be a lot more than you might think.

In District 31B rematch, Davids to square off against Tschumper Sat, 12 Apr 2008 23:19:38 CDT
The race for Minnesota House 31B seat this year looks to be a rematch of two years ago.

For Goodness’ Sake: Family needs help rebounding from fire Sat, 12 Apr 2008 23:19:42 CDT
Family of five lost everything in La Crescent, Minn., fire need couch, beds/sheets/blankets, table and chairs, television, pots and pans, towels for kitchen and bath, and clothes women’s size XL shirts and 16 pants, boys size 8/10 and 3T, shoes size 1 and 8 boys, girl clothes size 6-9 months. Call Houston County Women’s Resources, (507) 894-2676.

Olympic gold medalist Rock revived after battling through slump in 2007 Sat, 12 Apr 2008 23:40:45 CDT
Even now, Andrew Rock is amazed how quickly things changed.

Christopherson begins tour of colleges at Iowa State Sat, 12 Apr 2008 23:40:48 CDT
Scott Christopherson spent Friday afternoon and Saturday morning in Ames, Iowa, playing

Masters mania: Immelman’s effort keeps Mailey on top Sat, 12 Apr 2008 23:40:49 CDT
Carl Mailey is holding on to the lead, thanks to Trevor Immelman.

We Say Sat, 12 Apr 2008 23:40:32 CDT
Jeremy Schneider, Tribune copy editor, on the Milwaukee Bucks

Phillies rout Cubs Sat, 12 Apr 2008 23:40:35 CDT
PHILADELPHIA (AP) Cole Hamels wasn't too impressed by his latest dominant performance. He knew he got away with a few pitches.

Bonser goes six strong innings as Minnesota hands KC second straight shutout Sat, 12 Apr 2008 23:40:33 CDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Boof Bonser could see his fingers, so he knew they were still there.

Demitra, Wild hope to get Gaborik going as Avs series shifts west Sat, 12 Apr 2008 23:40:42 CDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Pavol Demitra put one in. Now Minnesota needs Marian Gaborik to get going.

Timberwolves defeat Grizzlies Sat, 12 Apr 2008 23:40:39 CDT
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) In a game pitting two of the NBA's worst teams, the Minnesota Timberwolves came out with confidence and showed more desire than the Memphis Grizzlies.

Steve Cahalan: Schmidty’s owner plans to expand Sat, 12 Apr 2008 23:31:17 CDT
Schmidty’s bar and restaurant owner Bob Schmidt is about to tear down the former Unique Boutique/Party House Travel building at 3109 State Road to make way for an expansion of his business and its parking lot.

Ken’s Kreations bakery gets off to strong start Sat, 12 Apr 2008 23:31:14 CDT
SPARTA, Wis. Its owners say business at the new Ken’s Kreations bakery and deli in Sparta has taken off much faster than they expected.

Dance company to offer some cultural exposure Thu, 3 Apr 2008 07:48:25 CDT
Tina Ramirez knew there was a need for an American dance company with a Hispanic, Latino and Spanish flavor.

Hot Club’ to perform cool jazz in La Crosse Wed, 2 Apr 2008 17:03:25 CDT
Sam Miltich was one of those kids who had to be nagged to practice the piano.

Platinum show choir to include ensembles, large group numbers Wed, 2 Apr 2008 17:03:27 CDT
Viterbo University Platinum Edition Show Choir’s 10th annual spring show features more large group numbers and several La Crosse area vocal ensembles this year.

DA says she’ll review whether to charge parents in girl’s death Sat, 12 Apr 2008 23:10:23 CDT
WAUSAU, Wis. The Marathon County District Attorney said she will review next week whether to charge the parents of a girl who died from untreated diabetes last month.

Oneida deacon Everett Doxtator to meet Pope Benedict XVI Sat, 12 Apr 2008 23:10:27 CDT
ONEIDA, Wis. A deacon from Oneida is going to meet Pope Benedict XVI after receiving an invitation from the White House.

Families seeking measles vaccinations after 4 infected Sat, 12 Apr 2008 23:10:33 CDT
MILWAUKEE The Milwaukee Health Department says lots of families are showing up at clinics to get vaccinations against the measles.

UW-Oshkosh police say they’ve identified peeping suspect Sat, 12 Apr 2008 23:10:30 CDT
OSHKOSH, Wis. Police at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh say they’re identified a man they believe entered a bathroom and watched women take showers in their residence hall.

Johnny Depp lands in Oshkosh, filming starts on ’Public Enemies’ Sat, 12 Apr 2008 23:10:18 CDT
OSHKOSH, Wis. Filming of “Public Enemies” in Oshkosh has begun.

College championship for “Jeopardy” films in Madison Sat, 12 Apr 2008 23:10:34 CDT
MADISON, Wis. Filming of the College Championship for game show “Jeopardy” continues Saturday in Madison.

Minnesota college students see fewer options for student loans Sat, 12 Apr 2008 23:10:58 CDT
MINNEAPOLIS Nearly 50 businesses that provide loans to college students have stopped making the government-backed loans in recent months, saying they had to drop the programs as a result of the credit crunch and fallout from the subprime mortgage crisis.

Group to buy site of Crandon killings, burn house Sat, 12 Apr 2008 23:11:08 CDT
CRANDON, Wis. A group plans to buy and burn the home in Crandon where six young people were killed by an off-duty sheriff’s deputy in October.

State Patrol says slushy roads were factor in 2 fatal crashes Sat, 12 Apr 2008 23:11:00 CDT
MINNEAPOLIS The Minnesota State Patrol says slushy roads may have played a role in two deaths during Friday’s snowstorm.

More unemployed Minnesotans are using up benefits Sat, 12 Apr 2008 23:11:01 CDT
ST. PAUL More and more Minnesotans who have been laid off from work are using up their unemployment benefits before finding another job. Some economic experts say that could signal a recession.

Minn. investigates if salmonella case linked to recalled cereal Sat, 12 Apr 2008 23:11:03 CDT
MINNEAPOLIS At least 23 people in 14 states have been sickened by the same strain of salmonella found in two breakfast cereals recalled by Malt-O-Meal, the federal Food and Drug Administration said Saturday.

FBI affidavit says Bemidji realty scam inflated property values Sat, 12 Apr 2008 23:11:09 CDT
MINNEAPOLIS An FBI affidavit accuses a real estate agent in Bemidji of participating in a conspiracy to inflate property values in through sham sales, kickbacks, and falsified loan applications.

6 charged in Twin Cities drug bust; nearly 5,000 pot plants found Sat, 12 Apr 2008 23:11:11 CDT
MINNEAPOLIS Six people have been charged in an apparent multi-city drug operation in the Twin Cities area.

Democrats back Madia for open seat in Minn.’s 3rd District Sat, 12 Apr 2008 23:11:12 CDT
WAYZATA, Minn. Ashwin Madia, an attorney who served in Iraq and a fresh face to Democratic politics, got his party’s support on Saturday for a rare open seat in Minnesota’s 3rd Congressional District.

Minn. governor visits troops in Kosovo, listens to concerns Sat, 12 Apr 2008 23:11:05 CDT
MINNEAPOLIS Gov. Tim Pawlenty was in Kosovo on Saturday, thanking members of the Minnesota National Guard for keeping peace during a tense but “historic” period of transition since Kosovo declared its independence from Serbia.

Crowd gathers at Capitol to rally against taxes Sat, 12 Apr 2008 23:11:06 CDT
ST. PAUL Nearly 1,000 people rallied at the State Capitol against higher taxes.

Blog site remains best for real conversation Sat, 12 Apr 2008 23:18:49 CDT
The quality of discourse ebbs and flows at www.lacrossetribune.com, but it’s not the only place to check for lively back-and-forth commentary from Web site visitors.

Libraries are great good places’ Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:01:56 CDT
It’s close to 4 p.m. in the La Crosse Public Library, and the usual crowd is reading newspapers and magazines.

Look out, teenagers, adulthood is coming Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:01:58 CDT
Back when I was in high school, we had a couple of people who were good looking, a couple of people who were great athletes, one girl who could sing so pretty it would bring tears to my eyes, a couple of brains, and a guy who could play the guitar like Paul Simon.

Don’t interfere with property rights Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:01:36 CDT
There is quite a bit of discussion regarding saving “our” farm land for farms. I have not figured out who owns “our” farm land. Does the title holder or farmer? Then they should decide what they want to do with their farm land.

Learn about hysterectomy Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:01:34 CDT
Women considering having a hysterectomy should think first and not become a victim to a surgeon’s knife due to a lack of information.

Do something about big oil Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:01:39 CDT
We could discover oil in your backyard tomorrow and it wouldn’t help our country. We are giving away our oil to big oil companies in our country that are the cause of high gas and oil prices.

Iraq war is five years old Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:01:32 CDT
Five years and counting. It doesn’t sound like a big number, but when you are talking about war, five years is an eternity. As of this month, there are 531,000 ISF (Iraqi security forces) and 90,000 CLC (concerned local citizens) under arms and 155,000 coalition forces in Iraq.

A great job on a great play Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:01:37 CDT
I want to compliment Janet Melby of La Crescent, Minn., on her fabulous review of the play, “The Boys Next Door.”

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