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RIEDER Economist

WINONA, Minn., April 11, 2002 -- One of Winona State University's most prominent profs, economist Mary Rieder, who twice ran for Congress in recent years, announced she will retire after spring classes. Rieder, who parlayed a faculty internship with Congressman Tim Penny in the 1980s, into growing political activism, challenged Gil Gutknecht, a Rochester Republican for Congress in 1996 and 2000. She was bloodied badly both times. After her second defeat, Rieder acknowledged that her message had not gotten through to voters and said her interest in being a future candidate had diminished. She has sat out of the current campaign for the 1st Congressional District seat -- which once was held by Penny, her mentor, himself a Winona State grad. At Winona State, she served in numerous administrative roles, including responsibilities at the university's Rochester center. Gabriel Manrique, chair of university's economic and finance department, said a search for a new prof is under way: "I am happy with the overall applications." The field is being narrowed to finalists, Manrique said. The university's notice of vacancy advertises the opening at the instructor or assistant professor level, which would put the salary at $28,800 to $39,200. Rieder, a full prof, is at $76,100. Reporter: Carrie Guler Other WSU departments: Economics | History | Marketing | Math/stats | Physics | Phys-ed | Political science | Special-ed |

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WINONA, Minn., April 11, 2002 -- It would be a surprise if the U.S. Supreme Court struck down controversial three-strikes-and-you're-out laws altogether, said a Winona State University political scientist. Prof Matthew Bosworth, who teaches constitutional law, said the Court's decisions are typically narrow, meaning broad changes are rare. "The Supreme Court tends to be incremental," said Bosworth. "For the most part, it's pro-prosecution." The Supreme Court has decided to review two petty theft cases from California to decide whether a state three-strikes law violates the Constitution's ban on cruel and unusual punishment. Under California's law, repeat misdemeanor criminals can be charged as felons. To Bosworth, the implications of the Supreme Court's decision could be significant: "If the court strikes it down because it violates the Eighth [Amendment], state legislatures may be more careful applying the law in the future." Reporter: Ben Grice

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WINONA, Minn., April 11, 2002 -- The most recent Winona State beautification project, a meditation garden behind the Performing Arts Center, will be dedicated the final week of the spring semester, the university announced. Benefactor Gretchen Koehler, who made the garden possible, will speak. "We need to be reminded to balance ourselves by taking time to sit, be quiet, use our senses and reflect," said Koehler. "This garden gives that opportunity -- and I hope it encourages the act of slowing down to be present in the moment." Koehler, a 1965 grad, was the first woman inducted in the university's Athletic Hall of Fame. She is a prof at Gustavus Adolphus College. Date: April 26 Time: 2 p.m. Place: Performing Arts Center Cost: Free

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