Federal crime grants funds bar raidsWINONA, Minn., Nov. 28, 1997 -- Deputy Police Chief Don Walski acknowledged that the overtime pay for officers who conducted the Nov. 18 bar raid on under-age drinking came from a $5,000 federal crime-fighting grant. The money was Winona's share of a major Clinton administration initiative to improve local enforcement to combat serious crime.
Have a news tip? Tell the CyberIndee Anatomy art sessions continueWINONA, Minn., Nov. 20, 1997 -- The Life Drawing Co-op, sponsored in part by the Winona State University Art Club, will continue through the spring with nude models, said art prof Anne Plummer. To join the weekly 90-minute sessions, call Plummer at 452-0803
Cops nab 14 under-age drinkers in barsWINONA, Minn., Nov. 19, 1997 -- Police renewed their crackdown on underage drinking, sweeping into downtown bars and ticketing 14 Winona State University students celebrating the end of finals. Twelve tickets were issued at Fitzgerald's, the others at Brothers and at Bulls-Eye Beer Hall. The raids came one day after Judge Lawrence Collins ruled that the cops were OK in zealously enforcing underage drinking restrictions in contested cases from last spring.
Appeal possible in judge's sting rulingWINONA, Minn., Nov. 19, 1997 -- An appeal of Judge Lawrence Collins' blessing of police under-age drinking stings last April may be coming. Attorney Kevin Lund, representing the arrested booze clerks and bartenders, said clarification is needed on increasingly aggressive police tactics. The appeal would be to the state Court of Appeals.
SMU wins $20,000 Bush grantWINONA, Minn., Nov. 19, 1997 -- The Bush Foundation awarded $20,000 to Saint Mary's University to improve the student learning at its Winona campus. Top cop praises judge's sting decisionWINONA, Minn., Nov. 19, 1997 -- The police had been lying low on bar stings this fall, but no more. A decision by Judge Lawrence Collins to allow cases to proceed against five people accused of selling booze to minors buoyed Police Chief Frank Pomeroy. The chief said stings would resume. The cops, he said, would "make sure the bars are doing what they're supposed to."
Judge clears cops of entrapment claimWINONA, Minn., Nov. 18, 1997 -- The police were within their bounds in stings that resulted in five booze clerks and bartenders being charged with serving minors, Judge Lawrence Collins ruled. He ordered arraignment for employees of Fifth Street Liquor, Home Bev, Lake Park Liquor, Sidetrack Bart and Wellington's Pub. The defendants had argued entrapment, and Collins acknowledged the police had been deceitful. But noting underage drinking problems, the judge said: "By the spring of 1997, Winona police were justified in deciding to employ more aggressive active means to enforce the law."
Joint fund-raiser generates $1.5 millionWINONA, Minn., Nov. 17, 1997 -- The Winona State University Foundation is a half-million bucks richer. The Campaign for Public Education in Winona announced it raised $1.5 million in a capital campaign, a third of which was earmarked for university scholarships. The rest goes to Winona public schools. Chief Winona State fund-raiser Gary Evans said donations averaged $33,000 from 24 Winona businesses, 18 individuals and five foundations.
Prof union moves toward strike voteST. PAUL, Minn., Nov. 15, 1997 -- The union representing faculty at Winona State University and other MnSCU campuses should poll members on whether to strike, union negotiators recommended. Profs have been working without a master contract since June, and faculty negotiators have given up on further talks with the chancellor's negotiators. Mediation failed on Nov. 14, and faculty negotiators recommended moving to arbitration. The union's elected leadership will decided both on arbitration and a strike vote.
WSU prez seeks planning input, finallyWINONA, Minn., Nov. 15, 1997 -- Smarting from criticism that he has charged ahead on too many issues without consulting campus groups, Winona State University President Darrell Krueger is creating a master-planning task force. Krueger said he wants the task force up and running by January with key groups, including faculty, represented. The agenda: Krueger's pet project, campus construction and beautification. He wants the Rochester campus folded in, as well as establishing an office to coordinate planning. When will computer chief decide on Macs?WINONA, Minn., Nov. 15, 1997 -- Campus computer czar Dan Pecarina continues waffling about whether Mac PowerBooks are in Winona State University's future. To academic departments that are resolute that they need Macs -- not Pecarina's pet IBM Thinkpads -- he sometimes says it may be possible. Faculty computer committee chair Kevin Possin's advice: "Faculty and departments preferring the Mac platform might consider waiting a it until this matter has been settled."
WSU, Tech students flee for their livesWINONA, Minn., Nov. 14, 1997 -- Four college guys escaped their burning house without injury before dawn, one of them barely. Jeff Mulfinger, a sturdy 6-footer, the last to wake up, was squeezing his way through a tiny bathroom window when fire-fighters arrived. Mulfinger, a Winona State University masscom senior, recovered with oxygen from the firefighters. The Red Cross found a hotel for Mulfinger and his roommates -- Winona Tech students Erich Bork, Brian Puchalla and Jason Galewski. The fire began in the living room and spread to the kitchen, investigators said. Landlord Dale Johnson hopes to have the house, at 776 E. 2nd St., repaired by April.
Assaults had common denominator: BoozeWINONA, Minn., Nov. 14, 1997 -- The cops aren't saying much, but both Dean of Students Cal Winbush and campus security chief Don Walski confirmed that alcohol was involved in October street violence against Winona State University students. Said Winbush: "The assaults don't appear to have been related except alcohol was involved in both." Said Walski: "I don't know all the details, but the assailants in both cases had been drinking." Both incidents occurred after closing time at downtown bars. In one incident, thugs attacked a group of Asian students. In the other, football hero Derek Chance was smashed in the face with a bottle.
New data: WSU frosh looking sharpWINONA, Minn., Nov. 14, 1997 -- The latest Peterson Guide, used by thousands of high school students in choosing a college, shows Winona State University at the top of the heap in academically oriented freshmen. Sixty percent of September 1996 freshmen had Scholastic Aptitude Test scores in the desirable 21 to 25 range. In the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, Moorhead State had 58 percent in the range; Bemidji State, 46 percent; Mankato State, 45 percent; St. Cloud State, 43 percent; and Southwest State, 39 percent. Also, the other campuses had proportionately far fewer above-25 freshmen. Mayor: Too early for position on WSU domeWINONA, Minn., Nov. 14, 1997 -- Mayor Jerry Miller sees potential in the sports dome proposed by Winona State University, but he has concerns. One is parking, which has become a growing problem as the university has carved away parking lots for beautification and construction and not accounted for enrollment growth. Also, Miller said he isn't sure how the university intends to use the dome, whether for campus or for broader, community purposes. "We must determine the use before funding," he said.
Heimlich maneuver saves choking dinerWINONA, Minn., Nov. 14, 1997 -- When a 65-year-old woman choked on the beef in her soup at Perkins restaurant, Kay Wendling put her emergency-training lessons to work. Helen Zaborowski bent over, grasping for air, when Wendling, who was also having lunch, recognized what was happening. Wendling grabbed Zaborowski from behind and squeezed her upper abdomen -- the Heimlich maneuver -- until she coughed up the meat. After a rescue crew arrived and took Zaborowski to the hospital, Wendling, a Winona State University biology student, finished her lunch and went off to class. Wendling's career plans: She wants to be as doctor.
Prez to profs: Don't serve boozeWINONA, Minn., Nov. 13, 1997 -- President Darrell Krueger's grapevine picked up that Winona State University employees had served booze to minors, prompting him to issue a campus-wide letter of caution. Krueger, himself a teetotaler, called for faculty and staff people to be role models. He did not say whether he planned disciplinary action.
WSU summer school grew in 1997WINONA, Minn., Nov. 13, 1997 -- Summer enrollment rose 8.1 percent at Winona State University, said summer school chief Pauline Christensen. Students took 19,162 credits -- equivalent to almost 4,800 typical courses. Why the increase? Christensen said many students want to finish before the university switches to a semester calendar in September. A lot of uncertainty surrounds the semester switch, she said.
WSU math prof wins teaching awardWINONA, Minn., Nov. 13, 1997 -- Math prof Richard Jarvinen, of Winona State University, was cited for excellence in teaching by the regional section of the Mathematical Association of America. The award was based on documentation from students and colleagues. Muslim-Christian dialogue due in JanuaryWINONA, Minn., Nov. 12, 1997 -- A Lutheran minister plans to resurrect an old Muslim-Christian dialogue series in January at the Lutheran Campus Center, near Winona State University. Pastor John Carrier said the last series, in 1994, was a broad-based, delightful conversation on similarities between the two major religions, but, alas, it fizzled out. Nomaan Ali, a Muslim student, called the series a way for Muslims to make clear what they believe in and also to understand the Christian view.
Amtrak: Thanksgiving, Christmas trains fullWINONA, Minn., Nov. 11, 1997 -- Many Winona college students are unable to take the Empire Builder home for winter holidays. There aren't enough seats. Amtrak depot manager Bob Marchant turns away dozens of students who want tickets home in November and December. Reservations are needed two months in advance, he said. Marchant said his Amtrak bosses have declined his request for an extra 180-passenger coach at the holdays.
WSU profs protest contract talksWINONA, Minn., Nov. 11, 1997 -- More than 200 Winona State University faculty -- over half -- signed a petition protesting how Chancellor Morrie Anderson's negotiators have handled contract talks with the faculty union. Alex Yard, president of the Faculty Senate, presented the petition to Anderson at a closed session with faculty leaders when Anderson visited Winona for the campus library ground-breaking. Meanwhile, the faculty union has sought mediation.
Bye, bye: Nursing prof Charlotte TrippWINONA, Minn., Nov. 10, 1997 -- Nursing prof Charlotte Tripp, 25 years on the Winona State University faculty, has decided to retire. Nursing Dean Tim Gaspar estimated Tripp taught 1,500 students over the years. WSU bookstore carrying best-sellersWINONA, Minn,. Nov. 9, 1997 -- The Winona State University bookstore isn't just textbooks any more. An expanded tradebook section, featuring the New York Times best-seller list, has been added, manager Karen Krause announced.
Ruth Charles' pen wrings grantsWINONA, Minn., Nov. 8, 1997 -- If you want a grant, ask Ruth Charles. The Winona State University social work professor wrote proposals for these recent grants: $11,200 from the Minnesota Futures Fund, for Winona County workfare transition, $10,000 from the McKnight Foundation, also for the transition; $6,000 from the Elizabeth Callender King Foundation, for a West End daycare center; and $3,000 from Catholic Charities, for the daycare center. Library catalog conversion on scheduleWINONA, Minn., Nov. 7, 1997 -- Converting the Maxwell Library collection to the Library of Congress cataloging system will be done by fall -- on schedule, said conversion coordinator Dick Hastings. If it had been up to Maxwell librarians, the Dewey decimal system would have been kept, Hastings said, but the state ordered Winona State to conform with the rest of the state college system. Because the new library is a year behind in construction, the conversion became less a priority. "If construction were on time, we would be running far behind," Hastings said. "But at this point we'll finish far ahead of schedule."
Cavanagh penning third Internet editionWINONA, Minn., Nov. 7, 1997 -- A third edition of Mike Cavanagh's "Quick Guide to the Internet for Mass Communication" is in the works. Cavanagh, supervisor of the Winona State University masscom news lab, signed a contract with Allyn & Bacon, the Boston publisher, for a 1999 edition.
WSU paralegal program up for reviewWINONA, Minn., Nov. 7, 1997 -- Evaluators from the American Bar Association are expected to visit Winona State University in 1998 to determine if the 180-student paralegal program should be re-accredited, said lib-arts Dean Peter Henderson. Paralegal profs are compiling an initial report for the evaluators to review.
Tech opens computer-based job centerWINONA, Minn., Nov. 6, 1997 -- A multi-media facility for exploring job possibilities opened at the Winona Tech campus, a joint venture of the college and the Winona Workforce Center. Internet access allows people to post resumes, learn job-search techniques, and explore employment fields that will work for them. Tech President Jim Johnson told a crowd a ribbon-cutting ceremony: "It's truly a community and regional resource for people who want accurate, up-to-date information."  OFFICIAL START. At the groundbreaking for a new Winona State library, that's university President Darrell Krueger third from the right. He lost his shovel. Ground broken officially for WSU libraryWINONA, Minn., Nov. 6, 1997 -- Shovels were plentiful, one for every dignitary who called ahead, at the ground-breaking ceremony for the new Winona State University library. So many dignitaries showed up there had two be two shifts for turning the ceremonial "first shovelful. The bill for all the shovels: $340 and change. About 200 people attended.
Salons puzzled over Rieder explanationWINONA, Minn., Nov. 6, 1997 -- Political observers found it odd that Winona State University economics prof Mary Rider would back off a 1998 Congressional bid with the explanation that she doesn't see any "burning issues." Whoever picks up the Democratic banner now will need to define issues that Rieder, the 1996 candidate, either didn't recognize or feels are non-issues or secondary. In 1996, Rieder picked up 47 percent of the vote against Republican Gil Gutknecht, who is seeking a second term. Gutknecht has been targeted as vulnerable by Democratic national strategists, although perhaps less so now that Rieder has proclaimed there are no issues, observers said.
Phelps grass project delayed againWINONA, Minn., Nov. 6, 1997 -- Plans to grass-over the premium-rate Phelps Hall parking lot, where many Winona State University administrators like to park, have been put off another year. Campus construction chief John Burros, said the new library construction project has taken priority. The Phelps lot, which has 30 spaces, has been on university President Darrell Krueger's campus beautification list. Last year he also delayed the $65,000 project, that time in deference to several of his key assistants, who like the lot's convenience of their offices.
Revamped, thematic mag arrives at 40 pagesWINONA, Minn., Nov. 6, 1997 -- The lab magazine Bravura, which comes out of Winona State University masscom classes, arrived on newsracks at a record 40 pages with a Mississippi River theme. To go with 40 pages, the editors gave up color. The press at the Winona Daily News, which printed the magazine, could not handle both color with a 40-page issue. The issue marks a dramatic turnaround. Last spring, student editors didn't show up and missed assignments, and photo prof Cindy Killion, the faculty publisher, canceled the issue. Since then, new journalism prof Drake Hokanson has taken over.
Dance show planner: Better crowds next timeWINONA, Minn., Nov. 5, 1997 -- Despite weak attendance, the Winona State University cross-culture outeach coordinator, Aftabur Rahman, said he is willing to sponsor another cultural dance performance if dorm students request it next year. The year's performance, the first, attracted only 15 to 20 spectators. It was a good show, Rahman said, and word of mouth may stir more interest next time. Student dancers, in native costumes, performed the Malayasian bamboo dance and dances from the Bahamas, Latin America, Africa and other parts of the world.
WSU prof opens small-town photo exhibitDECORAH, Iowa, Nov. 5, 1997 -- A 35-image collection of northeast Iowa photographs, by Winona State University masscom prof Drake Hokanson, opened at Luther College. The exhibit, "Photographs of a Small Place," is drawn from Hokanson's 1994 book, "Reflecting a Prairie Town: A Year in Peterson." Hokanson said the photos represent "the importance of all Midwestern small towns." WSU's Walch makes Hill Trophy short listFLORENCE, Ala., Nov. 5, 1997 -- Twenty-two college football players, including running back Travis Walch of Winona State University, were nominated for the Harlon Hill Trophy that recognize the NCAA Division II player of the year. Publicists from 154 Division II colleges nationwide will make the selection. Gutknecht likes Rieder's withdrawal explanationROCHESTER, Minn., Nov.4, 1997 -- Gil Gutknecht couldn't be happier. The southeast Minnesota congressman said he was pleased that Democrat Mary Rieder, a Winona State University economics prof, had decided not to challenge him for a second term. Gutknecht reveled in Rieder's explanation that the public policies she campaigned for in 1996 have been accomplished. This proves, Gutknecht said, that Republicans are solving the nation's problems.
WSU senior doesn't have to shoutWINONA, Minn., Nov. 4, 1997 -- Laurie Stalheim is looking for a few hundred people who would like a Green Bay Packers megaphone. Stalheim, a Winona State University advertising senior, and her brother bought 3,000 megaphones to sell at a Packer game. They were hitches, and they sold only 350. Now, Stalheim is putting her creative powers to work to sell the rest. If you have suggestions, tell the CyberIndee. We'll pass your ideas along.
"Faith Flicks" intended to provoke thought WINONA, Minn., Nov. 4, 1997 -- On Tuesday nights 10 to 30 students gather at the Lutheran Campus Center near Winona State University to discuss movies in a theological context. Pastor John Carrier said "Faith Flicks" is intended to get people thinking about the movies they watch -- rather than just passively watching.
WSU prof quits Congress race: "No issues"ROCHESTER, Minn., Nov. 3, 1997 -- Southeast Minnesota Democrats will need to find somebody else to run for Congress, economics prof Mary Rieder said. Rieder told reporters that her pet issues in her 1996 1st District campaign have become policy through Clinton administration initiatives. There are no burning issues left, she said.
False alarm brings firefighters to WSUWINONA, Minn., Nov. 3, 1997 -- Cooking vapors set off a fire alarm at the Kryzsko student building at Winona State University about 5:30 a.m. Firefighters blamed a deep-fryer. Cops smarting again for overdoing itWINONA, Minn., Nov. 3, 1997 -- Winona police suffered another setback. The state Appeals Court upheld the dismissal of drug charges against a man arrested in his Riverport Inn room in January. The court agreed with Winona Judge Lawrence Collins that the cops weren't justified in entering Donald Perkins' room, even though the subsequent search yielded cocaine. The ruling represented an endorsement of the kind of criticism that Judge Collins has made of police bar raids and stings that snared dozens of college students last school year. Bio prof re-elected to School BoardWINONA, Minn., Nov. 3, 1997 -- Winona voters elected biologist Ed Thompson to the School Board for another five years. The Winona State University prof won the District 1 seat 485-356 over fitness pro Sydney Smith. How such a sweeping 58 percent victory? Thompson said voters liked how the board had been reaching out through PTA's and other organizations for feedback. In the rural District 5 race, game warden Fred Petersen defeated incumbent Bea O'Hara 713-468. As a board member, O'Hara stridently opposed a new middle school.
City Council puts bite on Handy Corner barWINONA, Minn., Nov. 2, 1997 -- Continuing its crackdown on underage drinking, the City Council fined the Handy Corner bar $750 and ordered a three-day shutdown. Police said co-owner Lun Van Nguyen served a minor alcohol. Nguyen responded that serving underage people is not his practice, that his clientele is mostly over 30, and that there had not seen a similar charge against his place since 1991. The liquor license suspension at Handy Corner, an East End neighborhood place, will be Nov. 9 to 11.
Wimpy School Board races winding upWINONA, Minn., Nov. 2, 1997 -- All four Winona School Board candidates, including Winona State University biology prof Ed Thompson, continued to sidestep divisive issues in their 11th-hour campaigning. In written statements solicited by the Winona Daily News, candidates focused on concepts like excellence and quality. Nobody mentioned the politically dynamite issue about a new middle school, which voters approved in October. In the District 1 race, Thompson, the incumbent, was challenged by fitness pro Sydney Smith. Polls: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 4.
Computer virus slows WSU studentsWINONA, Minn., Nov. 2, 1997 -- A virus that stalked Macintosh computers at Winona State University for two weeks broke out full force at the main campus computer lab in Somsen Hall. The lab was virtually shut down at 4 p.m. Assistants advised students not to put any disk into any Macintosh because the virus was trashing all files. The outbreak could not have come at a worse time -- a couple weeks before finals, with students finishing term projects. Two weeks ago, in the mascoms Macintosh labs, supervisor Mike Cavanagh installed new protection software to head off viruses after sporadic problems. It worked. The virus has been traced to malicious hackers at Lourdes dorm. Official silence shrouds assault in mysteryWINONA, Minn., Nov. 2, 1997 -- The hush-hush clamp put on the Derek Chance assault case continued fueling campus rumors about what happened in the early hours of Oct. 12. Chance, a Winona State University football standout, told police somebody hit him in the face with a bottle as he was returning to his dorm. Coach Tom Sawyer ordered other players not to talk about it, and campus security chief Don Walski won't even comment on who was with Chance. "Confidential," said Walski. On the grapevine: Officials decided to stonewall until the football team wrapped up the Northern Sun conference championship.
Leading academic authors due at workshopsST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Nov. 2, 1997 -- The Text and Academic Authors Association announced workshops for Winona college faculty who want to write a textbook or improve their acceptance chances for journal articles. Winona State University masscom prof John Vivian, campus coordinator, said the workshops will be Jan. 23 and 24. Presenters include four leading academic authors and journal editors who will fly in for the workshops, Vivian said. Tuition is free through a Winona State University faculty development grant. Condoms are hot item at WSUWINONA, Minn., Nov. 2, 1997 -- The coordinators of a new Winona State University sexually transmitted disease prevention program say demand for free condoms exceeds expectations. Cindy Brown, co-coordinator, said a condom display at Student Health Services runs low all the time. "We've had a hard time keeping it filled as 100 condoms disappear in less than 48 hours, sometimes is as little as 24 hours," Brown said. The program is funded through a $7,100 state health grant.
WSU accounting profs issue scholarshipsWINONA, Minn., Nov. 2, 1997 -- Accounting senior Jodi Schoh and junior Karee Vossen were awarded $500 faculty-funded Winona State University scholarships. The awards were based largely on grades. WSU dean feels assault threat has easedWINONA, Minn., Nov. 1, 1997 -- Whatever threat to campus safety posed by two violent assaults three weeks ago seems past, according to Dean of Students Cal Winbush. Since issuing a campus-wide warning Oct. 13, "I haven't heard anything since about the assaults that may be threatening," Winbush said. He said nobody has come forward with additional information that the assaults were related. "I was alarmed that there had been two assaults and wanted to alert the students to, what I felt to be, a possibly dangerous situation," said Winbush.
Warriors finish perfect in Northern Sun footballWINONA, Minn., Nov. 1, 1997 -- Travis Walch scored three touchdowns as Winona State University came from behind to whip Moorhead State University 28-10. Walch had 150 yards on 25 carries. The victory, the sixth in Northern Sun conference games, was frosting on the Warrior cake. A week earlier they cinched the conference championship by beating Southwest State, going into the Moorhead game with a 5-0 conference record.
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