Holstad stays as WSU sports chiefWINONA, Minn., Sept. 10, 1998 -- The president of Winona State University dropped by an athletes' cookout to report he had decided on Larry Holstad as permanent athletic director. Holstad, a Winona State grad, had been serving on an interim basis since January 1997. Referring to his previous jobs in Iowa, Holstad was all smiles. Getting back to Winona is like being "in heaven," he said. Holstad praised Krueger as a "giant supporter: of athletics and academics.
YMCA crew rescues retired WSU profWINONA, Minn., Sept. 10, 1998 -- For retired music prof Rich McCluer, there was no better place for a seizure. McCluer, 76, former chair of the Winona State University music department, was doing his regular swim at the YMCA when he passed out. Janitor Bruce O'Dell, a former Army medic, beat McCluer's chest, and lifeguard Erin Hagen did mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. When an emergency crew arrived, McCluer was breathing again. At the hospital, he was in stable condition although his heartbeat was irregular.
"Registration chaos over, better next time"WINONA, Minn., Sept. 10, 1998 -- A new coordinated computer system linking the Winona State University admissions, registrar, financial aid and cultural diversity offices is working well -- now, said admissions counselor Anne Dankers. Glitches that caused a crash during registration have been cleared up, she said. Dankers described registration as "complete chaos." The complications was compounded by the university's conversion to semesters. Said Dankers: "We should be ready and experienced when spring semester rolls around."
Cops to partiers: ShhhhhhWINONA, Minn., Sept. 9, 1998 -- Police broke up a backyard swing-dance party of 30 people near the Winona State University campus, at 516 Main St., about 10:30 p.m. Was there booze? Drugs? No, said Steve Struthers, who lives at the house: "Cops broke up what was most likely the only alcohol-free party in Winona." The police version: Too much noise. Whatever, the swing kids moved their fun inside.
Students accept free Smaug TV dealWINONA, Minn., Sept. 9, 1998 -- Student senators voted unanimously to allow the College Television Network to install four receivers in the Smaug cafeteria on a free three-year trial. Joe Reed, student activities director, recommended the deal. Reed said the sets would otherwise cost the university $3,000. The network carries eight minutes of ads an hour but none for cigs or booze, Reed said. Students will have two minutes an hour for Winona State news and announcements. CTN programming was described as CNN-MTC hybrid.
Committee: Keep WSU athletic directorWINONA, Minn., Sept. 9, 1998 -- A committee searching for an athletic director at Winona State University unanimously recommended incumbent Larry Holstad. The committee caucused after interviewing Holstad about staying on. The recommendation went to university President Darrell Krueger, said committee chair Scott Ellinghuysen. Tri-college doctorate offeredROCHESTER, Minn., Sept. 9, 1998 -- Winona State University is not a doctorate-granting institution, but it now is becoming one, sort of. An Ed.D. program will begins this summer in a joint program with the University of Minnesota and Mankato State University. Classes will be at the Rochester campus. Some classes will be through interactive television and the interment.
Prof opens Viterbo gallery showLA CROSSE, Wis., Sept. 2, 1998 -- A Winona State University masscom prof, whose camera has a passion for rural places, opened an exhibit at Viterbo College. Drake Hokanson called the exhibit "A Few Such Places." One image, dramatically horizontal, is of Max's Motel and assorted small-town jetsam in Lovington, N.M. The exhibit continues through Sept. 25. Fifteen students show for new masscom clubWINONA, Minn., Sept. 2, 1998 -- The new campus club Collegiate Communicators of Today drew 15 students to its first meeting. President Becca Mavencamp introduced a constitution. Ideas for fund-raising, trips and community service were suggested. "We had more people than we thought show up," Mavencamp said. :It's looking good for the rest of the year."
Sheriff hopeful encourages student voteWINONA, Minn., Sept. 9, 1998 -- Sheriff candidate Dave Belz urged Winona State University students to help get out the vote in the Sept. 15 primary. Addressing the Student Senate, Belz, a deputy sheriff, said a strong student turnout could change the outcome. Belz, who teaches part-time at Winona State, emphasized his own campus connections, including working with the cultural diversity task force. Where to vote:
Neighbors diss WSU street planWINONA, Minn., Sept. 8, 1998 -- Neighborhood people vented themselves over Winona State University's latest street-closing proposal. At a City Council hearing, Kevin Ryan said traffic increases worry him about the safety of his little kids. Resident Michael Flanagan said the university's stats on parking places miss the impact of enrollment growth: "I didn't hear anything about how many more cars there are." University spokesperson John Burros said the proposed clinsings woykd improve campus safety. Referring to the mid-campus intersection at Johnson and King, Burros said: "It's really remarkable we haven't had an injury accident." In the end, the Council decided to find a way to accommodate both the university and the neighborhood.
Company focusing on online textbooksWASHINGTON, Sept. 8, 1998 -- A new online textbook store, VarcityBooks.com, began serving students at five Washington colleges. Next: National sales. The company claims a stock of 250,000 titles at 15 to 40 percent discounts. President Tim Levy said students can place orders from anywhere -- their dorm rooms, campus computer labs, home. Three-day delivery is promised with most delivery the second day, Levy said.
Grob: McGwire bringing back baseball funWASHINGTON, Sept. 8, 1998 -- The excitement has returned to baseball, said veteran Winona State University baseball coach Gray Grob, as Mark McGwire of the St. Louis Cardinals hit a record 62nd home run in a game televised from St. Louis. McGwire and also Sammy Sosa have brought excitement -- and fans -- back to baseball, Grob said, noting the nadir after the 1994 baseball strike. All over campus and in apartments on the periphery, students were glued to their television sets as McGwire set the single-season home-run record.
After hearing, Council to ponder parkingWINONA, Minn., Sept. 8, 1998 -- Don't expect a quick decision from the City Council hearing on Winona State University's proposed street closings. The hearing, at 7:30 p.m., is to hear the plan and listen to community reaction. When will the Council decision come? A couple weeks.
How eating pizza raises WSU moneyWINONA, Minn., Sept. 8, 1998 -- Local Pizza Huts are giving 20 percent of some pizza sales to Winona State University athletics. Provisos: You must order on Tuesdays or Wednesdays. You must have a coupon that's been widely distributed. And you can't use any discounts. That's not too hard to remember, is it? The WSU-Pizza Hut fund-raiser goes to Feb. 17.
Burros to make WSU street caseWINONA, Minn., Sept. 8, 1998 -- Campus construction coordinator John Burros will make Winona State University's case at a City Council hearing to close four blocks. Burros is no stranger to articulating the university's case to city leaders. It's part of his job, whose title is "director of facilities management." Among points Burros will make: Current campus streets are dangerous for pedestrians. He also will point out that recently built lots hold 190 cars, and the university has state money en route to buy 21 neighborhood lots and plans to level them for 280 cars.
Bye, bye: Karen OwenWINONA, Minn., Sept. 8, 1998 -- The director of student support services at Winona State University, Karen Owen, is retiring. Her plans? Move to Arizona. Owen has been at Winona State since 1987. A reception was scheduled for Monday, Sept. 14, beginning at 9:30 a.m. in Howell 133.
Engineer: Street closings cut city workWINONA, Minn., Sept. 7, 1998 -- The city would gain financially if Winona State University is granted permission to close four blocks to traffic, said City Engineer Steve McBurney. City crews that plow the campus wouldn't be needed, which means they would be assigned elsewhere. Also, the university would have to pay to relocate utilities. That, he said, probably would involve upgrades. McBurney also said the campus would be safer for pedestrians.
Hotel bust arrests include 15-year-oldWINONA, Minn., Sept. 6, 1998 -- Police crashed into a Riverport Inn room and arrested three people, including a 15-year-old boy. Confiscated, said the cops, was 4.88 grams of crack cocaine. R.I.P.: Sister Conchesse GardnerROCHESTER, Minn., Sept. 6, 1998 -- A Franciscan educator whose work included the Tau Center at the old College of St. Teresa, Sister Conchesse Gardner, died at the order's Assisi Heights home. She was 84. Gardner was at the Tau Center from 1982 to 1998. She retired in May. Earlier she taught at several Franciscan schools.
City officials split on WSU closureWINONA, Minn., Sept. 6, 1998 -- Some city department people are recommending that Winona State University be denied permission to close four blocks on the campus to traffic. Others, including City Engineer Steve McBurney, favor the closings. McBurney will represent the city staff at a City Council hearing Sept. 8. Also testifying will be neighborhood people who already find their driveways blocked by student cars. The university plan, brainchild of university President Darrell Krueger, would eliminate 150 campus parking slots, putting more pressure on street parking off campus. Krueger's goal is to greenify the campus so it's more mall-like. Said one neighbor: "Let's greenify Krueger."
Emergency flight nurse recommends itROCHESTER, Minn., Sept. 5, 1998 -- If you have particularly good judgment and public relations skills, consider flight nursing career, Winona State University nursing students were told. Tom Reardon, an emergency nurse at a La Crosse, Wis., hospital said emergencies mean dealing with all kinds of people. That's what requires the PR, he said. The satisfactions are great, Reardon said, but he cautioned that at least 10 years nursing experience is needed first.
Profs' union seeks timely contract talksST. PAUL, Minn., Sept. 5, 1998 --.The state faculty union president doesn't want a repeat of the last contract negotiations, which dragged on a year after the previous contract expired. Dave Abel said the union hopes to begin new talks this winter and wind up by June. That's when the new contract expires.
New WSU student prez has doubtersWINONA, Minn., Sept. 5, 1998 -- The new president of the Winona State University Student Senate, sophomore Rob Lambert, seems to have an uphill battle winning over some senators. Among doubters is Sen. Andy Chadwick, who thinks Lambert is too inexperienced. Lambert was elected in his freshman year, which prompted a move to bar frosh from eligibility in the future. The proposed no-first-year rule failed last spring. Meanwhile, said Chadwick: "I'm trying to install any confidence I can in Rob."
WSU invites Dalai Lama to campusWINONA, Minn., Sept. 4, 1998 -- The exiled spiritual leader of Tibet, the Delai Lama, was invited to speak at Winona State University. The invitation went out from President Darrell Krueger after masscom prof Ajit Daniel made preliminary arrangements through contacts in Amsterdam, London and New Delhi. Daniel said he was optimistic that the visit will take place, probably in the 1999-2000 academic year. The government of India, which provides the Dalai Lama his exile home, limits him to two foreign trips a year. Profs statewide favor contractST. PAUL, Minn., Sept. 4, 1998 -- The state faculty union's members ratified a new two-year contract by a huge margin, 1,252 to 76. The largest negative votes were at Mankato State and Winona State, 19, and St. Cloud State, 18. The two-year contract, retroactive to June 1997, gives profs an average $4,000 raise over the two years. About the ratification, state union President Dave Abel was relieved: "Our team did not want to go back to the table." Business prof sees strong economyWINONA, Minn., Sept. 4, 1998 -- Despite a plummeting stock market, Winona State University business prof Mary Gander doesn't foresee a U.S. recession. Wall Street, she said, had been over-valued. The drop was seasonal more than anything, she said. About the market, Gander is bullish although she said consumers may back off some spending, especially big-ticket items like cars and vacations, because of the market's astounding 1,510-point drop since July. The stock market, she said, "needs to be re-engineered so the stock exchange doesn't have so much money in it."
After bust, cops still seek studentWINONA, Minn., Sept. 4, 1998 -- A warrant remains outstanding for a Winona State University student who perhaps had the clairvoyance not be home when police raided his house. Police said John Benedict, 23, of 179 W. 4th Street, remains wanted for questioning. Cops confiscated marijuana and other materials, and also two guns, when they raided the house Aug. 27. A second Winona State student named in a warrant, Benedict's housemate Joshua Krzewinski, 23, was arrested in the raid, then released.
Need a phone? Coming soonWINONA, Minn., Sept. 4, 1998 -- College students who couldn't get new phone service when they returned to campus will be getting dial tones soon. A 16-day USWest strike stalled installations. The strike ended Aug. 31. Now the company is catching up on orders.
Grapevine: Bust target out walking dogsWINONA, Minn., Sept. 3, 1998 -- If campus scuttlebutt is correct, a police drug raid Aug. 31 may as well have been by the Keystone Kops. The main target, a Winona State University student named in a search warrant, wasn't home. The story running around campus is that the guy rounded a corner two blocks away and saw the armed, camouflaged cops ready to charge into his house. The guy, out walking his rottweilers, went back around the corner. He hasn't surfaced since. Three guys in the house were arrested, then released.
Weekly Winonan commences Sept. 30WINONA, Minn., Sept. 3, 1998 -- The first issue of this year's Winonan, a student government-sponsored campus newspaper at Winona State University, will come out Sept. 30, said editor Anna Derocher. She said some staff appointments remain to be made. Most issues will come out weekly, although there will be lapses for holidays and exams. WSU profs give contract wide marginWINONA, Minn., Sept. 3, 1998 -- Winona State University profs who overwhelmingly authorized a strike last April went back to polls on a new contrac6t worked out by their union and the state chancellor. The vote: 165-19 to ratify. Faculty union president Alex Yard said the next step is approval by the state college board, which is expected.
WSU missing profs' transcriptsWINONA, Minn., Sept. 3, 1998 -- Dozens of Winona State University profs were hired over the years without submitting official transcripts to authenticate their degrees. Or if they did submit transcripts, the university personnel chief, Tess Kruger, can't find them. Kruger said it's essential that university records be up to snuff before a major North Central accreditation audit. She even offered to reimburse profs for getting their alma maters to send transcripts, usually $15 or $20. Without transcripts, the university could be gigged for sloppy practices, perhaps even hiring people without the degrees they claim.
Did cops goof up drug bust?WINONA, Minn., Sept. 3, 1998 -- The cops aren't saying much about a heavy-dust raid Aug. 31, although Chief Frank Pomeroy acknowledged the timing may have been bad. When Judge Dennis Challeen signed a search warrant, the clock began ticking on when cops could charge the house. So far, the guys in the house have been released. It appears that another man named in the warrant had already left, perhaps to take his two rottweilers for a walk. In seeking a search warrant, police told the judge they needed to use a concussion grenade to disable the dogs.
Rooftop crew blamed for Pasteur floodWINONA, Minn., Sept. 3, 1998 -- The flood that damaged Winona State University's Pasteur science building came in through three punctures in a rooftop membrane. Why the holes? A crew taking out an old-air-conditioning unit, located in a rooftop shed, had thrown materials down on the third-floor roof. The punctures weren't apparent until a heavy afternoon rain storm Aug. 27. The crew was taking out the air-conditioning system as part of a larger project to tie Pasteur into the centralized campus chiller loop system.
WSU profs voting on new contractWINONA, Minn., Sept. 3, 1998 --Few profs showed up to vote on a new faculty contract during the first hour that the polling place was open. In all, 280 profs are eligible. On the Winona campus, the polling place opened at 8 a.m.. Union leaders were scheduled to start counting at 4 p.m. Polling was at the Performing Arts Center -- the place where profs voted 90 percent last April to strike unless state Chancellor Morrie Anderson changed his tune. A second polling place is at the Rochester campus.
WSU president calls for trustWINONA, Minn., Sept. 2, 1998 -- The president of Winona State University, Darrell Krueger, told student senators that his university administrators and student leaders must cultivate an environment of trust. In a guest address at the first fall Senate meeting, Krueger said: "We can be empowered only by trust." Krueger also said he wants Winona State to be "the" choice in Minnesota for public higher-ed.
Cops free WSU senior for time beingWINONA, Minn., Sept. 2, 1998 -- Winona State University senior Joshua Krzewinski, arrested in a police raid on his house Aug. 31, was released from jail. Prosecutor Steve Schleicher said he won't press charges unless a state lab confirms that items found on Krzewinski were illegal drugs. Two other men at the house, 179 W. 4th, were released earlier. The cops said they were visiting at the time police lobbed a concussion grenade into the house and barged in.
WSU students table play budgetWINONA, Minn., Sept. 2, 1998 -- A new Winona State group, Women in Sports, received a setback from the Student Senate. Senators voted unanimously to delay a $500 request to help pay for a speaker and a traveling troupe whose one-act play concerns the struggles that women athletes face. Kim Bloom, who made the request, said the program is scheduled for Sept. 21, which concerned senators. Sen. Rubin said that funding events on short notice -- only 2-1/2 weeks away -- would send a wrong message to other clubs. Senate President Rob Lambert acknowledged that women's sports is a worthy cause, but he called the request vague: "The Senate didn't feel they had enough information." The Senate will revisit the request Sept. 9.
Pastor calls for inter-church linkingWINONA, Minn., Sept. 2, 1998 -- Campus religious leader Dave Babbler told Christian students at Winona State University to leave their comfort zone and reach out to newcomers outside their circle. Reach and build unity, Babbler said. Speaking at the first fall meeting of Christians-in-Action, Babbler referred several times to the apostle Paul, who passionately pursued unity among believers. The Stark auditorium was overflowing..
Criminal-justice senior cuffed in bustWINONA, Minn., Sept. 2, 1998 -- A Winona State University senior majoring in criminal justice may be in big trouble. Cops arrested Joshua Krzewinski, 23, in a heavy-duty raid on his house Aug. 31. He's been in jail while county prosecutors ponder what to do. Police Chief Frank Pomeroy said psychedelic mushrooms were found, as well as drug paraphernalia, marijuana, and white powder. Krzewinski, from Milwaukee, Wis., was home alone. He offered no resistance.
Cops: Leafy stuff was marijuanaWINONA, Minn., Sept. 2, 1998 -- Leafy stuff seized in a raid on a 4th Street house Aug. 31 tested positively for marijuana, said Police Chief Frank Pomeroy. He hasn't received lab reports on white powder. Pomeroy is holding drug paraphernalia, including a three-gallon jug that he said was rejiggered into a bong. Two shotguns were confiscated. One man was arrested by a team of eight camouflaged cops who threw a concussion grenade into the house, at 179 W. 4th, and then barged in armed to the hilt.
Chief Barry maps out legal challengeWINONA, Minn., Sept. 2, 1998 -- A man accused of robbing and assaulting G-Bone Perkins last spring consulted with his attorney in jail about challenging Perkins' account of what happened. Barry Logan, who goes by "Chief Barry," a gang nickname, told Judge Larry Collins Aug. 31 that Perkins cannot be taken at his word. A hearing on the issue was scheduled for Sept. 14. The judge denied a bail reduction, so Chief Barry remains in jail on $25,000 bond.
Student prexy gigged for vacancyWINONA, Minn., Sept. 2, 1998 -- The new student president at Winona State University, Rob Lambert, was faulted for not having an administrative aide hired to facilitate the Student Senate's work. Responding, at the Senate's first fall meeting, Lambert acknowledged that the need for a student secretary is urgent. The secretary takes notes and types Senate documents. About Lambert's early performance as president, Sen. Andy Chadwick said: "I was unimpressed, but it was his first meeting."
Strike-stranded SMU students find wayLONDON, Sept. 1, 1998 -- Three dozen Saint Mary's University students arrived in London for classes. But it wasn't easy. Their Northwest Airlines flight was canceled by a pilots' strike. No other airline had 36 seats on any single plane. Saint Mary's London program director Bob Conover scrambled and found space on a Chicago-Amsterdam flight for some students and on a Minneapolis-Amsterdam flight for the rest. The two groups then met up for the hop to London.
Cops clueless in convertible slashingWINONA, Minn., Sept. 1, 1998 -- Cops have no idea who slashed the convertible roof of a student's car at a Winona State University dorm Aug. 30. Ericka Ochs, who lives at the Sheehan dorm, said her golf equipment, worth $200 to $300, was taken. So was $50 cash. She discovered the slashing about 7 p.m. Ex-prez DuFresne leads paradeWINONA, Minn., Sept. 1, 1998 -- A fondly remembered Winona State University president, Bob DuFresne, will be homecoming's grand marshal, alumni President Andrea Schmidt announced. DuFresne will lead the Oct. 17 parade before the football game against Southwest State.
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Drug raid across street from cop-shopWINONA, Minn., Sept. 1, 1998 -- If the cops were RIGHTin a downtown drug bust, the question then is: How dumb were the dealers? Or brazen? The house, at 179 W. 4th St., is across the street from the police station. For seven weeks the cops had been monitoring comings and goings with a video camera on their station house roof. Said Police Chief Frank Pomeroy: "It's kind of a kick in the face to look across the street and see what we believe is drug activity."
City continues pressure on barsWINONA, Minn., Sept. 1, 1998 -- City Manager Eric Sorensen said booze shops, including both bars and liquor stores, can expect no let-up in police pressure to identify minors and throw them out. Sorensen said the city will continue shutting down violators for two days for the first offense, three days the second. Also, he said, fines will be levied, $500 the first time, $750 the second. Bravura theme: "Sense of Community"WINONA, Minn., Sept. 1, 1998 --The Winona State University masscom lab magazine Bravura will be thematic again this year, faculty-publisher Drake Hokanson said. The first of two issues, he said, will be "A Sense of Community." Tentatively the issue is due on newsracks and as a supplement inside the Winona Daily News on Oct. 29. The theme for a December issue is yet to determined, Hokanson said. About 15 students are taking classes that produce the magazine. Because the masscom department has cut course offerings, there will be no spring issue.
WSU profs expected to approve contractWINONA, Minn., Sept. 1, 1998 --Faculty at Winona State and other Minnesota state colleges are expected to approve the settlement reached by negotiators with the chancellor, a quick check of profs found. Faculty vote Sept. 3 on the compromise that ended months of acrimonious name-calling and reputation-bashing between the profs' union and state Chancellor Morrie Anderson. In fact, the profs voted in April to authorize a strike unless Anderson came around.
Prof's organ fund reaches $8,000WINONA, Minn., Sept. 1, 1998 -- The good news for prof Joe Foegen, of the Winona State University business faculty, is that people have contributed $8,000 toward restoring a 1924 organ in Somsen Hall. The bad news: Foegen needs $242,000 more. The organ, an Aeolian, was a gift of alumni. They paid $28,500, but that was a long time ago. Cop: Under-age boozers, listen upWINONA, Minn., Sept. 1, 1998 -- Police Chief Frank Pomeroy doesn't know why many college students don't get the message. After a major underage-boozing crackdown last year, with hundreds of arrests, students arrived back this fall with booze still on their minds. In the week before classes at Winona State, cops raided three house parties bursting with a total of somewhere asround 250 imbibers, many not yet 21. Pomeroy plans to keep up the pressure: "We're digging in our heels for another year."
River is subject of art exhibitWINONA, Minn., Sept. 1, 1998 -- Upper Mississippi landscapes by seven artists -- in oils, pastels and photos -- went on display at Winona State University's Watkins gallery. The exhibit continues through September.
Guy called Pac still on looseWINONA, Minn., Sept. 1, 1998 -- Six months after a drive-by shooting at a downtown hangout, police still can't find a man who goes by the moniker Pac. The man accused in the Chucker's shooting, G-Bone Perkins, said he had a grudge against Pac for robbing and pistol-whipping him -- and he was aiming at him. Police, meanwhile, are holding Pac's buddy, Barry Logan, but say he hasn't told them where Pac is. A possibility is that one of the bullets wounded Pac. If so, he might be dead. His real name? Cops don't know.
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