WSU poises to intercept new virusesWINONA, Minn., March 31, 1999 -- Winona State University programmed its internet computers to head off the new virus Melissa and its evil twin Papa. John Stafford, campus computer analyst, said any e-mail attachments arriving as a Microsoft macro will be intercepted. Recipients will receive an explanation with their e-mail. On request, Stafford said, his people will try to get into essential attachments by working around the viruses.
CIty urged to hire MetroPlains for schoolWINONA, Minn., March 31, 1999 -- In a secret vote, a task force decided 8-5 to recommend that a Minneapolis development company, MetroPlains, be chosen to convert the soon-to-abandoned Winona Middle School into senior housing. Winona developer Scott Abramson also submitted a proposal. An early plan to make student housing in the school whn it's abandoned in the year 2000 was scuttled.
Rescuers train by trashing WSU housesWINONA, Minn., March 31, 1999 -- Houses that Winona State University has bought to raze for a parking lot received one last visit ahead of the wrecking ball. A team of emergency rescue workers stormed the four houses as their March exercise. The houses are on Huff south of Memorial gym. Bambenek to state Senate ballotWINONA, Minn., March 30, 1999 -- The endorsed Reform Party candidate for southeast Minnesota's state Senate seat, Winona County recorder Bob Bambenek, defeated financial analyst Jack Mueller for a spot on the April 13 ballot. The vote: 862-413. Neither Republican Bob Kierlin or Democrat Gene Pelowski were changed in the primary. The tally:
Cardiovascular award to WSU gradWINONA, Minn., March 30, 1999 -- A 1997 Winona State University nurse-practitioner grad, Jane Linderbaum, won a Mayo Clinic award for helping develop a cardiovascular model for patients. Other members of the Linderbaum team also received awards. Parking issue may derail student housingWINONA, Minn., March 30, 1999 -- The possibility of converting the old Winona Middle School into college student housing has a problem, said Mayor Jerry Miller: Students own cars. "If there are 120 students, you could have 120 cars," Miller said. Developer Scott Abramson said part of the building, three blocks from campus, could be converted into a parking ramp. The cost, $10,000 a stall, would be prohibitive, said Alderman Jay Kohner.
Cops find after-hours boozing at Gabby's
Judge denies Grover plea-changeWINONA, Minn., March 29, 1999 -- An 18-year-old charged in the biggest crack cocaine bust in Winona history, Brian Keith Grover, asked to change his plea. Judge Lawrence Collins said no. Grover was facing charges for the bust, which netted 79 grams of crack, and then beating up a jailer.
WSU biologist to wildlife boardWINONA, Minn., March 28, 1999 -- A Winona State University biologist has been named to the Minnesota board of the National Wildlife Federation. Neal Mundahl, at Winona State since 1989, specializes in fisheries.
Police hold man in Gabby's fightWINONA, Minn., March 27, 1999 -- A Saturday night fight at a downtown bar left a 24-year-old Inver Grove Heights, Minn., man.with facial injuries. James B. Kojak said he was kicked in the face. Another man at the bar was arrested. R.I.P.: Jerry SemlingFOUNTAIN CITY, Wis., March 27, 1999 -- A Winona State University night janitor, who kept the second floor of Somsen Auditorium in pristine condition, died of a massive heart attack after a day of baling hay. Gerald Semling was 63. On the door to his Somsen workroom, a colleague taped this message: "Rest in peace, Jerry. We will miss you, my friend."
R.I.P.: Edna FullerST. CLOUD Minn., March 25, 1999 -- A former teacher at the old Phelps Model School at Winona State University, Edna Fuller, died at age 95. When Fuller retired in 1971, she was the university supervisor of student teachers. She had done graduate work at Winona State. WSU thinking ahead to 150th bashWINONA, Minn., March 25, 1999 -- Check your almanac, and you'll learn that Minnesota joined the Union in 1858. Do some math, and you'll realize the sesquicentennial rolls around in the 2007-2008 academic year. How will Winona State University celebrate? Former Congressman Tim Penny, D-Minn., was named to head a campus committee to work up plans for a celebration. Stay tuned. Cops nab 17 more under-age boozersWINONA, Minn., March 25, 1999 -- Cops ticketed 17 under-age college students at downtown booze palaces. ID's were checked at Bulls-Eye, where six tickets were issued; Shorty's, four; Rascals's, three; Gabby's, three; Chucker's, one. The bar sweep, observers said, was prompted by a bloody after-hours weekend rumble involving 75 collegians and also by a surge in post-spring break bar traffic.
Getting back in the bar swingWINONA, Minn., March 24, 1999 -- You can run, but you cannot escape. When cops checked ID's at Brother's Bar downtown, they went into the women's toilet and found an under-age boozer who had taken refuge there. At the cops' next stop, at Chucker's, they found two patrons hiding in the kitchen. At Brothers, cops ticketed five minors; at Chucker's, five; at Bulls-Eye, one.
WSU student: They stole 160 CD'sWINONA, Minn., March 24, 1999 -- A Winona State University student, David Junkerman, discovered his CD collection had been stolen over spring break. Junkerman, of 327 W. 9th St., told police that 160 disks worth $2,200 were taken. The burglary was the second one reported to police since students began returning.
Therapist: Media over-rate appearancesWINONA, Minn., March 23, 1999 -- Therapist Sarah Stinson encouraged Winona State University students to be "active viewers" and cautious about messages that the mass media send about body image. Stinson, who has counseled people with eating disorders for eight years, said the mass media don't encourage a healthy body image. She criticized advertisements with "sexist orientations" that place too much emphasis on appearance.
R.I.P.: Laurenda Reiland BrungardtWINONA, Minn., March 23, 1999 -- A Winona State University grad who taught grade school for more than 20 years in Winona and Lewiston, Minn., Laurenda Reiland Brungardt, died at a hospaice. She was 97. WSU alderman seeks citizen policingWINONA, Minn., March 23, 1999 -- Police were asked to implement a citizen policing program in the 3rd Ward, where Winona State University is located. Alderman Jay Kohner made the request. Police Chief Frank Pomeroy has instituted citizen policing programs in two other wards: "You empower people to work with you to take care of trivial problems without police involvement." At training sessions, police go over things that neighbors can watch for -- like a lot of traffic where people might be dealing drugs.
Advisory jury to hear Salyards libel casePRESTON, Minn., March 23, 1999 -- Try arbitration first, then we'll take about a trial, Judge Robert Benson told a Winona State University econ prof who is suing two School Board people for libel. During elections three years ago, Michael Bernatz and Chuck Shepard called prof Don Salyards a lying libertarian. Arbitration would include an advisory jury.
Reform candidate forces primary electionWINONA, Minn., March 22, 1999 --Even though legislative hopeful Jack Mueller failed to receive the Reform Party's endorsement, he wants the people to decide. Mueller announced he will challenge the party-endorsed candidate, Bob Bambenek, which means there will have to be a primary. The primary will be March 30 to narrow the field. On the ballot:
WSU coach: Pitching great but not battingWINONA, Minn., March 22, 1999 -- Softball coach Myron Smith said pitching will be the key for Winona State University at the Dakota Dome tournmaent March 26-28. "Our pitching is going to keep us in every game," Smith said. Offense? That needs improvement, Smith conseded: "We just can't get our bats to swing."
Cops bust melee, issue six ticketsWINONA, Minn., March 21, 1999 -- A rumble involving 75 Saint Mary's and Winona State college students , as another 100 or so looked on, was broken by police at Hardee's after the downtown bars closed. Winona police called for backup from the sheriff's department and suburban Goodview. The eatery was closed for an hour to wipe up blood and clean up the mess. Citations were issued to:
R.I.P.: Bruce Thomas CarlsonSUN CITY, Ariz., March 21, 1999 -- A Winona State University education grad, who contracted Hepatitis C from a blood transfusion when he was teaching in Guatemala, died at his home. Bruce Thomas, 51, suffered a liver disease as a result of the transfusion and was on a list to receive a transplant. His father was the late Winona State education prof Glenn Carlson. WSU librarian supports PelowskiWINONA, Minn., March 21, 1999 -- A Winona State University librarian, Vernon Leighton, urged voters to support State Rep. Gene Pelowski, D-Winona, in a special state Senate election April 15. Leighton praised Pelowski's work for the new Winona State library:. "I have seen him take action at the state level after listening to the views of his constituents," Leighton said. "He is responsive."
Thief steals electronics from apartmentWINONA, Minn., March 20, 1999 -- A Winona State University student noticed her television, VC and stereo missing when she opened the door of her apartment in 300 Center St. She told police they were stolen when she was away for spring break. Winona Democrats endorse PelowskiRIDGEWAY, Minn., March 20, 1999 -- Unopposed and unanimously, State Rep. Gene Peloski, D-Winona, won his party's endorsement for the state Senate. A special election April 15 will replace State Sen. Steve Mortse, who resigned for a government job in the Ventura administration. The other parties' candidates:
Nursing prof: Vote for PelowskiWINONA, Minn., March 19, 1999 -- The 12-year record of State Rep. Gene Pelowski, D-WInona, in the Legislature justifies his election to the state Senate, said Winona State University nursing prof Jo Stejskal. "He has championed the modernization of technology to create efficiency in schools," Stejskal said.
Ventura party endorses Winona recorderROCHESTER, Minn., March 17, 1999 -- Six delegates representing Gov. Jesse Ventura's Reform Party showed up for a convention to endorse a candidate for the state Senate seat being vacated by Steve Morse. They voted 6-0 to endorse Bob Bambanek, the Winona County recorder.
Florida trip primes WSU softball teamWINONA, Minn., March 17, 1999 -- After Winona State University finished as runner-up in the Cusic tourney in Florida, softball coach Myron Smith expressed hope for the rest of the season. "We have a very hustling team," said Smith. The Cusic tourney brought the Warriors' record to 8-12. Referring to the long Minnesota winter, Smith said: "At first we had to find ourselves outside."
Gordon: Guilty in crack bustWINONA, Minn., March 15, 1999 -- A Winona woman arrested with her boyfriend after cops found 79 grams of crack cocaine under the stairs of their apartment pleaded guilty. The judge scheduled sentencing for Meilssa Jo Gordon, 19, for April 19.
UM prez sees Rochester efficiencyMINNEAPOLIS, March 15, 1999 -- The president of the University of Minnesota said plans for a Riochester campus grew partly from a study that critciized current programs as balkanized. "Too many chefs," said Mark Yudof, referring to jointly administered programs that include Winona State and other colleges. Yudof said UM could offer "clean management."
Grover punk: Guilty to crackWINONA, Minn., March 15, 1999 -- An 18-year-old nabbed in the city's biggest crack cocaine bust, Brian Grover, pleaded guilty. The judge sentencing will be April 12. Grover also pleaded guilty to beating up a jailer while being held. The max sentence: Seven years, nine months. In related cases, Melissa Gordon, 19, pleaded innocent to a plea-bargained charge, and Debra Bjork, 41, pleaded guilty to plea-bargained prices.
Drug-bust take downgradedST. PAUL Minn., March 14, 1999 -- State chemists say the crack cocaine confiscated in an October arrest in Winona weighed only 79 grams, short of the 82 grams that Winona police reported. Still a record for Winona, said Police Chief Frank Pomeroy.
R.I.P.: Ivan OlsonOCALA, Fla., March 13, 1999 -- Retired Winona State University music prof Ivan Olson died after suffering a brain hemorrhage at home. He was 68. Olson, who held a doctorate from the University of Michigan, taught 24 years at Winona State. In his younger days he was a member of the Navy band. SMU false alarm draws firefightersWINONA, Minn., March 13, 1999 -- At the time on a Friday night that things get out of hand at Saint Mary's University dorms, 1:34 a.m., this time in St. Edwards Hall, somebody pulled a fire alarm. Firefighters spent 25 minutes on the call. Nobody was arrested. WSU needs infrastructure dollarsWINONA, Minn., March 13, 1999 -- The infrastructure at Winona State University is so outdated and weak that rescue money is needed from the state Legislature, said campus physical plant manager Dick Lande. How much is needed? $9.5 million. Lande said the greatest need is steam furnaces whose projected useful life expired in 1980. Here are the major Winona State infrastructure requests to the Legislature:
Heater smokes up WSU buildingWINONA, Minn., March 12, 1999 -- Smoke drew fire-fighters to the Winona State University theater building, but there was no fire, and, with the campus nearly vacant over spring break, the theater was hardly crowded. What caused the smoke? An overheated heater.
UM scandal clouds higher-ed budgetST. PAUL, Minn., March 12, 1999 -- The president of the University of Minnesota, Mark Yudof, told legislators that he will ask an outside law firm to investigation reports of cheating in university athletics. What will the probe cost, Yudof was asked at a budget hearing. He said he doesn't know.
Pelowski: Guv keeping own counselST. PAUL,, Minn., March 12, 1999 -- Frustration has mounted in the Legislature over the style of new Gov. Jesse Ventura, who won't give legislators an audience, State Rep. Gene Pelowski, D-WInona, said. The openness and access that Ventura promised as a candidate haven't materialized, Pelowski said: "He won't meet with lobbyists, which may not be all bad, but he won't meet with individual legislators."
Women to tell all on GroverWINONA, Minn., March 11, 1999 -- Saving their own skins, two women agreed to tell all about Brian Grover, 18, on a range of drug charges. Melissa Gordon, 19, was arrested with Grover in October, when police found 82 grams of cocaine stashed at their house. Cops also went after Debra Bjork when she dropped by to buy. Judge Lawrence Collins said neither woman will be prosecuted for what they say.
Fastenal exec seeks Senate postRUSHFORD, Minn., March 11, 1999 -- Millionaire industrialist Bob Kierlin, "Mr. Fastenal" to many people, was the unanimous Republican endorsement for the southeast Minnesota state Senate seat being vacated by Steve Morse. Kierlin told GOP delegates that the principles that made Fastenal a success will also work in government.
UM yanks basketball playersMINNEAPOLIS, March 11, 1999 -- Four University of Minnesota basketball players, accused in a cheating scandal, were suspended until allegations can be investigated, said university President Mark Yudof. In Seattle, with a short bench, the Gophers lost 75-63 to Gonzaga University in Round One of a national tournament.
Report: Cheating in UM athelticsST. PAUL, Minn., March 10, 1999 -- A University of Minnesota employee was paid to do the homework of varsity basketball players, the Pioneer Press reported. The newspaper cited a woman who said she had done course work for 20 players over five years. The story broke as the Gophers were heading to the national tournament.
Fastenal exec seeks Senate post/WINONA, Minn., March 9, 1999 -- Human beings have three profound responsibilities in entering the new century, including take care of the ecosystem. futurist-author Joel Barker told a Saint Mary's University audience. Barker also called on moral leadership to take care of one another and of the future. He was on campus to receive an honorary doctorate.
Did UM lie for Rochester campus?ST. PAUL, Minn., March 7, 1999 -- The president of the University of Minnesota either lied or misunderstood a key question before a legislative committee on the UM initiative to beef up Rochester programs, said State Rep. Gene Pelowski, D-Winona. Two days before a complex UM plan for Rochester was unveiled, in effect squeezing Winona State out of advanced course offerings, Pelowski asked UM prez Mark Udof at a hearing if the university budget, as proposed, was complete. Udof stumbled, then said yes -- even though he had an additional $5 million to $7 million budget proposal in his back pocket for the yet-to-be-announced Rochester plan.
Mankato prez still peevedST. PAUL, Minn., March 6, 1999 -- The president of Minnesota State University-Mankato, Richard Rush, fuming about not being informed of a University of Minnesota plan to take over advanced courses in Rochester, said his university has 30 master's programs that can be easily adapted for Rochester. Rush made the statement at a three-hour meeting with legislators and higher-ed officials to clear the smoke from the surprise UM proposal.
WSU creates new legal majorWINONA, Minn., March 6, 1999 -- A new major, law and society, will be available to students in August, said prof Troy Paino, who helped design the program. The major draws on existing courses in criminal justice, English, history, masscom, paralegal, philosophy and polysci. Prof John Campbell, co-designer of the program, said: "You'll come out with the ability to analyze problems from a multiple of perspectives." WSU prof bows from Senate raceWINONA, Minn., March 6, 1999 -- Not this time, said Winona State University nusing prof Linda Sepannen about running in the state Senate special election. Sepannen, who ran unsuccessfully iun 1996, threw her support to industrialist and private-ed benefactor Bob Kierlin.
How firm is UM Rochester commitment?ST. PAUL, Minn., March 6, 1999 -- A high-level pow-wow on whether the University of Minnesota should become the higher-ed super-player in Rochester revealed fissures in the UM plan. State Rep. Bill Kusile, R-Rochester, wants UM but emerged from the meeting with doubts about long-term financial support. If UM's budget gets tighter, Rochester might be the outlying campus that suffers, Kuisle said.
WSU prof on GOP short listWINONA, Minn., March 5, 1999 -- The man who built Fastenal into New York Stock Exchange status, Bob Kierlin, announced for the state Senate as a Republican. Kierlin, 59, has been heavily involved in community affairs, especially private education. The county Republican chair, Paul Double, welcomed the announcement. Double said other candidates for the seat, being vacated by Sen. Steve Morse, D-Dakota, include nursing prof Linda Sepannen of Winona State University.
WSU grad Pelowski eyes Morse seatST. PAUL, Minn., March 4, 1999 -- The long-time Winona-area representative in the Minnesota House, Gene Pelowski, confirmed he may run for the state Senate. Pelowski said outgoing Sen. Steve Morse, who is taking a state agency job, has encouraged him to run in a special election in April. Pelowski said he wants to talk more with his family and constituents before committing. Pelowski, a Winona State University grad, teaches government at Winona High School.
Lawyer wins SMU alumni awardWINONA, Minn., March 4, 1999 -- A 1975 Saint Mary's University grad, Pat Salvi, was awarded an honorary doctor of law degree at the campus Founder's Day ceremony. Salvi, whose law degree is from Notre Dame, 1978, has specialized in personal injury, wrongful death and product liability issues. He is with a law firm in Waukegan, Ill. Paul, Yori best SMU seniorsWINONA, Minn., March 4, 1999 -- The outstanding senior awards at Saint Mary's University went to bio majors Jennifer Paul and Andrew Yori. Paul has been active in numerous clubs and been a dorm adviser. She also has played hockey and soccer. Yori has played soccer and been in several clubs. Winonan's faculty adviser quitsWINONA, Minn., March 4, 1999 -- A masscom prof resigned as the volunteer faculty adviser to the Winonan student newspaper. John Weis said he wasn't even consulted before editors decided to run a Page One photo of university President Darrell Krueger sleeping at a speech. Weis said that students had no obligation to heed his advice as adviser but had a responsibility to seek it on such a senstive subject. Had he been asked, what would Weis have advised? "Don't," he said.
Is UM-Rochester budget fat?WINONA, Minn., March 4, 1999 -- The $5 to $7 million that the University of Minnesota claims it needs to jump-start its upper-division program in Rochester perplexes Darrell Krueger, president of Winona State University. He said Winona State's existing Rochester program runs $2.5 million. "Think what we could do with another $5 million," he said.
Judge gives Chief Barry probationWINONA, Minn., March 4, 1999 -- A figure in the G-Bone Perkins drive-by shooting, Barry "Chief" Logan, was put on probation for three years in a plea-deal. The charge was imprisoning a woman in her bathroom while her place was being ransacked. Logan said he was guilty, and promised to move to Minneapolis and enroll at a vocational school.
WSU prez: Be patient on UM-,RochesterWINONA, Minn., March 3, 1999 -- The president of Winona State University, Darrell Krueger, said he is looking for a win-win relationship with the University if Minnesota in Rochester. Krueger told the Winona Post he chose not to fight a UM initiative to take over upper-division curriculum development. If UM falters, Winona Sate will be well positioned to step in, he said.
Legislator Morse leaving elected seatST. PAUL, Minn., March 3, 1999 -- A champion for Winona State University in the Legislature, State. Sen. Steve Morse, D-Dakota, resigned to become the second in command at the Natural Resources Department. Morse said he hadn't sought the job but that Gov. Jesse Ventura had sought him out. Morse He was first elected in 1986. R.I.P.: Susan Burmeister NunnSTERLING, Ill., March 2, 1999 -- A Winona State University grad, Susan Burmeister Nunn, 50, died after s short bout with cancer. Before moving to Sterling, she had been an organist at St. Stanislaus church. Profs OK trimming language majorsWINONA, Minn., March 1, 1999 -- The Faculty Senate voted to drop two beginning courses from Winona State University's French, German and Spanish requiement for education majors. Said faculty president Alex Yard: "The rationale behind this change is that the courses being removed are equivalent to what students would have taken in high school." The revised programs, sans courses numbered 101 and 102, is effective in August. The courses will remain in the university's general-education program.
Computer theft reported at SMUST. PAUL, Minn., March 1, 1999 -- Police dropped by the Saint Mary's Hall computer lab at Saint Mary's University after a $4,000 Silicon Graphics system disappeared. The computer was noticed missing Saturday, but not until late Monday was it reported as a theft. Biz prof named SMU teacher of yearST. PAUL Minn., March 1, 1999 -- A business prof, Jeff Hefel, was awarded the Severin teaching excellence award at Saint Mary's University. Hefel, at Saint Mary's since 1987, was nominated by students for class preps and fairness.
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