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City approves WSU, SMU bar bus as pilotWINONA, Minn., July 15, 2002 -- The City Council ponied up $13,900 to run a bus on a circuit from the downtown bars to Saint Mary's University and the Winona State University neighborhoods on heavy-boozing nights. The bar bus plan, aimed at reducing disruptive neighborhood behavior by hooligans after bar closing times, originated with the Winona State Student Senate. The bus will run until Christmas break. The project will then be assessed. The bus will run from 9:15 p.m. to 1:50 a.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Background: Students send booze bus plan to WSU president
Hockey pupil hurt at SMUWINONA, Minn., July 15, 2002 -- A 12-year-old boy enrolled in a hockey summer camp was hurt at the St. Mary's University ice rink about 9:15 p.mn.. A rescue team took him to the hospital.
WSU senior dies in motorcycle crashWINONA, Minn., July 14, 2002 -- A motorcyle accident claimed the life of a Winona State University sorority leader Pam Koelsch. Koelsch, 22, of Pine Island, Minn., was a senior in business due to be graduated in December. She was on a cycle driven by Andew Newman, 24, of Crystal, Minn. She died outright. The accident occurred on Highway 14 on Stocton Hill above Winona. Newman was flown by helicopter to a Rochester, Minn., hospital. A doctor described Newman in serious condition. At Winona State, Koelsch was president of the Greek Council last year and president of the Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority last spring. She worked part-time at Bull's-Eye Beer Hall.
WSU SECURITY
REPORT
July 14, 2002 | A youth approached the security guard at Lourdes Hall indicating that he cut his leg while in his room. Security adminsitered first aid and the father arrived shortly thereafter. The father took the youth to the hospital. delivery vehicle struck a light pole on campus at 4:06 a.m. Police investigated. |
Independence Party taps PennyST. CLOUD, Minn., July 13, 2002 -- On the first ballot former southeast Minnesota Congressman Tim Penny, a Winona State University polysci grad, was endorsed for governor by the Independence Party. Little-known Jim Haviland of Thief River Falls was second. The tally: Penny 154, Haviland, 18. Penny had been encouraged to run by outgoing Gov. Jesse Ventura. Penny, however, told delegates: "I am a friend of Jesse Ventura, but I am no Jesse Ventura." Setting a campaign tone, he said:"We will conduct no opinion polls because we are ready to lead. We will convene no focus groups because our focus is clear. We will hire no consultants because we will be consulting the voters on Minnesota. We will accept no special interest contributions because we are all in this together. We will accept no negative ads because we have a positive vision for Minnesota." Penny has been a close adviser to Ventura as governor. Penny left the Democratic Party, which already had completed its gubernatorial endorsement process when Ventura, an Independence member, announced he wouldn't seek re-election.
Background: Penny nomination seems assured
R.I.P.: Marion Johanna (Mason) WittHOUSTON, Minn., July 12, 2002 -- A Winona State Teachers College alum who taught in rural southeast Minnesota schools for many years, Marion Witt, 97, died at a nursing home. Her teaching career included Swede Bottom, Yucatan Store, Upper Looney Valley, Storer Valley, Crystal Valley, Loretta-South Ridge, and Pine Creek schools.
R.I.P.: Edward Theodore BurtDES MOINES, Iowa, July 12, 2002 -- A St. Mary's College grad, Edward Burt, who later taught biochemistry at the Des Moines University of Osteopathy, died at home. He was 41.
Fire-damaged apartment to be razedWINONA, Minn., July 11, 2002 -- Landlord Robert Theide said his fire-damaged apartment building at Broadway and Franklin will have to be torn down. The fire Wednesday morning compromised the structural integrity. Theide bemoaned the loss of the building, a classic Victorian mansion from the 1800s that had been converted into six apartment units. Theide said the cost of restoring the structure would far exceed his expected insurance compensation. If he rebuilds on the lot, Theide said he would out up a small structure.
Background: Fire blamed on cigarette
Penny nomination for governor seems assuredST. PAUL, Minn., July 11, 2002 -- State education Commissioner Christine Jax withdrew her candidacy for the Independence Party gubernatorial nomination, leaving the field to former southeast Minnesota Congressman Tim Penny. Jax said she feels a ticket with Penny and his runningmate, State Sen. Martha Robertson, will emphasize the issues she feels are important.
Background: Prof hails Penny candidacy
WSU English prof on Maritimes research tripWINONA, Minn., July 11, 2002 -- A Winona State University poet, Ken McCulloch, received a Jerome travel grant for research in St. John's, Newfoundland. McCulloch plans interviews for his latest project. He is a St. John's native.
Apartment fire blamed on cigaretteWINONA, Minn., July 11, 2002 -- A smoldering cigarette probably started the fire that destroyed a converted mansion at Broadway and Franklin, said Assistant Fie Chief Jim Multhaup. Seven tenants who escaped the 6 a.mn. blaze on Wednesday, meanwhile, were being taken care of by the Red Cross. Multhaup said it appeared the fire began on the first floor and shot up through two upper floors and the attic.
Background: Tenants escape WSU-area apartment fire
SMU: Tennis coach to run St. T'sWINONA, Minn., July 11, 2002 -- Hoping to clarify rising concerns about what it will do with St. T's Tennis and Sports gym when it assumes ownership, the chief attorney for St. Mary's University announced that the facility will remain in operation. Ann Merchlewitz, vice president and general counsel, said that university tennis Coach Jeff Halberg will run St. T's with part-time student helpers. The university had raised anxiety among 120paid-up St. T's members by telling the current staff their jobs would end Sept.1. Merchlewitz said the university chose to use its own staff for St. T's. The gym, reported to be losing about $250,000 a year, is part of the old College of St. Teresa campus that St. Mary's is buying for rental income from existing tenants and for expansion of its residential master's program and other projects.
Background: SMU to honor St. T's memberships
WSU crew errs, trips alarmWINONA, Minn., July 11, 2002 -- Construction workers at Lourdes Hall, the Winona State University dorm at the old Colege of St. Teresa set off a fire alarm by mistake at 3:11 p.m. Firefighters responded.
WSU schedules calliope with shovelsWINONA, Minn., July 11, 2002 -- The Winona Calliope will provide music for the ground-breaking festivities for the new Winona State science buiulding, the universiuty announced. To be armed with shovels will be Winona Mayor Jerry Miller; State Reps. Gene Pelowski, D-Winona, Peggy Leppik, R-Golden Valley, and Greg Davids, R-Preston; State Sens. Bob Kierlin, R-Winona, John Hottinger, D-Mankato, and Steve Murphy, D-Red Wing; university President Darrell Krueger; faculty President David Bratt; and student President Tony Romaine.
Date: July 18
Time: 2 p.m.
Place: Sanborn and Winona streets
Cost: Free |
Background: Clot interrupts governor's schedule
Tenants escape WSU-area apartment fireWINONA, Minn., July 10, 2002 -- Seven tenants fled a fire that destroyed a six-unit apartment building at the fringe of the Winona State University off-campus neighborhood. No one was injured. A neighbor, Tom Rank, spotted smoke billowing from the three-floor structure at 255 Broadway, at Franklin Street, at 5:51 a.m. Rank ran into the building and pounded on doors to rouse the tenants, who fled the building, most in their nightclothes. The building was a Victorian mansion built in the 1870s or 1880s and later converted into apartments.
SMU to try to honor St. T's membership termsWINONA, Minn., July 10, 2002 -- People who have paid memberships at the St. T's Tennis and Sports Club have been told that the new owner of the facility, St. Mary's University, is still looking for a business plan that will work to serve them into the future. The assurance was in a letter from Dave Ansell, who will run the old College of St. Teresa facilities that St Mary's has acquired. Every effort will be made to honor existing membership contracts, he said. Some St. T's members expect they will be offered access to the university's Terrace Heights gym.
Background: Termination notices issued at St. T's gym
Lung clot slows governorROBBINSDALE, Minn., July 10, 2002 -- Gov. Jesse Ventura checked himself into a hospital where doctors identified a recurring blood clot and began treatment. Tests began to determine the seriousness of his situation. A Ventura aide, John Wodele, said the governor's schedule has been put on hold. It was uncertain whether he will make the ground-breaking for the new Winona State University science building on July 18.
Background: Will Venura help WSU break ground?
WSU SECURITY
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July 10, 2002 | INCIDENT NO. 1: A patrol responded to a fire alarm at Lourdes Hall at 3:13 p.m. The building was checked and nothing found.
INCIDENT NO. 2: Police requested campus people to help locate an individual who was thought to be walking through campus at 3 a.m. The subject was not located.
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Pelowski throws ninth hat in ringST. PAUL, Minn., July 10, 2002 -- State Rep. Gene Pelowski, D-Winona, who has championed higher-ed causes in the Legislature, filed for re-election to a ninth term. Pelowski, a Winona State University grad, is a high school teacher and golf pro.
WSU revives fall convocationWINONA, Minn., July 9, 2002 -- The fall semester at Winona State will begin with an all-university convocation, the first in decades, with faculty in caps, gowns and full academic regalia. Darrell Krueger, university president conceived the idea: "The event is an opportunity for students, faculty and staff to meet and greet and to begin to build -- or strengthen -- relationships that will set the tone for the school year." Attendance isn't mandatory. In fact, if 8,000-plus people showed up there wouldn't be room. A barbecue follows in the central campus green. Krueger will speak, as well as other campus leaders. Krueger called the convocation a bookend to start the year, complementing commencement as the other bookend. "The spirit of celebration is an important part of our university community," he said.Date: Aug. 29
Time: 3 p.m.
Place: Probably McCown gym
Cost: Free |
WSU SECURITY
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July 9, 2002 | A patrol was dispatched to the Watkins artb building at 1:15 p.m. to help a 14-month-old child with a seizure. An ambulance took the child to the hospital. |
Termination notices issued at St. T's gymWINONA, Minn., July 9, 2002 -- The staff at St. T's, the 10-year-old indoor tennis courts at the old College of St. Teresa, received termination notices. The terminations are effective September 1 when St. Mary's University assumes ownership of most of the old campus. Bob Conover, a St. Mary's spokesperson, said that St. Mary's as the new owner will install its own staff. The current staff, two full-timers and several part-timers, is on the payroll of St. Teresa Campus Schools, which St. Mary's is acquiring. The fate of the membership St. T's tennis program is still being discussed, Conover said.
Background: What will SMU do with St. T's gym
Wisconsin tuition up 8 percentMADISON, Wis., July 8, 2002 -- Students at most University of Wisconsin four-year campuses will pay $3,000 tuition this fall, an 8 percent hike, the regents decided. Tuition will be more at UW-Madison and UW-Milwaukee. The regents vote,which was unanimous, will raise $40 million revenue statewide to address an $84 million shortfall.
Background: Emergency meeting called on Rochester future
WSU prez on Rochester: Lemonade, not lemonsWINONA, Minn., July 7, 2002 -- The president of Winona State, Darrell Krueger, tried to put a morale-boosting happy face on a major setback to the university's expansion in Rochester. In a letter to employees, Krueger confirmed that a state-level agreement requires University of Minnesota approval of any new Winona State programs in Rochester -- in effect, veto power. Existing Winona State programs are grandfathered into the future. In his upbeat evaluation, Krueger described the new ground rules as "a win-win situation for all concerned." Faculty leaders faulted Krueger's analysis. One called it "pollyannish." The new ground rules, developed by the state college system headquarters and leaders of the separate University of Minnesota system, were a victory for civic boosters in Rochester who perceived greater prestige in U of M programs despite Winona State's long-standing strengths. Winona State has offered Rochester classes since 1917. In recent years, Winona State, Rochester Community College and the U of M have had a tripartite arrangement. Krueger's assessment for public consumption: "The U of M now has the impetus and freedom to bring new upper-division and graduate programs to the Rochester Center, and WSU will continue to honor its long-standing commitment to serve higher-education needs in the Rochester area. Most of all, the citizens of southeast Minnesota will continue to be served with access to high quality programs from three distinctive institutions."
Background: Emergency meeting called on Rochester future
Tech plans interior remodelingWINONA, Minn., July 7, 2002 -- Southeast Tech filed a building permit to build interior partitions in the main building at 1250 Home Road. The project was estimated at $4,000.
Will Venura help WSU break ground?WINONA, Minn., July 6, 2002 -- On the invitation list for the ground-breaking for Winona State University's new science building is Gov. Jesse Ventura. Way back when, he said he wanted to be there. His support was crucial for the project through the 2002 legislative battles. But that was then. This is now. And Ventura is retiring from politics. Still, he's governor until January. Will he show at Winona State on July 18 when the spray-painted gold shovels are handed to dignitaries to break ground behind Stark Hall?Date: July 18
Time: 2 p.m.
Place: Sanborn and Winona streets
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WSU adds 24-hour laptop phone supportWINONA, Minn., July 5, 2002 -- The primary laptop vendor at Winona State University launched 24-hour toll-free telephone support service. Dean Feller, campus technical support manager, said the service, at (800) 237-0697, PIN #524000, is for all Winona State-leased laptop computers, including Macintoshes, except IBMs on old leases. During normal business hours, the usual campus phone support "is still your best option," Feller said. He noted that issues specific to Winona State, such as password and many e-mail problems, cannot be answered by Gateway.
BOR-SON DEAL
President Darrell Krueger of Winona State signs the document awarding Bor-Son Construction the bid as lead contractor for the new university science facility. With Krueger is Dick Lande, who as campus facilities manager is responsible for liaison with Bor-Son. |  |
Alarm false at SMU dormWINONA, Minn., July 3, 2002 -- Firefighters responded to a fire alarm at the Hillside dorm at St. Mary's University at 6:28 a.m. They found no fire.
Bor-Son wins WSU science contract| WINONA, Minn., July 3, 2002 -- Minneapolis-based Bor-Son Construction won the bid to construct Winona State University's new science building with a $24.8 million offer. Bor-Son's bid exceeded the state's target by $800,000, but Dick Lande, the university's facilities manager, said it was within an acceptable range. A runnerup bid was $24.9 million. The Legislature approved $30 million for the structure, which leaves $5.2 million to cover architectural work and design, site preparation, planning and utilities. Bor-Son has experience building educational facilities, including the Winona Middle School, Holmen High School, the University of Minnesota-Morris science and math facility, Mayo buildings, the Rochester Civic Center and Rochester Community College. Groundbreaking is scheduled for Thursday, July 18. | 
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Cotter borrows SMU coach for soccerWINONA, Minn., July 2, 2002 -- The baseball coach at Saint Mary's University, Nick Whaley, will wear a second hat this coming school year as soccer coach at Cotter High School. Whaley, who has been at Saint Mary's six years, earlier coach prep soccer at St. Bernard's High School in St. Paul, Minn.
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| County prosecutor seeks re-electionWINONA, Minn., July 2, 2002 -- County Attorney Chuck MacLean, who teaches occasional law courses at Winona State University, filed for re-election. MacLean was appointed in 1996 after incumbent Julius Gernes died. He was elected to a full term in 1998.
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Tax-free bonds approved for WSU dormWINONA, Minn, July 1, 2002 -- The Winona State University Foundation, a private charitable group, won City Council approval to issue tax-free bonds to finance its new dorm at Sarnia and Franklin. The Council authorized the Foundation to issue $10 million in bonds. Lenders in upper tax brackets find the bonds attractive because they don't pay taxes on the interest their money earns.
Background: WSU dorm still faces tax hurdle
State work-study program up in smokeMINNEAPOLIS, July 1, 2002 -- A Winona State University senior, Brad Krasaway, personified the problem of state work-study funding in an Associated Press article on cutbacks. The article began: "Like many Minnesota college students, Brad Krasaway was relying on work-study to help him pay for the upcoming fall semester. But after the Minnesota Higher Education Services office decided to cut the popular financial aid program, Krasaway has to scramble." The popular work-study program was to be funded at $12.4 million, but the Higher-Ed Services office said the state budget shortfall necessitated wholesale cut. About 12,000 lower-income students tapped the work-study funds, Also decimated is a $4.7 million child-care program used by 2,700 college parents. Surviving is a state college grant program that divides $16 million among 69,000 students -- $231 per student on average. About the cuts, Krasaway, who is president of the state college student association, said: "This is going to be a killer."
What will SMU do with St. T's gymWINONA, Minn., July 1, 2002 -- The money-losing St. T's Tennis and Sports facility, which was acquired by Saint Mary's University in the June purchase of the St. Teresa campus, may be closed. Brother Louis DeThomasis, Saint Mary's president, said meetings are under way with the sports facility's management on how to stem the "serious financial drain." Closing is one possibility, DeThomasis said. Losses are running $250,000 a year. The facility was built by the Hiawatha Education Foundation when it acquired the campus from the Assisi Franciscan sisters. The Hiawatha foundation included the facility in selling the campus to Saint Mary's.
Background: SMU buys St. Teresa campus
City revenue from fines: $211,000WINONA, Minn., July 1, 2002 -- Conventional wisdom among Winona college students is that the city makes a killing on fines for underage drinking and loud partying. At $138 for a first offense, a lot of many college students. the notion persists. The 2001 city financial report paints a different picture. Revenue from fines and forfeitures totaled $211,520 for all offenses, less than 1.5 percent of all city income. The spending summary, with rounded figures:Public safety
Streets
Administration
Culture and recreation
Other | $ 5.8 million
2.4 million
2.3 million
2.2 million
157,000 |
Spending totaled $12.8 million
WSU prof hails Penny candidacyWINONA, Minn., July 1, 2002 -- Retired Winona State University political science prof Jim Eddy, who mentored Tim Penny when he was a n undergrad 30 years ago, predicted that Penny would be a good governor. Eddy, an active Democrat, said Penny is strong on fiscal issues and "has enough self-assurance to make the difficult choices." Eddy, who worked on six successful Penny congressional campaigns, hailed Penny's gubernatorial candidacy as "good news." Penny announced he is seeking the Independence nomination.
Background: Three-way dead heat for governor
Tech launches new nursing curriculumWINONA, Minn., July 1, 2002 -- Southeast Tech's two-year nursing program, leading to a degree as a registered nurse, opens this fall. "This program will help fill the needs of our area health-care providers," said co-Director Kari Kalis. Qualified grads of the two-year R.N. program, can move right into the four-year Winona State nursing program for a baccalaureate degree, Kalis said. Besides Kalis, instructors are Laurie Becker and Netsy Woodward. Students will do their science courses in Winona State labs until September 2003, when Tech's new science facility opens. Tech, also, is continuing its licensed practical nursing curriculum.
Four WSU grads finish with straight AsWINONA, Minn., July 1, 2002 -- Four members of Winona State's 840 spring graduates left the univertsity with perfect 4.0 grade point averages: Sara Anderson, in exercise; Joel Bell, engineering; Sheri Licht, elementary ed; and Amy Perkins, nursing.
Eight WSU faculty retireWINONA, Minn., July 1, 2002 -- Winona State University recognizing retiring faculty and staff and awarded longevity pins to others employees. Given emeritus status as faculty were Emilio DeGrazia (English), Marjorie Dorner (English), Shirley Eiken (office management), Gary Grob (athletics), Roy Nasstrom (education), James Nichols (English), Dennis Nielsen, (chemistry), Mary Rieder (economics), and Registrar Stewart Shaw.
Retiring staff: Jeanene Lobner, Judianne May, Rose Nowitzke, Dean Sanden, Mary Thorne, and Kenneth Wynia.
30 Years: James Banicki, Michael Gieske, Gennell Iverson, Hugh Ouellette,Judith Rader, Frank Rocco, Joan Valentine, and Theo Venus.
20 Years: Ajit Daniel, Joanne Rosczyk, Byron Schneider, Patricia Tolmie, David Urion, Jill Voshage, Mary Welhaven, and Kerry Williams.
10 Years: Dawn Anderson, Jeffrey Anderson, Jane Carducci, Michael Delong, Brant Deppa, Darrell Downs, David Essar, James Hoch, Karen Holte, Jeanette Karjala, Kathryn Kelley, Cindy Killion, Fredrick Lee, Peter Miene, C. Robert Newberry, Fariborz Parsi, Felino Pascual, Christine Pilon-Kacir, Robin Richardson, Terese Sheridan, and Edward Thompson.
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on Norwegian townSPRING GROVE, Minn., July 1, 2002 -- A 1994 Winona State University grad, Chad Muller, wrote a history of the southeast Minnesota town of Spring Grove to coincide with the town's 150th anniversary. Muller, who studied English at Winona State, began the project in researching his family history. The book, issued as part of Arcadia Publishing's "Images of America" series, is glimpse into the lives of early Norwegian settlers, Muller said. His ancestors come from Spring Grove. |
WSU golf fund-raiser set for July 15WINONA, Minn., July 1, 2002 -- The Warrior Club Golf Classic, a Winona State University sports scholarship fund-raiser, has slots for 240 golfers this year, sponsors said. Registration deadline: July 5.Date: July 15
Time: 7:45 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.
Place: Winona Country Club
Cost: $30 to $90
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