Minnesota man pays $285 for piece of chicken Jun 25, 2009
The 60-year-old hungry and too-lazy-to-go-the-bank Rochester man swiped a piece of chicken from the grocery store s hot deli section Tuesday afternoon, according to La Crosse police reports. He gently wrapped the food in a napkin and slid it into his pocket but was caught shoplifting his lunch. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Legacy funds flow to trout streams Jun 25, 2009
of streams in the next two years, said branch president Randy Brock, who also is a meteorologist at KTTC in Rochester, Minn. It s a sea change in how we do what we do, Brock said. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Kendall delivers, Brewers end losing streak Jun 25, 2009
Twins RF Denard Span (ear infection) returned after two rehab appearances at Class AAA Rochester, where he was hit by a pitch that caused his left thumb to swell. Span can come off the DL today. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Family Video to open near Winona Mall Jun 25, 2009
and plans to locate soon in Rochester, Minn. spokesman Aaron Cole said. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Tax money flows to trout streams Jun 24, 2009
The group has restored about eight miles of trout streams in the past 30 years, but the new money will allow them to improve five miles of streams in the next two years, said branch president Randy Brock, who is also a meteorologist at KTTC in Rochester, Minn. It s a sea change in how we do what we do, Brock said. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Carol Jane Cray Kersten Jun 24, 2009
On Sept. 29, 1951, she married Richard Kersten in Chippewa Falls, and they have lived in Rochester since their marriage. Carol worked as an R.N. at the Worrall, Colonial, Rochester Methodist and St. Mary s hospitals, retiring in 1983 because of severe rheumatoid arthritis ... She was a member of the Kahler Alumni Assn., P.E.O. Chapter CK, Rochester Plant and Bloom Garden Club, and volunteered in the schools and in many organizations over the years. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Ayala had requested trade from Twins Jun 24, 2009
The Twins designated Ayala for assignment on Monday and called up right-handed pitcher Bobby Keppel from Triple-A Rochester to take his place in the bullpen ... Since Ayala has more than five years' service time, he has the right to reject an outright assignment to Triple-A Rochester even if he clears waivers. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Gophers stadium will include retail store Jun 24, 2009
Gold Country operates 12 retail stores and kiosks, including locations on the University of Minnesota campus and at malls in the Twin Cities, Rochester and St. Cloud. jvomhof@bizjournals. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Keppel thrilled about recent callup Jun 24, 2009
A starter for the majority of his career, Keppel was moved into the bullpen at Triple-A Rochester for the start of the season ... 43 ERA in 23 appearances for Rochester, can provide the club with another option for the sixth and seventh innings ... Keppel said it took some time to adjust to being in a regular relief role in Rochester, but he was aided by another current Twins reliever -- left-hander Sean Henn -- who had also gone through a similar transition in his career. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Twins To Designate Reliever Ayala, Select Keppel Jun 23, 2009
(Sports Network) - The Minnesota Twins announced Monday they will designate reliever Luis Ayala for assignment and select the contract of right-hander Bobby Keppel from Triple-A Rochester prior to Tuesday's game at Milwaukee ... Signed by the Twins as a free agent in December of 2008, Keppel went 3-3 in 23 appearances (three starts) for Rochester this season. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Twins designate Ayala for assignment Jun 23, 2009
The Twins say they bring up right-hander Bobby Keppel from Triple-A Rochester in time for Tuesday's game at Milwaukee. A service of the Associated Press(AP). (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Twins recall Keppel from Triple-A Jun 23, 2009
MINNEAPOLS -- In an attempt to bolster a struggling bullpen, the Minnesota Twins recalled relief pitcher Bobby Keppel from Triple-A Rochester on Monday ... Originally used as a reliever, Keppel recently found his way into Rochester's starting rotation and made three starts for the club as a way to throw more innings. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Painkillers May Be Good for the Prostate Jun 23, 2009
Dr. Eric A. Singer, chief resident in urology at the University of Rochester Medical Center in New York, led a team of researchers who found that regular use of NSAIDs yielded PSA levels 10 percent lower than in men who didn't use them. St. Sauver's study found lower PSA levels among NSAID users in her study as well. (MEDLINEplus)
Mensch leads Excelsior Legion Jun 23, 2009
They picked up victories over Rochester (10-9) and Plover, Wis. (7-6), but fell to both Lakeville North (8-12) and Woodbury (2-3). (Minnetonka Lakeshore Weekly News, MN)
Tubby Smith Basketball Team Camp Pools Jun 23, 2009
Pool E New London Spicer Rochester Lourdes Holy Angels Holy Family Madison Abundant Life. Related Stories. (GoldenSports.net)
Span headed to Rochester Jun 22, 2009
Span headed for rehab stint with Rochester ... MINNEAPOLIS -- Denard Span's goal was never to go back to Triple-A Rochester, but this week the outfielder will go there with a positive purpose -- getting himself ready to come off the disabled list ... Span, who was placed on the DL retroactive to June 10 with an inner ear infection in his right ear, is set to begin a two-game rehab assignment with Rochester on Monday, and the Twins expect him to be activated from the DL when he's eligible on... (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Signs of hope that body of drowned boy may be found Jun 22, 2009
A cadaver dog from Rochester, Minn. sniffed the sand, bushes and trees of Minnesota Island for hours. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Twins look to get moving on basepaths Jun 20, 2009
412 (7-for-17) with four runs scored in four games since returning to Triple-A Rochester. But Gardenhire said that there was still a report from the other day that Casilla made an error on a routine play. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Ready for your close-up ... in butter? Jun 20, 2009
Tveten plans to go to Rochester Community and Technical College in the fall, but she wants to come home after graduation and work the family farm with her father. Freese plans to study music education and vocal performance; that nondairy path should give her a chance to advocate for dairy products outside the industry, and possibly a leg-up on the competition, she said. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Tribe designates Aquino, recalls Gosling Jun 20, 2009
37 ERA in 21 appearances at Triple-A Rochester prior to his release by Minnesota. Then, in eight innings at Columbus, he allowed one run in eight innings, in which he struck out eight. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Sheriff hopes that drowned boy's body may be found Jun 20, 2009
A cadaver dog from Rochester sniffed the sand, bushes and trees of Minnesota Island for hours. The chances of finding some sign of Joshua after so long were "as good as anything else," said Jeff Peterson, a CERT member volunteering that day. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Mauer given day off with cold symptoms Jun 19, 2009
Morales was recalled from Triple-A Rochester on Saturday, but he has yet to see action. "Most of it was for if I DH Joe, I've got the third catcher on the bench. But today, it's just not one of those real options," Gardenhire said. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Guerrier proving to be Twins' go-to guy Jun 19, 2009
Guerrier is part of a trimmed-down bullpen that has just six relievers since the demotion of Jesse Crain to Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday ... Keppel had been working out of the Red Wings' bullpen, but he recently moved into the starting rotation, both due to a need by Rochester and a desire by Keppel to start ... Swarzak went 2-2 in five starts with the Twins before being sent back down to Rochester. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Barron County Courthouse News Jun 18, 2009
Hayley J. Weber, 23, Rochester, Minn. and Shawn J. Ordway, 24, Rochester. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Twins' Span happy to have diagnosis Jun 18, 2009
In Span's absence, Minnesota called up outfielder Jason Pridie from Triple-A Rochester. Span made it to the Metrodome for Tuesday's series opener, but he admitted it was tough to watch from the dugout. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Mayo Clinic Plans Facility at Mall of America Jun 18, 2009
CEO, Mayo Clinic Rochester ... "Mayo Clinic innovations throughout the years have helped transform the practice of medicine," said , a member of the Mayo Clinic Rochester Executive Board and Past Chair, Mayo Clinic Clinical Practices Committee, who is also leading the Gateway project ... Doctors from every medical specialty work together to care for patients, joined by common systems and a philosophy of "the needs of the patient come first." More than 3,300 physicians, scientists and researchers... (PR Newswire)
More Data + Less Care = Lower Cost + Better Health Jun 18, 2009
Outside the Mayo Clinic's Gonda Building in Rochester, Minnesota. Raoul Benavides for TIME. (Time.com)
Taking it to the next level Jun 17, 2009
Hamburg cruised to the win over Eric Frueh, a Rochester, Minn. native, in the finals, 6-4, 6-1, before the pair came back to take the doubles title, 9-8. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Minnesota running lean on relievers Jun 17, 2009
MINNEAPOLIS -- With Tuesday's demotion of reliever Jesse Crain to Triple-A Rochester, the Minnesota bullpen is looking a little thin ... With Span placed on the disabled list Tuesday, the Twins brought up outfielder Jason Pridie from Rochester. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Swarzak dominates Cubs, then optioned Jun 17, 2009
After the game, the Twins optioned Swarzak to Triple-A Rochester and recalled catcher Jose Morales. Swarzak found himself caught in a numbers game, the odd man out among the Twins' pitching staff. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Twins option Crain in surprise move Jun 17, 2009
MINNEAPOLIS -- The Twins made an unexpected move Tuesday when they optioned struggling reliever Jesse Crain to Triple-A Rochester to make roster room for starter Glen Perkins, who was activated from the disabled list ... The hope is that Crain can figure out what has been causing his troubles while pitching more frequently in Rochester ... 25 million contract, has not pitched in the Minors since 2004, when he began the season at Rochester before being called up Aug. 1. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Twins' Span placed on disabled list Jun 17, 2009
The Twins placed Span on the DL with an inner-ear infection after Tuesday's 8-2 win over the Pirates and recalled outfielder Jason Pridie from Triple-A Rochester. Span saw another doctor Tuesday in an attempt to determine what has been causing his dizziness, and he was diagnosed with vestibular neuritis in his right ear, which is a viral infection of the vestibular nerve in the inner ear. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Study: Obesity surgery causes bones fracture risk Jun 17, 2009
The study by the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, compared the fracture rate in 97 patients (average age of 44 years old) who underwent bariatric surgery to the rate expected in individuals of the same age and sex in the general population ... "It is currently unclear why fractures are more common after bariatric surgery, especially at the hand and foot. Although aggressive calcium and vitamin D supplementation after surgery may well help, it may still be insufficient to prevent the increased... (Xinhuanet, China)
Perkins wins in first start off DL Jun 17, 2009
NOTES: Struggling reliever Jesse Crain was optioned to Triple-A Rochester to make room for Perkins, leaving the Twins with six relievers. After the game, Minnesota put outfielder Denard Span on the 15-day disabled list, and recalled outfielder Jason Pridie from Triple-A Rochester. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Labor Dept. grants laid-off workers $4.8M Jun 17, 2009
IBM employs 5,600 people in Rochester, Minn. jniemela@bizjournals. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Carmichael 'un-retires' for Spring Creek Jun 17, 2009
Rochester, MN's local news source. SEARCH. (Yahoo News -- Motorcycle Racing)
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis Associated with HLA, IL12A, and IL12RB2 Variants Jun 16, 2009
From the University of Toronto (G.M.H., X.L., C.X., G.X., Yan Lu, E.J.W., E.J.H., K.A.S.) and Liver Center, Toronto Western Hospital (G.M.H., C.C., E.J.H.) both in Toronto; University of Alberta, Edmonton (A.L.M.); University of Calgary, Calgary, AB (R.P.M.); Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS (K.M.P.); and London Health Sciences Centre, London, ON (C.N.G.) all in Canada; M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston (Yue Lu, X.G., K.J., C.I.A.); and Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN (B.D.J.,... (New England Journal of Medicine)
Twins not saying who Punto will replace Jun 16, 2009
Casilla's mental mistakes earned him a trip back to Triple-A Rochester in early May. Seeing that those lapses have not been corrected in recent games could mean that it's Casilla who once again might be headed to Rochester while Tolbert could keep his spot on the roster. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Cuddyer could play as soon as Tuesday Jun 16, 2009
With both players out for Sunday's game against the Cubs, the Twins recalled catcher Jose Morales from Triple-A Rochester to add depth to the bench. Morales joined the Twins on Saturday night, flying in from Toledo, where Rochester had been playing a four-game series ... 358 (19-for-53) with three doubles and two RBIs at Rochester. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Twins sending Casilla back to Rochester Jun 16, 2009
Instead, Casilla continued to make the same mental mistakes that first earned him a demotion to Triple-A Rochester. So, when the club was ready to activate Punto from the disabled list on Thursday afternoon following a 4-3 loss to the A's, it was Casilla who was optioned back to Rochester. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Variety of music coming to area this summer Jun 16, 2009
In more music news, tickets are on sale for Ani DiFranco s Sept. 15 concert at the Mayo Civic Center s Presentation Hall in Rochester, Minn. The Grammy-winning self-described little folksinger is touring in support of Red Letter Year, her latest recording. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Twins stock up on pitching in Draft Jun 16, 2009
Among them was Aaron Senne, an outfielder who played for Missouri but grew up in Rochester and was recruited by the Gophers. He was taken in the 32nd round, marking the second time he has been drafted by Minnesota. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Mayo Genomic Discovery: Protecting Kidney Function During Heart Failure Jun 16, 2009
Doctors from every medical specialty work together to care for patients, joined by common systems and a philosophy of "the needs of the patient come first." More than 3,300 physicians, scientists and researchers and 46,000 allied health staff work at Mayo Clinic, which has sites in Rochester, Minn. Jacksonville, Fla. (PR Newswire)
Super-computer Glimpses Earth's Early Interior Jun 16, 2009
5, 2007) Geophysicists at the University of Rochester announce that the Earth's magnetic field was nearly as strong 3. 2 billion years ago as it is today. (Science Daily)
Obituaries for Tuesday, June 16, 1009 Jun 16, 2009
Survivors include his wife, Jessie; four children, Roger (Judi) of St. Charles, Gary (Sue) of Lewiston, Ronald (Susie) of Lewiston and Sheryl (Rick) Warnken of Rochester, Minn ... Jerry was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Plainview and belonged to the Minnesota National Guard in Rochester for eight years ... Bonnie (Tom) Fix of Rochester, Minn. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Bill would improve quality and lower health care costs Jun 16, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Tim Walz and Ron Kind are working on aspects of health care reform that don t get talked about as much as universal coverage -- cost and quality. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Kind and Walz push for quality, lower cost health care Jun 16, 2009
Similar results are found in La Crosse, Rochester, Minn. and Marshfield, Wis. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Kevin ArmstrongINSIDE TENNIS Jun 16, 2009
Bethanie Mattek-Sands discusses strategy, hunting - Kevin Armstrong - SI.com. Posted: Thursday June 11, 2009 1:28PM; Updated: Thursday June 11, 2009 2:19PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Twins rotation finds midseason rebirth Jun 16, 2009
During Perkins absence, the Twins were able to get a good sense of the depth they have at Triple-A Rochester thanks to the performance of Anthony Swarzak. The right-hander was 2-2 with a 3. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Southern Minnesota gains needed moisture, central region still waiting (22) Jun 16, 2009
Rochester received 1. 88 inches of rain from May 25 to 29, bringing the official measured precipitation for May to 3. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Swarzak looking forward to Wrigley start Jun 16, 2009
That means Swarzak could potentially be delivered to the Twins' bullpen or sent back to Triple-A Rochester. "I don't think it's any more pressure than any other rookie would feel, any other first-year guy," Swarzak said. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Life is full of little surprises Jun 4, 2009
These graduates, no doubt, are my relatives because they are from the neighboring areas like Rochester, Dover and Wykoff. My father s family was large, so I have many cousins, but how could I have missed knowing these folks. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Social Scene Jun 4, 2009
Benjamin and Amy live in Rochester. Benjamin is completing his masters degree in social work at Minnesota State University-Mankato, and Amy is a biologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. (Mt. Lake Observer/Advocate, MN)
Republicans begin to consider gubernatorial bids Jun 3, 2009
After the announcement, four top legislative Republicans Seifert, Hann, Senate Minority Leader David Senjem of Rochester and Sen. Michelle Fischbach of Paynesville held an impromptu news conference. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
WAPS student has had perfect attendance since kindergarten Jun 3, 2009
The Monday after senior prom, which included a late night concert in Rochester, Minn. was probably the hardest. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Lillian Kucker Jun 2, 2009
She married Clyde Amon Kucker Sept. 6, 1936, in Rochester, Minn. The couple moved to Watertown where she was employed by Herbergers department store for four years; Creasers Nursery for 12 years and Nelsons Hardware Store for three years. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Obituaries for Monday, June 1, 2009 Jun 1, 2009
Harris died Friday, May 29, 2009, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn ... a daughter, Lori (James) Haugen of Rochester; five grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; and a brother, John Erling (Carol) Overland of Lanesboro. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Ventura Gun Club traphoot results Jun 1, 2009
Lorenzen, Roger Rochester, MN 94. Event #3. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Casilla making the most of return to team May 31, 2009
ST. PETERSBURG -- Alexi Casilla was surprised earlier this month when he learned he'd been demoted to Triple-A Rochester just after the team plane landed in Baltimore for the second stop of a two-city road trip ... "They just wanted me to keep my mind [relaxed] so I can control my mind. When I was there [at Rochester], I just said, 'I'm going to play hard, do the best that I can,' and it worked." ... 316 (25-for-79) with three triples, eight RBIs and six stolen bases in 20 games for Rochester. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Obituaries for Sunday, May 31, 2009 May 31, 2009
Archie E. Bollman, 86, of Rochester died Friday, May 22, 2009, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester ... He then moved to Rochester ... two daughters, Patricia Bollman and Susan (Louis ) Kost of Rochester. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Billions of dollars for highways May 31, 2009
Happy and relieved wrote on May 30, 2009 11:42 PM:" Money spent on our highways is always money well spent.I had to travel to Minneapolis this last week and then on to Rochester, I was slowed down by two highway projects between here and Fargo, both were minor inconveniences as two Interstate overpasses were being replaced.Then more construction in Fargo-Moorhead on I-94, once in Minnesota proper I came upon many areas of road improvement on I-94. All were paid for by stimulus money said the... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Twins put Punto on DL May 30, 2009
The Minnesota Twins placed shortstop Nick Punto on the 15-day disabled list because of a right groin strain and recalled infielder Alexi Casilla from Triple-A Rochester on Friday night. Punto should be ready to return when eligible to come off the DL in two weeks. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Two men injured in collision near Preston May 30, 2009
Fleming was taken by helicopter to St. Marys Hospital in Rochester with serious injuries. The crash remains under investigation by the Fillmore County Sheriff s Office and Minnesota State Patrol. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Punto lands on DL with groin injury May 30, 2009
ST. PETERSBURG -- Following Friday's loss to the Rays, the Twins placed shortstop Nick Punto on the 15-day disabled list with a right groin strain and recalled infielder Alexi Casilla from Triple-A Rochester to take his place on the roster ... Since being demoted to Rochester on May 6 after he made his fair share of mental mistakes in the field with the Twins, Casilla has hit. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Deadly crash claims fifth victim; police say wreck caused by drunken Winona man May 30, 2009
Carter Newell of Rochester, Minn ... 30 and 63 south of Rochester ... The impact immediately killed Milholland and three passengers: Millholland s infant son, Raymond L. Milholland; Newell s mother, Heidi J. Newell, 19, of Rochester; and Jarah M. Beers, 23, also of Rochester. (Winona Daily News, MN)
