Cardinals claim consolation championship Oct 30, 2009
" The Cardinals, who fell to St. James in last year's third-place meet 4-3, secured the consolation championship for the first time since 2006. S-M opened the tournament with a 6-1 loss to Rochester Lourdes Tuesday before defeating Benson-KMS in the consolation semifinals 5-2. "We were disappointed in the defeat, but happy with the way we finished," said Kevin Coughlin. "When it comes right down to it, we are who we are. Rochester has a great program, but I wasn't sure about this year's team. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Men's Hockey To Play Home-And-Home Series With AIC Oct 30, 2009
Rochester Institute of Technology was picked third with 67 points, the Crusaders were fourth with 54 points and Canisius was fifth with 53 points. Army was sixth (40 points), Bentley was seventh (31 points), Sacred Heart was eighth (27 points), Connecticut was ninth (18 points) and American International College was 10th (10 points). (Patriotleague.com)
Gridiron Grump: Times, they are a changin' Oct 30, 2009
Gridiron Grump: Times, they are a changin. There are also things that make Da Grump go, Huhhh. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Crow Wing court Oct 29, 2009
Sarahlyn Ruth Squillace, 18, Rochester, was ordered to pay $180 in fines and fees. Jordan James Smith, 19, Crosslake, was ordered to pay $180 in fines and fees. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Brian David Hoffman Oct 29, 2009
He married Marilyn Kitty Manning June 19, 1982, at the Rochester United Methodist Church. He was always a dedicated employee, working for Louis Rich Foods in West Liberty, Sauer Danfoss in West Branch and most recently Protek Medical Products in Coralville. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Staples-Motley splits at state Oct 29, 2009
S-M, ranked third in 1A, lost 6-1 to defending champion Rochester Lourdes in the quarterfinals ... "Rochester Lourdes is a very good team and they have a really good program that bounces back every year," Cardinal coach Kevin Coughlin said. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Minnesota State Class AAAAA Playoff Schedule Oct 28, 2009
Section 1 #1 Rochester Century (7-1) Bye #4 Owatonna (5-3) vs. #5 Rochester Mayo (5-3) #2 Lakeville South (6-2) vs. #7 Rochester John Marshall (1-7) #3 Lakeville North (6-2) vs. #6 Farmington (3-5). Section 2 #1 Stillwater (8-0) Bye #4 Irondale (5-3) vs. #5 North St. Paul (4-4) #2 Mounds View (6-2) vs. #7 Tartan (3-5) #3 White Bear Lake (6-2) vs. #6 Roseville (1-7). (GoldenSports.net)
Brainerd breaks new ground Oct 28, 2009
" Another one of those teams is the Staples-Motley Cardinals, who are competing in their fifth-straight 1A team tournament and eighth in 10 years. The Cardinals, ranked third in the final 1A coaches' poll, will battle defending champion Rochester Lourdes at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Reed-Sweatt Family Tennis Center. Rochester is ranked fourth. "The girls who have had state experience set some high expectations," said S-M head coach Kevin Coughlin. "They know what they're capable of in relation to... (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Report details where NY'ers are headed Oct 28, 2009
Rochester s population declined by 43,302, or4. 2 percent. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Workshop geared towards farm couples improving marketing (2) Oct 25, 2009
Couples can register to attend this five session winter program which runs every other week in either Alexandria or Rochester ... The workshops in Rochester will be held at the Holiday Inn South and will run every other week on Tuesdays, Feb. 3 April 7. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Hornets shut out Victory Oct 25, 2009
Victory of Rochester 0 0 - 0. First half: LRCS-Aaron Bostrom (Daniel Newton) 30:56; LRCS-Young Kim (Jacob Christenson) 23:33. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
After decades apart, Rochester couple finds love Oct 24, 2009
MATT RUSSELL Post-Bulletin of Rochester ... Eighty-seven-year-old Orville Lubahn was only gone for the day a earlier this month, but tears came to his eyes as he returned to Rochester with fellow veterans who had visited the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. ... "A perfect love story" is how Orville's daughter Carol describes how the Rochester couple's relationship has played out over the years, a joyful reunion following a decades-long separation. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Thursday's Scores Oct 23, 2009
Rochester Lourdes, 25-22, 15-25, 25-16, 25-11 ... Rochester Century def ... Rochester John Marshall def. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Wednesday's Scores Oct 22, 2009
Owatonna 53, Rochester John Marshall 7 ... Rochester Century 19, Winona 6 ... Rochester Mayo 28, Faribault 14. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Twins announce Minor League staffs Oct 22, 2009
Minnesota announced its Minor League staff assignments for 2010 on Wednesday, and among the changes, Tom Nieto will begin his first year as manager of Triple-A Rochester and Jake Mauer will move up to manage Class A Fort Myers ... Bobby Cuellar will return for the second consecutive season as Rochester's pitching coach, having also held the role from 2002-05, and Floyd Rayford will begin h 00003528 is first year as the hitting coach at Rochester, after spending the previous five seasons in the... (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Minnesota grain farmers have a long road ahead Oct 22, 2009
Rochester experienced a record 2 ... Rochester received another 0. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Skippers sail into state tournament Oct 20, 2009
"So it wasn't really a surprise to me that they won their match.Shortly after clinching the match, Minnetonka's got a straight set victory at No. 4 singles from Claire Pfleiderer to eventually win the match 5-2.The Skippers now move into the state tournament where they will face the section 5-2A winners from Mounds View in the quarterfinals.The upper portion of the class 2A state tournament bracket is absolutely loaded with the No. 3 ranked Skippers and the No. 6 ranked Mustangs meeting in the... (Minnetonka Lakeshore Weekly News, MN)
Louise P. Smith Oct 18, 2009
She is survived by her daughters, Adena Cook (Jeffrey), Idaho Falls, Idaho; and Nikki Langworthy (Harold), Rochester, N.Y.; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Also survived by her sisters, Mary Ashley and Helen Coscik, of Livingston, Mont. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Penn State: Moye's TD catch late in 1st half sparks victory Oct 18, 2009
Moye, a 6-foot-5, 198-pound redshirt sophomore from Rochester High School, finished with six catches for 120 yards as No. 14 Penn State shut out Minnesota, 20-0, in a Big Ten Conference game yesterday at frigid Beaver Stadium. On his touchdown catch, Moye stretched out to snag the ball from quarterback Daryll Clark, then dragged his right foot just inside the stripe on the right sideline with 35 seconds left in the second quarter. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Cancer awareness is real winner in CLC tournament Oct 17, 2009
Jenna Terhaar (right) prepared to block a ball from Rochester's Courtney Lermon during the Central Lakes College "Cheer for the Cure" volleyball tournament Thursday ... All week CLC players prepared for the event that included the Ridgewater Warriors, ranked third in the NJCAA Division III poll; Rochester Yellowjackets, ranked fifth; Hibbing Cardinals, ranked seventh; and the Raiders, ranked ninth ... "We had a lot of fun putting this together. We all made cupcakes and cookies and have been... (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Former AU Baseball Star Dies at 31 Oct 17, 2009
Schoening, a fifth-round draft pick of the Minnesota Twins in 1999, spent seven seasons in the minor leagues before retiring after the 2005 season playing for the Class AAA Rochester Red Wings. He is survived by his wife Lauren, parents Ed and Elizabeth Schoening and sisters, Julia and Jennifer. (Minnesota, TheInsiders.com)
Twin Cities ranked 9th globally for Neurotechnology Oct 17, 2009
Minneapolis ranked 10th in neurotechnology infrastructure, due partly to its proximity to the in Rochester, Minn. the s Medical Center and. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
A spike in awareness Oct 15, 2009
Ridgewater leads the Southern Division with Rochester second. Ridgewater is ranked fourth in NJCAA Division III, Rochester is No. 5 and Hibbing is seventh ... The Central Lakes College volleyball team will be outfitted in pink for Thursday's Cheer for the Cure fundraising tournament with Rochester, Ridgewater and Hibbing. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Surge couldn't erase Twins shortcomings Oct 15, 2009
Alexi Casilla failed to live up to expectations due to his lapse in play -- offensively and defensively -- earning him a few trips back and forth between Triple-A Rochester. Due to Crede's injuries, the Twins had to try other options at third, including Matt Tolbert. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Tuesday's Scores Oct 14, 2009
Rochester Century def. Rochester John Marshall, 25-21, 14-25, 25-9, 25-23 ... Rochester Lourdes, 25-14, 25-13, 25-20. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Nittany Lions pound I-AA foe Eastern Illinois, 52-3 Oct 11, 2009
Four of those scores came in the final 7:27 of the second quarter as Clark connected with three different wide receivers -- a 2-yarder to Brett Brackett, a 51-yarder to Chaz Powell and a 25-yarder to Derek Moye from Rochester High School. It was Moye's third touchdown reception this year and was set up by Andrew Dailey's blocked punt. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Precipitation stalls harvest at October's beginning Oct 10, 2009
28 inches of rain near Rochester, Minn ... As of Oct. 2, harvest was at a standstill near Rochester in Olmsted County, said Lisa Behnken, University of Minnesota Regional Extension educator, agronomy ... 28 inch of rain near Rochester for the week of Sept. 21-26. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
2009-10 Minnesota Women's Team Preview Oct 6, 2009
Prior to her time with the Thoroughbreds, she competed with Rochester Century and was an all-conference honoree. I m excited about our defensive unit, Frost said. (Wcha.com)
Raiders pick up big road victory Oct 5, 2009
The victory moves the Raiders to 5-1 on the season after falling 27-6 to Rochester the week before. The Raiders managed just 298 yards of offense, 200 of which came from Maskell's arm. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Bluffton pitcher finds strength after tragedy Oct 5, 2009
" Or as Grandey put it: "Our recruiting phone calls to him were never that long." Kay picked Bluffton (enrollment: 1,100) over 10 schools for its sports management program and a chance to play college baseball. Kay had carried that passion since age 4, when he'd beg his dad for higher pop-ups to make him a better fielder. Getting a toehold on a baseball front-office career, though, depends on him getting out of his shell. He started doing that a few months before the wreck and won a summer... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Somalia's president says terrorism growing there Oct 4, 2009
"The community was buzzing with excitement, and there was an overall sense of support for Ahmed. Even those who had planned to protest Sunday's rally said they have canceled those plans, after meeting with a member of Ahmed's cabinet.Abdifatah Abdinur, a community leader in Rochester, about an hour south of Minneapolis, said he will not protest because he has been assured Ahmed's government is not like the dictatorships that caused problems in the past."I will do whatever it takes to unite the... (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Warren Williams Oct 2, 2009
Memorial donations could be directed to the Salvation Army, Gift of Life House in Rochester, Minn. or the Brainerd Lakes Heart and Vascular Center at St. Joseph's Medical Center. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Seven-Year Itch Oct 1, 2009
And while you brought that up, I want to say hello to Dre Maddox, Freddy McKnight and a bunch of young guys up there in Rochester. And I believe our country is so screwed up, Nelson Mandela said, Sean, if you really want to see the true character of a nation, you've got to go through their prisons, and, boy, I have. (Fox News)
Give passengers option to deplane after three hours Oct 1, 2009
That incident involving a regional jet diverted from Minneapolis to Rochester appears to have provided the momentum needed for Congress to enact rules requiring airlines to give passengers the option of getting off a plane if there are extensive delays. It's about time. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Relaxed Tolbert contributes to charge Sep 26, 2009
" Tolbert has brought more than energy during the Twins' recent impressive run. He's been hitting better in his second stint with the club this season as well. Since entering Sept. 11 with a .178 batting average, Tolbert has gone 13-for-37 (.351) with a double, a home run and four RBIs. "I know he was struggling," Gardenhire said of Tolbert, whose last plate appearance before Sept. 11 came on July 11 before he was sent down to Triple-A Rochester. "Mentally, he was beating himself up. That's more... (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Mildred Marie "Millie" Parker Sep 26, 2009
Millie graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Nursing and worked at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. She also worked at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
CLC going into battle of unbeaten, ranked teams Sep 25, 2009
Rochester dominated Fond Du Lac 31-9 last week ... Rankings: CLC ranked 20th, Rochester 16th in NJCAA/JC Football ... Rochester is a very good team. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Patrol dispatch duties to be moved to Duluth Sep 24, 2009
Duluth, Rochester and Roseville have been named the State Patrol's regional Public Answering Safety Points, recommended by a work group appointed by Gov. Tim Pawlenty. The regional call centers will replace local State Patrol dispatch centers in Brainerd, Detroit Lakes, Mankato, Marshall, St. Cloud, Thief River Falls and Virginia. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Air travelers want passenger bill of rights Sep 23, 2009
The proposal, which lacked adequate support in 2007 and 2008, has gained steam this year because of several highly publicized incidents, including a nearly six-hour overnight wait involving a regional jet in Rochester, Minnesota. "We were not offered food. We were not offered water," said Link Christin, one of 47 passengers on the Rochester plane. (CNN -- Travel)
Carlson Cos., General Mills, RSM McGladrey named best companies for working moms Sep 23, 2009
The program includes an eight-week parenting course held in Rochester. kgrayson@bizjournals. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Carmichael 'un-retires' for Spring Creek Sep 23, 2009
Rochester, MN's local news source. SEARCH. (Yahoo News -- Motorcycle Racing)
Duensing a surprise cog for Twins Sep 23, 2009
He made one relief appearance in April before getting sent down to Triple-A Rochester, and at the time, Duensing said he hoped just to pitch well enough to just earn a September callup. Now he's one of the pitchers the Twins are relying heavily on in the midst of a pennant chase. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Cuddyer picks up pace with Morneau out Sep 22, 2009
Triple-A Rochester manager Stan Cliburn and hitting coach Rich Miller were informed Monday that their contracts would not be renewed. Shortstop prospect Trevor Plouffe hit a two-out, walkoff home run to lead Team USA to a 4-3 victory over Australia in the World Cup on Monday. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
CLC remains unbeaten Sep 22, 2009
The Raiders will put their 4-0 record on the line as they travel to face the Rochester Yellowjackets Saturday ... Next: CLC at Rochester 6 p.m. Saturday. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Mural artist helps Eyota remember its past Sep 21, 2009
MATTHEW STOLLE Post-Bulletin of Rochester. EYOTA, Minn. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Morales helping Twins down the stretch Sep 20, 2009
"He's a professional hitter. He knows what he's doing when he's got the bat in his hands. When catcher Joe Mauer missed the first month of the season, Morales spent the entire month of April with the Twins. But upon Mauer's return, the rest of Morales' season was a back-and-forth ride between the Majors and Triple-A Rochester. "Every time we've brought him up here, he's handled himself very well," Gardenhire said. "The only thing is it made it a long season, just going up and down," Morales... (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
NCAA president Myles Brand dies from cancer at 67 Sep 20, 2009
Brand earned his bachelor's degree in philosophy at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y., in 1964 and received a doctorate in philosophy at the University of Rochester in 1967. He is survived by his wife and a son. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Swimming & Diving Sep 19, 2009
FIGHTINGILLINI.COM // THE OFFICIAL HOME OF UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS ATHLETICS - Women's Swimming. Alumni/Orange and Blue. (Fightingillini.com)
Minnesota reports mixed employment figures Sep 18, 2009
7 percent, and Rochester, down 2 percent. The job situation may not improve for a while either, according to survey results also out Thursday. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Mary Carol Petersen Sep 17, 2009
sister Pamela Haase of Rochester, Mn. and nephews. (Harlan Tribune, IA)
Duensing making starting look easy Sep 17, 2009
Unlike Porcello, who's spent all season as a starter, Duensing has been shuffled between Triple-A Rochester, the Twins' bullpen and the rotation ... Since being recalled from Triple-A Rochester at the beginning of the month, infielder Matt Tolbert has batted. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Mauers HR, 3 hits lead Twins to 8-0 win over As Sep 14, 2009
66 ERA while starting for Triple-A Rochester, but 14 of his 15 first appearances with Minnesota were out of the bullpen. He has a 5. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Wrong map for health reform Sep 14, 2009
If a hospital is lucky enough to be in a community such as Rochester, Minn ... Consider: One-fourth of the folks in Newark live in poverty, compared with less than 10 percent of those in Rochester. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Odrick usually disruptive force in Penn State's defense Sep 12, 2009
WR Derek Moye from Rochester High School had catches of 42, 36, 22 and 20 yards last week. Syracuse: Is making first visit to Beaver Stadium since 1990. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Researchers Identify Two Genes as Potential Therapeutic Targets for Multiple Sclerosis Sep 12, 2009
(PRNewsFoto/Mayo Clinic) ROCHESTER, MN UNITED STATES ... 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; and Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz. (PR Newswire)
Garrison Keillor out of hospital after stroke Sep 12, 2009
Keillor had the stroke and was admitted to Saint Marys Hospital at Mayo Clinic, said Karl Oe 00004000 streich, a spokesman for the Rochester, Minn ... Keillor spokesman David O'Neill released a brief statement Friday night saying Keillor left the Rochester hospital earlier in the evening ... Keillor had the stroke and was admitted to Saint Marys Hospital at Mayo Clinic, said Karl Oestreich, a spokesman for the Rochester, Minnesota facility. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Garrison Keillor hospitalized after minor stroke Sep 12, 2009
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Keillor had the stroke and was admitted to Saint Marys Hospital at Mayo Clinic, said Karl Oestreich, a spokesman for the Rochester, Minn. facility. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Gridiron Grump: Forget the cake, pass the nachos Sep 11, 2009
thousand), this is Da Grump s 10th anniversary writing for The Daily Scandal Sheet. That s right, a full decade of brilliant gridiron prose gracing these very pages, with weekly predictions included at no extra cost to the consumer. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Orioles get LHP Henn from Twins Sep 11, 2009
33 ERA in Triple-A Rochester after going 0-3 with a 7. 15 ERA in 14 games for Minnesota. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Colleluori, Corp Drafted By NLL Franchises On Wednesday Sep 11, 2009
His former teammate, three-time Patriot League Offensive Player of the Year Brandon Corp, was chosen in the sixth round with the 57th overall pick by the Rochester Knighthawks. Colleluori and Corp, both 2009 graduates of Colgate, led Colgate to the 2008 Patriot League Championship and into the NCAA Tournament as juniors. (Patriotleague.com)
Transactions Sep 10, 2009
MINNESOTA TWINS Activated 3B Joe Crede from the 15-day DL. Recalled RHP Armando Gabino from Rochester (IL). Purchased the contract of 1B Justin Huber from Rochester. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Hospital trend Sep 9, 2009
Littlest patients find distraction, comfort in live feeds from zoos - USATODAY.com. Raymond Clark, 8, watches ZooTV in his room at the Sanford Children's Hospital in South Dakota. (USA Today)
DM&E will likely rise again, and conditions may be different Sep 9, 2009
The most prominent protesters were Rochester, Minn. and the Mayo Clinic. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Crain comfortable in any relief situation Sep 9, 2009
15 ERA in 23 appearances before being sent down to Triple-A Rochester to work on his mechanics. And since Crain's return from Rochester, he has looked like a different pitcher, compiling a 3 ... Infielder Justin Huber and pitcher Armando Gabino joined the Twins on Tuesday following the end of Rochester s season. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Fliers on Delayed Planes Get More Support Sep 9, 2009
The issue has attracted greater attention after an incident last month in which 51 passengers were stuck overnight on a delayed Continental Express flight at the Rochester, Minn. airport. (ABC News)
