Lang recaptures passion for wrestling Feb 19, 2008
Lang, a 2004 Bismarck graduate, is now competing for Augsburg College, an NCAA Division III school in Minneapolis. But the junior 133-pounder says his two years with the Gophers represent time well spent. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Republicans for Hillary Feb 5, 2008
Democratic presidential candidate US Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) takes the stage at a campaign stop at Augsburg College in Minneapolis, Minnesota, February 3, 2008. REUTERS/Brian Snyder (UNITED STATES) US PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN 2008 (USA). (Townhall.com)
Clinton visits Minnesota ahead of Tuesday Democratic caucus Feb 4, 2008
About 3,800 people packed into a gymnasium at Augsburg College with a couple hundred watching on TV in an overflow room to hear Clinton speak on issues ranging from the war in Iraq to health care to education. Contenders for president from both parties were chasing votes in the final hours before 24 states, including Minnesota, hold presidential contests on Tuesday. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Candidates keep up pace before Tuesday Feb 4, 2008
Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y. speaks at a rally Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 at Augsburg College in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Dawn Villella). (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
No. 1 Knights trip up No. 2 Auggies Feb 3, 2008
WAVERLY -- Top-ranked Wartburg College took on the role of aggressor Saturday as it steamrolled rival and second-ranked Augsburg College, 28-9, in a battle of Division III national wrestling powers at Levick Arena. In front of a standing-room-only crowd of 2,000-plus, the Knights won their 29th consecutive match and second straight over the Auggies. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Column: Checking in with area athletes in college Jan 16, 2008
He has two major decisions and a pin for the second-ranked Augsburg College wrestling team. Nate Goodnature He has a 4-10 record for the Augsburg wrestling team this season with one pin. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Up for grabs: Favorite is anybody's guess at Duals Jan 14, 2008
but we feel we've got six real solid wrestlers that feel they can win every time out there," said UIU head coach Heath Grimm.Since the meet splitinto brackets based on NCAA divisions six years ago, only two teams have ever advanced to the Division III championship match -- top-ranked Wartburg College and second-ranked Augsburg College. The Knights and Auggies have split the six title matches, with Augsburg evening the title race a year ago with a 22-10 victory in the finals.Those two teams will... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Retired ... in name only Dec 19, 2007
Originally from Wisconsin, Hanson grew up on a dairy farm near Eau Claire and he later met his wife while they were attending Augsburg College in Minneapolis. His last parish before retirement, Gethsemane Lutheran in Baldwin, Wis. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Men's Soccer Earns Academic Honors Dec 11, 2007
21 Augsburg College, Greg Holker, 3. 20 Baldwin-Wallace University, Reid Ayers, 3. (Gozags.com)
11/13: Wrestling with the big schools Nov 16, 2007
Upcoming on Saturday, November 17: Olivet Duals in Olivet Michigan and Auggie Open @ Augsburg College in Minneapolis, MN. ... Upcoming on Saturday, November 17: Olivet Duals in Olivet Michigan and Auggie Open @ Augsburg College in Minneapolis, MN.. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Mustangs win two duals by lopsided margins Nov 15, 2007
Morningside will compete in the Augsburg College Open Saturday in Minneapolis, Minn. MORNINGSIDE 57, CENTRAL 0. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
UA's Coach Olson takes leave of absence Nov 5, 2007
FOX 11 Fantasy Home in the Foothills by Living Spaces LLC. 12:58 PM MST on Sunday, November 4, 2007. (FOX 11, AZ)
Silver anniversary for Silver Fox Olson enters 25th season as UA coach hungrier than ever Oct 31, 2007
After wrapping up his playing career at Augsburg College in Minneapolis where he majored in history and physical education Olson began his coaching career in 1956 when he took over the Mahnomen High School basketball program. Olson coached at five different high schools until taking over at Long Beach Community College in 1969. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Notes: Third-base picture still cloudy Oct 20, 2007
The dates are as follows: Nov. 23 at Augsburg College in Minneapolis, Dec. 26-27 at the Metrodome, Jan. 21 at Northwestern College in Roseville and Feb. 18 at Hamline University in St. Paul. Twins alumni and other coaches will participate as speakers and instructors. (MLB.com -- Minnesota Twins)
Publicist's death delivers headlines Sep 30, 2007
He graduated from Augsburg College, a Lutheran school in Minnesota, with degrees in philosophy and English, and spent some time in a master's program at Bowling Green University, the biography says. Schmidt wrote that he had a falling out with his father while trying to enter the family business (grain farming operations and land development). (AZCentral -- News)
I-TEAM Investigates Dorm Security Sep 23, 2007
One at Augsburg College and another at Concordia in St. Paul. The I-TEAM tested dorm security measures by visiting 8 dorms, 3 times each, on 4 college campuses. (WCCO.com, MN)
Two Coaches Join Ute Baseball Aug 29, 2007
Schlieman, a former catcher for the Utes from 2003-04, returns to Utah after coaching last season at Augsburg College (Minn ... Schlieman, who played at Utah from 2003-04, spent last year as an assistant coach at Augsburg College. (Utahutes.com)
MnDot: 16 Vehicles Recovered At Bridge Site Aug 12, 2007
It opened the night of the collapse at a hotel by the bridge and moved a few days later to nearby Augsburg College. Red Cross spokesman Ted Canova said the county and the Red Cross have each assigned a caseworker to the families of the dead and missing and that services like grief counseling and updates on the search would still be available. (CBS New York, NY)
A Noble Ghanaian And A Dreamer, Prof. Yaw Amoako-Addo Has Fallen Aug 11, 2007
Yaw Amoako-Addo, Norwegian expert on the social welfare state, and ISS Course Leader in Contemporary Norwegian Society (ISSSV 1753) gave a series of lectures on the welfare state and Norwegian minority polices at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota and Augsburg College in Minneapolis, March 11 to March 14, 2005. His talks focused on the creation of social security for all people living in Norway and the major objective of Norwegian social policy, ''Help towards self-help. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Hope fades for many in Minneapolis Aug 6, 2007
Victims' relatives have found sanctuary at a Red Cross center set up in a second-floor classroom at Augsburg College, a small Lutheran school here. About 30 relatives gather there to get fresh information directly from law enforcement officials. (USA Today)
Relatives Wait As Bridge Search Continues Aug 5, 2007
And nearly 50 others gathered Saturday in a stark white classroom at Augsburg College strangers bound forever by the collapse of the Interstate 35W bridge and the torturous wait for confirmation of what their hearts already know. "Every time a cell phone rings or an officer calls, they think it's for them," said Melanie Tschida of the Red Cross. (CBS News)
Grief-Stricken Families Await News Aug 5, 2007
What is the last thing I said. " said Brankline, a mental health specialist and certified social worker from Rochester. In four seconds, lives changed. People who were strangers are now embracing, Brankline said. Long-estranged relatives are speaking. The families on campus wait in a room with no TVs, but plenty of toys and stuffed animals for the children. Those who want to see the images on screen wander into other rooms. "The first day, the families really sat amongst themselves. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Debris Hampers Bridge Search Efforts Aug 5, 2007
Families of the missing gathered in a Red Cross center that was moved Saturday to a classroom at Augsburg College. With the search so far yielding no victims, the families have grown more distressed but have also turned to one another for comfort, sharing photographs and stories about their relatives. (Newsmax)
Eyota gets back grocery store Jul 26, 2007
Grocery stores in these cities can succeed, but it s tough, said Dave Conrad, director of Augsburg College s MBA program in Rochester. To compete with the big-box retailers, grocers need to focus on two things: relationships and service. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Experts: Pills are like the new marijuana Jul 6, 2007
Prescription drug abuse is particularly common among upper middle class students, according to Lisa Jack, a clinical psychologist at Augsburg College in Minneapolis, Minnesota. "It just goes to show that where you're from doesn't matter," Jack said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Members of Chi-Hi Class of 2007 earn scholarships, awards Jun 3, 2007
Natasha Germain earned a scholarship from Augsburg College ( 9,500/ 38,500). Amber Wood earned the Bethel University Deans Scholarship ( 4,950/ 19,800) and Edgren Scholarship ( 1,000/ 4,000). (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Ellertson to play at Augsburg May 13, 2007
Cory Ellertson, who was part of the 2005 Albert Lea state hockey team, has committed to Augsburg College which is part of the NCAA Division III hockey league in the MIAC Division for the 2007-08 season. Augsburg placed third in its division this year under the leadership of Chris Brown who was the MIAC Coach of the Year. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
BAKKEN, Hardis C. May 10, 2007
In 1941 they moved to Minneapolis and attended Augsburg College. After graduating from college he entered Luther Seminary in St. Paul where he graduated in 1946. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Local and loving it Apr 25, 2007
He attended Patrick Henry High School, then Augsburg College, during which time he was a certified emergency medical technician and paramedic. His last position was as director of teaching, learning and technology for Hopkins School District, and before that he was a science education lecturer at the University of Minnesota, which he said was all about "learning how people learn, learning how to teach.". (Minnetonka Lakeshore Weekly News, MN)
COLLEGE ROUNDUP: Giannini, Close power Cardinals past Auggies Apr 25, 2007
MINNEAPOLIS Jenny Giannini was 2-for-2 with an RBI and a run and Tara Close went 2-for-4 with an RBI to lead the Saint Mary s University softball team to a 4-1 road win over Augsburg College on Tuesday. Megan Wallisch struck out four and walked one while holding Augsburg (3-31, 2-16) to one run on six hits. (Winona Daily News, MN)
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A native of Minneapolis, Hanson is a graduate of Augsburg College and received a master of divinity degree from Union Theological Seminary in New York in 1972. He also attended Luther Theological Seminary in St. Paul and was a Merrill Fellow at Harvard Divinity School in 1979. (Sioux City Journal)
North Dakota's Ryan Duncan Named 2007 Hobey Baker Memorial Award Winner as College Hockey's Top Player Apr 7, 2007
This year's Legend is Ed Saugestad of Augsburg College (Legend Press Release in News section). The Banquet will be held at 317 On Rice Park, St. Paul, Minnesota, on Thursday, May 3, 2007. (Wcha.com)
Hopkins school board picks superintendent Apr 4, 2007
About John Schultz Current job: interim superintendent, Hopkins School District Previous job: director of teaching, learning and technology, Hopkins School District, 2003 to 2006 Age: 46 Education: bachelors degree from Augsburg College; bachelors, masters and doctorate degrees from University of Minnesota Family: married, with two children. Hopkins school board picks superintendent. (Minnetonka Lakeshore Weekly News, MN)
Alumni winter sports season wrap up Apr 4, 2007
Aaron Johnson played in all 25 games for the Augsburg College men's hockey team this year. Johnson led the Auggies in scoring with 15 goals and 27 assists. (Minnetonka Lakeshore Weekly News, MN)
Taking the long way home Mar 5, 2007
" Ramirez decided to adopt Huerta when he was a freshman at Augsburg College in Minneapolis. He flew home for Thanksgiving and found himself rolling on the floor, playing with his new nephews. And on Christmas Eve, one of his new brothers sidled up to him and nodded toward the commotion in the house. "This feels good, doesn't it. " Beau Ramirez asked. Huerta was puzzled. "This," Ramirez responded, motioning to all the family members around the house. A warm glow overtook Huerta. "Yeah, it does,"... (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Sports)
Morgan wins Division III national title Mar 4, 2007
Fending off second-seeded Jafari Vanier of Augsburg College, 4-3, Morgan captured the 133-pound title in the NCAA Division III tournament at Loras College, the first King s College wrestler to claim a national crown. It s what I always wanted growing up, Morgan said, who was the top seed. (Scranton Times, PA)
Like father, like son: Wartburg's T.J. Miller wins title for dad Mar 4, 2007
The Knights, however, fell short of repeating as national champions as Augsburg College ran away with its 10th national title. Wartburg edged Wisconsin-La Crosse for second, the Knights' eighth runner-up finish, 99 1/2 to 92 1/2. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Luther wrestlers tired of consolation prizes Mar 2, 2007
Not that Mitchell is complaining about his team's five top-five finishes at the Division III national tournament in the past six years, but he admits it would be nice to barge past the two-headed juggernaut of Augsburg College and Wartburg College one of these years. "To be honest, I'm tired of that," said Mitchell. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Home ice in playoffs is Maine's main goal Mar 2, 2007
Former Augsburg College coach Ed Saugestad has been named the recipient of this year's Hobey Baker Legends of Hockey Award. From 1958-96, Saugestad, the second-winningest coach in Division 3, compiled a record of 503-354-21. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Saugestad earns 2007 Hobey Baker Legend award Feb 28, 2007
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Looking back Feb. 22 Feb 23, 2007
Virginia Anderson of Cameron is one of 42 members of the Augsburg College Choral Club which is making a concert tour of Minnesota communities in March. FORTY YEARS AGO - FEBRUARY 1967. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Video revolution tests Internet's limits Feb 18, 2007
"The ground is beginning to shift," said Milda Hedblom, a telecommunications consultant and professor at both Augsburg College and the University of Minnesota. "There are different ways to respond to the problem of lots of people trying to use capacity that isn't there," Hedblom said. (The Standard-Times, MA)
Growing Number of Colleges Provide Tuition Aid to AmeriCorps Alums Feb 8, 2007
List of Colleges and Universities that Match the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Alaska Pacific University, Anchorage, AK University of Arkansas -- Clinton School of Public Service, Little Rock, AR CA Institute for Integral Studies, San Francisco, CA Mills College, Oakland, CA Notre Dame de Namur University, Belmont, CA University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA University of Delaware, Newark, DE George Washington University -- School of Public Policy, Washington, DC Southeastern University,... (PR Newswire)
Good Question: Why Don't Some Captives Run Away? Jan 19, 2007
"It's not black and white at all," said Dr. Lisa Jack who teaches criminal psychology at Augsburg College. Jack said Shawn's accused captor likely threatened him and may have told him he would kill his family if he tried to leave, making it not simple to just walk away. (WCCO.com, MN)
Duals take to Dome's big stage Jan 13, 2007
Division III has long been a dominated by Augsburg College and Wartburg College, and it appears it won't be any different this year. Augsburg is the top seed and boasts three top-ranked individuals -- Jafier Vanier at 133, Jeremy Anderson at 157 and Marcus LeVesseur at 165. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
AROUND CAMPUS Jan 10, 2007
Junior Jafier Vanier of Augsburg College is ranked first. Morgan is expected to be involved in an interesting match this afternoon when the Monarchs host Kutztown and Oneonta in a tri-match. (Scranton Times, PA)
Aquatennial Queen Passes On Title Jan 5, 2007
Gaulke will suspend her studies at Augsburg College, where she's a senior majoring in sociology. Her unit will head to Fort Hood, Texas, in March for training and will deploy to Iraq in August for a 12-month tour. (WCCO.com, MN)
Wartburg's Zastrow comes full circle Dec 26, 2006
Most of his high school coaches had ties with Augsburg College in Minneapolis, and that's where he envisioned continuing his wrestling career. But his senior season ended in disastrous fashion. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Chetek Lutheran welcomes new senior pastor Dec 1, 2006
He received a teaching degree from Augsburg College before attending Luther Seminary to pursue the clergy. Redfield served congregations throughout Minnesota and in Nebraska before being called to serve an international congregation with the American Lutheran Church in Oslo, Norway. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Sports Memories Nov 26, 2006
Bill Nelson, a 1970 graduate of ALHS, was inducted into the Augsburg College A Club Hall of Fame. Published: Nov 25, 2006 - 02:00:21 pm CST. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Beauty Queen Going To Iraq With National Guard Nov 17, 2006
The 22-year-old Augsburg College sociology student will be going to the Mideast as a diesel generator mechanic. "It really wasn't a decision that was mine to be made," said Gaulke. (KIRO TV, WA)
Williamson Sets Touchdown Mark Nov 16, 2006
Earlier this season Williamson scored five TD's in a game against Augsburg College to tie the school record for most scored in a single game. His 32 carries also tied him for seventh for most rushes in a single game. (Marshall County Journal, SD)
Aquatennial Queen Trading Crown For Iraq Duty Nov 16, 2006
The 22-year-old Augsburg College sociology student will be going to the Mideast as a diesel generator mechanic. "It really wasn't a decision that was mine to be made," said Gaulke, a former Miss Robbinsdale. (WCCO.com, MN)
FRIDAY NIGHT WRITES Sep 29, 2006
Meanwhile, the Augsburg College Auggies are just copy-cats. Even more obscure are the University Billikens which are named after a doll. (RutgersInsider.com)
L.A. Native Makes UFC Hometown Debut Sep 14, 2006
In addition to training, he's a full-time student at Augsburg College in Minnesota. He sat down recently with KCAL9 to talk about his return to Los Angeles. (CBS2.com, CA)
Shanele Stires Named USF Women's Basketball Assistant Coach Aug 11, 2006
Stires got her first taste of college coaching at Augsburg College in Minneapolis working on game specific skills along with scouting reports. After spending two seasons playing professionally overseas, Stires wrapped up her professional career playing for the WNBA's Minnesota Lynx from 2000-03, playing both guard and forward for three seasons. (Usfdons.com)
A cautionary tale from a child prodigy of substance abuse Aug 10, 2006
He's on the dean's list at Augsburg College in Minneapolis, an amazing turn of events given his flagrant 12-year history as a drug and alcohol abuser -- drunk, crack smoker, paint huffer. Landecker has two words tattooed on his back: "Never Forget." He was a child prodigy of substance abuse. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Meet the performers Aug 4, 2006
She is on the faculty at Augsburg College, the University of St. Thomas and the Birch Creek Summer Music Performance Center ... He developed the viola curriculum at Augsburg College and has taught master classes at the University of Minnesota and the Kansas City Conservatory, among others. (Echo Press)
Saying goodbye Aug 3, 2006
"So I think my dad influenced me in that way more than any other person."Carlson grew up in Willmar, MN, attending Augsburg College in Minneapolis. Following graduation, Carlson enrolled in Luther Seminary in St. Paul, graduating in 1965. (Grantsburg Burnett County Sentinel, WI)
Erik Helgerson Jul 28, 2006
Chisago County Press, Lindstrom, MN. Helgerson, an accounting and finance major with a 3. (Lindstrom Chisago County Press, MN)
Obituaries for Wednesday, July 26, 2006 Jul 26, 2006
He attended Augsburg College of Minneapolis on a basketball scholarship and graduated in 1983 with a B.A. degree in mass communications and political science. Mark was a successful businessman and distinguished himself in the field of philanthropy. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Sex Offender Living In Minneapolis Dorm Room. Jun 21, 2006
A sex offender was found living in an Augsburg College dorm, and he wasnt even a student ... Apparently Green had been living with a student at Augsburg College, who he had met online. (FOX KMSP TV, MN)
Ramberg and relay team on to State Jun 9, 2006
Fresh from hosting the Section 7AA Track Meet May 27 and 31, five members of the North Branch boys team are preparing for the State Track Meet June 9-10 at Augsburg College. Nick Ramberg earned his way to State by winning both the 800 and 1600 meter runs. (Lindstrom Chisago County Press, MN)
Is there a place for religion at the board room table? May 23, 2006
joined forces with Augsburg College, a Lutheran college in Minneapolis. In 2001, Augsburg College was awarded a Lilly Endowment Grant to explore community connections between faith and work ... Speaker: Dr. Paul Pribenow, president, Augsburg College. (Minnetonka Lakeshore Weekly News, MN)
Surf Dawgs at the Hexagon Bar May 10, 2006
The crowd was peppered with the Augsburg College hockey team, old-timey car collectors, sock-hop refugees, and youngish rockers who get their surf shirts at the best-such vintage shop in Minneapolis, the Corner Store on Lake. As on the first Saturday of every month, DJ Jean, co-host of KFAI's Radio Rumpus Room, set up her turntables in the corner. (City Pages)
