Obituaries for Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008 Jan 3, 2008
Pat Piepenhagen of La Crosse, Elaine (Roger) Benson of La Crosse and Alisa (Steve) Sokolik of Trempealeau, Wis. a son, Michael (Mary) Heckelbeck of Kansas City, Mo. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Wind chill advisories in eastern Minn. Jan 2, 2008
Baudette (baw-deht), Benson and Aitkin (AY'-kin) were at 17 degrees below at 5 a.m.. Northwest winds pushed wind-chill readings as low as 25 below in parts of western and northern Minnesota. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
New year rings in new laws Jan 1, 2008
This is a group that when not covered under a parent s policy tend to go without insurance coverage for reasons such as inability to afford the premiums on their own or a feeling that they are young and don t need insurance, said Randy Benson, director of patient accounts at Winona Health. The change applies only to insurance products under state regulation and not self-insured plans. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Hawkeyes Travel to Michigan Sunday Dec 30, 2007
Jessica Minnfield (19 points) and Carly Benson (16 points, 7 rebounds) sparked the Wolverines. Before opening a four-game homestand, Michigan played six consecutive games away from home. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Bill Clinton barred from NSC meetings in a Hillary White House... Dec 30, 2007
Political Radar: Bill Clinton Won't Attend NSC Meetings in a Hillary White House. Bill Clinton Won't Attend NSC Meetings in a Hillary White House. (The Drudge Report)
Stars not aligning for NFL team in Los Angeles Dec 20, 2007
Amid all the noise, the assumption is that the NFL desperately wants a team in Los Angeles and that Angelenos miss pro football, but both theories have holes so big even the Chicago Bears' Cedric Benson could run through them. Consider the NFL. (MSNBC -- Business)
Bears a super failure in 2007 Dec 19, 2007
With Thomas Jones, a 1,000-yard rusher in the two previous seasons, traded to the Jets, Cedric Benson got his opportunity. He averaged just 3. (News & Observer -- Sports)
FLORIDA ATLANTIC NOTES Dec 19, 2007
ETC.: New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson sneaked a peek at the Florida Atlantic practice Tuesday. The Saints were hosting a community event on an adjoining field, and Benson wandered onto the indoor field. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Quarterback is a concern, but other positions must be addressed Dec 19, 2007
Unfortunately, they made big financial commitments to RB Cedric Benson and WR Muhsin Muhammad, neither of whom have performed as advertised ... Most major decisions touting safety Adam Archuleta; making Benson the offensive focal point; starting role player Mark Anderson over Alex Brown at defensive end were the head coach s calls. (Rockford Register Star)
Minnesota nears end of nearly 4,000 rush bridge inspections Dec 14, 2007
In nearby Lyon County, Public Works Director Anita Benson heard grumbling when she decided to close some ailing bridges under her watch as a last resort when weight limits were being ignored. You don t do that lightly, but on the other hand you don t let the public cross a bridge that is unsafe either, Benson said. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Shooting woes continue for G-E Dec 13, 2007
GM was led in the first half by junior Jessica Benson who at one point had outscored the Wolverines 9-8 on her own. Benson went over the 1,000-point mark for her career in the second game this season. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
'Brain gym' may exorcise Boomers' fears about aging Dec 13, 2007
E-mail Heidi Benson at. This article appeared on page A - 1 of the San Francisco Chronicle. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Suspect suffers frostbite, broken ankle after hiding from police Dec 9, 2007
Officers from Swift and Pope counties, Benson police, the State Patrol and the DNR all looked for the other suspect on foot and by snowmobile. The low last night in Benson was 18 below zero. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Friday's Scores Dec 8, 2007
Web Search powered by yahoo. The Associated Press. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Obituaries for Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007 Dec 5, 2007
Carol is survived by her husband, Albert; daughters, Carolyn (Gary) Hanson and Mary (Terry) Frey; grandsons, Jon (Cindy) Roraff, Brad (Christine) Roraff, Treston Frey and Trevor Frey (Cindy Latham); and great-grandchildren, Bridget Gartmann, Madison Roraff, Hunter Roraff, Benjamin Roraff and Hudsen Frey; and one sister, Janet Benson. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Joann Turner; and her brother, Donald Aberg. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Pettitte to return to the Yankees' rotation next season Dec 4, 2007
The Phillies are very interested in rehabbing righthander Kris Benson, according to his agent, Gregg Clifton. The White Sox added right fielder Carlos Quentin in a deal with the Diamondbacks for minor league first baseman Chris Carter. (Boston Globe)
Winter meetings strategy Dec 3, 2007
But it is not known how seriously they will pursue him or other starters who might come as a discount, as agents for such players -- including Kris Benson -- say they have not heard from Huntington. Any new relievers likely will come cheap. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Elilifts Giants past Bears Dec 3, 2007
After losing Cedric Benson to a season-ending left ankle injury last week, the Bears turned to Adrian Peterson and he ran for 67 yards and caught seven passes for 82. Peterson had been used primarily on third downs this season, after spending most of his five years on special teams. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Manning leads late touchdown drives as Giants rally to beat Bears 21-16 Dec 3, 2007
After losing Cedric Benson to a season-ending left ankle injury last week, the Bears turned to Adrian Peterson and he ran for 67 yards and caught seven passes for 82. But there were no sparks from Devin Hester. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Sports memories Dec 2, 2007
The Tigers were led by Dave Donovan with 20 points and Tom Benson with 13. -Owatonna defeated the Albert Lea High School wrestling team 36-16. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Sunday Snapshot: Bears vs. Giants Dec 2, 2007
INJURY UPDATE Bears: Benson (leg) is out for the season; Miller would be replaced by ; CB (groin) said he's ready after missing eight games. Giants: LB (ankle sprain) is expected to practice by late week and play; Jacobs (hamstring) hopes to return after missing a game, while backup (ankle/groin) should be available. (BearReport.com)
Businesses, government finding ways to get most out of day-care Nov 29, 2007
But Duane Benson, executive director, said top area chief executives have committed 16 million in the first year alone. Benson said business leaders believe that funding high-quality child care for low-income families will have a big effect on preparing children for college and the workplace ... CEOs have realized that if we don t close this gap, we re going to be challenged in finding an educated work force, said Benson, a former state senator. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Bears' Benson out for the season Nov 27, 2007
Bears' Benson out for the season. The Associated Press Chicago Bears coach Lovie Smith stood behind Cedric Benson all season, expressing faith that the third-year running back would silence his critics with breakout games ... Now, Benson's season is over. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Quake what-if Nov 27, 2007
"There's always the anticipation something can go wrong," said Ben Zelazny, a project manager at Benson Industries ... Benson is installing the curtain wall at 555 Mission St., a 33-story tower now on the rise ... Benson shipped the pieces for a two-story, 40-foot-wide set of panels; it also sent workers to assemble the mock-up and attach it to a metal frame inside a pressurized chamber. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Spartans Close Out 2007 Regular Season with Home Bouts Against Purdue and Indiana Nov 24, 2007
Ashley Benson is third on the Hoosiers in kills (250), but tops the team with 131 total blocks (12 BS, 119 BA). Indiana as a team is fourth in the conference with 157 service aces, led by two in the league's individual top-10 -- Juli Pierce fifth with 39 and Lauren Ditteon seventh with 38. (Msuspartans.com)
More of this story Nov 23, 2007
It looks like Cedric Benson (Bears) has actually remembered how to play football and just in time for the Broncos. Wide receivers. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Fishing for a big Marlin Nov 18, 2007
Fixer-uppers for saleThere's going to be a market for three rehab guys: Bartolo Colon, Kris Benson, and Matt Clement. Benson, whose $7 million option was not picked up by the Orioles, is drawing a lot of interest, while Clement is being sought by at least the Padres and Royals. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Full Story... Nov 14, 2007
Elizabeth Benson, Cannon Falls, 11, S, 5-6. 2. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Brother accidentally shoots brother Nov 14, 2007
A man accidentally shot and wounded his brother while the two were deer hunting near Benson. Swift County sheriff's authorities says 33-year-old Louis Burns of Minnetonka and his 37-year-old brother -- Sam Burns from Sandy, Utah -- were hunting in low-light conditions Monday evening when Sam spotted a deer and fired a 12-gauge shotgun at it. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Willie Parker, who was not drafted out of North Carolina, is currently leading the AFC in rushing with 873 yards through 9 games. Nov 14, 2007
Running backs are the curse of the NFL. Look at Chicago, which in the last 13 drafts has taken Rashaan Salaam, Curtis Enis and Cedric Benson in the first round and been disappointed by all three. Look at Arizona, which paid $7 million a year for Edgerrin James, 29, who's averaging 73 yards a Sunday as a Cardinal. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Vikings' Loss Is Raiders' Gain Nov 13, 2007
But that was Chicago bust Cedric Benson, who entered the game with a 3. 1-yard rushing average -- worst by an NFL starter. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Review reverses outcome in Benson City Council race Nov 12, 2007
Winona Daily News - 6. The Associated Press. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Law school William Mitchell names new president and dean Nov 10, 2007
"Eric Janus is a talented and distinguished leader at Mitchell," said Mary Cullen Yeager, the college's search committee chair, board vice chair and a partner at Minneapolis-based Faegre and Benson, in a news release Friday. "Dean Janus possesses a compelling combination of qualifications, including local and national stature in the legal community, and a commitment to the mission and excellence of William Mitchell. ". (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Peek at the Week: Cowboys, Giants set for the rematch Nov 10, 2007
If Cedric Benson is ever going to do something, here's his opportunity. Of course, he might not get the chance. (CBS News)
Letters to the editor Nov 9, 2007
Same for Northern Lights, Benson, A/C couplet, Tudor, Minnesota and Dimond. If the lights were synchronized and the speed posted to make it through the lights, as it is in many cities, I believe red-light running would be cut way back, and the extra fuel burned and resulting pollution from thousands of vehicles per hour having to stop and start at every light to get across town would be dramatically reduced. (Anchorage Daily News)
Bears’ Benson hopes sun starts shining after dark first half of season Nov 9, 2007
Bears Benson hopes sun starts shining after dark first half of season ... (AP) The hits are coming from all angles, and Cedric Benson acknowledged they sting ... That s just the way it is, Benson said. (West Frankfort Daily American, IL)
Week 10 previews and picks Nov 9, 2007
Without a top quarterback and with underachieving running back Cedric Benson, it's a tall order. The Raiders have lost four in a row, the last three by a touchdown or less. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
WSHS swimmer Abbey Staats has high hopes at section meet Nov 7, 2007
Along with the meet record, Staats put her name on the WSHS record board for the fourth time with the 100 freestyle, passing Britta Benson s 52. 69 record set in 2000. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Decorah doctor pleads guilty to high school thefts Nov 6, 2007
Judge Robert Benson has ordered a pre-sentence investigation. Heine also will pay restitution. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Orioles name Shelby first-base coach Oct 31, 2007
The Orioles will also likely lose center fielder Corey Patterson and right-hander Kris Benson to free agency once the process gets under way. Baltimore will retain exclusive negotiating rights with Bako and any of its other free agents until Nov. 12, which represents the end of the 15-day period of silence after the World Series. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
Aberdeen manager 'very hurt' by firing Oct 26, 2007
Around the hornThe Orioles have 10 days after the end of the World Series to decide whether to exercise the 2008 option for Kris Benson, but they likely won't take that long to inform the pitcher, who missed all of the 2007 season after shoulder surgery, that they won't be picking up the option. Benson will become a free agent. (SunSpot.net)
Sports Briefs: Wolfpack's Yow back on chemotherapy Oct 24, 2007
Mayfield is leaving Bill Davis Racing, and the No. 36 BDR ride he is giving up will be shared for now by Mike Skinner and Johnny Benson ... Benson will finish the season in the BDR car at Phoenix and Homestead. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Morning Kickoff Oct 22, 2007
North Central Benson 32, Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood 0 ... Mott-Regent 34, North Central Benson 0. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
U.S. Kids in Italy Custody While USAF Mom on Duty Oct 20, 2007
"You think of the children themselves in a strange place with strangers," said Bob Benson, of White Bear Lake, Minn ... Benson and his wife, Marcia, learned of their grandchildren's plight from their daughter on Wednesday ... "All we know is that our grandchildren are missing and our daughter is telling us that she s been charged with abandonment," Bob Benson said. (Fox News)
READERS' PLATFORM: SUCH DEVOTED SISTERS Oct 19, 2007
- Bob Benson, 59, Lafayette. The intent of these two jerks was to ridicule and defame Catholics. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Kids Taken While Mom Is Away On Military Mission Oct 19, 2007
Bob and Marcia Benson, from White Bear Lake, Minn ... "Grandma and grandpa are in a really bad spot here with two little kids they love dearly," said Bob Benson, Wylie's Father. (WCCO.com, MN)
Obituaries for Thursday, October 18, 2007 Oct 18, 2007
Preceded in death by her mother, Marlyce (Halverson) Benson. Also survived by her father, Richard Benson of La Crescent, Minn ... grandmother, Lenora Halverson of Houston; brothers, Randy Ledebuhr of Mansfield, Texas, Norman Benson of Arcadia, Wis. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Wednesday's High School football scores Oct 18, 2007
Paynesville 52, Benson 6. Pierz 22, Kimball 12. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Wrapping Up The First Half Oct 17, 2007
75), freshman middle hitter Ashley Benson (2 ... At the net, Benson has chalked up 1. (Purduesports.com)
Petersons Playmaking Paces Vikings Victory Oct 15, 2007
After starting the drive with a heavy dose of Benson for two first downs to start the drive, Chicago moved the chains again on a third-down penalty for illegal contact on. But it was a lack of balance that gave the Bears another touchdown when fell down, leaving Berrian uncovered for an easy 39-yard touchdown and a 14-7 lead with 11:45 to play in the first half. (VikingUpdate.com)