Life, love and autism: A tale of one couple's journey
April and Eric Schnell refer to their son's life up to age 3 as the dark years. After birth, Tim was sickly. As a toddler, he rarely smiled and didn't return his parents' affection. At age 3, he spoke only 20 words. (
BY MAJA BECKSTROM,
Pioneer Press,
01/11/2004 03:01 AM CST)
Pawlenty met most 1st-year promises
Tim Pawlenty promised a lot when he was running for governor, and during his first year in office he delivered on most of his major pledges. (
BY BILL SALISBURY,
Pioneer Press,
01/11/2004 03:01 AM CST)
MINNESOTA: No easy answers for sex offenders
Ever since the arrest of convicted sex offender Alfonso Rodriguez Jr. in the disappearance of Dru Sjodin, elected officials have rushed to propose ways to protect the public from sex offenders. (
BY RACHEL E. STASSEN-BERGER,
Pioneer Press,
01/11/2004 03:01 AM CST)
Mesaba, pilots agree to deal
Mesaba Airlines and its pilots reached a tentative agreement on a new contract early today, ending the threat of a walkout and putting the regional airline back in service today. (
BY MARTIN J. MOYLAN,
Pioneer Press,
01/11/2004 03:01 AM CST)
JOE SOUCHERAY: It's not too late to look Grande
Most recently, Martha Green Davidge of Cameron, Wis., sent me by priority mail a collection of scanned photographs of her grandparents, parents and assorted cousins dressed in their old Winter Carnival marching uniforms, including the famous Great Northern Railway Glacier Park coat. JOE SOUCHERAY / Pioneer Press Columnist
MINNESOTA: Consensus absent on adult trial
While a judge in Stearns County weighs whether a 15-year-old should be tried as an adult for allegedly shooting two classmates, criminal justice experts say the jury is still out on whether the notion of trying juveniles as adults reduces crime. (
BY DAVID HANNERS,
Pioneer Press,
01/11/2004 03:01 AM CST)
MINNESOTA: Two Minnesota lawyers help Afghans rebuild legal system
Two Minnesota attorneys are working to create a new legal system for war-ravaged Afghanistan. Jessica Sherman and Asmah Tareen, corporate lawyers for the Minneapolis firm of Fredrikson & Byron, are part of the Afghanistan Transitional Commercial Law Project. They join about 90 of their peers from across the globe working to rebuild the business portion of that country's legal system. (
BY PHILLIP PIÑA,
Pioneer Press,
01/11/2004 03:01 AM CST)
New drug store called bitter pill CVS Pharmacy's design plans faulted
One of the largest retail chains in the United States — CVS Pharmacy — is poised to open stores in St. Paul and other metro area cities, but it is getting less than an open-arms welcome over the aesthetics of its proposed buildings. (
BY KARL J. KARLSON,
Pioneer Press,
01/11/2004 03:01 AM CST)
GOPHERS MEN 57, PRINCETON 53: Gophers stand up to Tigers
Because they have lost three of their past four games, coach Dan Monson and the University of Minnesota men's basketball team know there is some skepticism about the season ahead. BY GREG JOHNSON / Pioneer Press
OTHER SPORTS COVER STORIES
WOLVES 83, HEAT 77: Wolves outwit pesky Miami
The Timberwolves won a clash of styles in their 83-77 victory over the Miami Heat on Saturday at Target Center. Like most Eastern Conference teams, the Heat have a reputation of playing in-your-face, on-the-ball defense. And they like to lull teams by using much of the shot clock on offense. (
BY MIKE WELLS,
Pioneer Press,
01/11/2004 03:01 AM CST)
GAIL MARKSJARVIS: Investor's Eye: Time for annual financial checkup
As you begin 2004, do you have the basics down? People who heed the basics and invest $2,000 a year starting at age 20 are likely to have $1.25 million for retirement, even if they stop investing new money in their 40s. People who don't start investing until they are 40 will accumulate only $200,000 by investing $2,000 a year until age 65. But they can catch up somewhat by paying attention to the basics. GAIL MARKSJARVIS
Not-so-magnificent Obsession Obsessive-compulsive disorder has been getting a high profile in many movies and TV shows, but more often than not, they get it all wrong.
When Adrian Monk's therapist goes on vacation, he tells his troubles to a man who is comatose. Ironically, talking to the guy in the coma will probably do Monk as much good as the therapist. BY CHRIS HEWITT / Pioneer Press
Obsessing about OCD
What is compelling our obsession with obsessive-compulsive disorder? The entertainment industry isn't really interested in OCD, but filmmakers and writers are interested in new ways to tell stories. (
BY CHRIS HEWITT,
Pioneer Press,
01/11/2004 03:01 AM CST)
True fans make the scene at Devo icon's exhibit
Like everyone else walking in from the Friday-night freeze to hobnob with Mark Mothersbaugh, Jeremy Opitz is trying to disguise his disappointment that the artist has sent his regrets. (
BY MATT PEIKEN,
Pioneer Press,
01/11/2004 03:01 AM CST)
Freya Manfred reaches 'Home' with new poetry
Freya Manfred is talking about her new poetry collection. "This book means so much to me because I haven't had a book of poetry out since 1985. I've been so close, so often. It's been a long, frustrating time," she says. (
BY MARY ANN GROSSMANN,
Pioneer Press,
01/11/2004 03:01 AM CST)
EXPRESS TOP STORY
No ordinary Joe From the very start 40 years ago, G.I. Joe was an action figure on the move.
This year, yet another aging baby boomer hits a major midlife milestone. G.I. Joe is turning 40. It has been an eventful four decades for the scar-faced little big man of the toy box. BY RICHARD CHIN / Pioneer Press
OTHER EXPRESS COVER STORIES
Resolved to switch to a low-carb diet? Here's the lowdown
Countless New Year's diets are now under way, and this year more dieters than ever are expected to try to lose weight by cutting carbs. (
BY TARA PARKER-POPE,
Wall Street Journal,
01/11/2004 03:01 AM CST)
READER ALERT: Build your own ice palace
Clear out your freezer. The St. Paul Pioneer Press is holding the first-ever Ice Palace Building Contest. Load up on ice cubes or carve some blocks from the frozen kiddie pool. Don't hold back. (
Pioneer Press,
01/11/2004 03:01 AM CST)
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