10 years ago (1996)"Firefighters were called to the Hoyme farm last Thursday, when an old barn caught fire. The Hoymes were working with a controlled fire nearby when hot ashes carried over and ignited the barn. Firefighters had the fire contained in a matter of minutes."25 years ago (1981)"At the second regular meeting held last Monday, the board of education decided to stay with their contract offer made last June 22.The offer raises the BA base from $10,000 to $11,700 for the first year of the contract and to $13,300 the second year."50 years ago (1956)"The Fikse Produce Co. will hold an open house next Saturday, as they show their newly added egg cooler and other equipment, along with an observation of their 15th year in business in Hills. …The Fikse Produce, as it is known, has a sort of true American history in a small way and has steadily grown to one of our larger businesses in Hills over the 15-year period, boasting buildings that are very modern and well kept in every respect." 75 years ago (1931)"Miss Cynthia Sundal was honor guest at a luncheon last Thursday afternoon, given by Miss Carola Nash at her home. The afternoon was spent in hemming and embroidering dish towels which were later presented to Miss Cynthia.Little pink and white place cards told of the engagement of Miss Cynthia Sundal to Ralph Dickman, formerly of this place, but now living in Minneapolis."100 years ago (1906)"Hills is still receiving compliments on her recent 4th of July celebration. Next year we will help Beaver Creek pull the eagle’s tail and in two years we will be on hand again with a celebration larger and grander than ever. In case that Luverne celebrates in 1908 and our people feel that she has anything coming, our next celebration may be put off until 1909."