10 years ago (1996)"Jack Paulsen realizes there is no amount of golfing skills which can help a person hit a hole-in-one.So he’ll settle for a little luck. …The ball bounced in Paulsen’s favor on Saturday, as he hit a hole-in-one in Rock Rapid’s eighth hole.The hole is a 176-yard par three, and a straight shot from tee box to green, according to Paulsen."25 years ago (1981)"Competing for the title of Rock County Beef Princess are Joan Olson of Steen, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Olson; Laura DeBoer of Luverne, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James DeBoer; Beth Nuffer of Hills, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cletus Nuffer and Peggy Cragoe of Hardwick, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Cragoe." 50 years ago (1956)"According to the contractor, work is progressing ahead of schedule on the new addition to our school, and unless unforeseen difficulties arise, the building will be entirely completed about a month ahead of the promised completion date which is September 1."75 years ago (1931)"Nels Kolsrud and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Hoem near Holland last Sunday. They report that a hard windstorm struck that vicinity last Thursday night, blowing down trees and barns. The corn was also damaged considerably."100 years ago (1906)"Emil Helgeson and Misses Clara Brictson and Ida Helgeson drove to Sioux Falls last Wednesday and while returning home a bolt came loose allowing the tongue to drop on the heels of one of the horses. The team ran about a mile at a lively clip but were stopped before any damage was done."