10 years ago (1996)"The H-BC Patriot boys used stingy defense and solid rebounding to beat rival Luverne 65-60 last Tuesday night. Four Patriots scored in double digits. Aric Leenderts led the way with 20 points. Matt Metzger had 15, Chris Putnam had 11 and Jerrad Brouwer added 10."25 years ago (1981)"The boys and girls basketball teams at Hills Christian School took home two second place trophies from the Northwest Iowa Christian School Tournament for Class C schools." 50 years ago (1956)"Mr. and Mrs. Everett Fikse went to Kansas City, Mo., last Thursday to attend a Fact Finding Convention. They returned home Monday evening. En route home they stopped at Orange City, Iowa, to call on Rev. and Mrs. J.D. Vande Lune to learn that the pastor was in the Orange City hospital, confined there last week from a heart attack. They report he is getting along well."75 years ago (1931)"H.H. Nordby’s new feed mill is now in running order, and to Oliver Skattum belongs the honor of being the first farmer to have grinding done, the first test and try-out being last Thursday night. Everything was found to be in first-class running order, and Mr. Nordby is now ready to do your grinding in quick order.We find the mill is equipped with twenty-six inch burrs and power for same is furnished by two 30 h.p. motors, and grinds feed at a capacity of 300 bushels per hour. It is really a wonderful massive machine and must be seen to be appreciated."100 years ago (1906)"All aboard for our next Grand Homeseekers Excursion to Nebraska, Kansas and eastern Colorado on Tuesday, Feb 20th. Round trip for only $15, including free sleeper. Homesteads can still be had but they are being picked up fast and all those desiring homesteads should not put it off longer, but plan to go with us on our next excursion. We charge only $10 for locating you on a claim. This includes free livery. Also, we can sell you a quarter adjoining your claim for from $3 to $8 an acre. Advise us no later than Saturday, the 17th so we can get your ticket and reserve a berth. A.C. Finke Land Agency, Hills, Minn."