10 years ago (1996)"Almost a year ago to date, the Hills Economic Development Authority approved the first draft of the plans for a four-plex apartment unit. One apartment is currently rented. Another apartment should be ready to be rented by the end of this week. The third and fourth unit should be finalized by the first of February."25 years ago (1981)"The Rock County Welfare Board announces the appointment of Ione Bush to the position of Coordinator of Aging for Rock County. The position was established to replace the former Senior Citizens’ Director position.Mrs. Bush, a graduate of Luverne High School, and a resident of Hills, has been employed as a homemaker for the Rock County Family Service Agency since 1974."50 years ago (1956)"Mrs. Ruth Hammer began her duties as 2nd grade teacher last Tuesday. Mrs. Scholten, who had been the teacher, is now teaching the first four grades at Ash Creek."75 years ago (1931)"F.J. Kaufman, formerly of Minneapolis, has entered into partnership with Bert Berghorst and their garage will be known as Kaufman and Berghorst Garage. …Kaufman and Berghorst have installed a lot of machinery and equipment and are ready to handle all your motor and tire troubles." 100 years ago (1906)"At a recent meeting of the city council of Luverne, by a tie vote, the question of reconsidering the revocation of Claussen’s license was lost. The application of Steinmiller for license having previously been withdrawn, leaves Luverne with only four saloons until the spring elections. Still four too many."