Remember when?

10 years ago (1995)
Luverne Municipal Airport has a new name — Quentin Aanenson Field. Aanenson is a Luverne native and graduate of Luverne High School who is well known for the public television documentary, "A Fighter Pilot’s Story," which he created to detail his experiences as a pilot in Europe during World War II.
Less than 10 percent of Rock County’s corn is planted and about 1 percent of soybeans are in. The ground is too wet and farmers are becoming nervous.
Harold Tilstra, Cary Radisewitz and Paul Doherty ran for Luverne School Board.25 years ago (1980)
In a special election, the majority of voters in the Magnolia School District voted to dissolve the school effective July of 1981. The margin was 55 percent for dissolving and 45 percent against.
Rock County met with property owners to discuss issues with expanding the landfill.
Jerilyn Britz, Luverne native and winner of the U.S. Women’s Open Golf Tournament last July, is featured in "Christian Life" magazine. She said she asks God to remove the fear from her game before she plays.50 years ago (1955)
The Hills Christian Reformed School held graduation exercises last Friday evening for five eighth-grade graduates, namely Betty Berghorst, Charles DeBoer, Anna Jean Esselink, Charles Top and Leland Van Tol.
Arthur Goembel of the Magnolia Juniors 4-H Club was the winner of the annual 4-H Talent Contest in Luverne, singing a baritone solo, "Service."75 years ago (1930)
Alfalfa acreage in Rock County increased from 4,601 acres in 1925, to 7,604 acres in 1929, or an increase of 60 percent.
New Census reports show a decrease in Luverne’s population. The population of Luverne is 2,641, compared to 1920, when there was a population of 2,782.
C.W. Soutar of the Boote Hatchery plant is constructing the most elaborate chicken house in the county that will house 1,200 laying hens.100 years ago (1905)
A civil service examination for rural free delivery service carriers was held Saturday by Postmaster M. Swedberg in the high school building, for the selection of a carrier for route No. 4, which will be started from the Luverne post office June 1.
There were six cases of tardiness recorded during the school year in Luverne, the lowest number ever.