Remember when?

10 years ago (1995)
Fraser Norton, Hills, began duties as Rock County’s new Extension Educator for the University of Minnesota Extension Service.
More than 300 county, city and school employees signed up for a fitness challenge to earn points and receive prizes for their efforts to exercise and eat better.
Luverne graduates Mark Schoeneman and Micky Sehr helped the South Dakota State University baseball team get off to a nice start.25 years ago (1980)
Rock County Republicans endorsed Wendell Erickson to seek another term in the Minnesota House of Representatives, and Jim Fellows to challenge State Senator Marion "Mike" Menning.
Census forms arrive in Rock County mailboxes this week. Gregg Gropel, chairman of the complete count committee, said the Luverne Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts will distribute pamphlets on the Census.50 years ago (1955)
Warren E. Schoon won the Luverne mayoral election on a write-in campaign over Harold Van Roekel.
Ground breaking ceremonies for the new Grace Lutheran Church on North Kniss Avenue were Sunday.
All parent permission cards for the polio vaccine inoculations must be turned in to teachers, it was announced by Dr. A.C. Martin.75 years ago (1930)
The first of two style revues by Creeger & Co. was presented last evening at the Palace Theatre between the first and second motion picture programs, and much favorable comment was made by the generous-sized audience.
Manager M.R. Mosby, of the Recreation Alleys, is hosting the second Southwestern Minnesota bowling tournament, which will last nine days in Luverne. Bowlers from Minnesota, Iowa, and South Dakota were invited.
The Snook Grocery Store was robbed by a man with a gun, who made off with $150.100 years ago (1905)
More than 200 of the farmers gathered for a Rock County Breeders’ association.
Sheriff Black and Chief of Police McDowell "were given a merry chase" when they arrested girls, age 18 and 14, from Sioux Falls, who ran from officers. The two had left their homes to be with their boyfriends.
Nelson Brothers Department Store advertised a 42-inch top, 12 foot extension ash dining room table with turned legs for $7.50.