Remember when?

10 years ago (1995)
Rick Scholten, Steen, won first place in the 1995 Minnesota Beef Cook-Off for his original recipe, "Grilled Top Sirloin with Peppers, A Beefeater’s Delight."
Charlie Olson, Josh Stoltenberg, Brandon Redd, Danny Jolivette, Chris Oye and Chad Krause participated in a local pog tournament.
The Hills-Beaver Creek school district had a hearing about consolidating with Luverne in order to save money instead of paying for building improvements. About 175 residents showed up.25 years ago (1980)
Anna Thorson celebrated her 97th birthday.
A portrait by Delores Boen is one of the first prize winners in the 1979 Juries Show now on display at the Minnetonka Arts and Education Center. The portrait is of Steve Hansen, Hardwick.50 years ago (1955)
Carol Umland, Magnolia Juniors 4-H Club member, won the county 4-H speaking contest last Saturday. Carol Rohlck, Denver Go-Getters, was runner-up. Richard Top, 12, a member of the Livewires, was named champion horticulturist.
Plans were made for a picnic shelter for Mound Springs State Park.75 years ago (1930)
Earl Loose was given generous praise by sports writers in Minneapolis for his work on the University of Minnesota basketball team.
The Luverne Creamery reported a gainful year: butter production was 552,801 pounds, with an average value of $42.21 cents per pound.
Geo. S. Bell retired as agent from the Omaha railroad after more than 50 years of service.100 years ago (1905)
W.A. Spracher, one of Rock County’s pioneer settlers, has decided to retire from farm life and is selling all of his farm property and household goods.
Nine carloads of stock, five cars of cattle and four of hogs, were shipped from Luverne. All but one car of hogs belonged to Herman Fitzer.