Remember when?

10 years ago (1996)
Betty Keitel, longtime Luverne resident and first woman veteran to reside in the Minnesota Veterans Home, Luverne, died Wednesday, June 26.
Writer Jim Heynen returned Saturday for his second engagement as part of the Blue Mound Writers Series. The Doon-area native shared favorite stories from published books and a work in progress called "Being Youngest."25 years ago (1981)
Luverne residents will vote Thursday in a special election whether they will loan up to $900,000 for a new medical clinic.
Kevin Van Westen is glad to be a part of the Palace Preservation art and antique auction. He drew four historical buildings in Luverne, which will be sold during the auction. The drawings are of the Palace Theatre, Rock County Courthouse, Hinkly House and the Holy Trinity Episcopal Chruch.50 years ago (1956)
Dr. C.L. Sherman was re-elected president of the Southwest Minnesota Sanatorium.
Harvesting of small grain started here this week, as farmers who had early oats began awaiting their crop. Gregory Luehr, county agent, said that a "tremendous acreage" of oats will be put into silage this year, but he added that the yield from the oat fields was hurt by the dry weather and heat.
The home-owned Jasper Telephone Company is moving ahead full speed with its conversion to a dial system for its subscribers. The corporation will put approximately $200,000 into the new installations.75 years ago (1931)
County schools will graduate 103 eighth-grade students in a ceremony this week according to County Supt. V.M. Barrett.
Luverne’s tax levy for the ensuing year was reduced $3,000 under that of the present year, at the regular meeting of the council held Tuesday. In other words, the tax levy for the new year is only $9,200 as compared with $12,500 for the year just passed.100 years ago (1906)
During the past week there have been in Luverne, two representatives of Sioux Falls whose purpose has been to induce the Luverne Automobile Co. to move its plant to that city. It is unnecessary to state that the inducements they offer are strong and attractive. The people of Sioux Falls want every good industry they can get, and are willing to dig deep into "the stuff that makes the mare go" to get what they want.
If the weather is favorable a large number of Luverne people will go to Magnolia today to take in the midsummer Farmers’ Day celebration, announced in these columns last week. Everything is free except, of course, the dance and the pigeon shoot, which will be conducted by private parties.