Remember when

10 years ago (1995)
Blue Mounds State Park has a noxious weed problem that area residents want corrected. Specifically, Canadian thistle flourished as park officials were concerned about chemical use and restoring native prairie.
Adrian and Luverne hospitals signed a joint management contract, with Jerry Carl serving as administrator for both.
Charlie Braa adjusted to retirement after working as the County Auditor for 24 years. He said, "I gave it my best shot… It was the most exciting and fulfilling job I’ve ever had in my life. I loved my job."25 years ago (1980)
Work on the Human Services Building is on schedule. The new county building on North Blue Mound Avenue in Luverne will provide offices for the Southwestern Mental Health Center, Family Services, Community Health Services and Veterans Services.
Rock and Nobles counties are working on an agreement whereby Nobles County will house prisoners from Rock County on a first priority basis.
Steve Smedsrud and James Keiper earned the Arrow of Light Award, the highest honor given Cub Scouts. 50 years ago (1955)
Records show that 225 babies were born in Rock County last year and 62 deaths.
Hunters from all over Rock County were invited to take part in the big rabbit hunt for the benefit of the March of Dimes. The objective is to bag as many jackrabbits as possible. Rabbits are worth 40 cents each.
Harley Jensen applied to the city of Luverne for a permit to open a roller skating rink.75 years ago (1930)
Complete control of the Home Automotive company was acquired Monday evening when Otto Bjerkamp and Esmonde L. Connell purchased the interests of seven other stockholders, all of whom are heirs of the late Henry and Sophia Bjerkamp.
All county teachers were required to attend four days of a teachers institute. There will be special presentations on arithmetic and citizenship. Supt. Garrett will report the results of the test surveys made last fall on achievement and mental examinations.
Luverne Mercantile Co. advertised grocery prices for the week: Swift’s white soap, 10 bars for 35¢; two pound cartons of lard for 29¢; three pounds of canned salmon for 87¢, and three pounds of bananas for 25¢.100 years ago (1905)
The Sioux Falls Produce company has started a cream station at Steen, under the supervision of A.C. Tangemann.
Dr. F.W. Winter finished closing up his business affairs in this city Wednesday afternoon and will open a practice in Rock Rapids.