Remember when

10 years ago (1995)
Motel owners objected to a proposed 3-percent tourism tax on motel rooms in Luverne. Frank and Sandra Dowie, R.G. Hensley, Linda Eide and Dean Gulbranson were local hotel owners who voiced their opinions.
Tanner Wayne Anderson was the first baby of the year in Rock County. He was born Jan. 6 to Ryan and Amanda Anderson, Luverne.
Rauk’s Store in Beaver Creek moved to Interstate 90.25 years ago (1980)
The Beaver Creek State Bank was robbed at 10 a.m. by masked men who didn’t display weapons. Bank president Myron Kruse said, "No talking, no comment."
Local elevator managers agree that the Russian grain embargo would hurt area farmers. Vance Ebert said he would have to shut down Luverne’s intake of corn.
The first baby of the year was Kerri Ripley, daughter of Randy and Judy Ripley, Luverne.50 years ago (1955)
"A superhighway, with a 300-foot right of way, patterned after the German ‘autobahn’ system of highways, will pass through Rock County, under a proposed 50 billion dollar federal roads program."
Luverne women planned a Mother’s March on Polio for a fund-raiser.
The total number of phones in use under the Luverne Telephone Exchange was 2,410.75 years ago (1930)
Vital statistics show that there were 77 births and 33 deaths in 1929. The county attorney handled 113 criminal cases in 1929.
Henry Rolfs was elected chairman of the Rock County Commissioners. Carl Schmuck chose not to run for county treasurer.100 years ago (1905)
Dr. A.E. Spalding announced that Luverne would have a fine, modern hospital. It would be a two-story structure located at the corner of McKenzie and Vary streets.
The Manchester Biscuit Company had such demand that it increased its oven capacity by double.