Remember when

10 years ago (1995)
Luverne’s new city administrator, Matt Hylen, plans to attend his first council meeting in late January and be on deck officially by Feb. 5. He comes to Luverne after working in Hector.
New holiday business hours are in effect this week. Stores are open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and until 9 p.m. Thursday. Saturday hours are from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 25 years ago (1980)
High schools are preparing for their Christmas concerts. Luverne High School is going to try the full version of Handel’s "Messiah."
There is a petition underway to challenge the cable television ordinance that awards a 15-year cable TV contract to Zylstra Communications. Zylstra is charging more for basic cable in Luverne than it is in Worthington.50 years ago (1955)
The polio vaccine is now available for anyone ages 9 to 19.
Luverne’s public ice skating rink will officially open Saturday, with the rink expected to be in top condition for local skaters.
Christmas shopping is expected to reach its peak this weekend in Luverne. Late shoppers are reminded that hours are extended each evening until 9 p.m.75 years ago (1930)
In conformity with the special order issued by Judge C. T. Howard, more than 400 gallons of moonshine, alcohol, whiskey, home brew beer, vile and near intoxicants were disposed of by Sheriff H.R. Ohs and his assistants. A large crowd of the curious assembled at the county jail to witness the loading of the contraband goods and followed the load to the city dump grounds, where the destruction of the liquids and paraphernalia used in their production, was made as complete and thorough as anyone could desire. Sheriff Ohs had collected the loads over four years of raids.100 years ago (1905)
A tariff duty of 10 percent on hides was put into the Dingley bill at the behest of western congressmen on the plea that it was demanded by western farmers. As a matter of fact, however, the demand for it came from the packers who get fully 90 percent of the hides at the price of cattle on foot.
The Royal Neighbors, Blue Mound camp No. 224, celebrated the tenth anniversary of the organization with a big card party in their ball. Progressive 500 was played with eighteen tables. Ed. Buckley won first prize and D.B. Jones the booby prize.