10 years ago (1994)"The Rock County Board and Luverne City Council acted together Monday in a decision on how best to upgrade communications equipment in the Law Enforceemnt Center.With the help of communications consultant John DuBois, Edina, they decided on the next step in purchasing up-to-date radio equipment for emergency departments."25 years ago (1979)"Construction is in progress on the Human Services Building that will include the Southwestern Mental Health Center, Rock County Family Services and Community Health Services. The last details for the new building, however, continue to take considerable time at meetings of the Rock County Board."50 years ago (1954)"One fourth of Rock County’s cattle herds had reactors in the brucellosis and tuberculosis tests just completed, according to County Agent Luehr.However, only 3.2 percent of the total number of cattle tested were reactors, Dr. B.E. Schoneman of the State Live Stock Sanitary board, who supervised the testing, informed the county agent’s office."75 years ago (1929)"Halloween — Thursday, Oct. 31st — will be observed in Luverne as Witch day, and for this occasion an elaborate program of special events will be put on for the entertainment of everyone who spends the day in Luverne. One of the big features of the day will be a barbecue. The plans are to furnish refreshments for everybody free, as well as stage numerous unusual entertainment features."100 years ago (1904)"Department Commander Harrison White has made the following appointments of additional aides to his staff: George W. Baffam, Owatonna; J.F. French, Windom; A.T. Baker, St. Paul; JA. Peck, Wabasha, and W.T. Churchill, Glencoe."