10 years ago (1994)"Rock County Commissioners decided to set the preliminary levy for 1995 at 5 percent higher than it was in 1994.They arrived at that decision at their Tuesday board meeting, during which they discussed a $125,000 budget shortfall for 1994 and several additional budget strains planned for 1995."25 years ago (1979)"Luverne Liquor Store will stay at 319 West Main.After hours of discussion throughout the past year, city council members have decided not to spend the money for a new facility.The debate started over a year ago with the consideration of an addition to the present facility. Plans to add space for storage and larger coolers were dropped because of the costs involved."50 years ago (1954)"Two of Rock County’s rival softball teams, Ashcreek and Steen, will meet next Tuesday night at Ashcreek at 8 o’clock in a benefit game, with proceeds going to the emergency March of Dimes fund.No admission will be charged, but a free-will collection will be taken, with the entire amount going to the polio fund."75 years ago (1929)"Roy Herrmann, son of Peter Herrmann, and his cousins, Clara and Fern Herrmann, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. John Herrmann, narrowly escaped serious if not fatal injuries Tuesday afternoon at Beaver Creek, when the car in which they were riding crashed into the locomotive of the west-bound Omaha freight train at the station crossing.Roy was driving his father’s Dodge touring car, and was prevented from seeing the approach of the train by the freight cars on the siding. He and the girls leaped from the automobile before it struck the locomotive."100 years ago (1904)"A deal was closed last week whereby E.A. Brown traded a house and lot on East Crawford Street to H. Bierkamp for the fine Luverne automobile touring car recently purchased by the latter. The car, which was built by the Luverne Automobile company a few months ago, is of ten horse-power with tonneau attachment, and is a splendid machine in every respect."