10 years ago (2006)
•The Luverne City Council formally received word that the Minnesota Historical Society awarded a state grant of $100,000 for restoration work in the Palace Theatre. …
Most of the money will go toward new seating.
BMAT President Ben Vander Kooi said at the Tuesday council meeting, “We’re very excited about this project, and it will be done in time for the Ken Burns documentary premiere Sept. 5, 2007.”
25 years ago (1991)
•For people who can’t get insured by private companies, the Minnesota Comprehensive Health Association, also known as the state pool, offers an alternative.
But many people don’t even know it exists.
Shirley Top, an agent with Cattnach Insurance of Luverne, said a six-month Minnesota resident who has been denied by a private agency or who can’t get insurance can get into the state’s insurance pool.
50 years ago (1966)
•Mrs. N.W. (Eleanor) Boysen is apparently the new Rock County Clerk of Court.
She won out over opposing candidate James Bagbey by two votes after the recount board and District Judge Charles Flinn reviewed the issue. …
Originally the canvassing board had certified 2,226 votes for each candidate. To break the tie an official recount had to be held.
75 years ago (1941)
•”One of the most extensive production programs ever planned in this county” is expected to be launched next Wednesday at 10 a.m., when men and women representing every township in Rock county will meet in the court room in Luverne, according to an announcement made this week by County Agent J. Kenneth King. They will hear H.R. Saarlas, extension dairyman, outline improvements in care and feeding designed to get more milk per cow during the next few months.
100 years ago (1916)
•Entering Ed. Baker’s home on Fletcher street while Mr. and Mrs. Baker were attending a theatre Sunday night, a sneak thief secured a swag of value in excess of $25 and made his get-away.
The articles taken included a new quilt, plush robe, a pair of woolen bed blankets and a part of a suit of men’s clothing. The thief had apparently intended to take the whole suit, but in his haste to leave the house dropped the trousers and did not discover the fact. …
Chief of Police Connel was notified of the robbery, but up to date the officers have been unable to get any definite clue as to the identity of the culprit. It is believed that it was done by local talent, and that the guilty party was familiar with Mr. Baker’s custom of not locking up his home.
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