Remember When Dec. 31, 2015

10 years ago (2006)
•Luverne bars will be able to stay open longer and try to increase profits, thanks to recent City Council action.
Howling Dog manager Jodi Christy said she looks forward to the change, even though it adds just an hour to the business. ...
To get a license to sell until 2 a.m., businesses are charged a state fee that ranges from $200 to $1,000.
 
25 years ago (1991)
•Sheriff-elect Ron McClure may enforce the law in Rock County, but he’s also a nice guy.
McClure, who takes office Monday, cares about kids and families. He serves on the child protection team and the corrections board, and works hard to protect abuse victims. ...
McClure was elected sheriff in November. He succeeds Ed Elbers, who was not allowed to run for re-election.
 
50 years ago (1966)
•First baby of the new year born at Community Hospital in Luverne was Janine Kay Anderson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Anderson of N. Blue Mound. The new year was only eight minutes old when the 6 pound 14 1/2 ounce girl was born. Because she was the first, her parents will receive 19 valuable prizes, awarded in the Star-Herald’s annual First Baby Contest, by Luverne business firms.
 
75 years ago (1941)
•An executive order signed last Friday by President Roosevelt designated Monday, Jan. 6, as mobilization day for Battery E of Luverne and other Minnesota National Guard units. ...
In placing the plans for “M” day into operation Battery E officers will notify the 83 active members of the unit and the 48 men on the inactive list to report to the Armory. The inactive men will be transferred to active duty and will be issued supplies, such as clothing. The entire personnel of the battery will also receive allowances of extra clothing.
 
100 years ago (1916)
•There was a natural increase of twenty-six in the population of Luverne during the year just passed, according to ... Dr. C.L. Sherman, chairman of the board of health. ...
Of the deaths four were from apoplexy, four from heart disease, three from pneumonia, three from cancer, two from nephritis, two from appendicitis, two from tuberculosis, one accidental, one suicidal, one from typhoid fever, one from locomotor ataxia, one from pernicious anemia, and the remaining twelve from other causes.