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Remember When Jan. 30, 2020

10 years ago (2010)
•The Luverne district moved one step closer to completing its application for next year’s flexible learning calendar.
Board members unanimously accepted a resolution for the pre-Labor Day start.
As part of the application process, the school was required to hold three public meetings. These took place Thursday, Jan. 7, Monday, Jan. 11, and Tuesday, Jan. 13.
“The commissioner (Alice Seagren) applauded districts for working together,” board member Colleen Deutsch said. …
The mission is to “make systemic changes to improve student achievement,” by capturing more high impact learning days, working collaboratively to improve teacher effectiveness and aligning kindergarten through post-secondary calendars.”
 
25 years ago (1995)
•Applicants for the superintendent’s position are coming in at an encouraging rate, according to Luverne Superintendent Norman Miller. As of Thursday, when the Luverne School Board met, about 30 people had applied.
A committee composed of six school board members and three people representing school office staff, teachers and administrators will trim applications to a manageable number by Feb. 10. Board members are Barb Golla, Gene Cragoe, Bob Kaczrowski, Cary Radisewitz, Bruce Olson and Duane Klay. Mark Lundgren will represent the faculty, Marlene Mann will represent office and Gary Fisher will represent administration.
After Feb. 10, the six board members will proceed with interviews to further narrow the selection. By the time the choice is down to about three candidates, the whole board will be present for the interviews.
 
50 years ago (1970)
•Consecration services for the United Methodist Church of Luverne will be held this Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. with the Bishop Paul Washburn as guest speaker for the occasion. …
Sunday’s consecration represents the progress the church has made since its early beginnings in 1873. The new $400,000 building is a far cry from the sod house utilized 97 years ago. Even the $2,000 structure which the new church replaces presents a gigantic transition.
Designed by Ward Whitwan, Architects, of Sioux Falls, the church has a sanctuary seating of 450. Balcony and overflowing area, however, allow for the seating of an additional 150 people, thus 600 people can be accommodated.
One of the most impressive furnishings is the new Allen organ costing more than $19,000. This memorial gift was established by the congregation from proceeds received through the Paul Soutar estate. Mr. Soutar, a church member, divided his estate equally between the church and the Foundation for the Blind. To date, the church has received $185,000 from this source.
The Rev. Donald Lyon, 36th pastor of the local congregation, summed up the entire project with the following statement. “The members of the United Methodist Church of Luverne have found the building project not only one of sacrificial demands of time and substance, but one of deep and edifying spiritual growth. Truly we believe we have had the opportunity to construct a place of Christian fellowship that will prove both a blessing and a benefit for generations to come.”
 
75 years ago (1945)
•County Sheriff Roberts reported yesterday that no clues had been found which might reveal the identity of the person or persons who robbed the Wiegel filling station at Magnolia early Monday.
Stolen were two used tires, and about 15 to 20 used gasoline ration stamps. The station, which had been closed temporarily, was entered through a window on the east side.
Ole Lee of the state bureau of criminal apprehension was here the fore part of the week to conduct an investigation.
 
100 years ago (1920)
•For more than two weeks Rock county shippers of live stock have been experiencing a shortage of cars that has not been excelled, if ever equaled, during periods immediately following severe snow blockades. …
During the last two weeks Herman Fitzer has been able to obtain only two live stock cars, when he could have used at least fifteen to good advantage. Farmers who have hogs ready for marketing are compelled to hold them, and during the fore part of this week there were at least 800 hogs in feed yards, whose owners were anxiously awaiting word from Mr. Fitzer that cars were available for shipment.

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