Don and Linda Hubbling, Luverne, take a spin Saturday night in Brown Elementary School gym, Pipestone. Don, who recently underwent a lung transplant, hasn't danced since before he became ill several years ago.
By Lori Ehde
When members of the Hollyhoppers Square Dance Club get together for their monthly dance, they whirl and twirl in their own little squares of promenades and do-si-dos.
Some founding Hollyhoppers have been stepping to the cues of callers for 50 years, and a special dance Saturday marked the anniversary occasion.
More than 25 couples from the tri-state area are listed on the Hollyhoppers dance roster, about 10 of whom are from Rock County.
Hollyhopper Keith Aanenson, Luverne, has been with the club for nearly 40 years. What keeps him coming? "The friendship," he said. "People are so friendly."