After we sent pages to press last week for our March 26 edition, I began the familiar process of second-guessing AP (Associated Press) style choices, editorial judgement and potential errors and omissions. 

More than 100 people attended last week’s Minnesota Department of Transportation open house to learn about the Highway 75 reconstruction project that starts April 15. 

Dispatch report 

March 18 

•Complainant reported suspicious activity. 

•An NSF check was reported. 

•Complainant reported a scam. 

The Hills-Beaver Creek chapter of the National Honor Society inducted its first 15 student members during a ceremony on March 16. 

For the eighth year in a row, the Minnesota Veterans Homes – Luverne, received the Customer Experience Award from Activated Insights in the Skilled Nursing Facility category. 

10 years ago (2016) 

•The April issue of National Geographic Magazine includes a collection of Minnesota photographs titled “93 Days of Spring” by Jim Brandenburg. 

Card shower 

Sylvia Niessink will celebrate her 85th birthday, Sunday, April 5. (Roger will be 86 on the same day!). Greetings may be sent to 1005 N. Jackson St., Luverne, MN 56156. 

Monday, April 6: Tuna noodle casserole, green beans, hot spiced peaches, dinner roll and vanilla pudding with whipped topping. 

Tuesday, April 7: Cheese ravioli with marinara sauce, country vegetable blend, dinner roll and fruit crumble. 

The following appeared in The Rock County Herald on April, 2 1942. 

The story of William Irwin is continued from last week.