10 years ago (1995)"Matt Ebert, sophomore, son of Gregg and Cyndi Ebert, Hills, earned the top ranking in the Section II-3A speech contest earlier this month. The honor has earned him the right to advance to the state competition on Friday in Stillwater. He will compete in Great Speeches."25 years ago (1980)"Mrs. Burton Blair of Beaver Creek will be taking over the preparation of the Beaver Creek Banner, a weekly newsletter in the town of Beaver Creek. … She replaces Mrs. David Anderson who will be dedicating her time to her home and family." 50 years ago (1955)"Work will get underway soon to construct a new grocery store building in Hills. Ruud’s Grocery will be located back at its old stand, prior to the big fire that wiped out six buildings back in 1948. The new building will be of steel construction, completely new in design and something not often seen in this area at present. Size of the structure will be 40x75."75 years ago (1930)"The twins, Raymond and Laymond Baustian, of Luverne, well known here, bought the Clemens garage in Beaver Creek last week, and will move their families there soon." 100 years ago (1905)"Lars Hovland and A.C. Finke were in Valley Springs Tuesday after a load of shade and ornamental trees selected at the Valley Springs nursery. This is one of the most reliable nurseries in this section of the country and people are getting next to the fact that they can buy better stock for less money at home than from traveling fakers who ask two prices for everything."
