10 years ago (1994)"Tedd Larson, rural Hills, was taken by ambulance to the Luverne Community Hospital late Sunday afternoon following an accident while he was breaking a horse. The Luverne Ambulance was called to the scene. It is suspected the horse’s hoof severed Larson’s chin. There were no broken bones as a result of the accident. Larson received more than 100 stitches in his chin."25 years ago (1979)"The Hills-Beaver Creek Patriot Marching Band received the 1st place trophy in their classification at the 29th annual Tri-State Marching Band competition last Saturday at Luverne. A total of 25 bands competed in the morning parade and at the afternoon field competition."50 years ago (1954)"About 6,000 persons braved the drizzling rain to watch the Tri-State Band Festival at Luverne Saturday. Because of the weather, the scheduled maneuvers at the fairgrounds had to be eliminated and bands were judged as they maneuvered while parading through the streets.Hills High School Band received a second place in the Class CC band section." 75 years ago (1929)"Mr. Jochims, proprietor of the Palace Theatre, Luverne, invites all to come and see Clark and Bess Robbins Stock Co., and to attend the Vitaphone pictures. The distance from Hills to Luverne is only 14 miles since the new road was made two years ago, and it makes an ideal drive in the evening. Matinee every Sunday afternoon."100 years ago (1904)"Let everyone turn out tomorrow (Friday) afternoon and see the opening of the football season in Hills, when our husky eleven will go up against the strong Rock Rapids militia team. There will be something doing. Admission 25¢."
