10 years ago (1994)"The only surprise in area township elections Tuesday occurred in Beaver Creek Township, where Will Pap was elected as clerk for the next two years and John Schwartz will replace Pap as supervisor for a three-year term. Pap succeeds Mary Crawford." 25 years ago (1979)"Concern over loss of trees, drainage and back slope problems were the major concerns raised by area farmers at a public hearing Tuesday morning at the Rock County Highway building in Luverne to discuss he impending upgrading of County Road 6 between Hills and Beaver Creek."50 years ago (1954)"Eli Kitchenmaster was elected President of the Steen Telephone Co. at the meeting last Tuesday. A special levy of $5 per phone for rebuilding lines was voted in addition to the regular $15 and $18 per phone." 75 years ago (1929)"Nels Sandager’s mother, who has been visiting in California, is now back and staying at the home of her son for awhile and getting acquainted with her little granddaughter."100 years ago (1904)"A narrow escape from the fire fiend was experienced at the Isaac Nerison home Monday. A bracket lamp fell down on the warm stove, breaking the glass oil holder and spreading the oil all over the stove and floor, which was all ablaze in a minute. By good luck the men were at home and by hard work the fire was quenched with little damage. George Nerison who was present said the children cleared out of the house pell-mell, screaming at the top of their voices, probably expecting a repetition of the schoolhouse fire."
