10 years ago (1993)"As a last-ditch effort to get beans planted, farmers are launching seed from the air onto soil too soggy for tractor tires.For the first time in Rock County, helicopters are seeding beans in waterlogged fields where conventional farming equipment can’t reach."25 years ago (1978)"Thursday is a history-making day for live theatre in Rock County. The premier production of the Green Earth Players is set to run through Saturday.‘Ten Nights in a Barroom’ will be presented at 8 p.m. at the Luverne High School Little Theatre. Tickets are available at the door. The Green Earth Players is an area community theater organization designed to utilize local talent in all aspects of production."50 years ago (1953)"Juvenile drivers who have been using Luverne streets for reckless driving antics are going to be stopped short.Instead of friendly warnings, they will bump up against the loss of their right to drive any vehicle for at least 30 days. Such penalties will be the result if it is found that the juvenile driver is guilty of traffic offenses."75 years ago (1928)"Bids for the refinishing of the Courthouse and the rearrangement of county office rooms are to be considered at the next meeting of the County Board. Changes to be made include a change in the superintendent of school’s office to a room on the second floor of the court house, at present occupied by the county engineer, who in turn will be relocated in the southwest corner room of the basement, now utilized as a part of the janitor’s residence."100 years ago (1903)"Shipments of stock were made from the Luverne stockyards Saturday evening as had been announced in the Herald of last week. Twenty-one cars of hogs and cattle were sent out to Chicago, the special train leaving here at 8:30 o’clock. The cattle were in excellent condition and should bring good prices."
