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10 years ago (1995)
Luverne now has a support group available to people with the eating disorders anorexia nervosa and bulimia. Six Luverne High School girls were diagnosed with the disorders and more are probably undiagnosed.
The school is considering hiring a technology coordinator who would set up and maintain new computer networking systems and lead staff development and training in technology.25 years ago (1980)
Taxes could increase in some townships if the county board adopts a plan to turn back more than 20 miles of county roads to townships.
Beaver Creek is getting ready to construct a $180,000 water tower.
Eva Cragoe and Fred Greve were named Rock County’s Outstanding Senior Citizens at the fair. 50 years ago (1955)
Rock County 4-H club members showed their abilities and Twila Kraetsch was crowned style queen with Marianna Jul and Corrine Groth named first and second attendants.
Luverne businesses will close at noon Wednesday for the Rock County Fair.
Kenny’s SuperValu advertised free cotton candy all day Saturday for the fair.75 years ago (1930)
A strong storm blew down a barn near Kenneth belonging to Henry Vande Velde.
Unknown marauders broke into the Luverne High School building and public library and pilfered a small sum of money from both places. A fingerprint expert has been called.100 years ago (1905)
The work of decorating the interior of The Manitou, which has been in progress for the past month, is progressing rapidly, the work on the first floor now being completed.
The first threshing reported in Rock County this year was done Friday in a field of eight acres of barley owned by H. Bierkamp.
One-hundred-forty tickets were sold at this place Sunday for the Rock Island excursion to Watertown, S.D.

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