10 years ago (1994)"The Luverne and Magnolia school boards breathed a collective sigh of relief Thursday when voters in both districts overwhelmingly approved combining the two school districts.As of July 1, Independent Districts 670 and 669 will become District 2184. The name of the district hasn’t been determined yet."25 years ago (1979)"An improvement program for the Luverne and Beaver Creek telephone exchanges will enter the final stages within the next few weeks.The work started over a year ago and the target date for completion is Dec. 16.… The program, entitled two party alternative service improvement plan has as its main objective the elimination of all four party lines in the exchange."50 years ago (1954)"Rock County residents who are early birds next Wednesday will see one of the rarest spectacles of nature — a total eclipse of the sun.Rock County falls directly in the path of the first total eclipse of the sun to be visible in most parts of Minnesota since March 27, 1503 — 451 years ago.The shadow, 70 miles wide, will sweep across Minnesota for 75 seconds running from the southwest corner of the state through the Twin Cities and across upper Wisconsin and Michigan into Canada."75 years ago (1929)"A luxurious, heavily matted velvet carpet was laid in the foyer and aisles of the Palace Theatre the latter part of last week and adds greatly to the general attractiveness of the playhouse. It most effectively eliminates the disturbing sounds usually accompanying the arrival and departure of theatre attendants."100 years ago (1904)"Phil Kirkham sold the wool from eight sheep last week to T.E. Jones for $16.90. When this result is considered in connection with the fact that these eight sheep had twelve lambs, a good basis is given for computing the profits."
