10 years ago (1994)"After more than an hour of spinning their wheels, members of the Joint Law Study Commission decided to table some sensitive issues until a later date.The committee was assigned earlier this year to study the feasibility of combining the county sheriff’s department and city police department.The city and county are considering the combination for a number of reasons. They hope to save money by eliminating duplication of administrative services and training. Also, they feel combining the departments would allow more flexibility in scheduling and a specialization of skills.The two departments already function under the same roof and share dispatch services."25 years ago (1979)""The Crescent has been designated a "National Blue Ribbon Newspaper" for 1979-1980.The honor was announced by the National Newspaper Foundation, sponsor of the National Blue Ribbon Evaluation Program since 1969." 50 years ago (1954)"Per capita income in Rock County during 1952 was higher than that in any county in the state, other than Hennepin and Ramsey where the Twin Cities are located. This was revealed in a report published Tuesday by the Minnesota Department of Business Development.Based on the 1950 population, Rock County’s income was the equivalent of $1,768 for every man, woman and child during the year 1952. Hennepin County’s per capita income was $1,807; Ramsey’s $1,774."75 years ago (1928)"Jas. R. Crawford, of Beaver Creek, was elected president of the Minnesota State Association of the Farmers’ Mutual Insurance companies at the 33rd annual meeting held Friday at the Ryan hotel at St. Paul. Mr. Crawford was vice president of the organization during the past year.The Beaver Creek township farmer attended the annual meeting as the representative of the Beaver Creek Mutual Fire Insurance company of this county, and delivered one of his characteristic eloquent addresses at the Friday afternoon session."100 years ago (1903)"Four cars of cattle and hogs were shipped from this station over the Omaha Monday. John Sanders sent out a car of hogs and a car of cattle, Mr. Fitzer a car of hogs and August Hamann a car of cattle. In Mr. Sanders’ car of cattle was a bull that is said to be the finest animal ever marketed here."
