10 years ago (1993)"It’s been a slow process, but the camel-back bridge over the Nobles-Rock Railroad between Magnolia and Luverne is coming down.Crews started the process Thursday and continued to work on extracting the vertical timbers early this week. Nothing in the bridge will be wasted. The nails, bolts and lumber will be sold for other projects."25 years ago (1978)"County-city law enforcement will be the subject for discussion at a joint meeting of the Rock County Board and the Luverne City Council at 3:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at the County Highway Building.Although consideration of a joint law enforcement program has been discussed during the past year by a study committee including representatives from the county board and the city council, this will be the first time the two governmental units have met to review the subject."50 years ago (1953)"Total tax collections in Rock County in the period June 1 to Nov. 1 amounted to $289,446.49, it was announced by County Treasurer Paul Herreid. This sum represents an increase over last year for the same period of $8,309.59.Total tax collection last year for the same period was $281,136.90. Of the total collected the state share will be $20,062.61."75 years ago (1928)"Rock County 4-H clubs have the honor of providing from the membership the trio that is to represent the state of Minnesota in the national 4-H livestock judging contest to be held today in Chicago. This is a preliminary event to the opening of the International Livestock Exposition, to be held Dec. 1 to 8. Club members on whom this unusual honor is reposed are Joseph Thorin, of Martin Township; Miss Olga Kolsrud, of Hills, and Magnus Christensen, of Luverne Township."100 years ago (1903)"Indignation has been aroused among the residents of this county by the depredations of horse thieves and other criminals, and suggestions that citizens take steps toward protecting themselves against further outrages were heartily recommended. As a result of these discussions a meeting has been called for Saturday, Dec. 12, which will be held in the grand jury room at the courthouse. … The purpose of the meeting will be to resuscitate the old Vigilance Committee or form a new organization."
