10 years ago (1993)“Earlier this year, when floodwaters took out roads in nearly every section of the county, motorists and residents wondered if things would ever be the same.Since then, things fortunately have returned to nearly normal, but not without a great deal of emergency funding from state and federal sources. … As of Oct. 6, Rock County has been awarded more than $1 million for damages to roads, bridges and rural water.”25 years ago (1978)“Death, taxes and Minnesota snow storms. There is no way to avoid them. But city and county snow removal units are already preparing to face the inevitable. Preparations have been advanced just a little to avoid any surprises. … The police, sheriff and county highway departments, the highway patrol and even the Sno-Masters Snowmobile Club all have a hand in protecting motorists and providing emergency service during all degrees.”50 years ago (1953)“Warren Herreid has purchased Jackson’s Jewelry store in Sauk Center. Mr. and Mrs. Herreid moved Sunday to Sauk Center where they will make their home. Their children will remain in Luverne until after the Christmas vacation. Mr. Herreid has been employed by his brother, Ralph, in Herreid’s Jewelry since 1937 with the exception of his service in the army.”75 years ago (1928)“The curtain was run down on Luverne High School’s football schedule this season when the Luverne team was defeated by the Pipestone gridders 13 to 7 Saturday afternoon on the Pipestone field.Pipestone received the kick-off and started on a march down the field, but before they could score they were halted by the stubborn resistance presented by the Luverneites.” 100 years ago (1903)“Damage to the extent of $800 was inflicted on the stock of goods at the Vienna Café and on the personal effects of Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Nutting as a result of a fire Monday evening. Through the same cause the building owned by L.D. Manchester and in which the restaurant and bakery is located, was damaged to the extent of $300. “The fire originated in a room in the northeast corner of the building, occupied by Andrew Gigler, the head baker, and Gus Nowka, an assistant baker, and was caused by a defective flue.”
