10 years ago (1993)"When LeRoy Schomacker and his son, John, went out to move hogs Saturday morning, they found them lying on the ground, wounded and exhausted. The walls of the sow hut were caked with blood. Something had mauled the animals, ripping apart the meat on their hind legs, leaving large claw marks on their backs and necks.… DNR Conservation Officer Joel Mickle and Rock Veterinarian John Bowron examined the animals and were at a loss for words.The only explanation they could come up with was that a mountain lion or some large cat had done the damage."25 years ago (1978)"Four members of the Hills-Beaver Creek Patriot football team have been named to the 1978 All Conference Team for the Star Conference. David Deragisch and Greg Helgeson were named to the offensive team. Doug Deragisch and Stan Schouwenburg are members of the defensive team. Receiving honorable mention were Dennis Leuthold and Jeff Huber."50 years ago (1953)"Victor Sandager, hills, was elected president of the Rock County Farm Bureau at the annual meeting held at the Rock County Sportsmen’s Club Tuesday night. He succeeds Harold Crawford, Beaver Creek.Harvey Nath, Luverne, was elected vice president.More than 400 persons attended a dinner before the meeting was held."75 years ago (1928)"Luverne’s latest mercantile innovation, a Ben Franklin store, was opened yesterday for inspection,, and beginning with 10 o’clock this morning, it will be open for business. No goods were sold yesterday, but large crowds took advantage of the opportunity to call and inspect the store, and were much impressed with its complete uniform style and the exceptional range of stock shown."100 years ago (1903)"Agent George Bell expresses doubt that a night telegraph operator will be installed at the Omaha depot. He interprets the letter of General Manager Trenholm as meaning that the waiting room will be open but that tickets will not be sold or baggage checked after 6:30 in the evening."
