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1997 – 25 years ago
- Olmsted County is planning an open house soon at the new juvenile detention and treatment center that will open on Rochester’s east side.
- Rushford-Peterson and Grand Meadow will represent Southeast Minnesota in the state high school football semifinals at the Metrodome.
1972 – 50 years ago
- Ann Cooper, a retired long-time Mayo Clinic employee, received the Rochester Exchange Club’s 18th Book of Golden Deeds Award. Cooper has been an active volunteer in many organizations.
- “Guest in the House,” a contemporary three-act drama spiced with comedy, will be presented at the John Marshall High School auditorium. Some cast members are Pat Novak, Lee Capelle, Diane Wilson, and Tim Gove.
1947 – 75 years ago
- The American Legion has invited Minnesota high school students to participate in a national oratorical contest with a $4,000 scholarship prize. Winners of district contests will compete in a state contest in St. Paul.
- The Veterans Administration will spend $50 million this school year to train former military members in Minnesota schools and on the job.
- Billy Bye took a lateral from Jim Malosky and raced 60 yards down the field to rally the Gophers to a 26-21 Big Ten football victory over Purdue before a record crowd of 63,659.
1922 – 100 years ago
- Under the direction of David Owens, high school bookkeeper instructor, the local high school will organize a school band. Rehearsals are open to any student wishing to take up band work.
- State Senator James A. Carley of Plainview was reelected to the Minnesota legislature from Wabasha County.
- The Nelson Motor Sales Company is receiving a carload of new Ford coupes and sedans today. They will be on the showroom floor tomorrow.
