1986 — 25 years ago
Those who fail to return overdue library books could be hauled into court, according to a policy approved by the Rochester Library Board. The names of book borrowers will be forwarded to the Rochester police if a book is 144 days overdue.
The Rochester median family income was $32,748 in 1984, the highest in Minnesota outside the Twin Cities area.
1961 — 50 years ago
About 12,000 people visited the Zumbro Valley Scout Exposition at Mayo Civic Auditorium to see the work of more than 2,000 boys.
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Volunteer firemen in Zumbrota are doing free home inspections for fire hazards during spring cleanup days.
1936 — 75 years ago
"What Americans need today is the inspired 'do or die' spirit of a Minnesota football team on the one-yard line instead of the philosophy that the world owes them a living," William Anderson, past president of the Minneapolis Commonwealth Club, told the Rochester Commonwealth Club at luncheon meeting.
