1999 – 25 years ago
Channel One Food Shelf kicked off its 15th annual holiday food drive. Channel One hopes to raise over 20,000 pounds of food during the drive.Four lady Yellowjackets scored in double figures as Rochester Community & Technical College opened its women's basketball season with an 82-54 victory over Western Wisconsin Technical College.1974 – 50 years ago
A fire swept through portions of the Zumbrota Mill and Elevator, causing over $250,000 in damage. Zumbrota, Pine Island, and Red Wing fire departments responded to battle the blaze.1949 – 75 years ago
A turkey dinner was served to 132 members of the Chatfield Commercial Club in the German Lutheran Church. Dwight Havens of the Rochester Chamber of Commerce was the keynote speaker.The Hormel Girls music show, comprised of 65 ex-GI girls, will be moved from Saturday to Sunday on ABC-KWMO radio. (The Hormel Girls marched in parades, played in shows, and sold Hormel products (especially SPAM), drawing attention wherever they went. The Hormel Girls disbanded in 1953 when television advertising became more effective and cheaper).1924 – 100 years ago
New booklets for 1924-25 have been issued by the Minnesota Federation of Women's Club, listing all area organizations and officers for each.S. Glenn Young, an inciter of Klan riots, and now under indictment, is in Rochester attending the clinic. (Young was killed in a shootout in 1925). Share News Reporting News ReportingBased on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The Trust Project What is this? Tags By Loren Else Loren Else is a freelance contributor for the Post Bulletin. Conversation What To Read Next Get Local
