1999 – 25 years ago
The new $89 million Minnesota Correctional Facility-Rush City is the first all-new prison built for men in 17 years. The facility will house violent offenders. (The offender count on 10/5/24 was 955).Chatfield's new 21,000-square-foot grocery store named Skippy's is now open.1974 – 50 years ago
About 300 students from two Rochester high schools got a good look at the city's business community. Students spent the morning touring local banks, radio and television stations, the Post-Bulletin, retail stores, and manufacturing plants. The program to introduce students to various careers and operations is sponsored by the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce.1949 – 75 years ago
Bronko Nagurski, who has his sights set on another world wrestling championship, will meet Ronnie Etchison in the main event at a wrestling card in the Austin armory.Six-foot, five-inch Johnny Horan scored 20 points to lead St. Thomas Academy of St. Paul to a 51-40 victory over Rochester Lourdes in high school basketball. (Horan would go on to play briefly for the professional team, Minneapolis Lakers.1924 – 100 years ago
The Connie-Meers Shop on Sixth Avenue S.W. in Rochester manufactures nurse's uniforms. The "Nightengale" will be the trademark product.Fifty-six girls representing the Camera factory, Model Laundry, city nurses, and the various Y.W.C.A. clubs registered at the high school to attend the swimming and basketball classes. 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
