?Ķ from the Tri-County News archives
10 years ago
Eden Valley-Watkins school district cancelled classes Wednesday, Nov. 29, after a potentially toxic accident at the high school. At about 2:30 p.m. Tuesday afternoon, students dropped an old-fashioned barometer while taking it from a science classroom to the back of the school where they dispose of hazardous materials. Mercury spilled out. Although the spill was limited to the secondary school, all students and the staff at the elementary, secondary, and Watkins elementary schools were told to stay home Wednesday.
20 years ago
The Grand Jury will hear the case of the murders of Alice Huling and three of her children near Clearwater in Wright County. After eighteen years authorities may finally be able to crack the case wide open. Joseph Ture will face charges in connection with the 1978 murders. UPDATE: Joseph Ture was found guilty and received a life sentence for each of the murders.
30 years ago
Many farmers are interested in Nitro, a new alfalfa developed at the University of Minnesota. It is a special purpose alfalfa designed for use as a one year hay source and plow down crop. Nitro provided 124 pounds of nitrogen per acre compared to 85 pounds for the best dormant cultivar.
40 years ago
Minnesota will get $575,000 in federal money to continue to winterize homes of poor residents, a state official announced today (Dec. 14, 1976). The six-month grant will go to local Community Action Programs, said Lanny Taylor, Energy Coordinator in the Governor?Äôs Manpower Office Division of Economic Opportunity.
Compiled by Jayne Harff