1 week Ago By Lee Hilgendorf
2000 - 25 years ago The Le Sueur, Minnesota home of Dr. William W. Mayo, built in 1859, will undergo a $30,000 renovation by the Minnesota Historical Society.
America Online has unveiled a new web browsing device. The tablet-like screen can be carried around the house like a cordless telephone while users are surfing the web. Mayo Clinic has opened a two-person administrative office in Dubai to help Middle Eastern patients who have questions about coming to Mayo or arranging clinic visits.
1975 – 50 years ago A contract with Northwestern Bell Telephone for implementation of the new 911 emergency telephone system was approved Monday by the Rochester City Council. The Eighth Avenue NW bridge over Cascade Creek was ordered closed because of deterioration that makes it a safety hazard. Jim and Joe’s Tavern re-opened after the city council approved a new 3.
2 beer license for the neighborhood establishment.1950 – 75 years ago A cross of light, 140 feet high and 100 feet wide symbolizing Easter will be turned on tonight on the south side of the Mayo Clinic building. Clinic employee J.
F. Jung suggested the lighting effect. The Syracuse Nationals and Minneapolis Lakers open their best-of-seven series tonight for the NBA national title.
500 children invaded Soldiers Field this morning to participate in the American Legion Easter egg hunt directed by 40 and 8 veterans.1925 – 100 years ago Fire totally destroyed the general store at Predmore, owned by L.H.
Leterski, this morning. John Yennie, the so-called Prince of Bootleggers was convicted of another liquor-running escapade and is serving 90 days in county jail.]]>.
