2 days Ago By Lee Hilgendorf
2000 – 25 years ago Mayo Medical School has been ranked as the 15th-best medical school in the nation in a poll done by US News and World Report, down one place from last year. Former Rochester resident, Joyce Rosenblad, was one of the writers for “Days of Our Lives” who won an award for Outstanding Script for a Daytime Serial from the Writers Guild of America.1975 – 50 years ago Signup for President Ford’s clemency program will be halted on schedule tonight after two monthly extensions with about 23,000 of the nearly 120,000 eligible persons joining.
The Olmsted County Board of Commissioners today gave preliminary approval to financially back the construction and operation of Hiawatha Children’s Home.1950 – years ago 23 second graders operated a candy store at Hawthrone school today where they gained experience in planning an activity, counting change and giving information to customers. The city issued 38 building permits for new homes in Rochester during the month of March costing an estimated $384,000 or just over $10,000 per home.
1925 – 100 years ago Fire yesterday destroyed what is believed to be the oldest school building in the county when the old stone structure in School District #30, erected in 1868, fell victim to flames. The State Auto Supply, now open for business at 306 First Avenue SW, handles radio supplies in connection with a line of auto accessories, tires and tourist equipment.]]>.
