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Blast from the Past: Windom Eagles battled deep snow, Arrows and Wildcats in 1962 regional

Blast from the Past: Windom Eagles battled deep snow, Arrows and Wildcats in 1962 regional WINDOM — As Gene Chandler’s “Duke of Earl” was being replaced at the top of Billboard’s Top 40 by “Hey, Baby” by Bruce Channel and hits like “Don’t Break The Heart That Loves You” (Connie Francis), “Johnny Angel” (Shelley Fabares) and “Good Luck Charm” (Elvis Presley) were waiting in the wings, climbing the charts to their future No. 1 position, a group of excellent all-around athletes were enjoying an exciting “run” through the District 7 and Region 2 high school boys’ basketball tournament.

By Les Knutson , March 29, 2012

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BLAST FROM THE PAST: SDSU teammates sign pro contracts in 1960s

WINDOM — They played against each other — and guarded one another — in the 1962 Region 2 basketball championship game in St. Peter.

By Les Knutson , March 23, 2012

Blast from the past: Ellsworth, Pipestone, Faith Christian, H-BC win in 1987 District 8 quarterfinals

WORTHINGTON — First of all, congratulations to the Worthington High School varsity girls’ basketball team on its thrilling and dramatic sub-section championship game victory over Fairmont at Jackson Monday evening, 55-53. The Trojans effectively utilized 10 players in the game and gave valued assistant coach Pat Williams the “happy” birthday present he was hoping for.

By Les Knutson , March 06, 2012

Fifty years ago — 21-inch snowfall blankets area; John Glenn orbits

WORTHINGTON — After having already endured an extremely cold winter with an abundance of snow, Southwestern Minnesota was blasted again on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 17-18, 1962 with 21 inches of the white stuff, creating more havoc throughout the area.

By Les Knutson , February 19, 2012

50 years ago, WHS defeats Luverne

50 years ago, WHS defeats Luverne WORTHINGTON — Here it is, Ground Hog Day already and our mild winter of 2011-2012 continues to pleasantly surprise us.

By Les Knutson , February 01, 2012

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Gophers win Rose Bowl 50 years ago

WORTHINGTON — Showcased at the new Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, the New Era Pinstripe Bowl Game was played Friday between Rutgers and Iowa State. The Scarlet Knights made more big plays and defeated the Cyclones, 28-13. But, come on — the Pinstripe Bowl?

By Les Knutson , December 31, 2011

Blast: Paintball player remembered for his helping nature

25-year-old Lance Steffen’s funeral was yesterday LAKEFIELD — Known as the Working Class Heroes, his paintball team was there in force and so were members of his youngest sister’s (Tracey) Jackson County Central varsity girls’ basketball team.

By Les Knutson , December 23, 2011

Round Lake, Ceylon share 1961 Southern Star grid title

Round Lake, Ceylon share 1961 Southern Star grid title ROUND LAKE — Saturday night I enjoyed an evening of musical “blasts from the past” as the area “oldies” band Starfire capped off Round Lake’s annual fish house parade and winter kickoff celebration with a dance at the town’s legion hall.

By Les Knutson , November 28, 2011

BLAST FROM THE PAST: Rademacher, Haar remembered; Darwin Busselman recognized

BLAST FROM THE PAST: Rademacher, Haar remembered; Darwin Busselman recognized WORTHINGTON — As we approach the end of another high school fall sports season, it’s time to “clean the cuff” on some recent topics that I have written about, have been thinking about, or have received information about.

By Les Knutson , October 24, 2011

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BLAST FROM THE PAST: What else was happening when Roger Maris hit home run No. 61 in ‘61?

WORTHINGTON — On the last day of the first season of the expanded 162-game Major League baseball schedule, left-handed hitting Roger Maris made history when he drove a Tracy Stallard (Boston Red Sox rookie right hander) fastball into the lower right-field stands of Yankee Stadium, some 15 rows deep and about 360 feet from home plate.

By Les Knutson , September 28, 2011

BLAST FROM THE PAST: Remembering the 1990 Luverne Legion team

BLAST FROM THE PAST: Remembering the 1990 Luverne Legion team LUVERNE — With just a dozen kids on its roster, Luverne’s American Legion baseball team rallied to win the 2nd District championship in early August of 1990 and then — the following weekend — competed favorably in the one-class state tournament, finishing fourth among 11 teams in a double-elimination format.

By Les Knutson , August 13, 2011

BLAST FROM THE PAST: 100 years of high school hoops

BLAST FROM THE PAST: 100 years of high school hoops WORTHINGTON — Held as an invitational tournament in March of 1913 at Carleton College in Northfield, the event became known as the Minnesota State Boys’ Basketball Tournament and would later pick up annual sponsorship by the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL).

By Les Knutson , July 29, 2011

BLAST FROM THE PAST: A look back at the summer of 1971

BLAST FROM THE PAST: A look back at the summer of 1971 WORTHINGTON — For five weeks during the summer of 1971, Carole King was on top of Billboard’s Top 40 with her two-sided record — featuring “It’s Too Late” on one side and “I Feel the Earth Move” on the flip side.

By Les Knutson , July 13, 2011

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BLAST FROM THE PAST: Des Moines River “Rats” had fun playing fast-pitch softball

BLAST FROM THE PAST: Des Moines River “Rats” had fun playing fast-pitch softball WESTBROOK — They gathered once again last Monday at the Westbrook Community Center to reminisce about the “good old days” when they were young farmers who spent many a summer evening playing ball — fast-pitch softball that is — at various fields throughout eastern Murray and western Cottonwood Counties.

By Les Knutson , July 02, 2011

Spring season capped with success; answers to June 4 quiz

WORTHINGTON — Here it is already the middle of June. The good news is that summer has arrived and — finally — the weather is warm more often than not. The bad news is Tuesday marks what has been called “Midsummer’s Eve” and is officially known as the summer solstice. What’s so bad about that?

By Les Knutson , June 18, 2011

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