2 weeks Ago By Lee Hilgendorf
2000 – 25 years ago Sunday Columbine High School began a weeklong commemoration of the first anniversary of the nation’s worst school shooting. Pastor Billy Epperhart said, “This community will not just be known for tragedy but for recovery.” Russian President Vladimir Putin, seeking closer ties with Europe and an improved international image, met with British Prime Minister Tony Blair and had an appointment with Queen Elizabeth.
1st District Rep. Gil Gutknecht launched his re-election campaign outside of the U.S.
, Post Office on Valley High Drive in Rochester Saturday morning. 17 Apr 2000, Mon Post-Bulletin (Rochester, Minnesota) Newspapers.com 1975 – 50 years ago Phnom Penh capitulated with the Khmer Rouge insurgents today after a 3 1⁄2-month siege, ending five years of war that devastated Cambodia.
A Minneapolis outlet that has offered bullion for sale since sales were legalized in January reports that gold sales have fallen off. Tuesday’s price per ounce was $183, $30 below early January prices. 17 Apr 1975, Thu Post-Bulletin (Rochester, Minnesota) Newspapers.
com 1950 – 75 years ago National Bushing and Parts Company of Rochester will play host to about 500 garage owners and mechanics from southern Minnesota at its annual trade meeting tomorrow at the Rochester armory. The Minneapolis Lakers hold a 3-1 lead in their best-of-seven National Basketball Association playoff series with Syracuse. Intermittent showers failed to dampen the spirits or kites of some 200 Cub Scouts yesterday at the ninth annual Cub Kite Classic at the Olmsted County fairgrounds.
17 Apr 1950, Mon Post-Bulletin (Rochester, Minnesota) Newspapers.com 1925 – 100 years ago Construction of the Olmsted County Oil Company’s filling station at 314 First Avenue SW, is well underway and will be open for business May 1. The station will be a dealer for Blackhawk oil and gasoline products.
Knowlton Company and The Post-Bulletin will sponsor a kite tournament for grade school children in the latter part of May. 17 Apr 1925, Fri Post-Bulletin (Rochester, Minnesota) Newspapers.com ]]>.
